POST UTME UNILORIN 2025 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of oral English, what is the correct pronunciation of the word 'schedule'?
A. /skedʒul/
B. /skedʒuːl/
C. /skedʒuːlɪ/
D. /skedʒuːlɪk/
Question 2
The passage below contains a cloze. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The manager of the company is responsible for the success of the business.
B. The manager of the company is responsible for the failure of the business.
C. The manager of the company is responsible for the growth of the business.
D. The manager of the company is responsible for the decline of the business.
Question 3
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will attend the meeting today' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause
Question 4
The following sentence is an example of which type of sentence?
A. Simple sentence
B. Compound sentence
C. Complex sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence
Question 5
The company's "flagging" sales led to a significant decline in profits.
A. flourishing
B. flagging
C. declining
D. stagnant
Question 6
The word 'affect' is a verb that means 'to influence' or 'to have an effect on'. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the use of 'affect' as a verb?
A. The cold weather will affect the crops.
B. The teacher will affect the student's grades.
C. The new policy will affect the company's profits.
D. The rain will affect the parade.
Question 7
Identify the correct synonym for the word in parentheses.
A. The manager of the company is responsible for the success of the business.
B. The manager of the company is responsible for the failure of the business.
C. The manager of the company is responsible for the growth of the business.
D. The manager of the company is responsible for the decline of the business.
Question 8
The athlete's _______________ was the key factor in her success in the marathon.
A. Endurance
B. Speed
C. Agility
D. Strength
Question 9
The patient's "acute" symptoms required immediate medical attention.
A. chronic
B. acute
C. severe
D. mild
Question 10
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write a short essay on the topic.', what is the function of the word 'to'?
A. Infinitive marker
B. Preposition
C. Conjunction
D. Auxiliary verb
Question 11
Which of the following sentences is an example of a compound sentence?
A. The dog is barking and the cat is sleeping.
B. The sun is shining brightly in the sky.
C. The baby is crying loudly.
D. The ball was thrown by John.
Question 12
What is the correct form of the verb 'to have' in the present perfect continuous tense?
A. has been having
B. have been having
C. is having
D. are having
Question 13
The phrasal verb 'pick up' can have different meanings depending on the context. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the meaning of 'pick up' as 'to become interested in something'?
A. I picked up my phone to call my friend.
B. I picked up the book and started reading it.
C. I picked up on the conversation and joined in.
D. I picked up my keys and left the house.
Question 14
The register used in medical contexts often employs technical jargon and specialized vocabulary. Which of the following sentences is an example of this register?
A. I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.
B. The patient's ECG results indicate a possible heart attack.
C. I'm experiencing some discomfort in my lower back.
D. The doctor prescribed me some medication for my cold.
Question 15
The antonym of the word 'fast' is 'slow'. However, in some contexts, 'fast' can also mean 'quick' or 'swift'. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this nuance?
A. I'm going to the store to buy some fast food.
B. The car is moving very fast.
C. I'm feeling a bit slow today.
D. The runner is moving at a fast pace.

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