POST UTME FUTO 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The manager of the company was very dissatisfied with the performance of the team.' is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb 'was' to complete the sentence.
A. was
B. were
C. is
D. are
Question 2
The passage below contains a cloze test. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. no
Question 3
The sentence 'The company has been facing financial difficulties for several years' is an example of _______.
A. present perfect tense
B. past perfect tense
C. simple past tense
D. present continuous tense
Question 4
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb
Question 5
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. idiom
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. hyperbole
Question 6
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with _______.
A. uninterested
B. disappointing
C. unimpressed
D. indifferent
Question 7
The phrase 'cut to the chase' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. idiom
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. hyperbole
Question 8
The word 'verbose' is synonymous with _______.
A. Concise
B. Eloquent
C. Extravagant
D. Vague
Question 9
The diagram below represents a chemical reaction. Identify the product formed when sodium (Na) reacts with chlorine (Cl2).
A. sodium chloride (NaCl)
B. sodium oxide (Na2O)
C. chlorine gas (Cl2)
D. sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
Question 10
The diagram below shows the structure of a simple circuit. Identify the correct function of the resistor.
A. to reduce the voltage
B. to increase the current
C. to provide power
D. to store energy
Question 11
The term 'perspicacious' is often confused with 'perceptive'. However, the former implies having a keen understanding and insight, while the latter refers to the ability to notice and understand things that are not immediately apparent. Which of the following words is a synonym of 'perspicacious'?
A. Astute
B. Perceptive
C. Discerning
D. Ingenious
Question 12
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. idiom
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. hyperbole
Question 13
The term 'fastidious' refers to someone who is meticulous and demanding in their standards. Which of the following words is a synonym of 'fastidious'?
A. Fussy
B. Meticulous
C. Demanding
D. Perfectionistic
Question 14
The diagram below represents a circuit. Identify the component that controls the flow of electricity.
A. resistor
B. capacitor
C. inductor
D. switch
Question 15
The passage below contains a phrasal verb. Identify the correct meaning of the verb.
A. to give up or abandon something
B. to take or seize something
C. to put or place something
D. to remove or take away something

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