POST UTME AAUA 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
In the following sentence, 'the' is an example of a(n) _______ adjective.
A. quantitative
B. qualitative
Correct C. determiner
D. article

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
The diagram below shows the structure of a _______ molecule.
A. ionic
Correct B. covalent
C. polar
D. nonpolar

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The sentence 'The sun rises in the east.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
Correct A. declarative
B. interrogative
C. imperative
D. exclamatory

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows the process of _______ in a cell.
A. photosynthesis
Correct B. respiration
C. mitosis
D. meiosis

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The sentence 'The baby laughed at the clown.' is an example of a(n) _______ clause.
A. independent
Correct B. dependent
C. subordinate
D. relative

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
B. The sun rises in the west and sets in the east.
C. The sun rises in the north and sets in the south.
D. The sun rises in the south and sets in the north.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
A. The teacher gave the student a book.
Correct B. The teacher gave the student a book to the student.
C. The teacher gave the student a book, to the student.
D. The teacher gave the student a book, to the student.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
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Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the sentence.
Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the sentence.
A. The teacher gave the student a book.
Correct B. The teacher gave the student a book to the student.
C. The teacher gave the student a book, to the student.
D. The teacher gave the student a book, to the student.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
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The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a light bulb. Identify the correct connection to complete the circuit.
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a light bulb. Identify the correct connection to complete the circuit.
A. Connect the battery to the resistor.
B. Connect the resistor to the light bulb.
Correct C. Connect the battery to the light bulb.
D. Connect the light bulb to the resistor.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
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The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
A. The teacher gave the student a book.
B. The teacher gave the student a book to the student.
Correct C. The teacher gave the student a book, to the student.
D. The teacher gave the student a book, to the student.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
B. colloquialism
Correct C. idiom
D. metaphor

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide.' is an example of _______ register.
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. neutral
D. technical

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The word 'rapidly' is a(n) _______ adjective.
A. gradable
Correct B. non-gradable
C. comparative
D. superlative

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The sentence 'The manager was pleased with the team's performance.' is an example of _______ tone.
A. formal
B. informal
Correct C. positive
D. negative

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
B. colloquialism
Correct C. idiom
D. metaphor

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The sentence 'The company has been in operation for over 20 years.' is an example of _______ register.
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. neutral
D. technical

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The word 'extremely' is a(n) _______ adjective.
A. gradable
Correct B. non-gradable
C. comparative
D. superlative

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The sentence 'The manager was disappointed with the team's performance.' is an example of _______ tone.
A. formal
B. informal
C. positive
Correct D. negative

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The phrase 'cost an arm and a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
B. colloquialism
Correct C. idiom
D. metaphor

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The sentence 'The company has a strong reputation in the industry.' is an example of _______ register.
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. neutral
D. technical

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The word 'slightly' is a(n) _______ adjective.
Correct A. gradable
B. non-gradable
C. comparative
D. superlative

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
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The passage discusses a medical study on the effects of a new medication.
The following text is a passage from a medical journal. Identify the register used in the passage.
Correct A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Elevated
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The sentence is discussing the new employee's behavior.
Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The new employee was very _______________ and quickly settled into the team.
B. The new employee was very _______________ and quickly settled into the team.
C. The new employee was very _______________ and quickly settled into the team.
D. The new employee was very _______________ and quickly settled into the team.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The word 'complex' means having many parts or components.
Identify the correct synonym for the word 'complex'.
A. Simple
Correct B. Complicated
C. Difficult
D. Easy

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
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The word 'fast' means moving quickly or happening quickly.
Identify the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fast
D. Rapid

Correct Answer: A

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