POST UTME UNN 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The passage below has been modified from its original form.
The passage below has been modified from its original form. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the change in terms of register.
A. The word 'utilize' has been changed to 'use'.
Correct B. The word 'utilize' has been changed to 'utilise'.
C. The word 'utilize' has been changed to 'employ'.
D. The word 'utilize' has been changed to 'exploit'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
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The following sentence contains a grammatical error.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and explain the correction.
Correct A. The error is in the use of the present perfect tense.
B. The error is in the use of the past perfect tense.
C. The error is in the use of the present simple tense.
D. The error is in the use of the past simple tense.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
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The passage below is written in a formal register.
The passage below is written in a formal register. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the change in terms of register.
A. The word 'informal' has been changed to 'formal'.
B. The word 'casual' has been changed to 'formal'.
Correct C. The word 'colloquial' has been changed to 'formal'.
D. The word 'technical' has been changed to 'formal'.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
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The following sentence contains a grammatical error.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and explain the correction.
A. The error is in the use of the present perfect tense.
Correct B. The error is in the use of the past perfect tense.
C. The error is in the use of the present simple tense.
D. The error is in the use of the past simple tense.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
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The passage below is written in a formal register.
The passage below is written in a formal register. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the change in terms of register.
A. The word 'informal' has been changed to 'formal'.
B. The word 'casual' has been changed to 'formal'.
C. The word 'colloquial' has been changed to 'formal'.
Correct D. The word 'technical' has been changed to 'formal'.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
In the context of medical terminology, which of the following words is a synonym for 'surgical'?
Correct A. Chirurgical
B. Medicinal
C. Therapeutic
D. Pharmacological

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
Which of the following punctuation marks is used to indicate a pause in speech, but not a full stop?
A. Comma
B. Semicolon
C. Colon
Correct D. Dash

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
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The passage reads: 'The perfidious act of betrayal shook the nation to its core.'
In the following passage, what is the meaning of the word 'perfidious'?
Correct A. Disloyal
B. Faithful
C. Loyal
D. Trustworthy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence?
Correct A. I went to the store because I needed milk.
B. I went to the store and bought milk.
C. I went to the store, and I bought milk.
D. I went to the store, but I didn't buy milk.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
Which of the following words is an antonym of 'fast'?
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Rapid
D. Swift

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The passage is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine.
The following passage is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine. Which of the following sentences is most likely to be found in a medical journal?
A. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia.
B. I'm feeling really sick and I think I have pneumonia.
Correct C. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia, and a chest X-ray confirmed the diagnosis.
D. The patient's symptoms were not consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
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The verb in parentheses is in the present simple tense.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The teacher (give) the students a lot of homework.
B. The teacher gives the students a lot of homework.
C. The teacher is giving the students a lot of homework.
D. The teacher has given the students a lot of homework.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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The sentence is an example of a cloze test.
The following sentence is an example of a cloze test. Which of the following words is most likely to fill in the blank?
A. The new policy will affect the company's profits.
Correct B. The new policy will affect the company's employees.
C. The new policy will affect the company's customers.
D. The new policy will affect the company's shareholders.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
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The underlined phrase is 'will increase its profits'.
The following sentence is an example of a sentence interpretation question. What is the meaning of the underlined phrase?
Correct A. The phrase means that the company is going to increase its profits.
B. The phrase means that the company is going to decrease its profits.
C. The phrase means that the company's profits are already high.
D. The phrase means that the company's profits are already low.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The sentence is an example of a spelling and punctuation question.
The following sentence is an example of a spelling and punctuation question. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Correct A. The company's profits are increasing rapidly.
B. The company's profits are increasing rapidly.
C. The company's profits are increasing rapidly.
D. The company's profits are increasing rapidly.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The doctor explained to the patient that she had a _______________ (underlined portion) condition that required immediate attention.
The passage below has been modified from a medical text. Identify the register used in the underlined portion.
A. Formal
B. Informal
Correct C. Elevated
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
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The patient's condition _______________ (blank) worsened over time.
The following sentence is a cloze test. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
Correct A. rapidly
B. slowly
C. steadily
D. erratically

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The patient's symptoms were _______________ (blank) by the doctor.
The following sentence has a blank space. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
Correct A. The patient's symptoms were _______________ (blank) by the doctor.
B. The patient's symptoms were _______________ (blank) by the nurse.
C. The patient's symptoms were _______________ (blank) by the pharmacist.
D. The patient's symptoms were _______________ (blank) by the lab technician.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The doctor explained to the patient that she had a _______________ (underlined portion) condition that required immediate attention.
The following passage has been modified from a medical text. Identify the lexis and structure used in the underlined portion.
Correct A. Formal lexis and complex structure
B. Informal lexis and simple structure
C. Elevated lexis and formal structure
D. Colloquial lexis and informal structure

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
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The patient's symptoms worsened over time.
The following sentence is a comprehension question. Choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The patient's symptoms worsened over time.
B. The patient's symptoms improved over time.
C. The patient's symptoms remained the same over time.
D. The patient's symptoms were not affected by the treatment.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "actus in the desert", which is a metaphor for a "needle in a haystack". What is the antonym of "needle" in this context?
Correct A. haystack
B. needle
C. desert
D. cactus

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The doctor prescribed a course of treatment that involved a "double-edged sword". What does this idiom suggest about the treatment?
Correct A. The treatment is highly effective but has severe side effects.
B. The treatment is ineffective but has no side effects.
C. The treatment is moderately effective with mild side effects.
D. The treatment is highly effective with no side effects.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The athlete's performance was affected by the "weather vane", which is a metaphor for a "change in direction". What does this idiom suggest about the athlete's performance?
A. The athlete's performance improved due to the change in direction.
Correct B. The athlete's performance worsened due to the change in direction.
C. The athlete's performance remained the same due to the change in direction.
D. The athlete's performance improved due to the lack of change in direction.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The company's financial report showed a "red flag", which is a metaphor for a "warning sign". What does this idiom suggest about the company's financial health?
A. The company's financial health is stable.
Correct B. The company's financial health is unstable.
C. The company's financial health is improving.
D. The company's financial health is deteriorating.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The teacher's instruction was clear and concise, with no "gray areas". What does this idiom suggest about the teacher's instruction?
A. The teacher's instruction was unclear and ambiguous.
Correct B. The teacher's instruction was clear and concise.
C. The teacher's instruction was confusing and open to interpretation.
D. The teacher's instruction was overly complex and difficult to understand.

Correct Answer: B

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