POST UTME UI 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something with great effort, but it can also imply a sense of reluctance. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. I'm happy to help you with this task.
Correct B. I'll do it, but I'm not sure I want to.
C. I'll do it for you, no problem.
D. I'm not sure I can do it.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
In the following sentence, which of the following pronouns is in the objective case?
Correct A. He gave the book to me.
B. He gave the book to I.
C. He gave the book to him.
D. He gave the book to we.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
In the following diagram, which of the following labels best describes the part labeled A?
Correct A. A beaker
B. A burette
C. A test tube
D. A cell

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
Which of the following antonyms best describes the word 'fast'?
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fast
D. Speedy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
In the following sentence, which of the following verbs is in the past perfect tense?
Correct A. I had eaten breakfast before I went to school.
B. I eat breakfast before I go to school.
C. I will eat breakfast before I go to school.
D. I am eating breakfast before I go to school.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an idiom that means to die. Which of the following phrases has a similar meaning?
Correct A. Bite the dust
B. Cut the mustard
C. Take the cake
D. Break the bank

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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The passage is a short story about a writer who is struggling to come up with ideas for his next novel.
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
A. The author is a scientist.
B. The author is a historian.
C. The author is a philosopher.
Correct D. The author is a writer.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
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The sentence is in the present tense and should be in the simple past tense.
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence.
A. The cat chased the mouse.
B. The cat chases the mouse.
Correct C. The cat chase the mouse.
D. The cat is chasing the mouse.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
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The passage is a descriptive paragraph about a beautiful beach.
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
A. The author is describing a person.
Correct B. The author is describing a place.
C. The author is describing an object.
D. The author is describing an event.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
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
Correct C. Good luck to you
D. Take care of yourself

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain its effect on the meaning of the passage.
A. The word 'not' has been changed to 'only'.
Correct B. The word 'only' has been changed to 'not'.
C. The word 'not' has been changed to 'just'.
D. The word 'only' has been changed to 'just'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
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The sentence contains an idiom.
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and explain its meaning.
Correct A. Bite off more than you can chew.
B. Beat around the bush.
C. Cut to the chase.
D. Cost an arm and a leg.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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The passage requires a comprehension of the text.
The following passage requires a comprehension of the text. Identify the main idea of the passage.
A. The main idea of the passage is to describe the effects of climate change.
B. The main idea of the passage is to explain the causes of climate change.
C. The main idea of the passage is to discuss the solutions to climate change.
Correct D. The main idea of the passage is to describe the impact of climate change on the environment.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
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The sentence contains a phrasal verb.
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning.
A. Pick up the phone.
Correct B. Get on with it.
C. Turn down the volume.
D. Turn off the light.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
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The passage requires a comprehension of the text.
The following passage requires a comprehension of the text. Identify the author's purpose in writing the passage.
A. To inform the reader about the effects of climate change.
Correct B. To persuade the reader to take action against climate change.
C. To entertain the reader with a story about climate change.
D. To educate the reader about the causes of climate change.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
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The original passage read: 'The company will utilize the new technology to improve efficiency.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the reason for the change.
A. The word 'utilize' has been changed to 'use'.
Correct B. The word 'utilize' has been changed to 'utilise'.
C. The word 'use' has been changed to 'utilize'.
D. The word 'use' has been changed to 'utilise'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager will (to meet) with the team at 2 PM.
Correct B. The manager will (meet) with the team at 2 PM.
C. The manager will (meet) with the team at 2 PM.
D. The manager will (to meet) with the team at 2 PM.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
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The passage read: 'This is the best product on the market. It is a must-have for anyone who wants to improve their quality of life.'
Read the passage below and answer the question.
Correct A. The author's purpose is to persuade the reader to buy the product.
B. The author's purpose is to inform the reader about the product.
C. The author's purpose is to entertain the reader.
D. The author's purpose is to criticize the product.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The sentence read: 'The manager gave the employee a raise.'
Identify the error in the sentence below and correct it.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
Correct B. The sentence is grammatically incorrect because it lacks a verb.
C. The sentence is grammatically incorrect because it lacks a subject.
D. The sentence is grammatically incorrect because it has a subject-verb agreement error.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The company will (to expand) its operations in the next quarter.
Correct B. The company will (expand) its operations in the next quarter.
C. The company will (expanding) its operations in the next quarter.
D. The company will (expands) its operations in the next quarter.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
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The passage is about a team's progress despite facing challenges.
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
Correct C. enthusiasm
D. exasperation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
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The sentence is describing the features of a smartphone.
The word 'sophisticated' in the sentence 'The new smartphone is very sophisticated' means _______________.
A. complicated
B. expensive
Correct C. high-tech
D. simple

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
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The sentence is describing someone's death.
The phrase 'kick the bucket' in the sentence 'He kicked the bucket at the age of 90' means _______________.
Correct A. to die
B. to get married
C. to retire
D. to get a promotion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The sentence is describing the effect of color in a painting.
The word 'nuance' in the sentence 'The artist's use of color added a lot of nuance to the painting' means _______________.
Correct A. a subtle difference
B. a strong emotion
C. a bright color
D. a dark shadow

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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The sentence is a common idiomatic expression used to wish someone good luck.
The phrase 'break a leg' in the sentence 'Good luck, break a leg!' means _______________.
Correct A. good luck
B. bad luck
C. success
D. failure

Correct Answer: A

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