POST UTME UNIBEN 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence "The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years" is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Simple sentence
Correct B. Complex sentence
C. Compound sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which part is responsible for generating energy?
A. Nucleus
Correct B. Mitochondria
C. Ribosomes
D. Lysosomes

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The sentence "The manager, who was tired, decided to take a break" is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Simple sentence
Correct B. Complex sentence
C. Compound sentence
D. Dependent clause

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The diagram below shows the structure of a molecule. Which part is responsible for forming bonds?
A. Protons
Correct B. Electrons
C. Neutrons
D. Nucleus

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The sentence "The company, which had been struggling financially, was forced to lay off employees" is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Simple sentence
B. Complex sentence
C. Compound sentence
Correct D. Relative clause

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The phrase 'to cut corners' is an example of a phrasal verb. What is the idiomatic meaning of this phrase?
A. to take a shortcut
B. to work efficiently
Correct C. to be dishonest
D. to be lazy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'By the time I ________ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'
Correct A. had finished
B. finish
C. will finish
D. finished

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The word 'fastidious' is an example of a word that has a strong opposite. What is the antonym of 'fastidious'?
Correct A. careless
B. lazy
C. thorough
D. hasty

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb: 'The new employee ________ (not/has) any experience in the field.'
A. has not
B. haven't
C. doesn't have
Correct D. hasn't

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The sentence 'The manager asked the team to ________ (review) the report before the meeting.' is an example of a sentence with a modal verb. What is the modal verb in this sentence?
Correct A. review
B. ask
C. request
D. require

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent, had assigned the task to his deputy' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The word 'fastidious' is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. Hasty
B. Slow
Correct C. Meticulous
D. Careless

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The sentence 'The new policy, which was implemented last year, has been successful in reducing crime rates' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
Correct B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The word 'perspicacious' is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. Perceptive
Correct B. Insightful
C. Observant
D. Inattentive

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent, had assigned the task to his deputy' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect of the change on the meaning of the passage.
A. The original passage: 'The new policy aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the company.'
Correct B. The modified passage: 'The new policy aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the company, which will lead to a significant decrease in emissions.'
C. The modified passage: 'The new policy aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the company, but it may not lead to a significant decrease in emissions.'
D. The modified passage: 'The new policy aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the company, which will lead to a significant increase in emissions.'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The following sentence is a classic example of a grammatical error. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
Correct B. The sentence is incorrect because it uses a dangling modifier.
C. The sentence is incorrect because it uses a subject-verb agreement error.
D. The sentence is incorrect because it uses a pronoun reference error.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The following passage is a classic example of a rhetorical device. Identify the device and explain how it is used in the passage.
A. The passage uses alliteration.
B. The passage uses metaphor.
Correct C. The passage uses personification.
D. The passage uses hyperbole.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The following sentence is a classic example of a grammatical error. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The sentence is incorrect because it uses a dangling modifier.
Correct C. The sentence is incorrect because it uses a subject-verb agreement error.
D. The sentence is incorrect because it uses a pronoun reference error.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The following passage is a classic example of a rhetorical device. Identify the device and explain how it is used in the passage.
A. The passage uses alliteration.
B. The passage uses metaphor.
C. The passage uses personification.
Correct D. The passage uses hyperbole.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
In the context of medical registers, what is the primary purpose of the National Medical Practitioners Registration Commission (NMC)?
Correct A. To regulate the practice of medicine in Nigeria
B. To provide medical education and training
C. To conduct research on medical issues
D. To provide medical services to the public

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The following sentence is a classic example of a cloze test: 'The new policy will ______________ the economy by reducing inflation.' Which of the following words best completes the sentence?
Correct A. stimulate
B. stabilize
C. depress
D. boost

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence: 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for several months.'
A. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect
Correct B. The use of the passive voice is incorrect
C. The sentence is a run-on
D. The sentence is a fragment

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The following idiom is used in the sentence: 'He's burning the midnight oil.' What does the idiom mean?
Correct A. To work very hard
B. To take a break
C. To go to bed early
D. To stay up late

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The following sentence is an example of a sentence interpretation question: 'The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy.' What does the sentence mean?
Correct A. The policy will have a positive impact on the economy
B. The policy will have a negative impact on the economy
C. The policy will have no impact on the economy
D. The policy will have a mixed impact on the economy

Correct Answer: A

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