POST UTME UNIBEN 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The original passage read: 'The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
Correct B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue horizon.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue atmosphere.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue heavens.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
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The passage read: 'The sky was painted with hues of orange and pink as the sun dipped below the horizon.'
Read the passage below and answer the question.
Correct A. The author is describing a beautiful sunset.
B. The author is describing a beautiful sunrise.
C. The author is describing a beautiful landscape.
D. The author is describing a beautiful cityscape.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
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The original sentence read: 'The teacher gave the student a book to read.'
The following sentence has been modified to make it grammatically correct. Identify the word that has been added.
A. The teacher gave the student a book to read.
Correct B. The teacher gave the student a book, to read.
C. The teacher gave the student a book; to read.
D. The teacher gave the student a book, and to read.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
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The passage read: 'The sky was painted with hues of orange and pink as the sun dipped below the horizon.'
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author is describing a beautiful landscape.
B. The author is describing a beautiful cityscape.
Correct C. The author is describing a beautiful sunset.
D. The author is describing a beautiful sunrise.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
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The original sentence read: 'The teacher gave the student a book to read.'
The following sentence has been modified to make it grammatically correct. Identify the word that has been added.
A. The teacher gave the student a book to read.
Correct B. The teacher gave the student a book, to read.
C. The teacher gave the student a book; to read.
D. The teacher gave the student a book, and to read.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
SHARED STIMULUS
The patient presents with abdominal pain, fever, and nausea.
The following passage is from a medical textbook. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis.
B. The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of gastritis.
C. The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of gastroenteritis.
D. The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of diverticulitis.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
Choose the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fastest
D. Faster

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' used in the sentence.
Correct A. was
B. were
C. is
D. are

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The following sentence is in the active voice. Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' used in the sentence.
Correct A. is
B. are
C. was
D. were

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The following sentence is in the imperative mood. Identify the correct form of the verb 'to go' used in the sentence.
Correct A. go
B. goes
C. went
D. gone

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The phrase 'in a state of flux' is an example of a(n) _______.
Correct A. metaphor
B. simile
C. alliteration
D. personification

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The word 'perspicacious' is an example of a(n) _______.
Correct A. synonym
B. antonym
C. homophone
D. hyponym

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented.' is an example of a(n) _______.
Correct A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present tense
D. future tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The word 'dissemble' means to _______.
A. hide one's true feelings
B. show one's true feelings
Correct C. conceal one's true intentions
D. reveal one's true intentions

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______.
Correct A. idiom
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. alliteration

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The word 'enervate' means to _______.
A. energize
B. motivate
Correct C. deprive of energy
D. provide with energy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The sentence 'The manager was pleased with the team's performance.' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. passive voice
Correct B. active voice
C. present tense
D. future tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The word 'fastidious' means _______.
A. careless and sloppy
Correct B. meticulous and demanding
C. lazy and indifferent
D. hasty and impulsive

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______.
Correct A. idiom
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. alliteration

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The word 'perspicacious' is an example of a(n) _______.
Correct A. synonym
B. antonym
C. homophone
D. hyponym

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented.' is an example of a(n) _______.
Correct A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present tense
D. future tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The word 'dissemble' means to _______.
A. hide one's true feelings
B. show one's true feelings
C. conceal one's true intentions
D. reveal one's true intentions

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 23
In the sentence 'The new employee was extremely nervous on her first day at work, but her colleagues were very supportive and helped her to feel more at ease.', identify the correct form of the verb 'feel' to complete the sentence.
A. felt
B. feeling
Correct C. feel
D. felt

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled 'A'.
Correct A. Mitochondria
B. Nucleus
C. Ribosome
D. Lysosome

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
In the sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year, mainly due to the successful launch of their new product.', identify the correct form of the verb 'launch' to complete the sentence.
A. launches
Correct B. launched
C. launching
D. launch

Correct Answer: B

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