POST UTME UNILAG 2025 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years, which will significantly impact the environment.', identify the correct form of the pronoun 'which'?
A. The relative pronoun 'which' is used to introduce a non-essential clause.
B. The relative pronoun 'which' is used to introduce an essential clause.
Correct C. The relative pronoun 'which' is used to introduce a clause that provides additional information.
D. The relative pronoun 'which' is used to introduce a clause that provides essential information.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
The following text is from a medical journal: 'The patient's symptoms include a persistent cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain. The doctor ordered a chest X-ray, which revealed a mass in the lung.' Identify the correct register of the sentence 'The doctor ordered a chest X-ray, which revealed a mass in the lung.'?
A. Formal
B. Informal
Correct C. Technical
D. Elevated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
In the sentence 'The company's profits have increased by 20% over the past year, primarily due to the successful launch of their new product.', identify the correct form of the verb 'have'?
Correct A. The verb 'have' is in the present perfect tense.
B. The verb 'have' is in the past perfect tense.
C. The verb 'have' is in the present simple tense.
D. The verb 'have' is in the past simple tense.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The following text is from a sports article: 'The team's winning streak has been impressive, with a record of 10 wins and 0 losses. Their coach has praised the team's dedication and teamwork.' Identify the correct register of the sentence 'Their coach has praised the team's dedication and teamwork.'?
A. Formal
B. Informal
Correct C. Technical
D. Elevated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years, which will significantly impact the environment.', identify the correct form of the pronoun 'which'?
A. The relative pronoun 'which' is used to introduce a non-essential clause.
B. The relative pronoun 'which' is used to introduce an essential clause.
Correct C. The relative pronoun 'which' is used to introduce a clause that provides additional information.
D. The relative pronoun 'which' is used to introduce a clause that provides essential information.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
In the sentence 'The students were studying for their exams, but they were also watching a movie.', which of the following pronouns is in the correct case?
Correct A. they
B. They
C. THEY
D. they's

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The teacher gave the student a book.
B. The student gave the teacher a book.
Correct C. The book was given to the student by the teacher.
D. The student read the book.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
In the sentence 'The manager of the company was very happy with the results of the meeting.', which of the following words is a linking verb?
A. happy
Correct B. was
C. results
D. meeting

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
Which of the following sentences is in the present perfect tense?
Correct A. I have eaten breakfast.
B. I eat breakfast every morning.
C. I will eat breakfast tomorrow.
D. I ate breakfast yesterday.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
In the sentence 'The students were very tired after the exam.', which of the following words is an adverb?
Correct A. very
B. tired
C. after
D. exam

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer. The author's tone is sarcastic.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
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Identify the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
Identify the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fastest
D. Faster

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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Read the passage below and identify the correct synonym for the word 'analyze'.
Read the passage below and identify the correct synonym for the word 'analyze'.
Correct A. Examine
B. Analyze
C. Evaluate
D. Assess

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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Read the passage below and identify the correct idiom for the phrase 'to make a good impression'.
Read the passage below and identify the correct idiom for the phrase 'to make a good impression'.
A. To cut a long story short
Correct B. To make a good impression
C. To take it with a grain of salt
D. To bite off more than you can chew

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
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Read the passage below and identify the correct phrasal verb for the phrase 'to get something done'.
Read the passage below and identify the correct phrasal verb for the phrase 'to get something done'.
Correct A. Get something done
B. Get something up
C. Get something on
D. Get something off

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'The students were going to the library, when they saw a movie' is grammatically correct.
Correct B. The sentence 'The students were going to the library, when they saw a movie' is grammatically incorrect.
C. The sentence 'The students were going to the library, when they saw a movie' is grammatically correct, but the comma after 'library' is unnecessary.
D. The sentence 'The students were going to the library, when they saw a movie' is grammatically incorrect, and the comma after 'library' is unnecessary.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
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The following sentence contains a phrasal verb.
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the verb and suggest a suitable replacement.
Correct A. The sentence 'The manager will fire the employee' contains the phrasal verb 'fire'.
B. The sentence 'The manager will fire the employee' contains the phrasal verb 'dismiss'.
C. The sentence 'The manager will fire the employee' contains the phrasal verb 'lay off'.
D. The sentence 'The manager will fire the employee' contains the phrasal verb 'terminate'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The following passage requires a change in verb tense.
The following passage requires a change in verb tense. Identify the correct tense and suggest a suitable replacement.
Correct A. The passage 'I was going to the store, when I saw my friend' requires the past perfect tense.
B. The passage 'I was going to the store, when I saw my friend' requires the simple past tense.
C. The passage 'I was going to the store, when I saw my friend' requires the present perfect tense.
D. The passage 'I was going to the store, when I saw my friend' requires the future perfect tense.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The following sentence contains a pronoun error.
The following sentence contains a pronoun error. Identify the error and suggest a correction.
Correct A. The sentence 'The teacher gave the student his book' contains a pronoun error.
B. The sentence 'The teacher gave the student his book' does not contain a pronoun error.
C. The sentence 'The teacher gave the student his book' contains a subject-verb agreement error.
D. The sentence 'The teacher gave the student his book' contains a modifier error.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
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The following passage requires a change in sentence structure.
The following passage requires a change in sentence structure. Identify the correct structure and suggest a suitable replacement.
Correct A. The passage 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk' requires a compound sentence.
B. The passage 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk' requires a complex sentence.
C. The passage 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk' requires a simple sentence.
D. The passage 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk' requires a compound-complex sentence.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The following sentence contains a spelling error.
The following sentence contains a spelling error. Identify the error and suggest a correction.
Correct A. The sentence 'The techer gave the student his book' contains a spelling error.
B. The sentence 'The techer gave the student his book' does not contain a spelling error.
C. The sentence 'The techer gave the student his book' contains a punctuation error.
D. The sentence 'The techer gave the student his book' contains a grammar error.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
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The following passage requires a change in punctuation.
The following passage requires a change in punctuation. Identify the correct punctuation and suggest a suitable replacement.
Correct A. The passage 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk' requires a comma.
B. The passage 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk' requires a semicolon.
C. The passage 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk' requires a period.
D. The passage 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk' requires a colon.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The following passage requires a change in sentence structure. Identify the correct structure and suggest a suitable replacement.
A. The passage 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk' requires a compound sentence.
B. The passage 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk' requires a complex sentence.
C. The passage 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk' requires a simple sentence.
D. The passage 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk' requires a compound-complex sentence.

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 24
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest the correct correction.
Correct A. The passage should read: 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.'
B. The passage should read: 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting tomorrow.'
C. The passage should read: 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting next week.'
D. The passage should read: 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting yesterday.'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The following sentence is a classic example of an idiom. Identify the idiom and explain its meaning.
Correct A. Bite off more than you can chew
B. Beat around the bush
C. Cut to the chase
D. Cost an arm and a leg

Correct Answer: A

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