POST UTME OAU 2020 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' can be interpreted as
A. The policy is ineffective in reducing carbon emissions
B. The policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 25% within the next three years
Correct C. The policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years
D. The policy is not concerned with reducing carbon emissions

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
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The passage discusses the impact of climate change on global food production.
The passage below discusses the impact of climate change on global food production. Which of the following is a consequence of climate change on food production?
A. Increased crop yields due to warmer temperatures
Correct B. Reduced crop yields due to drought and heat stress
C. Increased food prices due to supply chain disruptions
D. No impact on food production

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The sentence 'The company will be relocating its headquarters to a new location' can be rewritten in the passive voice as
A. The new location will be relocated by the company
B. The company will be relocating its headquarters to a new location
Correct C. The headquarters will be relocated by the company to a new location
D. The company will relocate its headquarters to a new location

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
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The diagram shows the structure of a cell.
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled 'A'
Correct A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Cell membrane
D. Cytoplasm

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years' can be rewritten in the active voice as
Correct A. The government will reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years
B. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years
C. The company will reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years
D. The policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and answer the question.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and answer the question.
Correct A. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to comprehend complex ideas.
B. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the main idea.
C. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to analyze the author's tone.
D. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's purpose.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure.
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the correct antonym for the word 'fast' in the sentence.
Correct A. slow
B. quick
C. fast
D. rapid

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The following passage is an example of a passage with a formal tone.
The following passage is an example of a passage with a formal tone. Identify the correct synonym for the word 'official' in the passage.
Correct A. official
B. formal
C. informal
D. casual

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure.
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the correct antonym for the word 'big' in the sentence.
Correct A. small
B. large
C. big
D. huge

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The following passage is an example of a passage with a complex structure.
The following passage is an example of a passage with a complex structure. Identify the correct synonym for the word 'complex' in the passage.
A. simple
Correct B. complex
C. easy
D. difficult

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting', which of the following pronouns is in the objective case?
A. he
Correct B. him
C. his
D. they

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
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The government has introduced a new policy aimed at reducing the national debt. The policy has been met with widespread criticism, with many arguing that it is unfair and will have negative consequences for the economy.
The passage below has been edited to remove some of the original text. Which of the following sentences was removed?
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. However, the government has maintained that the policy is necessary.
Correct C. The policy aims to reduce the national debt by 50% within the next five years.
D. The opposition party has vowed to repeal the policy if they win the next election.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to stop making noise and to begin their work', which of the following phrases is in the imperative mood?
A. stop making noise
Correct B. to begin their work
C. the students
D. the teacher

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
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The new policy has been met with widespread criticism, and many people are concerned about the impact it will have on the economy. The government has argued that the policy is necessary to reduce the national debt, but critics say it will only make things worse.
The passage below contains a cloze test. Which of the following words should be inserted in the blank space?
A. a
Correct B. an
C. the
D. this

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting', which of the following phrases is in the nominative case?
Correct A. the manager
B. his team
C. will be attending the meeting
D. along with his team

Correct Answer: A

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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.
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 not warm.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not sunny.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not clear.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to 'exuberant'.
A. calm
Correct B. enthusiastic
C. reserved
D. apathetic

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The students (to study) for their exams.
Correct B. The students (study) for their exams.
C. The students (studied) for their exams.
D. The students (studies) for their exams.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
Identify the word that rhymes with 'time'.
A. chime
Correct B. dime
C. grime
D. slime

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to 'serene'.
A. calm
B. peaceful
Correct C. tranquil
D. agitated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
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The passage reads: 'The government's decision to increase taxes is a clear indication of their lack of concern for the welfare of the citizens.'
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
A. formal
B. informal
Correct C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The word 'perspicacious' is closest in meaning to:
A. careless
Correct B. perceptive
C. inattentive
D. oblivious

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of:
Correct A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. declarative sentence
D. interrogative sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The word 'enigmatic' is closest in meaning to:
A. clear
B. obscure
Correct C. mysterious
D. transparent

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is an example of:
Correct A. past perfect tense
B. present perfect tense
C. simple past tense
D. future perfect tense

Correct Answer: A

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