POST UTME UNN 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. has been studying
B. have been studying
C. was studying
D. is studying
Question 2
The sentence 'The students were studying for their exams' is an example of a sentence in the present continuous tense. What is the verb form of the subject 'students'?
A. Were studying
B. Study
C. Studied
D. Studies
Question 3
The idiom 'break a leg' is an example of a euphemistic expression. What is the literal meaning of the phrase?
A. To trip or fall
B. To succeed or win
C. To fail or lose
D. To be injured or hurt
Question 4
The following text is an example of an informal register in the field of sports. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word to complete the sentence.
A. The team is going to win the championship, no doubt about it.
B. The team is going to win the championship, hopefully.
C. The team is going to win the championship, fingers crossed.
D. The team is going to win the championship, I'm sure of it.
Question 5
The following text is an example of an informal register in the field of sports. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word to complete the sentence.
A. The team is going to win the championship, no doubt about it.
B. The team is going to win the championship, hopefully.
C. The team is going to win the championship, fingers crossed.
D. The team is going to win the championship, I'm sure of it.
Question 6
The phrase 'burn the midnight oil' is an example of an idiom. What is the literal meaning of the phrase?
A. To work or study late into the night
B. To take a break or rest during the night
C. To go to bed early and get a good night's sleep
D. To stay up late and watch TV or movies
Question 7
The following text is an example of a formal register in the field of law. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word to complete the sentence.
A. The judge has ruled that the defendant is guilty of the crime.
B. The judge has ruled that the defendant is innocent of the crime.
C. The judge has ruled that the defendant is not guilty of the crime.
D. The judge has ruled that the defendant is guilty of the crime, but with a reduced sentence.
Question 8
The phrase 'to cut one's losses' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. metaphor
B. idiom
C. hyperbole
D. alliteration
Question 9
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is an example of:
A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. past perfect tense
Question 10
The following text is an example of an informal register in the field of sports. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word to complete the sentence.
A. The team is going to win the championship, no doubt about it.
B. The team is going to win the championship, hopefully.
C. The team is going to win the championship, fingers crossed.
D. The team is going to win the championship, I'm sure of it.
Question 11
The phrase 'cut to the chase' is an example of an idiom. What is the literal meaning of the phrase?
A. To get to the point or main issue
B. To avoid or sidestep the main issue
C. To discuss or talk about something in detail
D. To ignore or dismiss something
Question 12
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.
Question 13
In the medical register, which of the following is an example of a technical term?
A. Patient
B. Doctor
C. Hospital
D. Surgery
Question 14
The following text is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word to complete the sentence.
A. The patient's symptoms are being closely monitored by the medical team.
B. The patient's symptoms are being closely monitored by the nurse.
C. The patient's symptoms are being closely monitored by the doctor.
D. The patient's symptoms are being closely monitored by the hospital staff.
Question 15
The following sentence is an example of a "phrasal verb" in English language. Which phrasal verb is it?
A. pick up
B. get on
C. turn off
D. put down

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