POST UTME UI 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence: 'The report was written by the team.'
A. was
B. were
C. be
D. being
Question 2
In the following passage, the speaker's tone is best described as _______. 'I've been trying to get this project done for weeks, but nothing seems to be working out. I'm starting to feel like I'm in way over my head.'
A. frustrated
B. optimistic
C. exasperated
D. resigned
Question 3
The following passage is an excerpt from a novel. Identify the correct synonym for the word 'desolate' in the sentence: 'The desolate landscape stretched out before us, a barren expanse of sand and rock.'
A. barren
B. fertile
C. lush
D. vibrant
Question 4
The word 'enervate' is a synonym of which word?
A. Exhaust
B. Weaken
C. Strengthen
D. Revitalize
Question 5
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The teacher gave the student a book.
B. The student was given a book by the teacher.
C. The book was given to the student by the teacher.
D. The teacher was given a book by the student.
Question 6
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the verb phrase in the sentence. 'The new policy has been implemented by the management.'
A. has been implemented
B. by the management
C. the new policy
D. has been implemented by the management
Question 7
The following sentence uses the modal verb _______. 'You must try this cake, it's delicious.'
A. can
B. must
C. should
D. will
Question 8
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect on the meaning.
A. The word 'seem' has been changed to 'appear'.
B. The word 'appear' has been changed to 'seem'.
C. The word 'seem' has been changed to 'look'.
D. The word 'look' has been changed to 'seem'.
Question 9
The following passage is an excerpt from a scientific article. Identify the correct antonym for the word 'hypothesis' in the sentence: 'The researcher proposed a hypothesis to explain the phenomenon.'
A. theory
B. fact
C. conclusion
D. evidence
Question 10
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The new policy will undoubtedly lead to a significant increase in the country's GDP.
B. The new policy will undoubtedly lead to a significant decrease in the country's GDP.
C. The new policy will undoubtedly lead to a significant improvement in the country's GDP.
D. The new policy will undoubtedly lead to a significant deterioration in the country's GDP.
Question 11
The following passage contains a concord error. Identify the error.
A. The company's financial situation is in a state of flux, and it is expected to improve in the coming months.
B. The company's financial situation is in a state of flux, and it are expected to improve in the coming months.
C. The company's financial situation is in a state of flux, and it was expected to improve in the coming months.
D. The company's financial situation is in a state of flux, and it has been expected to improve in the coming months.
Question 12
The following passage contains a grammatical error. Identify the error.
A. The company's financial situation is in a state of flux, and it is expected to improve in the coming months.
B. The company's financial situation is in a state of flux, and it is expected to improve in the coming month.
C. The company's financial situation is in a state of flux, and it is expected to improve in the coming year.
D. The company's financial situation is in a state of flux, and it is expected to improve in the coming decade.
Question 13
The word 'perspicacious' is an example of which type of word?
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adjective
D. Adverb
Question 14
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 casual tone
C. The passage is written in a neutral tone
D. The passage is written in a sarcastic tone
Question 15
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 casual tone
C. The passage is written in a neutral tone
D. The passage is written in a sarcastic tone

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