POST UTME UNILORIN 2025 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'in a nutshell' is an example of which type of idiomatic expression?
A. Metaphorical expression
Correct B. Idiomatic expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is an example of which grammatical register?
Correct A. Formal register
B. Informal register
C. Neutral register
D. Technical register

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with the word 'uninterested'. Which of the following sentences uses the word 'disinterested' correctly?
A. The judge was disinterested in the case.
B. The judge was uninterested in the case.
Correct C. The judge was disinterested in the verdict.
D. The judge was uninterested in the verdict.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The sentence 'The new employee was given a tour of the facilities' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Passive voice
B. Active voice
C. Present perfect tense
D. Past perfect tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The word 'perspicacious' means having a keen understanding and insight. Which of the following sentences uses the word 'perspicacious' correctly?
Correct A. The detective was perspicacious and solved the case.
B. The detective was perspicacious and failed to solve the case.
C. The detective was perspicacious and was very lazy.
D. The detective was perspicacious and was very uncooperative.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will attend the meeting today' 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 7
The following sentence is an example of which type of pronoun?
A. Personal pronoun
B. Possessive pronoun
Correct C. Reflexive pronoun
D. Demonstrative pronoun

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The following sentence is an example of which type of verb tense?
A. Present simple
B. Present continuous
Correct C. Past simple
D. Future perfect

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The following sentence is an example of which type of sentence?
Correct A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The following sentence is an example of which type of sentence?
A. Simple sentence
B. Compound sentence
Correct C. Complex sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, which the judge deemed "untenable".
A. unacceptable
Correct B. untenable
C. unconvincing
D. unsubstantiated

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to combat the "resistant" bacteria.
A. sensitive
Correct B. resistant
C. infectious
D. contagious

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The athlete's "stellar" performance earned her a spot on the national team.
A. exceptional
Correct B. stellar
C. outstanding
D. remarkable

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The company's "flagging" sales led to a significant decline in profits.
A. flourishing
Correct B. flagging
C. declining
D. stagnant

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The patient's "acute" symptoms required immediate medical attention.
A. chronic
Correct B. acute
C. severe
D. mild

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
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.
Correct A. Ignorantia juris non excusat
B. Mens rea
C. Actus reus
D. Culpable negligence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The company's profits have been declining due to the _______________ of the global economy.
A. Diversification
B. Globalization
C. Inflation
Correct D. Stagflation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The doctor prescribed a course of _______________ to treat the patient's symptoms.
Correct A. Antibiotics
B. Steroids
C. Analgesics
D. Antihistamines

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The athlete's _______________ was the key factor in her success in the marathon.
Correct A. Endurance
B. Speed
C. Agility
D. Strength

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The company's _______________ strategy has been to focus on sustainable practices and reduce its carbon footprint.
Correct A. Environmental
B. Social
C. Governance
D. Financial

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
SHARED STIMULUS
The manager of the company is responsible for the success of the business.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect on the meaning of the sentence.
A. The manager of the company is responsible for the success of the business.
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The company has (to be) founded in 1990.
B. The company has (to found) in 1990.
Correct C. The company has (founded) in 1990.
D. The company has (found) in 1990.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The company will (to be) founded in 1990.
B. The company will (to found) in 1990.
C. The company will (founded) in 1990.
D. The company will (found) in 1990.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
SHARED STIMULUS
The manager of the company is responsible for the success of the business.
The passage below contains a cloze. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
SHARED STIMULUS
The manager of the company is responsible for the success of the business.
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.
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: C

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