POST UTME UNIPORT 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide.' is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence
Question 2
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it seems to be working well.' is an example of a ________ sentence.
A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence
Question 3
The sentence 'What is the meaning of life?' is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence
Question 4
Complete the following sentence with the correct form of the verb 'to be': 'By the time I ________ to the party, it was already over.'
A. had arrived
B. was arriving
C. had been arriving
D. was to arrive
Question 5
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "actus in the desert", which is a metaphor for "needle in a haystack". What is the antonym of "needle" in this context?
A. rock
B. stone
C. pebble
D. gravel
Question 6
The athlete's performance was impressive, with a "stellar" record in the 400-meter dash. What is the synonym for "stellar"?
A. exceptional
B. outstanding
C. remarkable
D. impressive
Question 7
The doctor's tone was "condescending" when speaking to the patient. What is the synonym for "condescending"?
A. arrogant
B. superior
C. condolent
D. solicitous
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. Adjectival clause
C. Noun clause
D. Infinitive clause
Question 9
The following passage is an example of a text with a formal tone. Identify the type of vocabulary used in this passage.
A. Technical vocabulary
B. Formal vocabulary
C. Colloquial vocabulary
D. Informal vocabulary
Question 10
In the sentence 'The manager stressed the importance of meeting deadlines', what is the stress pattern of the word 'stressed'?
A. Stress on the first syllable
B. Stress on the second syllable
C. Stress on the third syllable
D. Stress on the first and third syllables
Question 11
The word 'fastidious' is an example of a(n) _______________ adjective.
A. Descriptive adjective
B. Emotive adjective
C. Synonymous adjective
D. Antonymous adjective
Question 12
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Hyperbole
C. Allusion
D. Onomatopoeia
Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled 'A'.
A. Cell membrane
B. Nucleus
C. Mitochondria
D. Cytoplasm
Question 14
The coach's instructions were clear and concise, using the passive voice to convey the message. What is the example of the passive voice in the sentence?
A. The ball was thrown by the player.
B. The player threw the ball.
C. The coach instructed the player.
D. The player was instructed by the coach.
Question 15
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is ironic.
C. The author's tone is objective.
D. The author's tone is persuasive.

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