POST UTME UI 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of _______________ (1) that the defendant's rights had been _______________ (2) in the previous trial.
Correct A. due process
B. procedural fairness
C. substantive justice
D. procedural justice

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The doctor's _______________ (1) was evident in the way she _______________ (2) the patient's symptoms.
Correct A. diagnosis
B. treatment
C. prescription
D. prognosis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The athlete's _______________ (1) was impressive, considering she had been _______________ (2) for only six months.
A. speed
B. agility
Correct C. endurance
D. strength

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The company's _______________ (1) was affected by the economic downturn, resulting in a _______________ (2) in profits.
A. revenue
B. expenses
Correct C. profit margin
D. cash flow

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The politician's _______________ (1) was criticized for being _______________ (2) and _______________ (3).
Correct A. policies
B. inconsistent
C. ineffective
D. unfair

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
The passage below has been edited to remove a word. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
Correct A. The
B. A
C. An
D. This

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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The passage describes a beautiful landscape with a clear blue sky and a bright sun.
Read the passage and answer the question.
Correct A. The author is describing a beautiful landscape.
B. The author is describing a busy city.
C. The author is describing a peaceful forest.
D. The author is describing a cold winter.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
The following sentence has been edited to remove a word. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
Correct A. The
B. A
C. An
D. This

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The passage describes a beautiful landscape with a clear blue sky and a bright sun.
Read the passage and answer the question.
Correct A. The author is describing a beautiful landscape.
B. The author is describing a busy city.
C. The author is describing a peaceful forest.
D. The author is describing a cold winter.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
The following sentence has been edited to remove a word. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
Correct A. The
B. A
C. An
D. This

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The sentence "The new policy has been implemented in all regions except for the North" is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Exclamatory sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Negative sentence
Correct D. Exceptive sentence

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The manager ______ (to) meet with the team by 5 PM.
B. The manager ______ (to) meet with the team by 5 PM.
C. The manager ______ (to) meet with the team by 5 PM.
D. The manager ______ (to) meet with the team by 5 PM.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The sentence "The new policy has been implemented in all regions except for the North" is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Exclamatory sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Negative sentence
Correct D. Exceptive sentence

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The manager ______ (to) meet with the team by 5 PM.
B. The manager ______ (to) meet with the team by 5 PM.
C. The manager ______ (to) meet with the team by 5 PM.
D. The manager ______ (to) meet with the team by 5 PM.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The sentence "The new policy has been implemented in all regions except for the North" is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Exclamatory sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Negative sentence
Correct D. Exceptive sentence

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the correct form of the verb in bold.
Correct A. The **has** been modified.
B. The **have** been modified.
C. The **had** been modified.
D. The **will** have been modified.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
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The diagram below
In the diagram below, identify the part labeled A.
Correct A. The beaker
B. The burette
C. The test tube
D. The cell

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The sentence below
The sentence below contains an idiom. Identify the idiom.
Correct A. Bite off more than you can chew
B. Beat around the bush
C. Cost an arm and a leg
D. Cut to the chase

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The passage below
In the passage below, identify the register.
A. Formal
B. Informal
Correct C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
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The sentence below
The sentence below contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb.
Correct A. Pick up
B. Get on
C. Turn down
D. Take off

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The following sentence is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine: 'The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis.' Which of the following words is most likely to be used in a formal medical context?
A. symptoms
Correct B. diagnosis
C. patient
D. appendicitis

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure: 'Although the company's profits have increased, the CEO is still concerned about the impact of the economic downturn on the industry.' Which of the following words is most likely to be used in a sentence with a complex structure?
A. increased
B. concerned
Correct C. although
D. industry

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a formal tone: 'The researcher's findings suggest that the new treatment is effective in reducing the symptoms of the disease.' Which of the following words is most likely to be used in a sentence with a formal tone?
Correct A. findings
B. effective
C. symptoms
D. disease

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure: 'The company's decision to invest in the new technology was influenced by the CEO's vision for the future of the industry.' Which of the following words is most likely to be used in a sentence with a complex structure?
A. influenced
Correct B. vision
C. decision
D. industry

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a formal tone: 'The researcher's study provides evidence that the new treatment is safe and effective.' Which of the following words is most likely to be used in a sentence with a formal tone?
A. study
Correct B. evidence
C. safe
D. effective

Correct Answer: B

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