POST UTME UI 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage below is an excerpt from a medical text. Identify the register used by the author.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated
Question 2
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage 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 3
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and explain how it can be corrected.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct
B. The error is in the verb tense
C. The error is in the subject-verb agreement
D. The error is in the use of a comma
Question 4
The following sentence is a classic example of a sentence that requires an antonym. Identify the correct antonym and choose the correct answer.
A. The word 'fast' is an antonym of the word 'slow'.
B. The word 'slow' is an antonym of the word 'fast'.
C. The word 'big' is an antonym of the word 'small'.
D. The word 'small' is an antonym of the word 'big'.
Question 5
The following sentence is an example of a sentence in which the speaker is using a formal register: 'The company is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract.' Which of the following sentences is also an example of a sentence in a formal register?
A. I'm so excited to tell you that I got the job!
B. The company is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract.
C. Can you tell me what time the meeting starts?
D. I'm running late for the meeting, sorry.
Question 6
The following sentence is an example of a sentence in which the speaker is using a formal register: 'I am writing to inform you that the meeting has been rescheduled.' Which of the following sentences is also an example of a sentence in a formal register?
A. I am calling to confirm that the appointment is still on for tomorrow.
B. I am writing to inform you that the meeting has been rescheduled.
C. Can you tell me what time the meeting starts?
D. I'm so sorry, but I'm running late for the meeting.
Question 7
The sentence 'The new employee was _______ by the team leader during the meeting.' can be completed using a verb that means 'to introduce or present someone'. Which of the following options is the most suitable completion?
A. was introduced
B. was presented
C. was briefed
D. was debriefed
Question 8
In the passage, the author uses the idiom 'bend over backwards' to mean
A. to make a great effort
B. to refuse to help
C. to be extremely polite
D. to be very lazy
Question 9
The following sentence is an example of a sentence in which the speaker is using a formal register: 'The company is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract.' Which of the following sentences is also an example of a sentence in a formal register?
A. I'm so excited to tell you that I got the job!
B. The company is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract.
C. Can you tell me what time the meeting starts?
D. I'm running late for the meeting, sorry.
Question 10
The following words have been replaced with synonyms. Identify the original words and explain the relationship between the original words and their synonyms.
A. The original words are 'big' and 'large'
B. The original words are 'happy' and 'joyful'
C. The original words are 'fast' and 'swift'
D. The original words are 'old' and 'ancient'
Question 11
The following sentence is a classic example of a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct answer.
A. The subject-verb agreement error.
B. The pronoun-antecedent agreement error.
C. The modifier placement error.
D. The tense consistency error.
Question 12
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' can be rephrased using a synonym for 'implemented' as follows: _______ has been _______ across the country.
A. The new policy has been enforced nationwide
B. The new policy has been introduced nationwide
C. The new policy has been adopted nationwide
D. The new policy has been accepted nationwide
Question 13
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The new policy, which has been implemented by the government, is expected to improve the economy.
B. The new policy, which has been implemented by the government, are expected to improve the economy.
C. The new policy, which has been implemented by the government, is expected to improve the economies.
D. The new policy, which has been implemented by the governments, are expected to improve the economy.
Question 14
The following sentence is an example of a sentence in which the speaker is using a formal register: 'The meeting will be held in the conference room at 2 PM.' Which of the following sentences is also an example of a sentence in a formal register?
A. I'm so sorry, but I'm running late for the meeting.
B. The meeting will be held in the conference room at 2 PM.
C. Can you tell me what time the meeting starts?
D. I'm excited to tell you that I got the job!
Question 15
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence 'By the time I __________ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'
A. finish
B. finishing
C. finished
D. will finish

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