POST UTME ABU 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with a blank space.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
Correct B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blank sky.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear green sky.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear red sky.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
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The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a light bulb.
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a light bulb. What is the function of the resistor?
A. To increase the voltage of the circuit.
Correct B. To decrease the current of the circuit.
C. To increase the current of the circuit.
D. To decrease the voltage of the circuit.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
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The sentence below contains an idiom.
The sentence below contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and explain its meaning.
A. The company is going bankrupt.
B. The company is in a financial crisis.
Correct C. The company is on the verge of bankruptcy.
D. The company is financially stable.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
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The passage below contains a grammatical error.
The passage below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The teacher gave the students a lot of homework.
Correct B. The teacher gave the students a lot of home work.
C. The teacher gave the students a lot of homeworks.
D. The teacher gave the students a lot of work.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
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The diagram below shows a chemical reaction.
The diagram below shows a chemical reaction. What is the product of the reaction?
A. Water
B. Hydrogen gas
C. Oxygen gas
Correct D. Carbon dioxide

Correct Answer: D

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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 answer the question that follows.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully 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 7
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The correct spelling of the word in the sentence below is
Identify the correct spelling of the word in the sentence below.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
Correct D. accommodate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
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The diagram below shows the structure of a cell.
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the correct label for the part labeled A.
Correct A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully 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 10
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The correct spelling of the word in the sentence below is
Identify the correct spelling of the word in the sentence below.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
Correct D. accommodate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade', what type of verb is 'aims'?
A. Auxiliary verb
B. Linking verb
Correct C. Action verb
D. Transitive verb

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
Which of the following idioms means 'to be very angry'?
A. To be in a bad mood
B. To be in a good mood
Correct C. To be boiling with rage
D. To be feeling sad

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to stand up and take their seats', what type of verb is 'asked'?
A. Auxiliary verb
B. Linking verb
Correct C. Action verb
D. Transitive verb

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
Which of the following phrasal verbs means 'to leave a place quickly'?
A. To get out of
B. To get into
Correct C. To get away from
D. To get on with

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
In the sentence 'The company is planning to launch a new product next quarter', what type of verb is 'planning'?
A. Auxiliary verb
B. Linking verb
Correct C. Action verb
D. Transitive verb

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
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The sentence is: "The patient's vital signs were monitored closely throughout the procedure."
The following sentence is an example of a "register" in English. Identify the register.
A. Formal
B. Informal
Correct C. Technical
D. Poetic

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
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The subject is singular, but the verb is plural.
Which of the following sentences is an example of a "concord" error?
A. The cat purrs.
B. The cat purrs.
Correct C. The cats purrs.
D. The cats purrs.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
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The antonym is a word that means the opposite of "fragile".
Identify the antonym of the word "fragile".
A. Delicate
Correct B. Sturdy
C. Durable
D. Robust

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
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The sentence is: "Please turn off the lights."
The following sentence is an example of a "phrasal verb". Identify the phrasal verb.
A. pick up
B. get on
Correct C. turn off
D. put down

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
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The sentence is: "The stars shone brightly in the midnight sky."
The following sentence is an example of a "register" in English. Identify the register.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
Correct D. Poetic

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
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The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic downturn.
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of idiomatic expressions. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic downturn.
B. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic boom.
C. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic stagnation.
D. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic growth.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
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The company has decided to drop the project due to financial constraints.
The following passage contains a phrasal verb. Identify the correct meaning of the verb.
Correct A. to give up or abandon something
B. to take or seize something
C. to make or create something
D. to break or destroy something

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The manager of the company has been to the meeting.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the correct correction.
A. The manager of the company has been to the meeting.
Correct B. The manager of the company has attended the meeting.
C. The manager of the company has been attending the meeting.
D. The manager of the company has been at the meeting.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
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The company's new office is a spacious building.
The following passage contains a synonym. Identify the correct synonym.
Correct A. large
B. small
C. beautiful
D. ugly

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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The company's financial situation is dire.
The following passage contains an antonym. Identify the correct antonym.
A. happy
Correct B. sad
C. angry
D. excited

Correct Answer: B

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