POST UTME UNN 2025 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence contains a grammatical error: 'The company, which has been in operation for over 20 years, is planning to expand its operations to other countries.'
A. The use of the word 'which' is incorrect.
B. The sentence should end with a question mark.
C. The phrase 'which has been in operation for over 20 years' is a non-essential clause.
D. The sentence should begin with a capital letter.
Question 2
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of sentence interpretation. Choose the correct answer.
A. The manager was very happy with the team's performance.
B. The manager was very unhappy with the team's performance.
C. The manager was neutral about the team's performance.
D. The manager was surprised by the team's performance.
Question 3
The sentence 'The manager of the company is responsible for the overall strategy and direction of the organization.' is in the passive voice. Identify the grammatical function of the phrase 'the manager of the company'.
A. Agent
B. Patient
C. Instrument
D. Beneficiary
Question 4
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The book was written by John.
B. The book is written by John.
C. The book has been written by John.
D. The book will be written by John.
Question 5
The following sentence is in the active voice: 'The government is implementing a new policy.' Identify the grammatical error in the sentence.
A. The use of the word 'is' is incorrect.
B. The sentence should end with a question mark.
C. The phrase 'is implementing' is a non-essential clause.
D. The sentence should begin with a capital letter.
Question 6
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in the next five years' is an example of a sentence that uses the present tense to describe a future action. Which of the following sentences also uses the present tense to describe a future action?
A. The company will launch a new product next quarter.
B. The new employee starts work tomorrow.
C. The team is working on a project that will be completed by the end of the year.
D. The manager has already decided to promote the employee.
Question 7
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next month, will affect the majority of the population, including the elderly and the young.'
A. The use of the word 'including' is incorrect.
B. The sentence should end with a question mark.
C. The phrase 'including the elderly and the young' is a non-essential clause.
D. The sentence should begin with a capital letter.
Question 8
Complete the cloze test by selecting the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next five years.
B. The new policy aims to increase carbon emissions by 50% over the next five years.
C. The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 25% over the next five years.
D. The new policy aims to increase carbon emissions by 25% over the next five years.
Question 9
The following sentence is an example of a "register" in English: "The doctor prescribed the patient a course of antibiotics." Which of the following registers is the sentence an example of?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 10
The passage below describes a new type of solar panel that can generate electricity from sunlight. Which of the following sentences best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
A. The new solar panel is more efficient than traditional solar panels.
B. The new solar panel can generate electricity from any type of sunlight.
C. The new solar panel is a more cost-effective option for homeowners.
D. The new solar panel is a game-changer in the field of renewable energy.
Question 11
The following sentence has been modified to test your sentence interpretation skills. Choose the correct answer.
A. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the year.
B. The new policy will be implemented by the middle of the year.
C. The new policy will be implemented by the beginning of the year.
D. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the month.
Question 12
The passage below describes a new type of battery that can store energy for extended periods of time. Which of the following sentences best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
A. The new battery is more efficient than traditional batteries.
B. The new battery can store energy for extended periods of time.
C. The new battery is a more cost-effective option for consumers.
D. The new battery is a game-changer in the field of renewable energy.
Question 13
The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter, but the exact date has not been decided yet.' is an example of a sentence that requires which of the following grammatical structures?
A. Conditional tense
B. Future perfect tense
C. Present perfect tense
D. Future simple tense
Question 14
In the sentence 'The manager of the company is responsible for the overall strategy and direction of the organization.', identify the grammatical function of the phrase 'overall strategy and direction of the organization'.
A. Adverbial phrase
B. Noun phrase
C. Adjective phrase
D. Prepositional phrase
Question 15
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The new policy has been implemented by the government.' Identify the grammatical error in the sentence.
A. The use of the word 'has' is incorrect.
B. The sentence should end with a question mark.
C. The phrase 'has been implemented' is a non-essential clause.
D. The sentence should begin with a capital letter.

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