POST UTME EKSU 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will be present today' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Coordinate clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The following sentence is an example of which type of pronoun?
A. Personal pronoun
B. Possessive pronoun
Correct C. Reflexive pronoun
D. Demonstrative pronoun

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The following sentence is an example of which type of sentence?
A. Declarative sentence
Correct B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The following sentence is an example of which type of verb?
A. Action verb
Correct B. Linking verb
C. Helping verb
D. Auxiliary verb

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The following sentence is an example of which type of clause?
A. Independent clause
Correct B. Subordinate clause
C. Relative clause
D. Coordinate clause

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
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The manager was furious with the employee's tardiness.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The manager was furious with the employee's tardiness.
Correct B. The manager was incensed with the employee's tardiness.
C. The manager was displeased with the employee's tardiness.
D. The manager was satisfied with the employee's punctuality.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Read the passage and answer the question.
A. Photosynthesis occurs in the roots of the plant.
Correct B. Photosynthesis occurs in the leaves of the plant.
C. Photosynthesis occurs in the cells of the plant.
D. Photosynthesis occurs in the soil.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
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The company is in a financial mess.
Identify the idiom in the sentence.
A. The company is in a financial mess.
B. The company is in a financial crisis.
Correct C. The company is in a financial hole.
D. The company is in a financial storm.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
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The manager will finish the report by tomorrow.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb.
Correct A. The manager will have finished the report by tomorrow.
B. The manager will finish the report by tomorrow.
C. The manager will have finished the report by tomorrow morning.
D. The manager will finish the report by tomorrow afternoon.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Read the passage and answer the question.
A. The circuit is a series circuit.
Correct B. The circuit is a parallel circuit.
C. The circuit is a combination of series and parallel circuits.
D. The circuit is a simple circuit.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The phrase 'to cut one's teeth on' is an idiom that means to gain experience or skill in a particular activity by doing it for the first time. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
Correct A. She cut her teeth on playing the piano at the age of five.
B. He cut his teeth on writing novels at the age of twenty.
C. They cut their teeth on playing soccer at the age of ten.
D. We cut our teeth on learning a new language at the age of fifteen.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
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The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky. The birds were singing their sweet melodies. It was a beautiful day to be outdoors.
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The passage is written in a formal tone.
B. The passage is written in a casual tone.
C. The passage is written in a persuasive tone.
Correct D. The passage is written in a narrative tone.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The sentence 'The manager of the company was very pleased with the team's performance.' is an example of a sentence that uses the passive voice. Which of the following sentences is also an example of the passive voice?
A. The new employee was given a warm welcome by the team.
B. The team worked very hard to complete the project.
Correct C. The project was completed by the team.
D. The team leader was very proud of the team's achievement.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The word 'stress' can be pronounced as /strɛs/ or /stres/. Which of the following words can also be pronounced as /strɛs/?
Correct A. success
B. stress
C. address
D. pressure

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The sun was setting over the horizon. The sky was painted with hues of orange and pink. It was a beautiful sight to behold.
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The passage is written in a formal tone.
B. The passage is written in a casual tone.
C. The passage is written in a persuasive tone.
Correct D. The passage is written in a narrative tone.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
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The passage below has been modified from the original.
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The new policy will undoubtedly "exacerbate" the existing economic crisis.
Correct B. The new policy will undoubtedly "mitigate" the existing economic crisis.
C. The new policy will undoubtedly "perpetuate" the existing economic crisis.
D. The new policy will undoubtedly "ameliorate" the existing economic crisis.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
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The passage below has been modified from the original.
In the following passage, the author uses a formal register. Identify the sentence that best exemplifies this.
Correct A. The new policy will undoubtedly exacerbate the existing economic crisis.
B. The new policy will undoubtedly mitigate the existing economic crisis.
C. The new policy will undoubtedly perpetuate the existing economic crisis.
D. The new policy will undoubtedly ameliorate the existing economic crisis.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The passage below has been modified from the original.
In the following passage, the author uses a formal register. Identify the sentence that best exemplifies this.
Correct A. The new policy will undoubtedly exacerbate the existing economic crisis.
B. The new policy will undoubtedly mitigate the existing economic crisis.
C. The new policy will undoubtedly perpetuate the existing economic crisis.
D. The new policy will undoubtedly ameliorate the existing economic crisis.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The passage below has been modified from the original.
In the following passage, the author uses a formal register. Identify the sentence that best exemplifies this.
Correct A. The new policy will undoubtedly exacerbate the existing economic crisis.
B. The new policy will undoubtedly mitigate the existing economic crisis.
C. The new policy will undoubtedly perpetuate the existing economic crisis.
D. The new policy will undoubtedly ameliorate the existing economic crisis.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
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The passage below has been modified from the original.
In the following passage, the author uses a formal register. Identify the sentence that best exemplifies this.
Correct A. The new policy will undoubtedly exacerbate the existing economic crisis.
B. The new policy will undoubtedly mitigate the existing economic crisis.
C. The new policy will undoubtedly perpetuate the existing economic crisis.
D. The new policy will undoubtedly ameliorate the existing economic crisis.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The passage below has been modified from the original.
In the following passage, the author uses a formal register. Identify the sentence that best exemplifies this.
Correct A. The new policy will undoubtedly exacerbate the existing economic crisis.
B. The new policy will undoubtedly mitigate the existing economic crisis.
C. The new policy will undoubtedly perpetuate the existing economic crisis.
D. The new policy will undoubtedly ameliorate the existing economic crisis.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
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The passage below has been modified from the original.
In the following passage, the author uses a formal register. Identify the sentence that best exemplifies this.
Correct A. The new policy will undoubtedly exacerbate the existing economic crisis.
B. The new policy will undoubtedly mitigate the existing economic crisis.
C. The new policy will undoubtedly perpetuate the existing economic crisis.
D. The new policy will undoubtedly ameliorate the existing economic crisis.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The passage below has been modified from the original.
In the following passage, the author uses a formal register. Identify the sentence that best exemplifies this.
Correct A. The new policy will undoubtedly exacerbate the existing economic crisis.
B. The new policy will undoubtedly mitigate the existing economic crisis.
C. The new policy will undoubtedly perpetuate the existing economic crisis.
D. The new policy will undoubtedly ameliorate the existing economic crisis.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The passage below has been modified from the original.
In the following passage, the author uses a formal register. Identify the sentence that best exemplifies this.
Correct A. The new policy will undoubtedly exacerbate the existing economic crisis.
B. The new policy will undoubtedly mitigate the existing economic crisis.
C. The new policy will undoubtedly perpetuate the existing economic crisis.
D. The new policy will undoubtedly ameliorate the existing economic crisis.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The use of modal verbs in the sentence 'You must be careful when handling the equipment' is an example of which register?
Correct A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Neutral
D. Technical

Correct Answer: A

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