POST UTME AAUA 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the following sentence, which word is an antonym for 'fast'?
A. slow
B. quick
C. rapid
D. swift
Question 2
The following sentence is an example of which register?
A. formal
B. informal
C. technical
D. colloquial
Question 3
Choose the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
A. Slow
B. Fast
C. Quick
D. Slow
Question 4
In the following cloze test, choose the word that best fits the context.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread confusion.
Question 5
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to read the passage aloud, but they were too nervous to speak up.', what is the function of the word 'but'?
A. To indicate a contrast
B. To indicate a cause
C. To indicate a time
D. To indicate a place
Question 6
Read the passage and answer the question.
A. The author is a native English speaker.
B. The author is a non-native English speaker.
C. The author is a linguist.
D. The author is a teacher.
Question 7
The passage below has been modified. Identify the correct idiom.
A. bend over backwards
B. beat around the bush
C. cut to the chase
D. cry over spilt milk
Question 8
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a very enthusiastic and helpful way. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. She bent over backwards to help her friend move into the new apartment.
B. The company bent over backwards to meet the customer's demands.
C. The teacher bent over backwards to explain the difficult concept to the students.
D. The employee bent over backwards to finish the project on time.
Question 9
In the sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will attend the meeting today', which pronoun is in the objective case?
A. he
B. who
C. was
D. the
Question 10
The word 'vacation' can be replaced by which of the following antonyms?
A. holiday
B. trip
C. break
D. work
Question 11
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write their names on the board', which verb is in the imperative mood?
A. asked
B. write
C. their
D. on
Question 12
The sentence below has been modified. Choose the correct option to complete it.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce carbon emissions.
B. The new policy has been implemented in order to reduce carbon emissions.
C. The new policy has been implemented for reducing carbon emissions.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce carbon emissions.
Question 13
In the following sentence, which word is an example of a stressed syllable?
A. The sun is shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
B. The teacher asked the students to complete the sentence: The book is _______________.
C. The city is located near the coast.
D. The company is expanding its operations to new markets.
Question 14
The athlete's coach advised him to focus on his weaknesses, but the athlete was confident in his abilities.
A. The athlete will improve his performance.
B. The athlete will focus on his strengths.
C. The athlete will require additional training.
D. The athlete will be injured soon.
Question 15
The word 'necesary' is a synonym of which word?
A. Important
B. Unnecessary
C. Possible
D. Probable

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