UTME 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
He is loved for his \( \textit{altruism} \).
A. benevolence
B. sincerity
C. selfishness
D. selflessness
Question 2
If he were here, it could be more fun.
A. He did not show up and so the occasion lacked much fun
B. He was being expected to supply more fun
C. There was no fun because he was not present
D. He was expected but did not show up to liven up the occasion
Question 3
According to this passage, it gives the child great pleasure
A. For Daddy to see the tower he has built
B. to destroy the tower himself
C. to see his tower accidentally destroyed
D. to be helped to destroy the tower
Question 4
As a journalist, Bola has always had a \( \underline{nose} \) for stories.
A. an instinct
B. a command
C. soft comment
D. cynical statement
Question 5
This card \( \textit{entitles} \) you to attend the film show.
A. disqualifies
B. discourages
C. disenchants
D. satisfies
Question 6
What other feeling does the child derive from the fall of his tower apart from pleasure?
A. Strength
B. Anxiety
C. Pity
D. Depression
Question 7
Which of the following aptly describes the moral or the story?
A. The sins of the forefathers are visited upon the children no matter how long it takes
B. If you have made up your mind to hang your dog, any rope will do for the purpose
C. the law is week; in defence of the poor against the rich and mighty
D. no matter how highly placed he is in the society, the unmindful lawbreaker will always meet his nemesis
Question 8
The young man looked carefully at the long document, but he couldn't make ... what it meant
A. up
B. out
C. off
D. through
Question 9
The chairman refused to shake...with the secretary
A. hand
B. his hand
C. hands
D. his hands
Question 10
The \( \underline{exhibition} \) was an eye opener to all.
A. style
B. examination
C. dispatch
D. display
Question 11
The Governor told the chief that he was only on a \( \underline{routine} \) tour.
A. normal and regular visit
B. unplanned encounter
C. surprise and impromptu check
D. working visit and homage
Question 12
If you keep playing with this door handle, it will get...
A. loose
B. lose
C. loosed
D. loosing
Question 13
The governor's visit is an \( \textit{unprecedented} \) event in the history of the social club.
A. expected
B. momentous
C. an insignificant
D. an unnecessary
Question 14
The sea wave continue to .......... the cliff on the west coast constantly
A. impair
B. rub
C. knock
D. erode
Question 15
By the time the plane reaches Harare, it .......... in the air for twelve hours
A. has been
B. would be
C. would have been
D. should be

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