POST UTME UI 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next decade' is an example of which type of sentence?
A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory
Question 2
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased exponentially over the past year' is an example of which type of sentence?
A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory
Question 3
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next decade' is an example of which register?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Ecclesiastical
D. Technical
Question 4
The following words have been replaced with synonyms. Identify the original words and explain the relationship between the original words and their synonyms.
A. The original words are 'big' and 'large'
B. The original words are 'happy' and 'joyful'
C. The original words are 'fast' and 'swift'
D. The original words are 'old' and 'ancient'
Question 5
The word 'enervate' is an antonym of which word?
A. Invigorate
B. Revitalize
C. Strengthen
D. Exhaust
Question 6
The following sentence contains a register error. Identify the error and explain how it can be corrected.
A. The sentence is register-appropriate
B. The error is in the use of slang
C. The error is in the use of formal language
D. The error is in the use of technical jargon
Question 7
The passage below is an excerpt from a medical text. Identify the register used by the author.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated
Question 8
The sentence 'The new employee was _______ by the team leader during the meeting.' can be completed using a verb that means 'to introduce or present someone'. Which of the following options is the most suitable completion?
A. was introduced
B. was presented
C. was briefed
D. was debriefed
Question 9
The passage below is an excerpt from a law text. Identify the register used by the author.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated
Question 10
The sentence 'The company has decided to _______ its operations in the region due to the economic downturn.' can be completed using a phrasal verb that means 'to stop or discontinue'. Which of the following options is the most suitable completion?
A. has wound down
B. has scaled back
C. has shut down
D. has downsized
Question 11
The following words have been replaced with antonyms. Identify the original words and explain the relationship between the original words and their antonyms.
A. The original words are 'hot' and 'cold'
B. The original words are 'happy' and 'sad'
C. The original words are 'fast' and 'slow'
D. The original words are 'old' and 'new'
Question 12
The following sentence is an example of a sentence in which the speaker is using a formal register: 'The company is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract.' Which of the following sentences is also an example of a sentence in a formal register?
A. I'm so excited to tell you that I got the job!
B. The company is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract.
C. Can you tell me what time the meeting starts?
D. I'm running late for the meeting, sorry.
Question 13
The following sentence is an example of a sentence in which the speaker is using a formal register: 'The meeting will be held in the conference room at 2 PM.' Which of the following sentences is also an example of a sentence in a formal register?
A. I'm so sorry, but I'm running late for the meeting.
B. The meeting will be held in the conference room at 2 PM.
C. Can you tell me what time the meeting starts?
D. I'm excited to tell you that I got the job!
Question 14
The following sentence is an example of a sentence in which the speaker is using a formal register: 'The meeting will be held in the conference room at 2 PM.' Which of the following sentences is also an example of a sentence in a formal register?
A. I'm so sorry, but I'm running late for the meeting.
B. The meeting will be held in the conference room at 2 PM.
C. Can you tell me what time the meeting starts?
D. I'm excited to tell you that I got the job!
Question 15
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The manager of the company, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.
B. The manager of the company, along with his team, have been working on the project for months.
C. The manager of the company, along with his team, has been working on the project for month.
D. The manager of the company, along with his team, have been working on the project for month.

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