POST UTME UNILORIN 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
Which of the following words is a synonym of 'eloquent'?
A. verbose
B. eloquent
C. concise
D. persuasive
Question 2
The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to work efficiently and effectively.' is an example of which type of register?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Neutral
D. Technical
Question 3
In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting', which of the following pronouns is in the objective case?
A. he
B. him
C. his
D. they
Question 4
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of _______________ (lexis and structure) that the client's rights had been violated.
A. prejudice
B. presumption
C. principle
D. precedent
Question 5
The following sentence contains a word that is a synonym of 'complex'. Identify the word.
A. difficult
B. simple
C. easy
D. complicated
Question 6
The passage below contains a word that is not in standard English. Identify the word and choose the correct correction.
A. The word 'disinterested' is used correctly in the passage.
B. The word 'uninterested' is used correctly in the passage.
C. The word 'disinterested' is used incorrectly in the passage.
D. The word 'uninterested' is used incorrectly in the passage.
Question 7
The following sentence has been modified in some way. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect.
A. The use of the word 'in addition' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.
B. The use of the word 'meanwhile' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.
C. The use of the word 'however' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.
D. The use of the word 'although' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.
Question 8
The following sentence has been modified in some way. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect.
A. The use of the word 'meanwhile' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.
B. The use of the word 'however' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.
C. The use of the word 'in addition' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.
D. The use of the word 'although' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.
Question 9
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is objective.
C. The author's tone is persuasive.
D. The author's tone is neutral.
Question 10
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's purpose is to inform.
B. The author's purpose is to persuade.
C. The author's purpose is to entertain.
D. The author's purpose is to narrate.
Question 11
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
A. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the main idea.
B. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the supporting details.
C. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's tone.
D. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's purpose.
Question 12
The author's use of _______________ (cloze test) in the novel was effective in conveying the character's emotions.
A. imagery
B. symbolism
C. metaphor
D. personification
Question 13
The doctor prescribed a course of _______________ (registers) to help the patient recover from the illness.
A. antibiotics
B. antivirals
C. antifungals
D. antihistamines
Question 14
Identify the antonym of the word 'fast' in the sentence below.
A. slow
B. quick
C. fast
D. rapid
Question 15
The passage below has been modified. Identify the correct form of the verb in bold.
A. has been met
B. has met
C. was met
D. had been met

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