POST UTME OAU 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The original passage read: 'The sun rises over the horizon.'
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun rises over the horizon.
Correct B. The sun sets over the horizon.
C. The sun rises over the sea.
D. The sun sets over the sea.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the verb in the sentence.
A. The ball was thrown by John.
Correct B. The ball was thrown.
C. The ball is thrown by John.
D. The ball is thrown.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The following diagram shows a titration setup. Identify the apparatus labeled 'A'.
Correct A. Burette
B. Beaker
C. Test tube
D. Circuit

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The following sentence is in the active voice. Identify the verb in the sentence.
Correct A. The ball is thrown by John.
B. The ball was thrown by John.
C. The ball is thrown.
D. The ball was thrown.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the subject of the sentence.
Correct A. The ball was thrown.
B. The ball is thrown.
C. The ball was thrown by John.
D. The ball is thrown by John.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The passage below is an example of which register?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
Correct D. Ecclesiastical

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
In the sentence 'The manager instructed the team to work more efficiently', what type of verb is 'instructed'?
A. Linking
Correct B. Action
C. Auxiliary
D. Transitive

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The following sentence is an example of which type of sentence?
Correct A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The following sentence is an example of which type of clause?
A. Independent
Correct B. Dependent
C. Relative
D. Subordinate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The following sentence is an example of which type of phrase?
Correct A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adjective
D. Adverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The manager's constant criticism was really getting on my nerves.
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of idioms and phrasal verbs. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. to get on someone's nerves
B. to take someone's side
Correct C. to make someone feel uncomfortable
D. to make someone feel at ease

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
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The passage discusses the impact of social media on mental health.
Read the passage below and answer the question. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To describe a scientific experiment
B. To explain a medical condition
C. To discuss a legal issue
Correct D. To analyze a social problem

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
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The sentence is in the present perfect tense.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. I have been studying English for three years.
Correct B. She has been studying English for three years.
C. They have been studying English for three years.
D. We have been studying English for three years.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
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The author argues that social media has a negative impact on mental health.
Read the passage below and answer the question. What is the author's main argument?
Correct A. That social media has a negative impact on mental health
B. That social media has a positive impact on mental health
C. That social media has no impact on mental health
D. That social media is a necessary tool for communication

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The passage discusses the impact of social media on mental health.
Read the passage below and answer the question. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. To describe a scientific experiment
B. To explain a medical condition
C. To discuss a legal issue
Correct D. To analyze a social problem

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
In the sentence 'The manager of the company was extremely dissatisfied with the performance of the team.', identify the correct form of the verb 'was' to express the speaker's attitude towards the team's performance.
Correct A. was
B. were
C. is
D. are

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. Identify the part labeled 'A'.
Correct A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Chloroplast
D. Vacuole

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a dangling modifier. Identify the correct form of the sentence.
A. Walking down the street, the sun was shining brightly.
Correct B. The sun was shining brightly while walking down the street.
C. Walking down the street, the sun was shining brightly in the sky.
D. The sun was shining brightly as we walked down the street.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a misplaced modifier. Identify the correct form of the sentence.
A. Having studied for hours, the exam was very difficult.
Correct B. The exam was very difficult having studied for hours.
C. Having studied for hours, the exam was very difficult to pass.
D. The exam was very difficult to pass having studied for hours.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex sentence structure. Identify the correct form of the sentence.
Correct A. If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.
B. I had studied harder if I had passed the exam.
C. If I had passed the exam, I had studied harder.
D. I had studied harder because I passed the exam.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
In the sentence 'The students, who were tired, decided to take a break', which grammatical structure is used to express the relationship between the two clauses?
Correct A. Subordination
B. Coordination
C. Apposition
D. Ellipsis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
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The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the cost of parking.
Read the passage below and answer the question: The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the cost of parking. The policy also includes a plan to build more bike lanes and pedestrian paths. However, some critics argue that the policy will only benefit the wealthy, who can afford to own bicycles and cars, while the poor will be forced to walk or use public transportation. What is the main purpose of the new policy?
Correct A. To reduce the number of cars on the road
B. To increase the cost of parking
C. To benefit the wealthy
D. To force the poor to walk or use public transportation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The teacher asked the students ____________________ (to) their homework before the class began.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses: The teacher asked the students ____________________ (to) their homework before the class began.
Correct A. to do
B. doing
C. done
D. does

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year, thanks to the new marketing strategy.
Read the passage below and answer the question: The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year, thanks to the new marketing strategy. However, some employees are concerned that the company's focus on profits may come at the expense of its social responsibility. What is the main concern of the employees?
A. The company's profits are too low
Correct B. The company's focus on profits may come at the expense of its social responsibility
C. The company's marketing strategy is not effective
D. The company's profits are too high

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
In the sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to take a break', which grammatical structure is used to express the relationship between the two clauses?
Correct A. Subordination
B. Coordination
C. Apposition
D. Ellipsis

Correct Answer: A

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