POST UTME UNILORIN 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence contains a preposition in the phrase 'in the presence of'. Identify the correct form of the preposition.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. with
Question 2
The following sentence is from a law text: 'The contract was voidable due to the lack of consideration, which is a fundamental principle of contract law.' Identify the cloze test for the sentence.
A. The contract was _______ due to the lack of consideration, which is a fundamental principle of contract law.
B. The contract was _______ due to the lack of consideration, which is a fundamental principle of contract law.
C. The contract was _______ due to the lack of consideration, which is a fundamental principle of contract law.
D. The contract was _______ due to the lack of consideration, which is a fundamental principle of contract law.
Question 3
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of ______________, which holds that a person cannot be guilty of a crime if they were not aware of its illegality.
A. Ignorantia juris non excusat
B. Mens rea
C. Actus reus
D. Culpable negligence
Question 4
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in language. Choose the correct answer.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.
C. The new policy has been implemented to have no effect on the number of accidents on the road.
D. The new policy has been implemented to decrease the number of accidents on the road.
Question 5
The sentence 'The company's profits have decreased by 20%.' is an example of a sentence that uses a specific type of verb. Which of the following verbs is an example of a verb that indicates a decrease?
A. increase
B. decrease
C. remain
D. decline
Question 6
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased by 20%.' is an example of a sentence that uses a specific type of verb. Which of the following verbs is an example of a verb that indicates an increase?
A. decrease
B. increase
C. remain
D. decline
Question 7
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of a sentence that uses a specific type of phrase. Which of the following phrases is an example of a phrase that indicates opposition?
A. widespread criticism
B. general approval
C. public support
D. unanimous agreement
Question 8
The following passage is from a law text: 'The contract was voidable due to the lack of consideration, which is a fundamental principle of contract law.' Identify the register of the language used in the passage.
A. formal
B. informal
C. technical
D. emotive
Question 9
The sentence 'The new employee was struggling to keep up with the workload.' is an example of a sentence that uses a specific type of phrase. Which of the following phrases is an example of a phrase that indicates difficulty?
A. keep up with the workload
B. struggle to meet deadlines
C. cope with the pressure
D. handle the responsibility
Question 10
The passage below is from a medical text. Identify the register used by the author.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 11
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in language. Choose the correct answer.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.
C. The new policy has been implemented to have no effect on the number of accidents on the road.
D. The new policy has been implemented to decrease the number of accidents on the road.
Question 12
Choose the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
A. slow
B. quick
C. rapid
D. swift
Question 13
The passage below is from a sports text. Identify the tone used by the author.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Encouraging
D. Critical
Question 14
The following passage is from a medical text: 'The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis, which is characterized by severe abdominal pain, fever, and nausea.' Identify the idiomatic expression used in the passage.
A. consistent with
B. characterized by
C. symptoms were consistent with
D. diagnosis of appendicitis
Question 15
The artist's use of ______________ in the painting added a sense of depth and dimensionality to the scene.
A. perspective
B. color
C. texture
D. lighting

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