POST UTME AAUA 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of medical registers, what is the primary function of a 'consultant'?
A. To provide primary care to patients
Correct B. To oversee the work of junior doctors
C. To conduct research in a specific medical field
D. To manage hospital resources and budgets

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
Which of the following idioms is an example of a 'phrasal verb'?
Correct A. 'to take a break'
B. 'to get on well with someone'
C. 'to run out of time'
D. 'to turn down an offer'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
What is the difference between the words 'affect' and 'effect'?
Correct A. Affect is a verb, while effect is a noun
B. Effect is a verb, while affect is a noun
C. Affect and effect are interchangeable
D. Affect and effect are synonyms

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
In the context of sports registers, what is the primary function of a 'referee'?
A. To provide medical support to players
Correct B. To enforce the rules of the game
C. To manage the game schedule and logistics
D. To provide coaching and training to players

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
Which of the following words is an example of a 'synonym'?
Correct A. 'big' and 'small'
B. 'happy' and 'sad'
C. 'hot' and 'cold'
D. 'fast' and 'slow'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The students were going to the library.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'The students were going to the library' is in the present perfect tense.
B. The sentence 'The students have been going to the library' is in the present perfect tense.
C. The sentence 'The students are going to the library' is in the present perfect tense.
Correct D. The sentence 'The students were going to the library' is in the past simple tense.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
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She told me to get on with my work.
The following passage contains a phrase that is an example of a phrasal verb. Identify the phrase and explain its meaning.
Correct A. 'Get on with' means to start doing something.
B. 'Get on with' means to stop doing something.
C. 'Get on with' means to continue doing something.
D. 'Get on with' means to finish doing something.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The house is very large.
The following passage contains a word that is an example of a synonym. Identify the word and explain its meaning.
A. 'Large' is a synonym for 'big'.
B. 'Small' is a synonym for 'big'.
Correct C. 'Big' is a synonym for 'large'.
D. 'Large' is a synonym for 'small'.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
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The car is moving very fast.
The following passage contains a word that is an example of an antonym. Identify the word and explain its meaning.
A. 'Fast' is an antonym for 'slow'.
Correct B. 'Slow' is an antonym for 'fast'.
C. 'Fast' is an antonym for 'quick'.
D. 'Slow' is an antonym for 'quick'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
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I love reading books.
The following passage contains a punctuation error. Identify the error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'I love reading books.' is punctuated correctly.
Correct B. The sentence 'I love reading books.' is punctuated incorrectly.
C. The sentence 'I love reading books.' should be punctuated with a comma.
D. The sentence 'I love reading books.' should be punctuated with a semicolon.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
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The original passage reads: The sun rises in the east.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun rises in the east.
Correct B. The sun rises in the west.
C. The sun sets in the east.
D. The sun sets in the west.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
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The correct sentence should read: The manager of the company, along with his staff, was present at the meeting.
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error.
Correct A. The manager of the company, along with his staff, were present at the meeting.
B. The manager of the company, along with his staff, was present at the meeting.
C. The manager of the company, along with his staff, is present at the meeting.
D. The manager of the company, along with his staff, has been present at the meeting.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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The correct sentence should read: The new employee was very nervous on his first day.
The passage below contains a word that is not in its correct form. Identify the word.
A. The new employee was very nervous on his first day.
Correct B. The new employee was very nervous on his first day's.
C. The new employee was very nervous on his first day's.
D. The new employee was very nervous on his first day.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
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The correct sentence should read: The new employee was very nervous on his first day.
The sentence below contains a word that is not in its correct form. Identify the word.
A. The new employee was very nervous on his first day.
Correct B. The new employee was very nervous on his first day's.
C. The new employee was very nervous on his first day.
D. The new employee was very nervous on his first day's.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
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The correct sentence should read: The new employee was very nervous on his first day.
The passage below contains a word that is not in its correct form. Identify the word.
A. The new employee was very nervous on his first day.
Correct B. The new employee was very nervous on his first day's.
C. The new employee was very nervous on his first day.
D. The new employee was very nervous on his first day's.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
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The passage is a formal academic article on a scientific topic.
In the passage, the author's tone is best described as:
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
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The sentence is in the passive voice because the subject 'the new policy' is receiving the action of the verb 'has been implemented'.
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is an example of:
Correct A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. future perfect tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The word 'disinterested' means impartial or unbiased, whereas 'uninterested' means lacking interest or enthusiasm.
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with 'uninterested'. Which of the following sentences uses 'disinterested' correctly?
Correct A. The disinterested observer did not take sides in the debate.
B. The uninterested student fell asleep during the lecture.
C. The disinterested student did not care about the outcome of the game.
D. The uninterested observer took sides in the debate.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The sentence uses the past perfect tense to describe an action that occurred before another action in the past.
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left' is an example of:
A. present perfect tense
Correct B. past perfect tense
C. present simple tense
D. past simple tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
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The word 'perspicacious' means having a keen understanding and insight.
The word 'perspicacious' means:
A. having a strong and unpleasant smell
Correct B. having a keen understanding and insight
C. being very quick and clever
D. being very slow and stupid

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, which the judge deemed to be a "red herring" in the case.
Correct A. A misleading clue
B. A false lead
C. A clever trick
D. A clever deception

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The doctor prescribed a "cocktail" of medications to treat the patient's symptoms.
Correct A. A combination of medications
B. A single medication
C. A placebo
D. A treatment plan

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The athlete's "game face" was a sight to behold as she competed in the championship.
Correct A. A determined expression
B. A confident smile
C. A focused gaze
D. A relaxed attitude

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The company's "bottom line" was affected by the economic downturn.
Correct A. The company's profit
B. The company's loss
C. The company's revenue
D. The company's expenses

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The teacher used a "think-pair-share" approach to encourage student participation in the lesson.
Correct A. A collaborative learning strategy
B. A competitive learning strategy
C. A individualized learning strategy
D. A technology-enhanced learning strategy

Correct Answer: A

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