POST UTME EKSU 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The passage is a formal academic text discussing the importance of critical thinking in education.
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
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The sentence is in the passive voice, with the focus on the action rather than the doer.
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of:
Correct A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. past perfect tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
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The word 'perspicacious' means having a keen understanding and insight.
The word 'perspicacious' can be described as:
A. having a strong and unpleasant smell
Correct B. having a keen understanding and insight
C. being very quick and clever
D. being very slow and stupid

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
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The sentence is in the past perfect tense, with the focus on the action being completed before another action.
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is an example of:
A. present perfect tense
Correct B. past perfect tense
C. present simple tense
D. past simple tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
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The word 'enervate' means to make someone or something less energetic.
The word 'enervate' can be described as:
A. to make someone or something more energetic
Correct B. to make someone or something less energetic
C. to make someone or something more calm
D. to make someone or something more excited

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The passage below has been modified from its original form. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next month, will affect the lives of millions of people worldwide.'
A. The use of the comma after 'month' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'lives' is incorrect.
C. The use of the word 'worldwide' is incorrect.
Correct D. The sentence is grammatically correct.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
The following sentence contains a grammatical error: 'The students, who are studying for their exams, are very anxious.' Identify the error.
A. The use of the word 'anxious' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'students' is incorrect.
C. The use of the word 'exams' is incorrect.
Correct D. The sentence is grammatically correct.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
The following sentence contains a grammatical error: 'The new employee, who is very experienced, will be able to handle the job easily.' Identify the error.
A. The use of the word 'experienced' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'employee' is incorrect.
C. The use of the word 'job' is incorrect.
Correct D. The sentence is grammatically correct.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The following sentence contains a grammatical error: 'The teacher, who is very kind, will be able to help the students.' Identify the error.
A. The use of the word 'kind' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'teacher' is incorrect.
C. The use of the word 'students' is incorrect.
Correct D. The sentence is grammatically correct.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The following sentence contains a grammatical error: 'The students, who are very tired, will be able to finish their homework.' Identify the error.
A. The use of the word 'tired' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'students' is incorrect.
C. The use of the word 'homework' is incorrect.
Correct D. The sentence is grammatically correct.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
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The passage
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as _______. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism, with many experts arguing that it will have devastating consequences for the environment.
A. sarcastic
B. condescending
C. critical
Correct D. disapproving

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
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The sentence
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism' is an example of _______.
Correct A. a declarative sentence
B. an interrogative sentence
C. an imperative sentence
D. an exclamatory sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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The word
The word 'devastating' in the passage is an example of _______.
Correct A. a synonym of 'harmful'
B. a synonym of 'beneficial'
C. a synonym of 'harmless'
D. a synonym of 'useful'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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The sentence
The sentence 'The author's tone can be described as _______' is an example of _______.
Correct A. a declarative sentence
B. an interrogative sentence
C. an imperative sentence
D. an exclamatory sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The word
The word 'criticism' in the passage is an example of _______.
Correct A. a noun
B. a verb
C. an adjective
D. an adverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The phrase 'burn the midnight oil' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
Correct C. Idiom
D. Alliteration

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
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The passage reads: 'I love going to the gym, said no one ever.'
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
Correct B. The author's tone is ironic.
C. The author's tone is neutral.
D. The author's tone is enthusiastic.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The word 'fastidious' is an example of a(n) _______.
Correct A. Synonym
B. Antonym
C. Homophone
D. Hyperbole

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The sentence reads: 'The book was written by John.'
Read the sentence and identify the correct answer.
A. The sentence is in the passive voice.
Correct B. The sentence is in the active voice.
C. The sentence is in the imperative mood.
D. The sentence is in the indicative mood.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The word 'vocal' is an example of a(n) _______.
Correct A. Synonym
B. Antonym
C. Homophone
D. Alliteration

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The passage
In the passage below, the author's tone is best described as _______. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism, with many experts arguing that it will have a devastating impact on the economy. Despite this, the government remains committed to its implementation.
A. optimistic
Correct B. critical
C. neutral
D. sarcastic

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The word 'perspicacious' is closest in meaning to _______.
A. careless
Correct B. perceptive
C. inattentive
D. oblivious

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
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The sentence
The following sentence is an example of _______. The manager, who was known for her exceptional leadership skills, was promoted to the position of CEO.
A. passive voice
Correct B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. past perfect tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The word 'enigmatic' is closest in meaning to _______.
A. clear
B. obscure
Correct C. mysterious
D. transparent

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
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The sentence
The following sentence is an example of _______. By the time I arrived, they had already left.
A. present perfect tense
Correct B. past perfect tense
C. present simple tense
D. past simple tense

Correct Answer: B

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