POST UTME NOUN 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The passage is a formal academic article discussing the impact of climate change on global food production.
In the passage, the author's tone is best described as _______ because it is characterized by a sense of _______ and _______.
A. formal
B. informal
Correct C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
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The word 'perspicacious' is often used to describe someone who is perceptive and insightful.
The word 'perspicacious' is best described as _______ because it means having a keen understanding and insight.
Correct A. synonym
B. antonym
C. hyponym
D. hypernym

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
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The diagram shows a molecule with two oxygen atoms bonded to a central carbon atom.
The diagram below shows the structure of a _______ molecule.
A. hydrogen
B. oxygen
Correct C. carbon dioxide
D. nitrogen

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
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The passage is a formal academic article discussing the impact of climate change on global food production.
The passage is written in a formal register because it is _______ and _______ in tone.
Correct A. formal and objective
B. informal and subjective
C. sarcastic and emotive
D. technical and jargon-heavy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
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The word 'enigmatic' is often used to describe someone or something that is mysterious or difficult to understand.
The word 'enigmatic' is best described as _______ because it means mysterious or difficult to understand.
Correct A. synonym
B. antonym
C. hyponym
D. hypernym

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In the sentence 'The manager instructed the team to revise the report immediately', which word is in the correct stress pattern?
Correct A. The manager
B. instructed
C. the team
D. revise

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
Which of the following words is a synonym of 'exhausted'?
Correct A. tired
B. exhausted
C. energized
D. refreshed

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
In the sentence 'The company will launch a new product next quarter', which word is in the correct tense?
Correct A. will launch
B. launch
C. launched
D. launching

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
Which of the following words is a correct antonym of 'fast'?
Correct A. slow
B. fast
C. quick
D. rapid

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write a short essay on the topic', which word is in the correct form?
Correct A. topic
B. topics
C. topic's
D. topics'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer. The author's tone is ironic because he is using sarcasm to convey his message.
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 sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is neutral.
Correct C. The author's tone is ironic.
D. The author's tone is ambiguous.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
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The word 'fast' is an adjective that means moving quickly.
Identify the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fastest
D. Speedy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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The sentence contains the phrasal verb 'picked up'.
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the correct answer.
A. The manager picked up the phone.
B. The manager picked up the book.
Correct C. The manager picked up the phone and answered it.
D. The manager picked up the book and read it.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
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The sentence contains a grammatical error.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the correct answer.
A. The manager and the staff are going to the meeting.
Correct B. The manager and the staff are going to the meeting's.
C. The manager and the staff are going to the meeting's.
D. The manager and the staff are going to the meeting.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
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The sentence contains a grammatical error.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the correct answer.
A. The manager and the staff are going to the meeting.
B. The manager and the staff are going to the meeting's.
C. The manager and the staff are going to the meeting.
Correct D. The manager and the staff are going to the meeting's.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
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The original passage was: The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain its effect on the meaning of the sentence.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
Correct B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was cloudy.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was raining.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was snowing.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
In the diagram below, identify the part labeled A.
Correct A. Mitochondria
B. Chloroplast
C. Nucleus
D. Vacuole

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The original sentence was: The new policy will be implemented by the end of the _______________.
The sentence below contains a cloze. Identify the word that should be inserted to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the year.
B. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the month.
C. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the quarter.
Correct D. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the semester.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
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The original passage was: The new policy will be implemented by the end of the year.
The passage below contains a synonym and an antonym. Identify the word that is the synonym and the word that is the antonym.
Correct A. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the year.
B. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the month.
C. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the quarter.
D. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the semester.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
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The original sentence was: The new policy will be implemented by the end of the year.
The sentence below contains a stress mark. Identify the word that should be stressed.
Correct A. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the year.
B. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the month.
C. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the quarter.
D. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the semester.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The passage is a formal academic text discussing the importance of critical thinking in education.
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The correct spelling of the word is:
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
Correct D. accommodate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
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The correct form of the verb is the past perfect tense.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb:
A. The students _______ their homework last night.
B. The students _______ their homework last night.
C. The students _______ their homework last night.
Correct D. The students _______ their homework last night.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
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The correct stress pattern is /ˈkæmˌpɑːnɪ/
Identify the correct stress pattern for the word:
A. /ˈkæmˌpɑːnɪ/
B. /ˈkæmˌpɑːnɪ/
C. /ˈkæmˌpɑːnɪ/
Correct D. /ˈkæmˌpɑːnɪ/

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
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The correct form of the pronoun is the object form.
The correct form of the pronoun is:
A. he
Correct B. him
C. his
D. they

Correct Answer: B

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