POST UTME UI 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author's purpose is to persuade the reader to buy the product.
B. The author's purpose is to inform the reader about the product.
C. The author's purpose is to entertain the reader.
D. The author's purpose is to criticize the product.
Question 2
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain its effect on the meaning of the passage.
A. The word 'not' has been changed to 'only'.
B. The word 'only' has been changed to 'not'.
C. The word 'not' has been changed to 'just'.
D. The word 'only' has been changed to 'just'
Question 3
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed and explain its effect on the meaning of the passage.
A. The original passage had 'The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.'
B. The original passage had 'The sun was shining brightly in the dark blue sky.'
C. The original passage had 'The sun was not shining brightly in the clear blue sky.'
D. The original passage had 'The sun was not shining brightly in the dark blue sky.'
Question 4
The following sentence is in the first person singular. Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence.
A. I am going to the store.
B. I go to the store.
C. I went to the store.
D. I will go to the store.
Question 5
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence.
A. The cat chased the mouse.
B. The cat chases the mouse.
C. The cat chase the mouse.
D. The cat is chasing the mouse.
Question 6
The passage below contains an antonym for the word in parentheses. Identify the word and explain its meaning.
A. The company is experiencing a significant increase in sales.
B. The company is experiencing a significant decrease in sales.
C. The company is experiencing a significant stagnation in sales.
D. The company is experiencing a significant fluctuation in sales.
Question 7
The passage below contains a synonym for the word in parentheses. Identify the word and explain its meaning.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread approval.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.
Question 8
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the reason for the change.
A. The word 'utilize' has been changed to 'use'.
B. The word 'utilize' has been changed to 'utilise'.
C. The word 'use' has been changed to 'utilize'.
D. The word 'use' has been changed to 'utilise'.
Question 9
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Colloquialism
C. Hyperbole
D. Alliteration
Question 10
The word 'nuance' in the sentence 'The artist's use of color added a lot of nuance to the painting' means _______________.
A. a subtle difference
B. a strong emotion
C. a bright color
D. a dark shadow
Question 11
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an idiom that means to die. Which of the following phrases has a similar meaning?
A. Bite the dust
B. Cut the mustard
C. Take the cake
D. Break the bank
Question 12
The phrase 'kick the bucket' in the sentence 'He kicked the bucket at the age of 90' means _______________.
A. to die
B. to get married
C. to retire
D. to get a promotion
Question 13
The speaker's tone in the passage is one of _______________ because she uses words and phrases like 'despite the challenges' and 'we are making progress'.
A. anger
B. sarcasm
C. enthusiasm
D. exasperation
Question 14
The sentence 'What is your name?' is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence
Question 15
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
A. The author is describing a person.
B. The author is describing a place.
C. The author is describing an object.
D. The author is describing an event.

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