POST UTME FUTA 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road.
The passage below has one sentence missing. Choose the most appropriate option to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy aims to reduce the
B. The new policy aims to increase the
C. The new policy aims to eliminate the
D. The new policy aims to maintain the

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled A.
Correct A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Endoplasmic Reticulum
D. Lysosome

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
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The new policy is more effective than it was yesterday.
The sentence below contains a word that is not in its correct form. Choose the most appropriate option to correct the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy is more effective than it was yesterday.
B. The new policy is more effective than it was yesterdays.
C. The new policy is more effective than it was yesterday's.
D. The new policy is more effective than it was yesterday's.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
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The new policy is more effective than it was yesterday.
The passage below contains a phrase that is not in its correct form. Choose the most appropriate option to correct the phrase.
Correct A. The new policy is more effective than it was yesterday.
B. The new policy is more effective than it was yesterdays.
C. The new policy is more effective than it was yesterday's.
D. The new policy is more effective than it was yesterday's.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
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The new policy is more effective than it was yesterday.
The sentence below contains a word that is not in its correct form. Choose the most appropriate option to correct the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy is more effective than it was yesterday.
B. The new policy is more effective than it was yesterdays.
C. The new policy is more effective than it was yesterday's.
D. The new policy is more effective than it was yesterday's.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
B. The sun rises in the west and sets in the east.
C. The sun rises in the north and sets in the south.
D. The sun rises in the south and sets in the north.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
Choose the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
Correct A. Slow
B. Fast
C. Quick
D. Rapid

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The author is a scientist.
B. The author is a historian.
C. The author is a philosopher.
D. The author is a mathematician.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
Choose the correct idiom for the phrase 'to make a big deal out of something'.
Correct A. To make a mountain out of a molehill
B. To make a big deal out of something
C. To make a small issue out of something
D. To make a big issue out of something

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The author is a scientist.
B. The author is a historian.
C. The author is a philosopher.
D. The author is a mathematician.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The passage is a scientific report on the effects of climate change on global food production.
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The passage is a narrative.
B. The passage is a descriptive essay.
C. The passage is a persuasive essay.
Correct D. The passage is a scientific report.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
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The city is a jungle.
The following sentence is a good example of a _______.
Correct A. metaphor
B. simile
C. hyperbole
D. personification

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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The car accelerated _______ down the highway.
The following words are synonyms. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
A. fast
B. slow
Correct C. quick
D. rapid

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
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The passage is a description of a serene atmosphere.
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The speaker is describing a beautiful landscape.
B. The speaker is describing a peaceful scene.
Correct C. The speaker is describing a serene atmosphere.
D. The speaker is describing a calm environment.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
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The sweet silver song of the sirens.
The following sentence is an example of a _______.
Correct A. alliteration
B. assonance
C. consonance
D. onomatopoeia

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The original passage read: 'The patient's symptoms were exacerbated by the strenuous exercise.'
Correct B. The modified passage reads: 'The patient's symptoms were worsened by the strenuous exercise.'
C. The original passage read: 'The patient's symptoms were alleviated by the strenuous exercise.'
D. The modified passage reads: 'The patient's symptoms were alleviated by the strenuous exercise.'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the verb that has been changed to its past participle form.
Correct A. The ball was thrown by John.
B. The ball was thrown to John.
C. The ball was thrown over John.
D. The ball was thrown with John.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The following sentence is in the active voice. Identify the verb that has been changed to its base form.
A. The manager was being interviewed by the journalist.
Correct B. The manager was interviewing the journalist.
C. The manager was interviewing the journalist.
D. The manager was being interviewed by the journalist.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The following sentence is in the imperative mood. Identify the verb that has been changed to its base form.
Correct A. You should be careful when handling the equipment.
B. You should be careful when handling the equipment.
C. You should be careful when handling the equipment.
D. You should be careful when handling the equipment.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The following sentence is in the indicative mood. Identify the verb that has been changed to its base form.
A. The manager was being interviewed by the journalist.
Correct B. The manager was interviewing the journalist.
C. The manager was interviewing the journalist.
D. The manager was being interviewed by the journalist.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The following sentence is in the subjunctive mood. Identify the verb that has been changed to its base form.
Correct A. It is necessary that the manager be interviewed by the journalist.
B. It is necessary that the manager be interviewed by the journalist.
C. It is necessary that the manager be interviewed by the journalist.
D. It is necessary that the manager be interviewed by the journalist.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The following sentence is in the conditional mood. Identify the verb that has been changed to its base form.
Correct A. If the manager were interviewed by the journalist, the story would be published.
B. If the manager were interviewed by the journalist, the story would be published.
C. If the manager were interviewed by the journalist, the story would be published.
D. If the manager were interviewed by the journalist, the story would be published.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The following sentence is in the imperative mood. Identify the verb that has been changed to its base form.
Correct A. You should be careful when handling the equipment.
B. You should be careful when handling the equipment.
C. You should be careful when handling the equipment.
D. You should be careful when handling the equipment.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The following sentence is in the indicative mood. Identify the verb that has been changed to its base form.
A. The manager was being interviewed by the journalist.
Correct B. The manager was interviewing the journalist.
C. The manager was interviewing the journalist.
D. The manager was being interviewed by the journalist.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive and argumentative.

Correct Answer: A

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