POST UTME UNIBEN 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in Lexis and Structure. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option.
A. The manager of the company was known for his ability to motivate his team members.
B. The manager of the company was known for his ability to motivate his team.
C. The manager of the company was known for his ability to motivate his team members, who were highly skilled and experienced.
D. The manager of the company was known for his ability to motivate his team members, who were highly skilled and experienced, and who were able to work effectively as a team.
Question 2
The sentence 'The manager has given the employee a raise' can be interpreted as having which of the following grammatical structures?
A. Present Simple tense with a passive voice
B. Present Perfect tense with a passive voice
C. Present Continuous tense with a passive voice
D. Past Simple tense with a passive voice
Question 3
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 persuasive tone.
C. The passage is written in a descriptive tone.
D. The passage is written in a narrative tone.
Question 4
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it has been a huge success.' is an example of a sentence with a specific grammatical structure. Which of the following sentences also illustrates this structure?
A. The new law has been passed, and it has been widely accepted.
B. The new restaurant has been opened, and it has been a disaster.
C. The new employee has been hired, and she has been very productive.
D. The new project has been completed, and it has been a failure.
Question 5
The phrase 'to cut corners' is an example of a phrasal verb. What is the idiomatic meaning of this phrase?
A. to take a shortcut
B. to work efficiently
C. to be dishonest
D. to be lazy
Question 6
Which of the following sentences uses a pronoun correctly?
A. The manager gave the team their report.
B. The manager gave the team his report.
C. The manager gave the team its report.
D. The manager gave the team a report.
Question 7
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' can be interpreted as having which of the following grammatical structures?
A. Present Simple tense with a passive voice
B. Present Perfect tense with a passive voice
C. Present Continuous tense with a passive voice
D. Past Simple tense with a passive voice
Question 8
The following passage is an example of a passage that uses a register that is typical of formal writing. Which register is it?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Colloquial
Question 9
The phrase 'break a leg' is an idiom that means 'good luck.' Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. I wish you good luck on your audition.
B. I hope you break a leg on your audition.
C. I'm sure you'll do well on your audition.
D. I'm rooting for you on your audition.
Question 10
Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence: 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for several months.'
A. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect
B. The use of the passive voice is incorrect
C. The sentence is a run-on
D. The sentence is a fragment
Question 11
The following sentence is an example of a sentence interpretation question: 'The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy.' What does the sentence mean?
A. The policy will have a positive impact on the economy
B. The policy will have a negative impact on the economy
C. The policy will have no impact on the economy
D. The policy will have a mixed impact on the economy
Question 12
Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'By the time I ________ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'
A. had finished
B. finish
C. will finish
D. finished
Question 13
The following sentence is an example of a sentence that uses a register that is not typical of formal writing. Which register is it?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Colloquial
Question 14
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect of the change on the meaning of the passage.
A. The original passage: 'The new policy aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the company.'
B. The modified passage: 'The new policy aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the company, which will lead to a significant decrease in emissions.'
C. The modified passage: 'The new policy aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the company, but it may not lead to a significant decrease in emissions.'
D. The modified passage: 'The new policy aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the company, which will lead to a significant increase in emissions.'
Question 15
The word 'perspicacious' is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. Perceptive
B. Insightful
C. Observant
D. Inattentive

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