POST UTME UNIPORT 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it is already showing positive results.' is in the _______ tense because _______.
A. present simple, the policy is being implemented
B. present continuous, the policy is being implemented
C. past simple, the policy was implemented
D. past perfect, the policy had been implemented before the results were seen
Question 2
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it is already showing positive results.' is an example of _______ because _______.
A. a complex sentence, with an independent and dependent clause
B. a compound sentence, with two independent clauses
C. a simple sentence, with a single independent clause
D. a compound-complex sentence, with two or more independent and dependent clauses
Question 3
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as _______ because _______.
A. formal, the use of complex vocabulary
B. informal, the use of slang and colloquialisms
C. emotive, the use of rhetorical questions
D. sarcastic, the use of irony and understatement
Question 4
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author is a renowned scientist.
B. The author is a renowned historian.
C. The author is a renowned philosopher.
D. The author is a renowned mathematician.
Question 5
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in the next five years. However, some critics argue that the policy is too ambitious and may not be achievable.' What is the tone of the passage?
A. Formal and objective
B. Informal and persuasive
C. Critical and analytical
D. Neutral and informative
Question 6
The following text is a classic example of a cloze test: 'The new policy, which was ________ (introduce) last year, has been widely criticized by experts.' Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the past perfect tense.
A. had been introduced
B. was introduced
C. has been introduced
D. had introduced
Question 7
Choose the correct option that demonstrates the correct use of stress in the sentence.
A. The manager of the company is very happy with the new employee.
B. The manager of the company is VERY happy with the new employee.
C. The manager of the company is very HAPPY with the new employee.
D. The manager of the company is VERY HAPPY with the new employee.
Question 8
The following sentence contains a homophone: 'The bank is closed for the holiday.' Identify the homophone.
A. bank
B. bank
C. closed
D. holiday
Question 9
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and critical.
D. The author's tone is enthusiastic and optimistic.
Question 10
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present perfect tense: 'By the time I arrived, they ________ (finish) their homework.'
A. had finished
B. have finished
C. finish
D. finished
Question 11
The word 'narrate' is an example of a word that is a _______ of the word 'tell'.
A. synonym
B. antonym
C. hyponym
D. hypernym
Question 12
The word 'rapidly' is an example of a word that is a _______________ of 'fast'
A. synonym
B. antonym
C. hyponym
D. hypernym
Question 13
The following sentence is a Spelling and Punctuation question. Identify the correct punctuation mark to use in the sentence 'The teacher asked the student to hand in their homework.'
A. Comma
B. Period
C. Semicolon
D. Colon
Question 14
The word 'perspicacious' is an example of a(n) _______________ word.
A. Synonym
B. Antonym
C. Homophone
D. Hypernym
Question 15
In the context of medical registers, what is the primary function of the National Medical Practitioners Registration Council (MDCN)?
A. To regulate the practice of medicine in Nigeria
B. To provide medical training and education
C. To conduct research on medical diseases
D. To manage medical facilities and equipment

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