POST UTME UNILORIN 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company', which of the following words is an example of a phrasal verb?
A. implemented
B. reduce
C. carbon footprint
D. company
Question 2
The following sentence is an example of a metaphor: 'He is a shining light in a dark room.' Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this sentence?
A. The person is a source of hope and inspiration.
B. The person is a source of darkness and despair.
C. The person is a source of light and knowledge.
D. The person is a source of darkness and ignorance.
Question 3
The following text is a passage from a medical journal. Identify the correct spelling of the word 'accommodate' in the passage.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
D. accommodate
Question 4
The following diagram shows a simple circuit. Identify the correct component that is labeled A.
A. Resistor
B. Battery
C. Switch
D. Wire
Question 5
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive and emotive.
Question 6
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of spelling and punctuation. Identify the correct spelling and punctuation.
A. The correct spelling is 'accomodate'.
B. The correct spelling is 'accomodate'.
C. The correct spelling is 'accomodate'.
D. The correct spelling is 'accomodate'.
Question 7
The following sentence is a cloze test. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in wealth.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in health.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in happiness.
Question 8
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun rises in the east.
B. The sun rises in the west.
C. The sun rises in the north.
D. The sun rises in the south.
Question 9
In the passage below, the author uses a specific register to convey a particular tone. Identify the register and explain why it is used.
A. The author uses a formal register to convey a sense of authority.
B. The author uses an informal register to convey a sense of friendliness.
C. The author uses a technical register to convey a sense of expertise.
D. The author uses a persuasive register to convey a sense of urgency.
Question 10
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence.
A. The ball was thrown by John.
B. The ball was thrown to John.
C. The ball was thrown with John.
D. The ball was thrown over John.
Question 11
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of synonyms and antonyms. Choose the correct answer.
A. The word 'fast' is a synonym of 'slow'.
B. The word 'fast' is an antonym of 'slow'.
C. The word 'fast' is a synonym of 'quick'.
D. The word 'fast' is an antonym of 'quick'.
Question 12
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning.
A. Pick up
B. Take off
C. Turn down
D. Get on
Question 13
The following sentence is in the present perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence.
A. I have eaten breakfast.
B. I eat breakfast.
C. I will eat breakfast.
D. I ate breakfast.
Question 14
The following sentence is a sentence interpretation question. Identify the correct interpretation of the sentence.
A. The company will hire more employees if it makes a profit.
B. The company will hire more employees if it makes a loss.
C. The company will hire more employees if it makes a profit or a loss.
D. The company will hire more employees if it makes a profit or a loss, but only if it is a large company.
Question 15
The following text is a passage from a medical journal. Identify the register used in the passage.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated

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