POST UTME DELSU 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
The passage below has one blank space. Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.
Correct A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread approval.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread confusion.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
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The new policy has been met with widespread approval.
The passage below has one blank space. Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
Correct B. The new policy has been met with widespread approval.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread confusion.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
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The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
The passage below has one blank space. Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread approval.
Correct C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread confusion.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
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The new policy has been met with widespread confusion.
The passage below has one blank space. Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread approval.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
Correct D. The new policy has been met with widespread confusion.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
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The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
The passage below has one blank space. Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.
Correct A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread approval.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread confusion.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The following sentence is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine: 'The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis.' Which of the following words is most likely to be used in a formal medical register?
Correct A. symptoms
B. diagnosis
C. appendicitis
D. patient

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The following sentence is an example of a formal register in the field of law: 'The court has ruled that the defendant is guilty of the crime.' Which of the following words is most likely to be used in a formal legal register?
Correct A. court
B. guilty
C. crime
D. defendant

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The following sentence is an example of a formal register in the field of sports: 'The team's performance was impressive, with a score of 3-2.' Which of the following words is most likely to be used in a formal sports register?
Correct A. performance
B. score
C. team
D. impressive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The following sentence is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine: 'The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis.' Which of the following words is most likely to be used in a formal medical register?
Correct A. symptoms
B. diagnosis
C. appendicitis
D. patient

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The following sentence is an example of a formal register in the field of law: 'The court has ruled that the defendant is guilty of the crime.' Which of the following words is most likely to be used in a formal legal register?
Correct A. court
B. guilty
C. crime
D. defendant

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The passage is about the importance of using technology in education.
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the change in terms of lexical function.
A. The original passage used the word 'utilize' but the modified passage uses 'use'.
Correct B. The original passage used the word 'utilize' but the modified passage uses 'utilise'.
C. The original passage used the word 'use' but the modified passage uses 'utilize'.
D. The original passage used the word 'utilise' but the modified passage uses 'use'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
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The sentence is from a conversation about the weather.
The following sentence is an example of a [idiomatic expression]. Identify the expression and explain its meaning.
Correct A. It's raining cats and dogs.
B. Bite off more than you can chew.
C. Beat around the bush.
D. Cost an arm and a leg.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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The text is from a scientific article.
The following text is an example of [register]. Identify the register and explain its features.
A. Formal
B. Informal
Correct C. Technical
D. Elevated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
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The sentence is from a news article.
The following sentence is an example of [concord]. Identify the concord and explain its function.
Correct A. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
B. The pronoun-antecedent agreement is incorrect.
C. The adjective-noun agreement is incorrect.
D. The adverb-verb agreement is incorrect.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The text is from a social media post.
The following text is an example of [spelling and punctuation]. Identify the error and explain the correction.
A. The text is missing a comma.
B. The text has a missing period.
Correct C. The text has a misspelled word.
D. The text has a misplaced apostrophe.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a very enthusiastic and eager way. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
Correct A. She bent over backwards to help her friend move into the new apartment.
B. He bent over backwards to avoid doing the task.
C. They bent over backwards to finish the project on time.
D. We bent over backwards to get the tickets for the concert.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
In the sentence 'The new policy will come into effect next month,' what type of verb is 'come'?
A. Linking verb
B. Action verb
Correct C. Auxiliary verb
D. Transitive verb

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
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The patient's symptoms were caused by a bacterial infection, which was treated with antibiotics.
The passage below is from a medical text. Read the passage and answer the question.
A. The doctor prescribed the patient a course of antibiotics.
B. The patient was diagnosed with a viral infection.
Correct C. The patient's symptoms were caused by a bacterial infection.
D. The patient was given a vaccine to prevent the disease.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The idiom 'break a leg' means to wish someone good luck. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. I wish you good luck on your exam.
Correct B. I hope you break a leg on your audition.
C. I'm rooting for you to win the game.
D. I'm sure you'll do well on your presentation.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
In the sentence 'The manager will be speaking at the conference tomorrow,' what type of sentence is it?
Correct A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The passage below has been modified. Identify the word or phrase that has been changed.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word or phrase that has been changed.
A. The original passage
Correct B. The modified passage
C. The author's name
D. The title of the book

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
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The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and explain its meaning.
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and explain its meaning.
Correct A. Bite off more than you can chew
B. Beat around the bush
C. Cost an arm and a leg
D. Cut to the chase

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning.
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning.
Correct A. Pick up
B. Take off
C. Turn down
D. Get on

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The following sentence contains a synonym. Identify the synonym and explain its meaning.
The following sentence contains a synonym. Identify the synonym and explain its meaning.
A. Big
Correct B. Large
C. Small
D. Tiny

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
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The following sentence contains an antonym. Identify the antonym and explain its meaning.
The following sentence contains an antonym. Identify the antonym and explain its meaning.
A. Fast
Correct B. Slow
C. Big
D. Small

Correct Answer: B

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