UI Post-UTME Use of English 2023 (Model questions) Question 1

Question 1

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the appropriate answer from the options given to fill the gap: The professor's lecture, while undeniably informative, was so ____ that many students drifted off to sleep.

  1. A.tedious
  2. B.onerous
  3. C.complex
  4. D.enthusiastic
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (tedious)

Explanation

A lecture that sends students to sleep is tedious (boring), even if it is informative.