POST UTME UNIOSUN 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The passage is a formal academic essay on the history of English literature.
In the following passage, the author's tone is best described as:
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The word 'perspicacious' can be best described as:
A. having a strong and unpleasant smell
Correct B. having a keen understanding and insight
C. being very small in size
D. being very old in age

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
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Is this a good book?
The following sentence is an example of:
A. a declarative sentence
Correct B. an interrogative sentence
C. an imperative sentence
D. an exclamatory sentence

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
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The book, ______________________ (article) is on the table.
The following passage has a missing word. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank:
A. a
Correct B. an
C. the
D. this

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
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I went to the store, and I bought some milk.
The following sentence is an example of:
A. a simple sentence
B. a compound sentence
Correct C. a complex sentence
D. a compound-complex sentence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The following sentence is an example of a figure of speech: 'He was so angry that he could cut a Gordian knot.' Which of the following best describes the figure of speech used in this sentence?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Hyperbole
Correct D. Idiom

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
In the following sentence, which of the following words is an example of a homophone?
A. bank
Correct B. blew
C. knight
D. fair

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the type of clause that is subordinate to the main clause.
A. Adverbial clause
B. Adjective clause
Correct C. Noun clause
D. Infinitive clause

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a formal tone. Identify the register of language used in this sentence.
Correct A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Neutral
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a passive voice. Identify the type of voice used in this sentence.
A. Active voice
Correct B. Passive voice
C. Impersonal voice
D. Reflexive voice

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
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The passage below has been modified from a real-life text.
The passage below has been modified from a real-life text. Identify the register used in the original text.
A. Formal
B. Informal
Correct C. Elevated
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
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The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter, but the exact date has not been decided yet.'
In the sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter, but the exact date has not been decided yet.', identify the grammatical structure used.
A. Conditional sentence
B. Subjunctive mood
Correct C. Future perfect tense
D. Modal verb

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
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The sentence 'The company's ________________________ in the market has led to a significant increase in sales.'
Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The company's ________________________ in the market has led to a significant increase in sales.'
Correct A. influence
B. impact
C. effect
D. consequence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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The word 'seperation' or 'separation'
Identify the correct spelling of the word: 'seperation' or 'separation'.
A. seperation
Correct B. separation
C. seperated
D. seperate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
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The word 'fast'
Identify the correct antonym of the word 'fast':
Correct A. slow
B. quick
C. rapid
D. swift

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The original passage read: 'The athlete ran quickly around the track.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with its antonym.
A. fast
Correct B. slow
C. quick
D. rapid

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
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The sentence read: 'She bent over backwards to help her friend move.'
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and explain its meaning.
Correct A. bend over backwards
B. break a leg
C. call it a day
D. cut to the chase

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The passage read: 'Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, are becoming increasingly important as the world shifts away from fossil fuels.'
The following passage requires comprehension. Identify the main idea of the passage.
A. The importance of recycling
B. The effects of climate change
Correct C. The benefits of renewable energy
D. The dangers of pollution

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
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The sentence read: 'She felt ______________ after losing her job.'
The following sentence requires cloze test. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. happy
Correct B. sad
C. angry
D. frustrated

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
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The sentence read: 'Thank you so much for your help.'
The following sentence requires sentence interpretation. Identify the correct interpretation of the sentence.
Correct A. The speaker is expressing their gratitude to the listener.
B. The speaker is apologizing to the listener.
C. The speaker is making a request of the listener.
D. The speaker is offering a compliment to the listener.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The following sentence contains a word that is an example of a euphemism. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Correct A. demise
B. passing
C. departure
D. demolition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The following sentence contains a word that is an example of a metaphor. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
A. he was a shining light
Correct B. he was a shining star
C. he was a bright spark
D. he was a burning flame

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The following sentence contains a word that is an example of a simile. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Correct A. he ran like a cheetah
B. he ran like a lion
C. he ran like a tiger
D. he ran like a bear

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The following sentence contains a word that is an example of an alliteration. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Correct A. five feisty felines
B. five fierce felines
C. five fearless felines
D. five friendly felines

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The following sentence contains a word that is an example of an onomatopoeia. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Correct A. the firework exploded with a bang
B. the firework exploded with a boom
C. the firework exploded with a crack
D. the firework exploded with a pop

Correct Answer: A

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