POST UTME ESUT 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following passage is an example of a formal letter written in a legal register. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words.
A. The Honourable
B. The Honorable
C. The Honorable
D. The Honorable
Question 2
The passage below has been edited to test your understanding of nuances in sentence structure. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place to live.
Question 3
The following sentence is an example of a sentence written in a formal tone. Identify the antonym of the word 'formal'.
A. Informal
B. Formal
C. Casual
D. Professional
Question 4
The following sentence is an example of a sentence written in a sports register. Identify the antonym of the word 'win'.
A. Lose
B. Win
C. Draw
D. Tie
Question 5
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place to live.
Question 6
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place to live.
Question 7
The company's financial reports showed a significant increase in profits, but the CEO warned that the growth was largely due to _______ in the market.
A. fluctuations
B. instability
C. volatility
D. uncertainty
Question 8
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the register used in the modified passage.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Elevated
D. Colloquial
Question 9
The athlete's coach emphasized the importance of proper _______ and nutrition in order to achieve optimal performance.
A. training
B. conditioning
C. regimen
D. routine
Question 10
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place to live.
Question 11
The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, which the judge deemed to be a mere _______ in the face of overwhelming evidence.
A. distraction
B. irrelevance
C. pretext
D. excuse
Question 12
The following passage is an example of a sentence written in a medical register. Identify the synonym of the word 'patient'.
A. Doctor
B. Nurse
C. Patient
D. Hospital
Question 13
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager has been (to) the office for three hours.
B. The manager has (to) the office for three hours.
C. The manager has been (to) the office for three hours.
D. The manager has (to) the office for three hours.
Question 14
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place to live.
Question 15
The following passage is an example of a sentence written in a legal register. Identify the synonym of the word 'court'.
A. Judge
B. Lawyer
C. Court
D. Trial

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