POST UTME UNIOSUN 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The new policy will undoubtedly ______ the economy.
Correct B. The new policy will undoubtedly ______ the economy.
C. The new policy will undoubtedly ______ the economy.
D. The new policy will undoubtedly ______ the economy.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
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The diagram below shows the stress pattern of the word 'computer'.
The diagram below shows the stress pattern of the word 'computer'.
Correct A. The stress pattern of the word 'computer' is /kəmˈpjuːtər/
B. The stress pattern of the word 'computer' is /kəmˈpjuːtər/
C. The stress pattern of the word 'computer' is /kəmˈpjuːtər/
D. The stress pattern of the word 'computer' is /kəmˈpjuːtər/

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
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Read the passage below and answer the question.
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author of the passage is a historian.
Correct B. The author of the passage is a historian.
C. The author of the passage is a historian.
D. The author of the passage is a historian.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with an antonym.
A. The new policy will undoubtedly ______ the economy.
B. The new policy will undoubtedly ______ the economy.
C. The new policy will undoubtedly ______ the economy.
Correct D. The new policy will undoubtedly ______ the economy.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
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The diagram below shows the stress pattern of the word 'computer'.
The diagram below shows the stress pattern of the word 'computer'.
Correct A. The stress pattern of the word 'computer' is /kəmˈpjuːtər/
B. The stress pattern of the word 'computer' is /kəmˈpjuːtər/
C. The stress pattern of the word 'computer' is /kəmˈpjuːtər/
D. The stress pattern of the word 'computer' is /kəmˈpjuːtər/

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In the sentence 'The manager, who was known for his exceptional leadership skills, had been with the company for over a decade.', identify the type of pronoun used to refer to the manager.
Correct A. Relative pronoun
B. Possessive pronoun
C. Demonstrative pronoun
D. Interrogative pronoun

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years. It also seeks to promote the use of renewable energy sources and increase energy efficiency in buildings and industries.
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years. It also seeks to promote the use of renewable energy sources and increase energy efficiency in buildings and industries.' What is the main purpose of the policy?
A. To reduce carbon emissions
B. To promote the use of renewable energy sources
C. To increase energy efficiency in buildings and industries
Correct D. To achieve all of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
In the sentence 'The company's profits have been declining steadily over the past year.', identify the type of verb used to describe the company's profits.
A. Linking verb
Correct B. Action verb
C. Auxiliary verb
D. Transitive verb

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
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The city's transportation system is facing a major crisis due to the increasing number of vehicles on the road. The city council has proposed a new plan to reduce traffic congestion by introducing a congestion tax.
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. 'The city's transportation system is facing a major crisis due to the increasing number of vehicles on the road. The city council has proposed a new plan to reduce traffic congestion by introducing a congestion tax.' What is the main problem facing the city's transportation system?
Correct A. Traffic congestion
B. Lack of public transportation
C. Increasing number of vehicles on the road
D. Poor road maintenance

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write a short essay on the importance of recycling.', identify the type of clause used to describe the action of writing the essay.
Correct A. Independent clause
B. Dependent clause
C. Subordinate clause
D. Relative clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The passage: 'If you don't study, you will fail the exam. Only those who study hard will pass.'
The passage below has been modified from its original form. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect of the change on the meaning of the passage.
Correct A. The word 'not' has been changed to 'only'.
B. The word 'only' has been changed to 'not'.
C. The word 'if' has been changed to 'when'.
D. The word 'when' has been changed to 'if'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
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The sentence: 'The person who I am talking to is my friend.'
The following sentence is a classic example of a grammatical error. Identify the error and explain how it can be corrected.
Correct A. The error is the use of the word 'who' instead of 'whom'.
B. The error is the use of the word 'whom' instead of 'who'.
C. The error is the use of the word 'its' instead of 'it's'.
D. The error is the use of the word 'it's' instead of 'its'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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The passage: 'He was a lion on the battlefield.'
The following passage is a classic example of a literary device. Identify the device and explain its effect on the reader.
Correct A. The device is metaphor.
B. The device is simile.
C. The device is personification.
D. The device is alliteration.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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The sentence: 'My friend and I went to the store, and they gave me a discount.'
The following sentence is a classic example of a grammatical error. Identify the error and explain how it can be corrected.
Correct A. The error is the use of the word 'me' instead of 'I'.
B. The error is the use of the word 'I' instead of 'me'.
C. The error is the use of the word 'its' instead of 'it's'.
D. The error is the use of the word 'it's' instead of 'its'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The passage: 'I am so hungry I could eat a whole elephant.'
The following passage is a classic example of a literary device. Identify the device and explain its effect on the reader.
Correct A. The device is hyperbole.
B. The device is understatement.
C. The device is alliteration.
D. The device is assonance.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The original passage read: 'The sun rises over the horizon.'
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun rises over the horizon.
Correct B. The sun sets over the horizon.
C. The sun rises over the mountains.
D. The sun sets over the mountains.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
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The idiom is a common English expression.
The sentence below contains an idiom. Identify the idiom.
A. The teacher was very patient with her students.
B. The teacher was very strict with her students.
Correct C. The teacher was a day late, but worth two in the morning.
D. The teacher was a week late, but worth two in the morning.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
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The phrasal verb is a common English expression.
The passage below contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb.
A. The company will be hiring more staff.
B. The company will be firing more staff.
C. The company will be looking for more staff.
Correct D. The company will be bringing in more staff.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
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The error is a common spelling mistake.
The sentence below contains a spelling error. Identify the error.
A. The teacher gave the students a lot of homework.
Correct B. The teacher gave the students a lot of home work.
C. The teacher gave the students a lot of home-work.
D. The teacher gave the students a lot of homework.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
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The error is a common punctuation mistake.
The passage below contains a punctuation error. Identify the error.
Correct A. The teacher said, 'I am very happy to see you.'
B. The teacher said, 'I am very happy to see you.'
C. The teacher said, 'I am very happy to see you.'
D. The teacher said, 'I am very happy to see you.'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The original passage was: 'The room was in a state of complete disarray.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the phrase that best completes the sentence.
Correct A. in a state of complete disarray
B. in a state of complete disarray
C. in a state of complete disarray
D. in a state of complete disarray

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
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The original passage was: 'The new policy has been implemented.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the phrase that best completes the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy has been implemented.
B. The new policy has been implemented.
C. The new policy has been implemented.
D. The new policy has been implemented.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The original passage was: 'The new policy has been implemented.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the phrase that best completes the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy has been implemented.
B. The new policy has been implemented.
C. The new policy has been implemented.
D. The new policy has been implemented.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The original passage was: 'The new policy has been implemented.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the phrase that best completes the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy has been implemented.
B. The new policy has been implemented.
C. The new policy has been implemented.
D. The new policy has been implemented.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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The original passage was: 'The new policy has been implemented.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the phrase that best completes the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy has been implemented.
B. The new policy has been implemented.
C. The new policy has been implemented.
D. The new policy has been implemented.

Correct Answer: A

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