POST UTME LAUTECH 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years', what type of verb is 'aims'?
A. Auxiliary verb
B. Modal verb
Correct C. Linking verb
D. Action verb

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell.
A. The cell membrane surrounds the cytoplasm.
Correct B. The nucleus contains the genetic material.
C. The mitochondria produce energy for the cell.
D. The cell wall provides support and protection.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to work on the project over the weekend' contains a phrasal verb.
Correct A. The phrasal verb is 'work on'.
B. The phrasal verb is 'instructed to'.
C. The phrasal verb is 'over the weekend'.
D. The phrasal verb is 'work the project'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years' contains a modal verb.
Correct A. The modal verb is 'aims'.
B. The modal verb is 'reduce'.
C. The modal verb is 'by 50%'.
D. The modal verb is 'within the next five years'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to work on the project over the weekend' contains a linking verb.
Correct A. The linking verb is 'instructed'.
B. The linking verb is 'to work'.
C. The linking verb is 'on the project'.
D. The linking verb is 'over the weekend'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The passage is a neutral description of a scientific phenomenon.
In the passage, the author's tone is best described as _______.
A. sarcastic
B. condescending
Correct C. neutral
D. empathetic

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
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The sentence is an example of a passive voice construction.
The sentence 'The new policy will _______ the economy' is an example of _______.
A. boost, passive voice
B. shrink, active voice
Correct C. grow, passive voice
D. decline, active voice

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
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The word 'disinterested' means impartial or unbiased, while 'uninterested' means lacking interest.
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with _______.
Correct A. uninterested
B. disappointing
C. unimpressed
D. indifferent

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The sentence is an example of an imperative mood construction.
The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to _______ their homework' is an example of _______.
Correct A. submit, imperative mood
B. complete, indicative mood
C. finish, subjunctive mood
D. do, imperative mood

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The word 'perspicacious' means having a keen understanding and insight.
The word 'perspicacious' means _______.
A. having a strong and unpleasant smell
Correct B. having a keen understanding and insight
C. being very sleepy
D. being very hungry

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
In the sentence 'The doctor examined the patient carefully, but the nurse was not paying attention', identify the correct form of the verb 'paying' in relation to the subject 'nurse'.
Correct A. present participle
B. past participle
C. base form
D. gerund

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The following text is from a medical report: 'The patient's blood pressure was 120/80 mmHg, which is within the normal range.' Identify the correct register used in this text.
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. technical
D. emotive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The following sentence is from a law text: 'The court ruled that the defendant was guilty of the crime, and the sentence was 10 years in prison.' Identify the correct form of the verb 'was' in relation to the subject 'the defendant'.
Correct A. was
B. were
C. be
D. been

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The following text is from a sports article: 'The team won the game 3-2, and the crowd went wild.' Identify the correct form of the verb 'went' in relation to the subject 'the crowd'.
Correct A. went
B. go
C. going
D. gone

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The following sentence is from a medical text: 'The patient's symptoms were severe, and the doctor prescribed medication to alleviate them.' Identify the correct form of the verb 'prescribed' in relation to the subject 'the doctor'.
Correct A. prescribed
B. prescribe
C. prescribes
D. prescribing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically correct.
Correct B. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically incorrect.
C. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for a month.' is grammatically correct.
D. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for a month.' is grammatically incorrect.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
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The following sentence contains a homograph.
The following sentence contains a homograph. Identify the word and suggest a synonym.
A. The word 'bank' can be replaced with the synonym 'river'.
Correct B. The word 'bank' can be replaced with the synonym 'financial institution'.
C. The word 'bank' can be replaced with the synonym 'slope'.
D. The word 'bank' can be replaced with the synonym 'hill'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
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The following sentence contains a phrase with a phrasal verb.
The following sentence contains a phrase with a phrasal verb. Identify the verb and suggest a synonym.
Correct A. The verb 'pick up' can be replaced with the synonym 'collect'.
B. The verb 'pick up' can be replaced with the synonym 'lift'.
C. The verb 'pick up' can be replaced with the synonym 'gather'.
D. The verb 'pick up' can be replaced with the synonym 'retrieve'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The following sentence contains a grammatical error.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'The manager and his team has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically correct.
Correct B. The sentence 'The manager and his team has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically incorrect.
C. The sentence 'The manager and his team have been working on the project for months.' is grammatically correct.
D. The sentence 'The manager and his team have been working on the project for months.' is grammatically incorrect.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
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The following sentence contains a word with multiple meanings.
The following sentence contains a word with multiple meanings. Identify the word and suggest a synonym.
A. The word 'spring' can be replaced with the synonym 'season'.
Correct B. The word 'spring' can be replaced with the synonym 'coiled metal object'.
C. The word 'spring' can be replaced with the synonym 'source of water'.
D. The word 'spring' can be replaced with the synonym 'seasonal change'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The students, who were tired, had been studying for three hours.'
A. The use of the present perfect tense is incorrect.
Correct B. The use of the past perfect tense is incorrect.
C. The use of the passive voice is incorrect.
D. The use of the subjunctive mood is incorrect.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
In the sentence 'The manager, who had been working for five years, was promoted to the position of CEO.', identify the type of clause that is used to provide additional information about the subject.
A. Adjective clause
B. Adverbial clause
Correct C. Relative clause
D. Subordinate clause

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The passage below contains a sentence with a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it: 'The new policy, which is to be implemented next month, will affect the employees who are currently working in the company.'
A. The use of the present tense is incorrect.
Correct B. The use of the future tense is incorrect.
C. The use of the passive voice is incorrect.
D. The use of the subjunctive mood is incorrect.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
In the sentence 'The company, which had been facing financial difficulties, was forced to lay off several employees.', identify the type of clause that is used to provide additional information about the subject.
A. Adjective clause
B. Adverbial clause
Correct C. Relative clause
D. Subordinate clause

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The passage below contains a sentence with a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it: 'The new employee, who is very experienced, will be able to handle the responsibilities of the position.'
A. The use of the present tense is incorrect.
Correct B. The use of the future tense is incorrect.
C. The use of the passive voice is incorrect.
D. The use of the subjunctive mood is incorrect.

Correct Answer: B

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