Practice Post UTME OSUSTECH english 2018 Past Questions

Question 1

In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years', what is the meaning of the phrase 'within the next five years'?

Correct A. It indicates the time frame in which the policy will be implemented

B. It specifies the duration for which the policy will be in effect

C. It mentions the frequency at which the policy will be reviewed

D. It describes the method by which the policy will be enforced

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

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The government has introduced a new policy aimed at reducing carbon emissions.

Read the passage below and answer the question: The government has introduced a new policy aimed at reducing carbon emissions. The policy involves the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, to generate electricity. The government believes that this policy will not only reduce carbon emissions but also create jobs and stimulate economic growth.

A. The policy will only reduce carbon emissions

Correct B. The policy will create jobs and stimulate economic growth

C. The policy will use both renewable and non-renewable energy sources

D. The policy will not have any impact on the environment

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

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The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years.

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses: The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% (____________) the next five years.

Correct A. within

B. in

C. on

D. at

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

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The government has introduced a new policy aimed at reducing carbon emissions.

Read the passage below and answer the question: The government has introduced a new policy aimed at reducing carbon emissions. The policy involves the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, to generate electricity. The government believes that this policy will not only reduce carbon emissions but also create jobs and stimulate economic growth. What is the main purpose of the policy?

Correct A. To reduce carbon emissions

B. To create jobs and stimulate economic growth

C. To use renewable energy sources

D. To generate electricity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

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The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years.

Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses: The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% (____________) the next five years.

Correct A. within

B. in

C. on

D. at

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to go out of one's way to help someone. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?

A. She volunteered to help her friend move into a new apartment.

B. The company offered a generous severance package to its laid-off employees.

Correct C. The teacher went out of her way to explain the difficult concept to the student.

D. The store offered a discount to customers who purchased a certain amount of merchandise.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

A. The manager will have the report finished by the end of the day.

Correct B. The company will have been in operation for ten years by next year.

C. The new employee will have been working for three months by the time the training program begins.

D. The team will have been practicing for two weeks by the time the competition starts.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.

A. The manager and the employees were at the meeting.

B. The manager and the employees were at the meeting.

C. The manager and the employees were at the meeting.

Correct D. The manager and the employees were at the meeting.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9

The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.

A. The manager and the employees were at the meeting.

B. The manager and the employees were at the meeting.

C. The manager and the employees were at the meeting.

Correct D. The manager and the employees were at the meeting.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10

The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.

A. The manager and the employees were at the meeting.

B. The manager and the employees were at the meeting.

C. The manager and the employees were at the meeting.

Correct D. The manager and the employees were at the meeting.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11

The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented by the government.' is in the _______ tense.

A. present

B. past

C. future

Correct D. present perfect

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12

The word 'sophisticated' is a(n) _______ adjective.

A. positive

B. negative

C. neutral

Correct D. descriptive

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13

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The sun was setting over the horizon, casting a golden glow over the landscape. The trees swayed gently in the breeze, their leaves rustling softly. It was a peaceful scene, one that seemed to be frozen in time.

The passage below has been taken from a novel. Read it carefully and answer the question that follows.

A. The author is describing a character's thoughts.

Correct B. The author is describing a scene.

C. The author is describing a setting.

D. The author is describing a plot.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14

The word 'utilize' is a synonym of the word _______.

Correct A. use

B. apply

C. employ

D. exploit

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

The sentence 'The manager has been working for the company for over 10 years.' is in the _______ tense.

A. present

B. past

C. future

Correct D. present perfect

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16

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The passage is a formal academic text.

In the following passage, the author's tone is best described as:

Correct A. formal

B. informal

C. sarcastic

D. emotive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

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The word 'perspicacious' is a descriptive term.

The word 'perspicacious' is an example of a:

Correct A. adjective

B. adverb

C. noun

D. verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

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The sentence is a factual statement.

The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and the results are already visible.' is an example of:

Correct A. a statement of fact

B. a prediction

C. a hypothesis

D. a conclusion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

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The passage is a vivid description of a scene.

The following passage is an example of:

A. a narrative

Correct B. a descriptive passage

C. a persuasive text

D. a critical analysis

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20

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The word 'enigmatic' is a descriptive term.

The word 'enigmatic' is an example of a:

Correct A. adjective

B. adverb

C. noun

D. verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21

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The passage: 'The new employee, who was hired last week, was given the task of completing the project by the end of the month. The project, which was assigned to him, was completed on time.'

The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and explain why it is incorrect.

A. The passage is grammatically correct.

Correct B. The passage contains a subject-verb agreement error.

C. The passage contains a pronoun reference error.

D. The passage contains a modifier placement error.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22

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The sentence: 'By the time I arrived, they ____________________ (finish) their homework.'

In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present perfect tense.

Correct A. has been

B. is

C. have been

D. has

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

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The sentence: 'I ____________________ (study) English for three years.'

In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb 'to have' in the present perfect continuous tense.

A. has had

Correct B. have had

C. had had

D. has been having

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24

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The sentence: 'The teacher gave the book to _______________.'

In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the pronoun 'it' in the objective case.

Correct A. it

B. me

C. him

D. her

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

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The sentence: 'By the time I arrived, they ____________________ (finish) their homework.'

In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the past perfect tense.

Correct A. had been

B. was

C. had

D. were

Correct Answer: A

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