POST UTME LASU 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to work diligently and efficiently.' contains two adverbs. Identify the type of adverb used in the underlined phrase.
A. Manner
B. Time
C. Place
D. Frequency
Question 2
The following sentence is from a law textbook. Identify the grammatical structure of the sentence: "The court's decision was based on the precedent set by the Supreme Court."
A. Passive voice
B. Active voice
C. Subjunctive mood
D. Imperative mood
Question 3
The passage below has been modified. Choose the word that best fits each blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.
Question 4
The company's profits have been declining due to increased competition and a decline in consumer spending.
A. The company should invest in new marketing strategies.
B. The company should reduce its production costs.
C. The company should diversify its product line.
D. The company should lay off employees.
Question 5
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of lexis and structure. Choose the correct answer.
A. The sentence is in the present perfect tense.
B. The sentence is in the past perfect tense.
C. The sentence is in the future perfect tense.
D. The sentence is in the present simple tense.
Question 6
The following text is from a sports article. Identify the lexis used in the sentence: "The team's performance was marred by a series of costly errors."
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Colloquial
Question 7
The following passage contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning.
A. The phrasal verb is 'pick up'.
B. The phrasal verb is 'turn down'.
C. The phrasal verb is 'get on'.
D. The phrasal verb is 'give up'.
Question 8
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of cloze test. Choose the correct answer.
A. The sentence is complete without the missing word.
B. The sentence is incomplete without the missing word.
C. The sentence is ambiguous without the missing word.
D. The sentence is unclear without the missing word.
Question 9
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and explain its meaning.
A. The idiom is 'break a leg'.
B. The idiom is 'bend over backwards'.
C. The idiom is 'cost an arm and a leg'.
D. The idiom is 'cut to the chase'.
Question 10
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's bacterial infection.
A. The patient's symptoms improved within a week.
B. The patient's symptoms worsened due to an allergic reaction.
C. The patient's infection was caused by a virus.
D. The patient's infection was caused by a fungus.
Question 11
The diagram below represents the structure of a protein molecule. Identify the type of bond labeled 'A'.
A. Covalent
B. Ionic
C. Hydrogen
D. Polar
Question 12
The company's financial reports showed a significant increase in revenue due to the new marketing strategy.
A. The company should continue to invest in the marketing strategy.
B. The company should reduce its marketing budget.
C. The company should diversify its product line.
D. The company should lay off employees.
Question 13
The passage below has been modified. Choose the word that best fits each blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.
Question 14
The athlete's performance was affected by the high altitude and dry air.
A. The athlete should train at high altitude to adapt.
B. The athlete should use oxygen supplements to compensate.
C. The athlete should change their diet to include more carbohydrates.
D. The athlete should rest for a few days to recover.
Question 15
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
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.

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