POST UTME UNIBEN 2025 English | Objective

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Question 1
Which of the following words is a synonym of the word 'large'?
A. big
B. small
C. medium
D. tiny
Question 2
The government's "ambitious" plan to reduce carbon emissions has been "met with skepticism" by many experts, who argue that it will "not be enough" to address the problem.
A. The government's plan has been widely accepted by the public.
B. The government's plan has been met with enthusiasm by many experts.
C. The government's plan has been criticized by many experts.
D. The government's plan has been implemented without any opposition.
Question 3
Read the passage and answer the question: 'The company's profits have been declining over the past year due to increased competition and a decline in consumer spending. As a result, the company has been forced to _______ its prices.'
A. increase
B. decrease
C. raise
D. lower
Question 4
In the following passage, identify the idiomatic expression and explain its meaning.
A. 'Break a leg' means to wish someone good luck.
B. 'Break a leg' means to wish someone bad luck.
C. 'Break a leg' means to take a risk.
D. 'Break a leg' means to be successful.
Question 5
In the following sentence, identify the correct stress pattern.
A. 'Information' is pronounced as /ɪnˈfɔrməʃən/.
B. 'Information' is pronounced as /ɪnˈfɔrməʃɪən/.
C. 'Information' is pronounced as /ɪnˈfɔrməʃən/.
D. 'Information' is pronounced as /ɪnˈfɔrməʃɪən/.
Question 6
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. The passage is from a law textbook.
A. The contract is valid because it was signed by both parties.
B. The contract is invalid because it was not signed by both parties.
C. The contract is valid because it was witnessed by a notary public.
D. The contract is invalid because it was not witnessed by a notary public.
Question 7
The following text is an excerpt from a medical journal article. 'The patient, who had been diagnosed with diabetes, was prescribed a new medication to manage their symptoms.' Identify the type of clause used to describe the patient's diagnosis.
A. Independent Clause
B. Dependent Clause
C. Relative Clause
D. Subordinate Clause
Question 8
The company's "innovative" product has been "praised by many experts" for its "groundbreaking" technology, which has "revolutionized" the industry.
A. The company's product has been widely criticized by experts.
B. The company's product has been met with skepticism by many experts.
C. The company's product has been praised by many experts.
D. The company's product has been ignored by the industry.
Question 9
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. The passage is from a medical textbook.
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.
Question 10
Identify the correct synonym for the word 'frugal':
A. extravagant
B. thrifty
C. profligate
D. parsimonious
Question 11
In the following sentence, identify the correct spelling.
A. 'Separate' is spelled as 'seperate'.
B. 'Separate' is spelled as 'seperate'.
C. 'Separate' is spelled as 'seperate'.
D. 'Separate' is spelled as 'seperate'.
Question 12
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, were responsible for the project.' is grammatically correct.
B. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, were responsible for the project.' is grammatically incorrect.
C. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, was responsible for the project.' is grammatically correct.
D. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, was responsible for the project.' is grammatically incorrect.
Question 13
In the following passage, identify the correct punctuation.
A. 'The manager, along with his team, were responsible for the project.' is punctuated correctly.
B. 'The manager, along with his team, were responsible for the project.' is punctuated incorrectly.
C. 'The manager, along with his team, was responsible for the project.' is punctuated correctly.
D. 'The manager, along with his team, was responsible for the project.' is punctuated incorrectly.
Question 14
The following text is an excerpt from a law textbook. 'In the case of Smith v. Jones, the court ruled that the defendant was liable for damages due to negligence.' Identify the type of verb used to describe the court's ruling.
A. Linking Verb
B. Action Verb
C. Auxiliary Verb
D. Modal Verb
Question 15
The following text is an excerpt from a medical journal article. 'The patient, a 35-year-old male, presented with symptoms of acute appendicitis. Upon examination, the doctor noticed that the patient's white blood cell count was significantly higher than normal.' Identify the type of sentence used to describe the patient's symptoms.
A. Simple Sentence
B. Compound Sentence
C. Complex Sentence
D. Compound-Complex Sentence

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