POST UTME UNIPORT 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The doctor's tone was "condescending" when speaking to the patient. What is the synonym for "condescending"?
A. arrogant
B. superior
C. condolent
D. solicitous
Question 2
The athlete's performance was impressive, with a "stellar" record in the 400-meter dash. What is the synonym for "stellar"?
A. exceptional
B. outstanding
C. remarkable
D. impressive
Question 3
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide.' is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence
Question 4
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "actus in the desert", which is a metaphor for "needle in a haystack". What is the antonym of "needle" in this context?
A. rock
B. stone
C. pebble
D. gravel
Question 5
The following passage is an example of a text with a formal tone. Identify the type of vocabulary used in this passage.
A. Technical vocabulary
B. Formal vocabulary
C. Colloquial vocabulary
D. Informal vocabulary
Question 6
The following passage is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine. Which of the following sentences is NOT a characteristic of this register?
A. It uses technical vocabulary.
B. It is used in formal settings.
C. It is often used in academic writing.
D. It is informal and conversational.
Question 7
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the type of clause that is subordinate to the main clause.
A. Adverbial clause
B. Adjectival clause
C. Noun clause
D. Infinitive clause
Question 8
In the sentence 'The manager stressed the importance of meeting deadlines', what is the stress pattern of the word 'stressed'?
A. Stress on the first syllable
B. Stress on the second syllable
C. Stress on the third syllable
D. Stress on the first and third syllables
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 ironic.
C. The author's tone is objective.
D. The author's tone is persuasive.
Question 10
The teacher's tone was "condescending" when speaking to the student. What is the antonym of "condescending"?
A. arrogant
B. superior
C. condolent
D. solicitous
Question 11
The phrase 'burn the midnight oil' is an example of a(n) _______________ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb
Question 12
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the type of clause that is coordinate to the main clause.
A. Adverbial clause
B. Adjectival clause
C. Noun clause
D. Infinitive clause
Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled 'A'.
A. Cell membrane
B. Nucleus
C. Mitochondria
D. Cytoplasm
Question 14
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
B. The employees _______ (to) the manager about their concerns.
C. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
D. The employees _______ (to) the manager about their concerns.
Question 15
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 analyze.

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