POST UTME NOUN 2025 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of medical registers, what is the primary function of the National Medical Practitioners Registration Council (MDCN)?
Correct A. To regulate the practice of medicine in Nigeria
B. To provide medical education and training
C. To conduct research on medical issues
D. To provide medical services to the public

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to take a break' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Subjunctive mood
Correct B. Relative clause
C. Passive voice
D. Cleft sentence

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
In the sentence 'The new policy has been implemented since last year', what is the tense of the verb 'has been implemented'?
Correct A. Present perfect
B. Past perfect
C. Present simple
D. Past simple

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The sentence 'The company, which has been in operation for over 10 years, has a strong reputation' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subjunctive mood
C. Passive voice
D. Cleft sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to take a break' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Subjunctive mood
Correct B. Relative clause
C. Passive voice
D. Cleft sentence

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a very enthusiastic and helpful way. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
Correct A. She went out of her way to help her friend move into a new apartment.
B. The company's customer service team was uncooperative and unhelpful.
C. The teacher was very strict and didn't give any extra credit.
D. The new employee was very slow to learn the company's procedures.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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The sun was setting over the ocean, casting a golden glow over the waves. The sound of the surf was soothing, and the smell of saltwater filled the air.
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The passage is written in a formal tone.
B. The passage is written in a humorous tone.
C. The passage is written in a persuasive tone.
Correct D. The passage is written in a descriptive tone.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
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The teacher emphasized the importance of spelling words correctly, especially when writing essays.
Identify the correct spelling of the word 'separate' in the sentence below.
A. seperate
B. seperatey
Correct C. seperate
D. seperete

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
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The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence below.
Correct A. was
B. were
C. been
D. being

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The city was a bustling metropolis, with towering skyscrapers and busy streets. The sound of car horns and chatter filled the air, and the smell of food from street vendors wafted through the crowds.
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The passage is written in a persuasive tone.
Correct B. The passage is written in a descriptive tone.
C. The passage is written in a formal tone.
D. The passage is written in a humorous tone.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The following passage is an example of a formal register in a medical context. Which of the following sentences would be most appropriate in a formal medical report?
Correct A. The patient's symptoms were severe and required immediate attention.
B. The patient's symptoms were mild and did not require any treatment.
C. The patient's symptoms were moderate and required some treatment.
D. The patient's symptoms were unknown and required further investigation.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
B. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
C. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
D. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
Identify the error in punctuation in the following sentence.
A. The manager said, 'I am going to the meeting.'
Correct B. The manager said, 'I am going to the meeting.'
C. The manager said, 'I am going to the meeting.'
D. The manager said, 'I am going to the meeting.'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the type of clause that is subordinate.
Correct A. The manager said that he was going to the meeting.
B. The manager said he was going to the meeting.
C. The manager said that he was going to the meeting.
D. The manager said he was going to the meeting.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The following passage is an example of a cloze test. Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
Correct A. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
B. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
C. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
D. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
In the sentence 'The doctor examined the patient carefully', which word is the most stressed?
Correct A. examined
B. doctor
C. patient
D. carefully

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The manager ______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
B. The manager ______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
C. The manager ______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
D. The manager ______ (to) the employees about the new policy.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
Complete the cloze test by selecting the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Correct A. The new policy will ______ the company's profits.
B. The new policy will ______ the company's profits.
C. The new policy will ______ the company's profits.
D. The new policy will ______ the company's profits.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
Identify the correct synonym for the word 'happiness' in the sentence.
Correct A. joy
B. sadness
C. anger
D. fear

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
Identify the correct antonym for the word 'big' in the sentence.
Correct A. small
B. large
C. medium
D. huge

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The original passage is: 'The students were studying for their exams. They were very tired.' The modified passage is: 'The students were studying for their exams. They were very tired too.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the grammatical error in the modified passage.
A. The original passage had no grammatical errors.
Correct B. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
C. The tense is inconsistent.
D. The sentence structure is illogical.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
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The sentence is: 'By the time I arrived, they ____________________ (eat) all the food.'
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. had eaten
Correct B. had been eating
C. had eaten
D. had been eaten

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
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The passage is: 'In my laboratory, I conduct experiments to test the effects of climate change on plant growth.'
Read the passage and answer the question.
Correct A. The author is a scientist.
B. The author is a historian.
C. The author is a philosopher.
D. The author is a novelist.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The sentence is: 'The new policy ____________________ (be) implemented soon.'
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy will be implemented next year.
B. The new policy will be implemented next month.
C. The new policy will be implemented next week.
D. The new policy will be implemented next day.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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The passage is: 'The company has been profitable for the past five years, with a steady increase in revenue.'
Read the passage and answer the question.
Correct A. The company is profitable.
B. The company is losing money.
C. The company is bankrupt.
D. The company is in debt.

Correct Answer: A

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