POST UTME LASU 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
A patient is prescribed a medication to treat a bacterial infection. The medication is a type of antibiotic that works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall. Which of the following is a likely side effect of this medication?
A. Nausea and vomiting
B. Diarrhea and abdominal pain
C. Rash and itching
D. Hearing loss and tinnitus
Question 2
The sentence 'The students were studying for their exams.' is in the present perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' that should be used in the sentence.
A. has been
B. is
C. was
D. were
Question 3
The sentence 'The manager _______ the meeting at 2 PM.' is in the _______ tense.
A. called, present
B. called, past
C. will call, future
D. has called, past perfect
Question 4
The diagram below represents a chemical reaction. Identify the type of reaction.
A. Synthesis reaction
B. Decomposition reaction
C. Combustion reaction
D. Neutralization reaction
Question 5
Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the following sentence: 'By the time I _______ to the party, it was already over.'
A. had arrived
B. will arrive
C. arrived
D. was arriving
Question 6
The sentence 'The teacher _______ the students to be quiet.' is in the _______ voice.
A. asked, imperative
B. told, declarative
C. warned, interrogative
D. advised, exclamatory
Question 7
The following passage contains a simile. Identify the simile and explain its effect on the reader.
A. The simile 'he ran like a cheetah' compares the person's running ability to that of a cheetah, emphasizing his speed.
B. The simile 'he ran like a lion' compares the person's running ability to that of a lion, emphasizing his strength.
C. The simile 'he ran like a rabbit' compares the person's running ability to that of a rabbit, emphasizing his agility.
D. The simile 'he ran like a bear' compares the person's running ability to that of a bear, emphasizing his clumsiness.
Question 8
In the following passage, the word 'which' is used as a relative pronoun. Identify the type of clause that the word 'which' introduces and explain its function in the sentence.
A. The word 'which' introduces a restrictive clause, which provides essential information about the noun 'policy'.
B. The word 'which' introduces a non-restrictive clause, which provides additional information about the noun 'policy'.
C. The word 'which' introduces a relative clause, which provides information about the noun 'policy'.
D. The word 'which' introduces an independent clause, which provides information about the noun 'policy'.
Question 9
The passage below contains a vocabulary error. Identify the correct word.
A. The word 'affect' is used incorrectly.
B. The word 'effect' is used incorrectly.
C. The word 'influence' is used incorrectly.
D. The word 'impact' is used incorrectly.
Question 10
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence. Identify the correct term for the part labeled 'X'.
A. Verb
B. Adjective
C. Noun
D. Adverb
Question 11
Which of the following words is a synonym for the term 'to make a loud, harsh sound'?
A. To whisper
B. To shout
C. To murmur
D. To hiss
Question 12
The idiom 'break a leg' means to wish someone good luck. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of this idiom?
A. To wish someone bad luck
B. To wish someone good luck
C. To wish someone success
D. To wish someone failure
Question 13
The following sentence contains a grammatical error: 'The new employee, John, is very intelligent and he is also very hardworking.' Identify the error and correct it.
A. The new employee, John, is very intelligent and he is also very hardworking.
B. The new employee, John, is very intelligent and he is also very intelligent.
C. The new employee, John, is very intelligent and he is also very hardworking, too.
D. The new employee, John, is very intelligent and he is also very hardworking, as well.
Question 14
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a missing word. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new employee was very _______________ and quickly learned the company's policies.
B. The new employee was very _______________ and quickly learned the company's policies.
C. The new employee was very _______________ and quickly learned the company's policies.
D. The new employee was very _______________ and quickly learned the company's policies.
Question 15
The following sentence contains a phrase that functions as a prepositional phrase. Identify the phrase and explain its function in the sentence.
A. The phrase 'in the park' functions as a prepositional phrase, modifying the verb 'walked'.
B. The phrase 'in the park' functions as an adjective, modifying the noun 'man'.
C. The phrase 'in the park' functions as a noun, referring to a place or location.
D. The phrase 'in the park' functions as a verb, describing an action or state.

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