POST UTME DELSU 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
Read the passage below and answer the question: The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years. The government has set a target of 100 million metric tons of carbon dioxide reduction. The policy also includes incentives for companies that invest in renewable energy sources.
A. The policy targets a 50% reduction in carbon emissions within the next five years.
B. The policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 100 million metric tons within the next five years.
C. The policy includes incentives for companies that invest in renewable energy sources.
D. The policy targets a 100 million metric tons reduction in carbon emissions within the next five years.
Question 2
Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence 'By the time I ______ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight'.
A. had finished
B. finish
C. will finish
D. was finishing
Question 3
The following passage contains a grammatical error. Identify the correct form of the underlined verb.
A. was studying
B. were studying
C. had studied
D. had been studying
Question 4
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the correct meaning.
A. to stop doing something
B. to start doing something
C. to continue doing something
D. to finish doing something
Question 5
The following passage contains a phrasal verb. Identify the correct meaning of the underlined portion.
A. to leave a place quickly
B. to leave a place slowly
C. to leave a place without saying goodbye
D. to leave a place without taking anything
Question 6
Choose the correct synonym for the word.
A. fast
B. quick
C. swift
D. rapid
Question 7
The lawyer's tone was _______________ as he delivered his closing argument.
A. conciliatory
B. aggressive
C. concise
D. rambling
Question 8
The following sentence contains a spelling error. Identify the correct correction.
A. The word is spelled correctly.
B. The word is spelled incorrecly.
C. The word is spelled incorrectly.
D. The word is spelled incorretly.
Question 9
The diagram below shows the structure of a simple circuit. Identify the part labeled 'B'.
A. Battery
B. Switch
C. Resistor
D. Wire
Question 10
The following sentence is in the register of Law: 'The judge ruled that the defendant's alibi was not credible.' Which of the following is an antonym for 'credible'?
A. Unreliable
B. Unconvincing
C. Untrustworthy
D. Unverifiable
Question 11
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the grammatical error in the underlined portion.
A. The underlined portion should read 'The students were studying for their exams in the library.'
B. The underlined portion should read 'The students were studying for their exams in the library, because they had a lot of work to do.'
C. The underlined portion should read 'The students were studying for their exams in the library, so they could pass.'
D. The underlined portion should read 'The students were studying for their exams in the library, because they wanted to pass.'
Question 12
The company's _______________ financial reports led to a significant increase in investor confidence.
A. accurate
B. inaccurate
C. timely
D. unreliable
Question 13
In the sentence 'The manager, who was known for his exceptional leadership skills, had been with the company for over a decade.', which of the following pronouns refers to the manager?
A. he
B. him
C. his
D. who
Question 14
In the passage 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public, who claim that it is unfair and biased.', which of the following words is an adjective?
A. policy
B. public
C. unfair
D. biased
Question 15
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Literal expression
B. Metaphorical expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb

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