POST UTME DELSU 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to take a break', which pronoun is used to refer to the manager?
Correct A. he
B. him
C. it
D. they

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
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The passage
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.
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence 'By the time I ______ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight'.
Correct A. had finished
B. finish
C. will finish
D. was finishing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
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The passage
Read the passage below and answer the question: The company's profits have been declining over the past year. The CEO has attributed this to the increasing competition in the market. However, the company's sales have been increasing steadily.
A. The company's profits have been increasing over the past year.
B. The company's sales have been declining over the past year.
Correct C. The CEO has attributed the decline in profits to the increasing competition in the market.
D. The company's profits have been declining over the past year due to increasing competition.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
Which of the following words is a synonym of the word 'large'?
Correct A. big
B. small
C. tiny
D. huge

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The company's decision to expand its operations will have a significant _______________________ on the local economy.
The following text contains a blank space. Choose the word that best fits the context.
Correct A. influence
B. impact
C. effect
D. consequence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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The students _______________________ English for three hours every day.
Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence.
A. has been studying
Correct B. have been studying
C. had been studying
D. is studying

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
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The car _______________________ down the highway.
Choose the correct synonym for the word.
A. fast
B. quick
C. swift
Correct D. rapid

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
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The car _______________________ down the highway.
Identify the correct antonym for the word.
Correct A. slow
B. fast
C. quick
D. rapid

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The students _______________________ English for three hours every day.
Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence.
A. has been studying
Correct B. have been studying
C. had been studying
D. is studying

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The lawyer's tone was _______________ as he delivered his closing argument.
Correct A. conciliatory
B. aggressive
C. concise
D. rambling

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The doctor's _______________ manner put the patient at ease.
A. firm
Correct B. gentle
C. authoritative
D. brusque

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The athlete's _______________ training regimen paid off as she won the gold medal.
Correct A. intensive
B. sporadic
C. relaxed
D. unstructured

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The company's _______________ financial reports led to a significant increase in investor confidence.
Correct A. accurate
B. inaccurate
C. timely
D. unreliable

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The artist's _______________ use of color created a visually striking effect.
Correct A. vibrant
B. muted
C. monochromatic
D. clashing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The scientist's _______________ experiment led to a groundbreaking discovery.
Correct A. rigorous
B. careless
C. independent
D. collaborative

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The writer's _______________ style made the novel a bestseller.
Correct A. engaging
B. dry
C. formulaic
D. predictable

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The politician's _______________ speech rallied the crowd and won their support.
Correct A. inspiring
B. divisive
C. conciliatory
D. rambling

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The business's _______________ marketing strategy led to a significant increase in sales.
Correct A. effective
B. ineffective
C. innovative
D. conventional

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The artist's _______________ use of light and shadow created a dramatic effect.
Correct A. effective
B. ineffective
C. innovative
D. conventional

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The scientist's _______________ experiment led to a groundbreaking discovery.
Correct A. rigorous
B. careless
C. independent
D. collaborative

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
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?
Correct A. he
B. him
C. his
D. who

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The company has been founded by John.
B. John has founded the company.
Correct C. The company was founded by John.
D. John is the founder of the company.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
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
Correct C. unfair
D. biased

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
Which of the following sentences is in the present perfect tense?
Correct A. I have eaten breakfast.
B. I eat breakfast every morning.
C. I will eat breakfast soon.
D. I ate breakfast yesterday.

Correct Answer: A

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