POST UTME FUTA 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The speaker is discussing a complex scientific concept with a colleague.
In the following passage, the speaker's tone is best described as:
A. formal
Correct B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
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The sentence is discussing an action being performed on the ball.
The following sentence is in the passive voice:
Correct A. The ball was thrown by John.
B. John threw the ball.
C. The ball is being thrown by John.
D. The ball is thrown by John.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
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The sentence is comparing two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
The following sentence is an example of a metaphor:
A. The sun is shining brightly today.
Correct B. The city is a jungle.
C. The book is on the table.
D. The dog is barking loudly.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
SHARED STIMULUS
The sentence is comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
The following sentence is an example of a simile:
A. The sun is shining brightly today.
B. The city is a jungle.
C. The book is on the table.
Correct D. The dog runs like a cheetah.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
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The sentence is an exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.
The following sentence is an example of a hyperbole:
Correct A. I'm so hungry I could eat a whole elephant.
B. The sun is shining brightly today.
C. The city is a jungle.
D. The book is on the table.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of 'actus meus, actus mei' which is a Latin phrase meaning 'my deed, my responsibility'. However, the judge countered with the phrase 'res ipsa loquitur' which means 'the thing speaks for itself'. What does this imply about the lawyer's argument?
A. The judge is implying that the lawyer's argument is weak and lacks evidence.
Correct B. The judge is suggesting that the lawyer's argument is based on a flawed assumption.
C. The judge is indicating that the lawyer's argument is irrelevant to the case at hand.
D. The judge is implying that the lawyer's argument is based on a principle that is not applicable in this situation.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The passage below describes a situation where a doctor is trying to convince a patient to undergo a risky surgery. The doctor says, 'I know this is a tough decision, but we have to consider the bigger picture. We can't just focus on the short-term gains; we have to think about the long-term benefits.' What register is the doctor using?
A. Formal
B. Informal
Correct C. Elevated
D. Conversational

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The phrase 'break a leg' is an idiom that means 'good luck.' However, the phrase 'cost an arm and a leg' means the opposite. What is the relationship between these two phrases?
Correct A. They are antonyms.
B. They are synonyms.
C. They are homophones.
D. They are metaphors.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The passage below describes a situation where a coach is trying to motivate his team. He says, 'We've got this! We've been practicing for weeks, and we're ready for this game. Let's go out there and give it our all!' What is the tone of the coach's speech?
A. Formal and serious.
Correct B. Informal and encouraging.
C. Elevated and motivational.
D. Conversational and sarcastic.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The passage below describes a situation where a doctor is trying to explain a complex medical concept to a patient. He says, 'Think of it like this: the liver is like a filter, and the kidneys are like a sieve. They both work together to keep our blood clean and healthy.' What is the purpose of the doctor's analogy?
Correct A. To simplify the concept and make it easier to understand.
B. To confuse the patient and make them feel more anxious.
C. To impress the patient with his medical knowledge.
D. To make the patient feel more comfortable and at ease.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The new policy has been implemented by the government.' Identify the verb form that is in the past participle form.
Correct A. has been implemented
B. is being implemented
C. was implemented
D. is implemented

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
In the following sentence, the pronoun 'it' is used as a:
A. subject
Correct B. object
C. possessive
D. reflexive

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The following sentence is an example of a:
A. simple sentence
B. compound sentence
Correct C. complex sentence
D. compound-complex sentence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The following sentence is an example of a:
Correct A. noun phrase
B. verb phrase
C. adjective phrase
D. adverb phrase

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The following sentence is an example of a:
A. declarative sentence
Correct B. interrogative sentence
C. imperative sentence
D. exclamatory sentence

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The following sentence is an example of a:
A. active voice
Correct B. passive voice
C. present tense
D. past tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The following sentence is an example of a:
Correct A. possessive pronoun
B. reflexive pronoun
C. demonstrative pronoun
D. interrogative pronoun

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The following sentence is an example of a:
A. simple sentence
B. compound sentence
Correct C. complex sentence
D. compound-complex sentence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The following sentence is an example of a:
A. noun phrase
Correct B. verb phrase
C. adjective phrase
D. adverb phrase

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The following sentence is an example of a:
Correct A. declarative sentence
B. interrogative sentence
C. imperative sentence
D. exclamatory sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The following sentence is an example of a:
Correct A. active voice
B. passive voice
C. present tense
D. past tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The following sentence is an example of a:
A. possessive pronoun
Correct B. reflexive pronoun
C. demonstrative pronoun
D. interrogative pronoun

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade.' is an example of a sentence with a specific grammatical function. Identify the grammatical function of the phrase 'by 50% over the next decade'.
Correct A. Adverbial phrase
B. Noun phrase
C. Adjective phrase
D. Prepositional phrase

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The following sentence contains a word that is often confused with another word. Identify the word and its correct spelling.
A. accept
Correct B. except
C. excepted
D. exempt

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The following passage contains a sentence with a missing word. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new employee was very nervous on her first day at the office.
Correct B. The new employee was very nervous on her first day at the company.
C. The new employee was very nervous on her first day at the store.
D. The new employee was very nervous on her first day at the restaurant.

Correct Answer: B

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