POST UTME ABU 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next month, will affect the majority of the employees, who are currently working under the old system.'
A. The use of the comma after 'month' is incorrect.
Correct B. The use of the comma after 'employees' is incorrect.
C. The use of the comma after 'system' is incorrect.
D. The use of the comma after 'month' is correct.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The diagram below represents a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. Identify the component that is responsible for controlling the flow of electricity.
A. The battery
B. The resistor
Correct C. The switch
D. The wires

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The following sentence contains a grammatical error: 'The manager, who is responsible for the team, will be attending the meeting tomorrow.'
A. The use of the comma after 'team' is incorrect.
B. The use of the comma after 'meeting' is incorrect.
C. The use of the comma after 'tomorrow' is incorrect.
Correct D. The use of the comma after 'team' is correct.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The following sentence contains a grammatical error: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next month, will affect the majority of the employees, who are currently working under the old system.'
A. The use of the comma after 'month' is incorrect.
Correct B. The use of the comma after 'employees' is incorrect.
C. The use of the comma after 'system' is incorrect.
D. The use of the comma after 'month' is correct.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The following sentence contains a grammatical error: 'The manager, who is responsible for the team, will be attending the meeting tomorrow.'
A. The use of the comma after 'team' is incorrect.
B. The use of the comma after 'meeting' is incorrect.
C. The use of the comma after 'tomorrow' is incorrect.
Correct D. The use of the comma after 'team' is correct.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
In the sentence 'The students were studying for their exams, but they were also chatting with their friends.', identify the correct form of the verb 'were' in relation to the subject 'students'.
Correct A. The verb 'were' is in the plural form to agree with the subject 'students'.
B. The verb 'were' is in the singular form to agree with the subject 'students'.
C. The verb 'were' is in the present perfect tense to indicate that the action started in the past and continues up to the present.
D. The verb 'were' is in the past simple tense to indicate a completed action in the past.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: 'The new policy aims to ______________ the number of cars on the road during peak hours.'
A. reduce
B. increase
Correct C. decrease
D. eliminate

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
In the sentence 'The manager was very dissatisfied with the team's performance, and he ______________ them to work harder.', identify the correct form of the verb 'was' in relation to the subject 'manager'.
Correct A. was
B. were
C. is
D. are

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: 'The company's profits ______________ significantly over the past year due to the economic downturn.'
A. have increased
Correct B. have decreased
C. are increasing
D. are decreasing

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to ______________ their books and take out their pens.', identify the correct form of the verb 'asked' in relation to the subject 'teacher'.
Correct A. asked
B. asks
C. is asking
D. was asking

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The lawyer's argument was marred by a plethora of _______ points, which the judge found difficult to _______.
A. irrelevant
B. redundant
C. pertinent
Correct D. superfluous

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The doctor's _______ manner put the patient at ease, and she was able to _______ her concerns.
Correct A. diplomatic
B. conciliatory
C. abrasive
D. condescending

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The athlete's _______ training regimen paid off, as she _______ the gold medal in the 400-meter dash.
Correct A. rigorous
B. intensive
C. relaxed
D. sporadic

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The _______ of the company's financial reports revealed a significant increase in profits.
A. analysis
B. summary
C. evaluation
Correct D. interpretation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The _______ of the novel's plot was a surprise to many readers.
Correct A. twist
B. turn
C. surprise
D. climax

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The _______ of the company's products was a major factor in its success.
Correct A. innovation
B. quality
C. price
D. marketing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The _______ of the company's financial reports revealed a significant decrease in profits.
A. analysis
B. summary
C. evaluation
Correct D. interpretation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The _______ of the company's products was a major factor in its failure.
A. innovation
B. quality
Correct C. price
D. marketing

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The _______ of the company's financial reports revealed a significant increase in profits.
A. analysis
B. summary
C. evaluation
Correct D. interpretation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The _______ of the company's products was a major factor in its success.
Correct A. innovation
B. quality
C. price
D. marketing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The _______ of the company's financial reports revealed a significant decrease in profits.
A. analysis
B. summary
C. evaluation
Correct D. interpretation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
The word 'perspicacious' is often confused with 'perceptive'. However, the former implies a more nuanced understanding of a situation, whereas the latter simply means having a good understanding of something. Which of the following words is a synonym of 'perspicacious'?
Correct A. Discerning
B. Perceptive
C. Astute
D. Insightful

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
In the sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism', the word 'widespread' is an example of a(n) _______________________ adjective.
A. Descriptive
B. Qualitative
C. Quantitative
Correct D. Intensifying

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The following sentence contains a word that is an example of a homograph. Identify the word and its two possible meanings.
Correct A. Bank (financial institution) and bank (riverbank)
B. Bat (flying mammal) and bat (sports equipment)
C. Bow (front of a ship) and bow (ribbon tied around a package)
D. Cloud (weather phenomenon) and cloud (collection of data stored online)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The following sentence contains a word that is an example of a euphemism. Identify the word and its intended meaning.
Correct A. Downsizing (firing employees)
B. Collateral damage (civilian casualties)
C. Euthanize (kill an animal humanely)
D. Sanitize (remove evidence of a crime)

Correct Answer: A

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