POST UTME ABU 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence contains a word that is an example of a homograph. Identify the word and its two possible meanings.
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)
Question 2
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.
D. The use of the comma after 'team' is correct.
Question 3
The lawyer's argument was marred by a plethora of _______ points, which the judge found difficult to _______.
A. irrelevant
B. redundant
C. pertinent
D. superfluous
Question 4
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
C. decrease
D. eliminate
Question 5
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
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 apathy.
Question 6
The following passage requires a comprehension question. Read the passage and answer the question.
A. The passage is about a person who is trying to learn a new language.
B. The passage is about a person who is trying to learn a new skill.
C. The passage is about a person who is trying to learn a new sport.
D. The passage is about a person who is trying to learn a new instrument.
Question 7
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'?
A. Discerning
B. Perceptive
C. Astute
D. Insightful
Question 8
The sentence "The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years" is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. declarative
B. imperative
C. interrogative
D. exclamatory
Question 9
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next decade.' is an example of a sentence that employs which of the following rhetorical devices?
A. Alliteration
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Euphemism
Question 10
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'.
A. was
B. were
C. is
D. are
Question 11
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
D. Intensifying
Question 12
The athlete's _______ training regimen paid off, as she _______ the gold medal in the 400-meter dash.
A. rigorous
B. intensive
C. relaxed
D. sporadic
Question 13
The _______ of the company's financial reports revealed a significant increase in profits.
A. analysis
B. summary
C. evaluation
D. interpretation
Question 14
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly since the introduction of the new marketing strategy.' is an example of a sentence that employs which of the following grammatical structures?
A. Active voice
B. Passive voice
C. Present perfect tense
D. Future perfect tense
Question 15
The following sentence contains a word that is an example of a metaphor. Identify the word and its intended meaning.
A. He ran like a cheetah
B. Life is a journey
C. The world is a stage
D. Time is money

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