POST UTME UNILAG 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses:
A. I (to go) to the store.
B. I (go) to the store.
C. I (went) to the store.
D. I (goes) to the store.
Question 2
The sentence 'The manager has apologized for the delay, which was caused by unforeseen circumstances.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Passive voice
B. Active voice
C. Conditional tense
D. Subjunctive mood
Question 3
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade. This will be achieved through a combination of renewable energy sources and energy-efficient technologies. The policy also includes measures to reduce waste and increase recycling. What is the main advantage of the policy?
A. It will reduce waste and increase recycling.
B. It will increase the use of renewable energy sources.
C. It will reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade.
D. It will promote the use of energy-efficient technologies.
Question 4
The word 'fastidious' is an antonym of the word 'careless'.
A. The word 'fastidious' is an antonym of the word 'careless'.
B. The word 'fastidious' is a synonym of the word 'careless'.
C. The word 'fastidious' is a synonym of the word 'meticulous'.
D. The word 'fastidious' is an antonym of the word 'meticulous'.
Question 5
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of an _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
B. idiomatic expression
C. colloquialism
D. proverb
Question 6
Which of the following sentences is an example of a formal register?
A. I'm going to the store to buy some milk.
B. I am writing to inform you that your application has been accepted.
C. Can you pass me the salt?
D. I'm feeling really tired today.
Question 7
The word 'phenomenon' is an example of a _______ word.
A. noun
B. adjective
C. adverb
D. verb
Question 8
In the following sentence, the word 'fast' is used as an adjective:
A. The car is fast.
B. The car is running fast.
C. The car is moving quickly.
D. The car is speeding.
Question 9
The word "phenomenon" can be replaced by which of the following synonyms?
A. Event
B. Observation
C. Occurrence
D. Happening
Question 10
Which of the following words is a synonym of 'large'?
A. big
B. small
C. huge
D. tiny
Question 11
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 word 'not' has been changed to 'only'.
B. The word 'only' has been changed to 'not'.
C. The word 'not' has been changed to 'just'.
D. The word 'only' has been changed to 'just'.
Question 12
The following sentence has been completed. Choose the correct option.
A. The manager was very angry with the employee because he (to be) late.
B. The manager was very angry with the employee because he (was) late.
C. The manager was very angry with the employee because he (is) late.
D. The manager was very angry with the employee because he (is being) late.
Question 13
Which of the following sentences is in the present perfect tense?
A. I have eaten breakfast.
B. I eat breakfast.
C. I will eat breakfast.
D. I ate breakfast.
Question 14
The following sentence has been completed with a word from the list below. Identify the word that has been used and explain why it is the most appropriate choice.
A. The patient's condition was exacerbated by the fact that he had a pre-existing medical condition.
B. The patient's condition was exacerbated by the fact that he had a history of allergies.
C. The patient's condition was exacerbated by the fact that he had a recent injury.
D. The patient's condition was exacerbated by the fact that he had a family history of the disease.
Question 15
In the sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, has apologized for the delay.', the phrase 'who was absent yesterday' is an example of which grammatical function?
A. Adverbial clause
B. Relative clause
C. Subordinate clause
D. Independent clause

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