POST UTME IMS U 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the following sentence, the word 'which' is used as a relative pronoun. 'The book, which is on the table, is mine.' What is the antonym of the word 'mine' in this context?
A. yours
B. hers
C. theirs
D. ours
Question 2
In the sentence 'The company's profits have increased by 20% this quarter', what is the meaning of the phrase 'this quarter'?
A. The company's profits have increased by 20% in the current quarter
B. The company's profits have increased by 20% in the previous quarter
C. The company's profits have increased by 20% in the current year
D. The company's profits have increased by 20% in the previous year
Question 3
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is an example of a sentence that uses the past perfect tense. What is the correct form of the verb 'to have' in the sentence?
A. had
B. has
C. is
D. were
Question 4
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased by 20% this quarter' is an example of a sentence with a _______.
A. simple sentence
B. compound sentence
C. complex sentence
D. compound-complex sentence
Question 5
The phrase 'a ray of hope' is an example of a _______________ from the field of physics that is used to describe a situation.
A. noun
B. verb
C. adjective
D. adverb
Question 6
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure: 'Although the company has been in operation for many years, it has only recently started to expand its operations.' Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'expand' in this context?
A. grow
B. increase
C. develop
D. improve
Question 7
The phrase 'in a state of flux' is an example of a metaphorical expression that employs a _______________ from the field of physics to describe a situation.
A. noun
B. verb
C. adjective
D. adverb
Question 8
Read the passage below and identify the register used.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Poetic
Question 9
Read the passage below and complete the cloze test.
A. The new policy has been implemented to improve the quality of life for all citizens.
B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the cost of living for all citizens.
C. The new policy has been implemented to increase the cost of living for all citizens.
D. The new policy has been implemented to decrease the quality of life for all citizens.
Question 10
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade', what is the meaning of the phrase 'over the next decade'?
A. The policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% every year for the next decade
B. The policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade, but the exact timeline is not specified
C. The policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade, and the reduction will be achieved gradually
D. The policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade, and the reduction will be achieved suddenly
Question 11
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it is _______________ to the company's overall performance.' is an example of a sentence that employs a _______________ from the field of economics.
A. noun
B. verb
C. adjective
D. adverb
Question 12
The following sentence is a specimen of formal writing in the register of Law. Identify the correct synonym for the underlined word.
A. The judge's decision was
B. The judge's decision was
C. The judge's decision was
D. The judge's decision was
Question 13
The following sentence is a specimen of informal writing in the register of Sports. Identify the correct antonym for the underlined word.
A. The team's performance was
B. The team's performance was
C. The team's performance was
D. The team's performance was
Question 14
The following passage is a specimen of formal writing in the register of Medicine. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word choice.
A. The patient's symptoms are indicative of a severe case of
B. The patient's symptoms are indicative of a mild case of
C. The patient's symptoms are indicative of a chronic case of
D. The patient's symptoms are indicative of an acute case of
Question 15
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write a short story using at least five adjectives', what is the meaning of the phrase 'at least five adjectives'?
A. The students must use exactly five adjectives in their story
B. The students must use at least five adjectives in their story, but they can use more if they want
C. The students must use at least five adjectives in their story, and they cannot use any more
D. The students must use at least five adjectives in their story, and they must use exactly five

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