UTME 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
In questions 1 to 10, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
Mr. Jack was most \(\underline{flexible }\) in his instructions.
Correct A. rigid
B. correct
C. stiff
D. upright

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
In questions 1 to 10, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The University has offered \(\underline{temporary }\) accommodation to its staff.
A. popular
Correct B. permanent
C. recognized
D. regular

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
In questions 1 to 10, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
Mary complained that she slept on the \(\underline{coarse }\) floor.
Correct A. smooth
B. rough
C. bad
D. harsh

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
In questions 1 to 10, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
Jim was one of the \(\underline{spectators }\) at the concert.
A. ushers
B. judges
C. guests
Correct D. performers

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
In questions 1 to 10, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The Governor \(\underline{declined }\) to give audience to the journalist.
A. ignored
Correct B. accepted
C. forgot
D. rejected

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
In questions 1 to 10, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The debtor's husband is \(\underline{liable }\) for his wife's debts.
Correct A. unanswerable
B. responsible
C. unquestionable
D. accountable

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
In questions 1 to 10, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The lotion recommended by the doctor \(\underline{soothed }\) soothed Okon's aching tooth.
A. calmed
B. extracted
C. excited
Correct D. worsened

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
In questions 1 to 10, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The sun cast its \(\underline{shadow }\) on the wall.
Correct A. reflection
B. rays
C. resemblance
D. substance

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
In questions 1 to 10, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
He was \(\underline{locked \text{ } up}\) for a fortnight.
Correct A. released
B. punished
C. remanded
D. locked out

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
In questions 1 to 10, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The lady acted \(\underline{courageously }\) when thieves attacked her.
A. shyly
B. fearlessly
C. indiscreetly
Correct D. timidly

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
In questions 11 to 40, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
Jibril found that thieves had entered his house in his absence. He went to the police to report the ....
A. break out
B. break up
Correct C. break in
D. break into

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
In questions 11 to 40, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
After the accused was found guilty by the court, his counsel .... before sentence was passed.
A. begged for mercy
Correct B. made a plea for mitigation
C. made an ovation
D. made a plea for litigation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
In questions 11 to 40, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
Four persons accused of currency .... are being held by the security agents.
A. trafficking
B. traviking
Correct C. trafficking
D. traffiking

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
In questions 11 to 40, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
You had to stand in the corridor all the way? Poor you! I don't suppose you enjoyed the journey ....?
A. don't you
Correct B. did you
C. didn't you
D. don't I

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
In questions 11 to 40, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
I'm sorry I can't give you any of the oranges, I have .... left.
Correct A. few
B. little
C. only a little
D. a few

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
In questions 11 to 40, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
No wonder those plants are dying. They .... any water for ages!
A. didn't have
B. hadn't
Correct C. haven't had
D. haven't

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
In questions 11 to 40, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
'Darling, do send the children to bed. I can't .... their noise any longer', he said to his wife.
A. make do with
B. make up
C. deal with
Correct D. put up with

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
In questions 11 to 40, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
My wife and I met .... on a ship going to Liberia.
A. ourselves
Correct B. each other
C. other
D. ourself

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
In questions 11 to 40, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
.... yourself about the Principal?
A. Are there any news
B. Are there some news
Correct C. Is there any news
D. Is their any news

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
In questions 11 to 40, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
I am .... to another week's holiday this year after such a tedious job.
A. due
B. qualifies
C. looking
Correct D. entitled

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
In questions 11 to 40, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
I can quickly recite the National Anthem .... now.
A. off head
Correct B. off by hear
C. hand
D. off hand

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
In questions 11 to 40, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
The committee was frustrated because the chief withheld his ....
A. accent
B. access
Correct C. assent
D. ascent

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
In questions 11 to 40, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
Gone are the days when he .... enjoy patronage.
A. would
B. will
Correct C. used to
D. could

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
In questions 11 to 40, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
He did not attend the final burial ....
A. rite
B. rights
Correct C. rites
D. right

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
In questions 11 to 40, choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s).
The officer was compelled to .... the suspect's car.
Correct A. seize
B. cease
C. sieze
D. sease

Correct Answer: A

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