POST UTME UI 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'break a leg' means to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance. What is the antonym of this phrase?
A. Wish someone bad luck
B. Encourage someone to take a break
C. Tell someone to work harder
D. Remind someone of their past failures
Question 2
The following passage is an example of a passage with a nuanced tone. Identify the correct option.
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 3
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next month, will affect the lives of millions of people worldwide.'
A. The use of the comma after 'next month'
B. The use of the word 'will' instead of 'is expected to be'
C. The use of the word 'lives' instead of 'life'
D. The use of the word 'worldwide' instead of 'globally'
Question 4
The following sentence has been modified. Identify the correct antonym for the word 'fast': 'The new car is very _______________.'
A. slow
B. quick
C. fast
D. rapid
Question 5
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in language. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is ironic.
C. The author's tone is neutral.
D. The author's tone is ambiguous.
Question 6
The sentence 'The manager of the company has decided to fire 10% of the employees.' can be rephrased as:
A. The company will hire 10% more employees.
B. The manager will reduce the salary of all employees by 10%.
C. The company will downsize by 10%.
D. The manager will promote 10% of the employees.
Question 7
The sentence 'The manager of the company is very experienced in handling conflicts' contains a verb in the present participle form. Which of the following sentences also contains a verb in the present participle form?
A. The new policy will be implemented next month
B. The manager of the company is very experienced in handling conflicts
C. The policy was implemented last month
D. I am studying for my exam
Question 8
The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a light bulb. What is the function of the resistor in this circuit?
A. To reduce the voltage
B. To increase the current
C. To control the flow of electrons
D. To generate electricity
Question 9
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. metaphorical expression
B. colloquialism
C. hyperbole
D. alliteration
Question 10
The following passage requires a cloze test. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. beautiful
B. interesting
C. fascinating
D. amazing
Question 11
The following sentence is an example of a phrasal verb. Identify the correct meaning of the verb.
A. to stop doing something
B. to continue doing something
C. to start doing something
D. to finish doing something
Question 12
The athlete's performance was impressive, but she struggled with her serve. Which of the following idioms best describes the athlete's situation?
A. To be on top of the world
B. To be on a roll
C. To be on the same page
D. To be off the mark
Question 13
The following sentence is a classic example of a grammatical construction that can be used to express a particular idea. Identify the grammatical construction used in the sentence.
A. The passive voice.
B. The active voice.
C. The subjunctive mood.
D. The imperative mood.
Question 14
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. metaphorical expression
B. colloquialism
C. hyperbole
D. alliteration
Question 15
In the sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it seems to be working well.', what is the function of the word 'seems'?
A. To express a strong opinion
B. To indicate a possibility
C. To show a contrast
D. To emphasize a point

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