POST UTME UNIBEN 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The word 'enervate' means to _______.
A. energize
B. motivate
C. deprive of energy
D. provide with energy
Question 2
In the sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year, mainly due to the successful launch of their new product.', identify the correct form of the verb 'launch' to complete the sentence.
A. launches
B. launched
C. launching
D. launch
Question 3
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. idiom
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. alliteration
Question 4
The following sentence is in the active voice. Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' used in the sentence.
A. is
B. are
C. was
D. were
Question 5
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented successfully, and the results are already visible.' is an example of a sentence that uses the present perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb 'implemented' to complete the sentence.
A. implements
B. implementing
C. implemented
D. implements
Question 6
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' can be best rephrased as _______.
A. The new policy has been widely accepted.
B. The new policy has been met with praise.
C. The new policy has been criticized by many.
D. The new policy has been rejected by the public.
Question 7
The following sentence is in the participle form. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. I am eating.
B. I am eating.
C. I am to eat.
D. I am having eaten.
Question 8
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' used in the sentence.
A. was
B. were
C. is
D. are
Question 9
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue horizon.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue atmosphere.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue heavens.
Question 10
The word 'perspicacious' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. synonym
B. antonym
C. homophone
D. hyponym
Question 11
In the passage below, the author's tone is best described as _______.
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 12
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer to the question that follows.
A. The company's profits have increased by 20%.
B. The company's profits have decreased by 20%.
C. The company's profits have remained the same.
D. The company's profits have increased by 50%.
Question 13
The word 'dissemble' means to _______.
A. hide one's true feelings
B. show one's true feelings
C. conceal one's true intentions
D. reveal one's true intentions
Question 14
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer to the question that follows.
A. The company's profits have increased by 20%.
B. The company's profits have decreased by 20%.
C. The company's profits have remained the same.
D. The company's profits have increased by 50%.
Question 15
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of a _______.
A. idiom
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. hyperbole

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