POST UTME UNIPORT 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of medical terminology, what is the antonym of the word 'inflammation'?
Correct A. Resolution
B. Degeneration
C. Regeneration
D. Dissolution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
Which of the following words is a synonym of the word 'exacerbate'?
A. Mitigate
B. Ameliorate
Correct C. Aggravate
D. Alleviate

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
In the context of sports terminology, what is the meaning of the word 'sprint'?
Correct A. A short, intense period of exercise
B. A long, steady period of exercise
C. A period of rest and recovery
D. A period of intense training

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The following sentence contains a cloze: 'The new employee was very _______________ about her first day on the job.' What is the most appropriate word to fill in the blank?
Correct A. Nervous
B. Excited
C. Confident
D. Anxious

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
In the following sentence, what is the correct spelling of the word in the blank: 'The _______________ of the company is to provide excellent customer service.'?
Correct A. Mission
B. Vision
C. Objectives
D. Goals

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The passage is a description of the weather.
The passage below has been modified in some way. Choose the option that best restores the original text.
Correct A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but there was a cloud in the distance.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but there was a cloud in the distance, and it was getting darker.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but there was a cloud in the distance, and it was getting darker, and it started to rain.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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The passage is a description of a new policy.
Read the passage below and choose the option that best completes the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, and it has been successful.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, and it has been successful, but there are still some issues.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, and it has been successful, but there are still some issues, and it needs to be revised.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The passage is a description of a new technology.
Read the passage below and choose the option that best completes the sentence.
Correct A. The new technology has been developed to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
B. The new technology has been developed to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities, and it has been successful.
C. The new technology has been developed to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities, and it has been successful, but there are still some issues.
D. The new technology has been developed to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities, and it has been successful, but there are still some issues, and it needs to be revised.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The passage is a description of a new law.
Read the passage below and choose the option that best completes the sentence.
Correct A. The new law has been passed to protect the environment.
B. The new law has been passed to protect the environment, and it has been successful.
C. The new law has been passed to protect the environment, and it has been successful, but there are still some issues.
D. The new law has been passed to protect the environment, and it has been successful, but there are still some issues, and it needs to be revised.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The passage is a description of a new policy.
Read the passage below and choose the option that best completes the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, and it has been successful.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, and it has been successful, but there are still some issues.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, and it has been successful, but there are still some issues, and it needs to be revised.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The lawyer's argument was based on a "Catch-22" situation, where the client's rights were being "choked off" by the very law that was supposed to protect them. Which of the following idioms best describes this situation?
A. A double-edged sword
Correct B. A catch-22
C. A red herring
D. A wild goose chase

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The doctor prescribed a "cocktail" of medications to treat the patient's symptoms. Which of the following synonyms best describes this type of treatment?
A. A combination of treatments
Correct B. A cocktail of medications
C. A regimen of therapy
D. A course of treatment

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The athlete's performance was "marred" by a series of injuries throughout the season. Which of the following idioms best describes this situation?
A. A rollercoaster ride
Correct B. A marred performance
C. A bumpy road
D. A wild ride

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The company's financial reports showed a "sharp decline" in profits over the past quarter. Which of the following synonyms best describes this type of decline?
A. A significant drop
Correct B. A sharp decline
C. A steep fall
D. A drastic decrease

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The patient's symptoms were "consistent with" a diagnosis of diabetes. Which of the following synonyms best describes this type of consistency?
A. In line with
Correct B. Consistent with
C. In agreement with
D. In sync with

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
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The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue _______________ sky.
The following text contains a cloze test. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
Correct A. a
B. an
C. the
D. this

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
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The students _______________ English for three hours every day.
Identify the correct form of the verb in the following sentence.
A. has been studying
Correct B. have been studying
C. had been studying
D. will have been studying

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
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I need _______________ water to drink.
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank in the following sentence.
A. a
Correct B. an
C. the
D. this

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
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My friend _______________ coming to the party tonight.
Identify the correct form of the pronoun in the following sentence.
Correct A. he
B. him
C. his
D. they

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
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I love _______________ beautiful scenery.
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank in the following sentence.
A. a
B. an
Correct C. the
D. this

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
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The students _______________ English for three hours every day.
Identify the correct form of the verb in the following sentence.
A. has been studying
B. have been studying
Correct C. had been studying
D. will have been studying

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
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I need _______________ water to drink.
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank in the following sentence.
Correct A. a
B. an
C. the
D. this

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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My friend _______________ coming to the party tonight.
Identify the correct form of the pronoun in the following sentence.
A. he
Correct B. him
C. his
D. they

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
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I love _______________ beautiful scenery.
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank in the following sentence.
A. a
B. an
Correct C. the
D. this

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
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The students _______________ English for three hours every day.
Identify the correct form of the verb in the following sentence.
A. has been studying
B. have been studying
C. had been studying
Correct D. will have been studying

Correct Answer: D

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