POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2019 English | Objective

Are you preparing for POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY exams? Reviewing past questions is one of the most effective ways to guarantee a high score. This practice hub features authentic 2019 English (Objective) questions designed to simulate the real exam environment.

Practice these randomly selected questions to test your readiness.

Question 1
The phrase 'inasmuch as' is an example of a(n) _______________.
A. conjunction
B. preposition
Correct C. subordinating conjunction
D. adverb

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 2
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, left early' contains a _______________ clause.
A. main clause
Correct B. subordinate clause
C. independent clause
D. dependent clause

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 3
The word 'which' in the sentence 'I saw the book, which was on the table' is an example of a(n) _______________.
A. demonstrative pronoun
Correct B. relative pronoun
C. interrogative pronoun
D. indefinite pronoun

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 4
The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to leave the classroom' contains a _______________ verb.
A. action verb
B. linking verb
Correct C. transitive verb
D. intransitive verb

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 5
The phrase 'in addition to' is an example of a(n) _______________.
A. conjunction
Correct B. preposition
C. subordinating conjunction
D. adverb

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 6
The lawyer's "iron-clad" evidence was "rock-solid", but the judge still threw it out. What idiom best completes the sentence?
Correct A. on shaky ground
B. in a nutshell
C. cut and dry
D. cut to the chase

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 7
The doctor prescribed a "strong" antibiotic to combat the patient's "resistant" infection. What register best completes the sentence?
A. formal
B. informal
Correct C. technical
D. colloquial

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 8
The athlete's "stellar" performance in the "long-distance" event earned her a "standing" ovation. What phrasal verb best completes the sentence?
A. take off
Correct B. stand out
C. take a bow
D. stand up

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 9
The teacher asked the student to "stress" the importance of proper grammar in writing. What oral English concept best completes the sentence?
A. vowels
B. consonants
Correct C. stress
D. intonation

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 10
The patient's "high blood pressure" was a major concern for the doctor. What medical register best completes the sentence?
A. formal
B. informal
Correct C. technical
D. colloquial

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 11
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of _______________ (1) that the client's rights had been violated.
Correct A. due process
B. equal protection
C. probable cause
D. reasonable doubt

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 12
The doctor prescribed a course of _______________ (2) to treat the patient's symptoms.
Correct A. antibiotics
B. steroids
C. painkillers
D. antivirals

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 13
The athlete's _______________ (3) was impressive, considering she had only been training for a few months.
A. speed
B. agility
Correct C. endurance
D. strength

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 14
The company's _______________ (4) strategy was to focus on sustainable practices and reduce its carbon footprint.
A. marketing
B. financial
C. operational
Correct D. environmental

Correct Answer: D

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 15
The researcher's _______________ (5) was to investigate the effects of climate change on global food production.
Correct A. hypothesis
B. theory
C. model
D. experiment

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 16
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years' is an example of which type of sentence?
Correct A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 17
The word 'separate' can be pronounced as /sɛˈpərɪt/ or /sɪˈpərɪt/. Which of the following words has a similar vowel sound to the first pronunciation of 'separate'?
A. create
Correct B. date
C. rate
D. state

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 18
The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to work on the project over the weekend' contains a verb in the
Correct A. present simple tense
B. present continuous tense
C. past simple tense
D. past continuous tense

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 19
The word 'accommodate' can be replaced by which of the following synonyms?
A. tolerate
B. accept
Correct C. host
D. welcome

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 20
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased by 20% over the past year' contains a verb in the
A. present simple tense
B. present continuous tense
Correct C. past simple tense
D. past continuous tense

Correct Answer: C

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 21
In the sentence "The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years," what type of verb is "reduce"?
Correct A. Action verb
B. Linking verb
C. Auxiliary verb
D. Transitive verb

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 22
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which part is responsible for generating energy?
A. Nucleus
Correct B. Mitochondria
C. Ribosomes
D. Lysosomes

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 23
The sentence "The manager instructed the team to complete the project by the end of the week" contains a phrasal verb. What is the phrasal verb?
A. Complete the project
B. Instruct the team
C. Finish the project
Correct D. Complete the project by

Correct Answer: D

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 24
The sentence "The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years" contains a synonym of the word "reduce". What is the synonym?
Correct A. Decrease
B. Reduce
C. Lower
D. Minimize

Correct Answer: A

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics
Question 25
The sentence "The manager instructed the team to complete the project by the end of the week" contains a word that is a synonym of the word "instruct". What is the synonym?
A. Ordered
Correct B. Told
C. Instructed
D. Directed

Correct Answer: B

Want to see the full step-by-step solution? Unlock AI Explanation & Analytics

Master the Exam!

You've seen a preview, but there are thousands more questions plus AI tutor to break down complex solutions.

Unlock Full Access Available for Android & Windows
Help others prepare! Share this practice hub:
Chat with Support