POST UTME LAUTECH 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.', identify the grammatical term that best describes the relationship between 'manager' and 'team'.
Correct A. Coordination
B. Subordination
C. Apposition
D. Ellipsis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A diagram shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. The switch is closed, and the circuit is complete. If the switch is opened, which of the following will occur?
A. The circuit will remain complete.
Correct B. The circuit will be incomplete.
C. The resistor will heat up.
D. The battery will drain faster.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
In the sentence 'The manager, who is also the CEO, will be attending the meeting.', identify the grammatical term that best describes the relationship between 'manager' and 'who'.
A. Apposition
Correct B. Subordination
C. Coordination
D. Ellipsis

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
A diagram shows a simple harmonic motion graph. Which of the following is a characteristic of the graph?
A. The graph is a straight line.
Correct B. The graph is a sinusoidal curve.
C. The graph is a parabolic curve.
D. The graph is a circular curve.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.', identify the grammatical term that best describes the relationship between 'manager' and 'his team'.
Correct A. Coordination
B. Subordination
C. Apposition
D. Ellipsis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In the context of medical registers, what is the primary function of the National Medical Practitioners Registration Council (MDCN)?
Correct A. To regulate the practice of medicine in Nigeria
B. To provide medical education and training
C. To conduct research on medical issues
D. To provide medical services to the public

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a specific oral English register: 'The patient presented with a severe headache and fever.' Which register is this sentence an example of?
Correct A. Medical
B. Law
C. Sports
D. Formal

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a specific oral English register: 'The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the infection.' Which register is this sentence an example of?
Correct A. Medical
B. Law
C. Sports
D. Formal

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a specific oral English register: 'The patient's symptoms improved significantly after treatment.' Which register is this sentence an example of?
Correct A. Medical
B. Law
C. Sports
D. Formal

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a specific oral English register: 'The doctor explained the diagnosis and treatment options to the patient.' Which register is this sentence an example of?
Correct A. Medical
B. Law
C. Sports
D. Formal

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the error in punctuation.
A. The sentence 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk.'
B. The sentence 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk.'
C. The sentence 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk.'
Correct D. The sentence 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk.'

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
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The following sentences are in the passive voice.
The following sentences are in the passive voice. Identify the verb form used.
A. was
B. were
Correct C. has been
D. had been

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
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The following passage requires a change in punctuation.
The following passage requires a change in punctuation. Identify the correct punctuation mark.
A. The manager, along with his team, went to the meeting.
B. The manager, along with his team, went to the meeting.
C. The manager, along with his team, went to the meeting.
Correct D. The manager, along with his team, went to the meeting.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
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The following sentences are in the present perfect tense.
The following sentences are in the present perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb.
A. I have eaten breakfast.
B. I have eaten breakfast.
C. I have eaten breakfast.
Correct D. I have eaten breakfast.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
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The following passage requires a change in punctuation.
The following passage requires a change in punctuation. Identify the correct punctuation mark.
A. The manager, along with his team, went to the meeting.
B. The manager, along with his team, went to the meeting.
C. The manager, along with his team, went to the meeting.
Correct D. The manager, along with his team, went to the meeting.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will attend the meeting today' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The word 'fastidious' is a synonym of which word?
Correct A. Meticulous
B. Careless
C. Hasty
D. Relaxed

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses: 'The new employee ______ (to) arrive at the office by 9am.'
Correct A. has to
B. must
C. is supposed to
D. is required to

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The sentence 'If I were you, I would not have made that decision' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Conditional sentence
B. Subjunctive mood
C. Relative clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The word 'enigmatic' is an antonym of which word?
A. Mysterious
Correct B. Transparent
C. Clear
D. Obvious

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The phrase 'burn the midnight oil' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
Correct A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The sentence 'The manager was not pleased with the employee's performance.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
Correct A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The phrase 'a drop in the ocean' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
Correct A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The sentence 'The company will launch a new product next quarter.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
Correct A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
Correct A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb

Correct Answer: A

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