POST UTME NOUN 2025 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following passage is an example of a passage that requires comprehension. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of regular exercise
B. The benefits of a balanced diet
C. The risks of smoking
D. The effects of climate change
Question 2
The following sentence is a good example of a phrase that uses a metaphor. Identify the metaphor.
A. The company is a ship.
B. The city is a jungle.
C. The relationship is a garden.
D. The idea is a puzzle.
Question 3
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension. Read it carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is neutral.
C. The author's tone is persuasive.
D. The author's tone is critical.
Question 4
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. had eaten
B. had been eating
C. had eaten
D. had been eaten
Question 5
The word 'rapidly' is an example of a _______ adjective.
A. Descriptive
B. Qualitative
C. Quantitative
D. Comparative
Question 6
The word 'rapidly' is an example of a word that has the same meaning as the word 'quickly'.
A. Synonym
B. Antonym
C. Collocation
D. Metaphor
Question 7
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?
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.
Question 8
The word 'enormous' is an example of a word that has the same meaning as the word 'huge'.
A. Synonym
B. Antonym
C. Collocation
D. Metaphor
Question 9
The following sentence is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory
Question 10
Read the passage and answer the question.
A. The company is profitable.
B. The company is losing money.
C. The company is bankrupt.
D. The company is in debt.
Question 11
The passage is an example of _______ writing.
A. expository
B. narrative
C. descriptive
D. persuasive
Question 12
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?
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.
Question 13
The following sentence is an example of a sentence that uses a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb.
A. pick up
B. get on
C. turn off
D. put down
Question 14
The following passage is an example of a cloze test. Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
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.
Question 15
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to take a break' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Subjunctive mood
B. Relative clause
C. Passive voice
D. Cleft sentence

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