POST UTME UNIPORT 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following passage is an example of:
A. a formal letter
B. an informal letter
C. a memo
D. a report
Question 2
The following passage is an example of:
A. a narrative passage
B. a descriptive passage
C. an expository passage
D. a persuasive passage
Question 3
In the following passage, the word 'sophisticated' is used to describe a medical device. Which register is the author employing?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated
Question 4
Read the passage below and choose the option that best completes the sentence.
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.
Question 5
The passage below has been modified from its original form. Identify the word that has been replaced with its antonym.
A. fast
B. slow
C. quick
D. rapid
Question 6
In the sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to take a break', which pronoun is used to refer to the manager?
A. He
B. Him
C. It
D. They
Question 7
Which of the following words is a synonym of the word 'exacerbate'?
A. Mitigate
B. Ameliorate
C. Aggravate
D. Alleviate
Question 8
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. photosynthesis
B. respiration
C. transpiration
D. osmosis
Question 9
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
B. A marred performance
C. A bumpy road
D. A wild ride
Question 10
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?
A. Nervous
B. Excited
C. Confident
D. Anxious
Question 11
The passage below has been modified in some way. Choose the option that best restores the original text.
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.
Question 12
Read the passage below and choose the option that best completes the sentence.
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.
Question 13
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank in the following sentence.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. this
Question 14
The passage below has been modified from its original form. Identify the word that has been replaced with its antonym.
A. hot
B. cold
C. warm
D. cool
Question 15
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it is expected to have a significant impact on the economy' contains a
A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. future perfect tense
D. present perfect tense

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