POST UTME FUTA 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of the present perfect tense?
A. I have eaten breakfast.
B. I eat breakfast every morning.
C. I will eat breakfast soon.
D. I ate breakfast yesterday.
Question 2
The word 'perspicacious' is a(n) _______ word.
A. formal
B. informal
C. colloquial
D. archaic
Question 3
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with its antonym.
A. The original word is 'fast', and the replacement is 'slow'.
B. The original word is 'slow', and the replacement is 'fast'.
C. The original word is 'big', and the replacement is 'small'.
D. The original word is 'small', and the replacement is 'big'.
Question 4
In the following passage, the author uses a metaphor to describe a person's personality. Identify the metaphor.
A. A lion is a fierce animal.
B. A lion is a gentle animal.
C. A lion is a wise animal.
D. A lion is a cowardly animal.
Question 5
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word.
A. The manager of the company.
B. The employee of the company.
C. The owner of the company.
D. The customer of the company.
Question 6
The word 'register' can be used as a verb or a noun. Which of the following sentences uses 'register' as a verb?
A. The new policy will register all citizens.
B. The company will register a profit this quarter.
C. The student will register for classes next semester.
D. The doctor will register the patient's symptoms.
Question 7
In the sentence 'The new employee was given a tour of the office by the HR representative.', what type of phrase is 'given a tour of the office'?
A. Infinitive phrase
B. Participial phrase
C. Gerund phrase
D. Prepositional phrase
Question 8
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of an idiom that originated from which of the following?
A. A horse's bucket used to hold its grain
B. A bucket used to carry water
C. A bucket used to hold a person's head
D. A bucket used to carry a person
Question 9
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the following sentence: 'This is my book.'
A. my
B. mine
C. mys
D. my's
Question 10
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent from the meeting, _______ the decision.' is an example of a(n) _______ clause.
A. independent clause
B. dependent clause
C. main clause
D. subordinate clause
Question 11
The following sentence contains a punctuation error. Identify the error and correct it:
A. The company will hire more employees, the economy is growing.
B. The company will hire more employees; the economy is growing.
C. The company will hire more employees, the economy is growing.
D. The company will hire more employees; the economy is growing; it will be a big opportunity.
Question 12
Identify the correct form of the verb in the following sentence: 'I have been studying English for three years.'
A. study
B. studies
C. studying
D. have studied
Question 13
The diagram below represents a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the effect of closing the switch on the circuit?
A. The circuit becomes more conductive.
B. The circuit becomes less conductive.
C. The circuit remains unchanged.
D. The circuit becomes non-conductive.
Question 14
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to bring their books to class', what is the meaning of the word 'bring'?
A. To take something to a place
B. To leave something at a place
C. To move something from one place to another
D. To keep something at a place
Question 15
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb: 'The manager will pick up the project next week.' What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'pick up'?
A. to start working on a project
B. to finish working on a project
C. to take responsibility for a project
D. to abandon a project

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