POST UTME ESUT 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage below has been edited to remove some of the words. Identify the correct form of the sentence.
A. The manager, who was absent from the meeting, apologized for the inconvenience caused.
B. The manager, who was absent from the meeting, apologized the inconvenience caused.
C. The manager, who was absent from the meeting, apologized for the inconvenience caused by him.
D. The manager, who was absent from the meeting, apologized for the inconvenience caused by it.
Question 2
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent from the meeting, apologized for the inconvenience caused.' is an example of a sentence with a dependent clause. Identify the type of clause that the phrase 'who was absent from the meeting' is.
A. Adverbial clause
B. Noun clause
C. Adjective clause
D. Relative clause
Question 3
In the following sentence, identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect of the change on the meaning of the sentence.
A. The word 'big' has been replaced with 'small' in the original sentence.
B. The word 'small' has been replaced with 'big' in the original sentence.
C. The word 'expensive' has been replaced with 'affordable' in the original sentence.
D. The word 'affordable' has been replaced with 'expensive' in the original sentence.
Question 4
The passage below has been modified from its original form. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect of the change on the meaning of the passage.
A. The word 'not' has been added to the original passage.
B. The word 'only' has been replaced with 'just' in the original passage.
C. The word 'very' has been removed from the original passage.
D. The word 'somewhat' has been replaced with 'slightly' in the original passage.
Question 5
Choose the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
A. slow
B. quick
C. fast
D. rapid
Question 6
In the following sentence, identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect of the change on the meaning of the sentence.
A. The word 'fast' has been replaced with 'quick' in the original sentence.
B. The word 'slow' has been replaced with 'sluggish' in the original sentence.
C. The word 'quick' has been replaced with 'fast' in the original sentence.
D. The word 'fast' has been replaced with 'slow' in the original sentence.
Question 7
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years' is an example of a sentence that uses a(n) _______.
A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. future perfect tense
D. present perfect tense
Question 8
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent from the meeting, apologized for the inconvenience caused.' is an example of a sentence with a dependent clause. Identify the type of clause that the phrase 'who was absent from the meeting' is.
A. Adverbial clause
B. Noun clause
C. Adjective clause
D. Relative clause
Question 9
In the sentence 'The doctor examined the patient carefully', which of the following is an example of a phrasal verb?
A. examine
B. carefully
C. the patient
D. the doctor
Question 10
The word 'frugal' is an antonym of _______.
A. extravagant
B. generous
C. thrifty
D. profligate
Question 11
The patient's condition was complicated by a pre-existing medical condition. What does this imply?
A. The patient's condition was made worse by the pre-existing medical condition.
B. The patient's condition was made better by the pre-existing medical condition.
C. The patient's condition was unaffected by the pre-existing medical condition.
D. The patient's condition was caused by the pre-existing medical condition.
Question 12
In the context of medical registers, what is the primary function of the National Medical Practitioners Registration Council (MDCN)?
A. To regulate the practice of medicine in Nigeria
B. To provide medical training and education
C. To conduct research on medical topics
D. To establish medical standards and guidelines
Question 13
The word 'stress' in the sentence 'The teacher put emphasis on the importance of stress management' is an example of _______ stress.
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. Stress on the verb
Question 14
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of an idiom that means to go to great lengths to help someone. However, in the sentence 'She bent over backwards to meet the deadline,' the phrase is used to convey a different meaning. What is the meaning of 'bend over backwards' in this context?
A. to make a great effort to achieve something
B. to refuse to help someone
C. to be extremely lazy
D. to be very stubborn
Question 15
The company's profits have been dwindling due to increased competition in the market. What does the phrase 'dwindling profits' imply?
A. The company's profits are increasing.
B. The company's profits are stable.
C. The company's profits are decreasing.
D. The company's profits are stagnant.

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