POST UTME UI 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. By the time I (arrive) at the airport, my flight had already departed.
B. By the time I (arrived) at the airport, my flight had already departed.
C. By the time I (arrived) at the airport, my flight had not yet departed.
D. By the time I (arrive) at the airport, my flight had not yet departed.
Question 2
The following sentence is in the imperative mood. Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence.
A. Close the door.
B. Closes the door.
C. Closed the door.
D. Closing the door.
Question 3
The phrase 'break a leg' is an idiom that means good luck. Which of the following phrases has a similar meaning?
A. Bless your heart
B. God bless you
C. Good luck to you
D. Take care of yourself
Question 4
The word 'slowly' is an example of a(n) _______ word.
A. Adjective
B. Adverb
C. Noun
D. Verb
Question 5
The phrase 'beat around the bush' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Colloquialism
C. Hyperbole
D. Alliteration
Question 6
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The passage is about a person's experience with a new technology.
B. The passage is about a person's experience with a new product.
C. The passage is about a person's experience with a new service.
D. The passage is about a person's experience with a new company.
Question 7
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence.
A. The cat chased the mouse.
B. The cat chases the mouse.
C. The cat chase the mouse.
D. The cat is chasing the mouse.
Question 8
The phrase 'kick the bucket' in the sentence 'He kicked the bucket at the age of 90' means _______________.
A. to die
B. to get married
C. to retire
D. to get a promotion
Question 9
The word 'sophisticated' in the sentence 'The new smartphone is very sophisticated' means _______________.
A. complicated
B. expensive
C. high-tech
D. simple
Question 10
The speaker's tone in the passage is one of _______________ because she uses words and phrases like 'despite the challenges' and 'we are making progress'.
A. anger
B. sarcasm
C. enthusiasm
D. exasperation
Question 11
The sentence 'What is your name?' is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence
Question 12
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Colloquialism
C. Hyperbole
D. Alliteration
Question 13
The following sentence is in the first person singular. Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence.
A. I am going to the store.
B. I go to the store.
C. I went to the store.
D. I will go to the store.
Question 14
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning.
A. Pick up the phone.
B. Get on with it.
C. Turn down the volume.
D. Turn off the light.
Question 15
Which of the following antonyms best describes the word 'fast'?
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fast
D. Speedy

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