POST UTME AAUA 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The original passage was: The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
Correct B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not warm.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not sunny.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not clear.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
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The correct sentence should be: The teacher gave the student a book, and they were very happy.
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The teacher gave the student a book.
B. The teacher gave the student a book, and he was very happy.
C. The teacher gave the student a book, and she was very happy.
Correct D. The teacher gave the student a book, and they were very happy.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
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The original passage was: The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
The passage below contains a word that is not in the original. Identify the word and explain why it is not in the original.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
Correct B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not warm.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not sunny.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not clear.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
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The correct sentence should be: The teacher gave the student a book, and they were very happy.
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The teacher gave the student a book.
B. The teacher gave the student a book, and he was very happy.
C. The teacher gave the student a book, and she was very happy.
Correct D. The teacher gave the student a book, and they were very happy.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
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The original passage was: The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
The passage below contains a word that is not in the original. Identify the word and explain why it is not in the original.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
Correct B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not warm.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not sunny.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not clear.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
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The researcher's work was widely recognized for its significance.
The following passage is written in a formal register commonly used in academic writing. Fill in the blanks with the correct synonyms.
Correct A. The researcher's findings were published in a reputable journal.
B. The researcher's data was presented at a conference.
C. The researcher's results were disseminated through a social media platform.
D. The researcher's conclusions were communicated to the public through a press release.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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The crowd's reaction was a surprise to the event organizers.
Identify the antonym of the word 'exuberant' in the following sentence.
Correct A. The crowd's reaction was subdued.
B. The crowd's reaction was enthusiastic.
C. The crowd's reaction was indifferent.
D. The crowd's reaction was ecstatic.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The patient's medication had a significant pharmacological effect.
The following text is written in a register commonly used in the field of medicine. Identify the correct spelling of the word 'pharmacological'.
A. pharmacologial
Correct B. pharmacological
C. pharmacologik
D. pharmacologikl

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
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The researcher's data was presented at a conference.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error in the use of stress. Identify the correct stress pattern.
A. The researcher's findings were published in a reputable journal.
Correct B. The researcher's data was presented at a conference.
C. The researcher's results were disseminated through a social media platform.
D. The researcher's conclusions were communicated to the public through a press release.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
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The researcher's conclusions were communicated to the public through a press release.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error in the use of punctuation. Identify the correct punctuation mark.
A. The researcher's findings were published in a reputable journal.
B. The researcher's data was presented at a conference.
C. The researcher's results were disseminated through a social media platform.
Correct D. The researcher's conclusions were communicated to the public through a press release.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
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The doctor examined the patient and asked about their symptoms.
The following passage is from a medical textbook. Read it carefully and answer the question.
Correct A. The doctor's primary concern is the patient's symptoms.
B. The doctor's primary concern is the patient's medical history.
C. The doctor's primary concern is the patient's physical examination.
D. The doctor's primary concern is the patient's laboratory results.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
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The judge delivered a formal verdict.
The following sentence is from a law textbook. Identify the register used.
Correct A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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The athlete ran the marathon in record time.
The following sentence is from a sports article. Identify the stress pattern.
A. Stress on the first syllable
Correct B. Stress on the second syllable
C. Stress on the third syllable
D. Stress on the fourth syllable

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
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The doctor examined the patient and asked about their symptoms.
The following sentence is from a medical textbook. Identify the spelling error.
Correct A. The doctor's primary concern is the patient's sympotms.
B. The doctor's primary concern is the patient's symptoms.
C. The doctor's primary concern is the patient's sympotms.
D. The doctor's primary concern is the patient's symptoms.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The judge delivered a formal verdict.
The following sentence is from a law textbook. Identify the punctuation error.
A. The judge delivered a formal verdict.
Correct B. The judge delivered a formal verdict.
C. The judge delivered a formal verdict.
D. The judge delivered a formal verdict.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
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The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of Lexis and Structure.
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of Lexis and Structure. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
Correct A. The new policy has been implemented to _______ the rising costs of living.
B. The new policy has been implemented to _______ the rising costs of living.
C. The new policy has been implemented to _______ the rising costs of living.
D. The new policy has been implemented to _______ the rising costs of living.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
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Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
Correct A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive and argumentative.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of Spelling and Punctuation.
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of Spelling and Punctuation. Identify the correct option.
Correct A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the rising costs of living.
B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the rising costs of living.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the rising costs of living.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the rising costs of living.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
Correct A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive and argumentative.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
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The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of Registers.
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of Registers. Identify the correct option.
Correct A. The doctor said, 'You have a high fever, so I'm going to prescribe some medication.'
B. The doctor said, 'You have a high fever, so I'm going to prescribe some medication.'
C. The doctor said, 'You have a high fever, so I'm going to prescribe some medication.'
D. The doctor said, 'You have a high fever, so I'm going to prescribe some medication.'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
In the context of medical registers, which of the following is an example of a specialized register?
A. General Practitioner
B. Medical Specialist
Correct C. Medical Registrar
D. Medical Consultant

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager _______ (to) meet with the team by 5pm.
Correct B. The manager _______ (to) meet with the team by 5pm.
C. The manager _______ (to) meet with the team by 5pm.
D. The manager _______ (to) meet with the team by 5pm.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
Choose the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fastest
Correct D. Sluggish

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
Identify the correct form of the pronoun in parentheses.
A. The teacher _______ (he) to the students.
Correct B. The teacher _______ (him) to the students.
C. The teacher _______ (they) to the students.
D. The teacher _______ (them) to the students.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager _______ (to) meet with the team by 5pm.
Correct B. The manager _______ (to) meet with the team by 5pm.
C. The manager _______ (to) meet with the team by 5pm.
D. The manager _______ (to) meet with the team by 5pm.

Correct Answer: B

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