POST UTME FUTA 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The company's profits have increased by 20% over the past year', identify the correct form of the verb 'increased' to maintain grammatical concord with the subject 'profits'.
A. increases
B. increase
C. increasing
D. increased
Question 2
The word 'disinterested' means unbiased or impartial. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this word?
A. The judge was disinterested in the case and made a fair decision.
B. The customer was disinterested in the product and did not make a purchase.
C. The researcher was disinterested in the results and did not interpret them.
D. The teacher was disinterested in the student's progress and did not provide feedback.
Question 3
The word 'hypothesis' means a supposition or a proposed explanation for something. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this word?
A. The scientist formed a hypothesis that the new medicine would cure the disease.
B. The historian formed a hypothesis that the ancient civilization was more advanced than previously thought.
C. The detective formed a hypothesis that the suspect was involved in the crime.
D. The engineer formed a hypothesis that the new material would be stronger than the old one.
Question 4
The phrase 'cut to the chase' means to get to the point or to stop wasting time. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this phrase?
A. Let's cut to the chase and discuss the main topic.
B. The movie cut to the chase after a long and boring introduction.
C. The professor cut to the chase and explained the complex concept in simple terms.
D. The salesperson cut to the chase and offered a discount on the product.
Question 5
In the passage below, the author uses the phrase 'a drop in the ocean' to describe the impact of a single action. What does this phrase suggest about the effectiveness of the action?
A. The action is highly effective and will have a significant impact.
B. The action is somewhat effective, but its impact will be limited.
C. The action is ineffective and will have no impact.
D. The action is extremely effective and will have a profound impact.
Question 6
Which of the following idioms means 'to make a loud noise'?
A. Break a leg
B. Cost an arm and a leg
C. Make a mountain out of a molehill
D. Make a racket
Question 7
The idiom 'bend over backwards' is an example of a phrasal verb that can be used in various contexts. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the meaning of this idiom?
A. The manager was willing to go out of her way to help her employee.
B. The company was forced to cut costs to stay afloat.
C. The team worked tirelessly to meet the deadline.
D. The customer was unhappy with the service provided.
Question 8
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented.' is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. declarative
B. interrogative
C. imperative
D. exclamatory
Question 9
In the sentence 'The new policy will undoubtedly increase the cost of living, but it is expected to create more jobs.', what type of concord is used between 'increase' and 'create'?
A. Synonymous Concord
B. Antonymous Concord
C. Contrastive Concord
D. Correlative Concord
Question 10
The following passage is from a medical text. Identify the register used and explain why it is suitable for the context.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated
Question 11
The following passage is from a sports text. Identify the tone used and explain why it is suitable for the context.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Encouraging
D. Critical
Question 12
Which of the following phrasal verbs means 'to begin to do something'?
A. Get on
B. Get off
C. Get into
D. Get started
Question 13
In the medical register, the term 'iatrogenic' refers to a condition that is caused by medical treatment. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the meaning of this term?
A. The patient developed a rash after taking the medication.
B. The doctor prescribed the wrong medication.
C. The patient's condition worsened after surgery.
D. The hospital was understaffed.
Question 14
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something with great effort or to go out of one's way to help someone. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. She bent over backwards to help her friend move into a new apartment.
B. The company will bend over backwards to meet the customer's demands.
C. The teacher will bend over backwards to ensure that all students understand the material.
D. The athlete will bend over backwards to win the championship.
Question 15
The following sentence has been completed with a word from the list below. Identify the word that has been used and explain its meaning in the context.
A. The patient's symptoms are severe and require immediate attention.
B. The patient's symptoms are mild and can be treated with over-the-counter medication.
C. The patient's symptoms are chronic and require ongoing management.
D. The patient's symptoms are acute and require hospitalization.

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