POST UTME ABU 2025 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is an example of a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The dog chased the cat.
B. The dog chases the cat.
C. The dog is chasing the cat.
D. The dog chase the cat.
Question 2
The following sentence is an example of a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The teacher gave the student a book.
B. The teacher gives the student a book.
C. The teacher is giving the student a book.
D. The teacher give the student a book.
Question 3
The following text is written in a formal register. Identify the correct synonym for the word 'document'.
A. document
B. paper
C. record
D. file
Question 4
The following passage is an example of a literary device used to create a sense of atmosphere. Identify the device and explain its effect on the reader.
A. Imagery
B. Symbolism
C. Alliteration
D. Onomatopoeia
Question 5
The following passage has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's main point is that the company's profits have increased.
B. The author's main point is that the company's profits have decreased.
C. The author's main point is that the company's profits have remained the same.
D. The author's main point is that the company's profits have fluctuated.
Question 6
The correct punctuation of the sentence 'Let's eat Grandma!' is _______.
A. Let's eat Grandma!
B. Let's eat, Grandma!
C. Let's eat? Grandma!
D. Let's eat, grandma!
Question 7
The following text is written in a formal register. Identify the correct synonym for the word 'official'.
A. official
B. formal
C. professional
D. authoritative
Question 8
The stress pattern of the word 'computer' is _______.
A. /kəmˈpjuːtər/
B. /kəmˈpjuːtər/
C. /kəmˈpjuːtər/
D. /kəmˈpjuːtər/
Question 9
The passage below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the word that best fits the blank space.
A. The
B. of
C. a
D. the
Question 10
The following words are synonyms. Which of the following words is most likely to be used in a formal medical report?
A. patient
B. client
C. customer
D. consumer
Question 11
The following sentence has been modified to test your ability to identify synonyms and antonyms. Choose the correct answer.
A. The word 'big' is a synonym of 'large'.
B. The word 'big' is an antonym of 'large'.
C. The word 'big' is a synonym of 'small'.
D. The word 'big' is an antonym of 'small'.
Question 12
Choose the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fastest
D. Rapid
Question 13
The following passage has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's main point is that the government should increase funding for education.
B. The author's main point is that the government should decrease funding for education.
C. The author's main point is that the government should maintain the current level of funding for education.
D. The author's main point is that the government should privatize education.
Question 14
The passage below has been modified in some way. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
A. The word 'its' should be replaced with 'it's'.
B. The word 'their' should be replaced with 'there'.
C. The word 'they're' should be replaced with 'they are'.
D. The word 'its' is correct.
Question 15
The term 'idiolect' refers to the unique dialect of an individual.
A. True
B. False
C. Maybe
D. It depends

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