POST UTME LAUTECH 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years' contains a modal verb.
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'.
Question 2
The following passage is from a sports article. Choose the correct answer.
A. The team's winning streak is a result of their strong defense.
B. The team's winning streak is a result of their strong offense.
C. The team's winning streak is a result of their strong midfield.
D. The team's winning streak is a result of their strong goalkeeper.
Question 3
The sentence below is in the passive voice. Identify the verb form that is used to form the passive voice.
A. The book was written by John.
B. The book is being written by John.
C. The book has been written by John.
D. The book will be written by John.
Question 4
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.
A. fast
B. slow
C. quick
D. rapid
Question 5
The following passage is from a medical textbook. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis.
B. The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of gastritis.
C. The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of gastroenteritis.
D. The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of diverticulitis.
Question 6
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'.
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'.
Question 7
Which of the following words is a synonym of the word 'perspicacious'?
A. Perceptive
B. Perspicacious
C. Discerning
D. Astute
Question 8
The following sentence contains a homograph. Identify the word and suggest a synonym.
A. The word 'bank' can be replaced with the synonym 'river'.
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'.
Question 9
The passage below has been modified to create a sense of irony. Identify the register used in the original passage and the effect of the modification on the reader's perception.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 10
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'.
A. went
B. go
C. going
D. gone
Question 11
The following passage is from a law textbook. Choose the correct answer.
A. The judge's decision was based on the law of contract.
B. The judge's decision was based on the law of tort.
C. The judge's decision was based on the law of property.
D. The judge's decision was based on the law of equity.
Question 12
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.
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.
Question 13
In the sentence 'The manager of the company, who is also the CEO, will be attending the meeting.', identify the type of pronoun used and its function in the sentence.
A. Relative pronoun
B. Possessive pronoun
C. Demonstrative pronoun
D. Reflexive pronoun
Question 14
The sentence 'The new policy will _______ the economy' is an example of _______.
A. boost, passive voice
B. shrink, active voice
C. grow, passive voice
D. decline, active voice
Question 15
The word 'perspicacious' means _______.
A. having a strong and unpleasant smell
B. having a keen understanding and insight
C. being very sleepy
D. being very hungry

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