POST UTME OSUSTECH 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The passage discusses the latest medical research on a new treatment for a rare disease.
The following passage is from a medical journal. Which of the following is the most appropriate register for the passage?
A. Formal
B. Informal
Correct C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
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The sentence discusses the importance of using resources efficiently.
In the following sentence, which of the following words is a synonym for the word 'utilize'?
Correct A. Employ
B. Utilize
C. Harness
D. Tap

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
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The sentence discusses the concept of liability in contract law.
The following sentence is from a law textbook. Which of the following words is an antonym for the word 'liable'?
A. Responsible
B. Liable
Correct C. Exempt
D. Immune

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
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The sentence discusses the team's performance in the current season.
The following sentence is from a sports article. Which of the following words is in the correct grammatical concord?
Correct A. The team has played well this season.
B. The team have played well this season.
C. The team is playing well this season.
D. The team were playing well this season.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
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The sentence discusses the process of cell division.
The following sentence is from a biology textbook. Which of the following words is in the correct grammatical tense?
A. The cell has divided into two daughter cells.
Correct B. The cell is dividing into two daughter cells.
C. The cell will divide into two daughter cells.
D. The cell was dividing into two daughter cells.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
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The passage is a formal academic essay on the history of English literature.
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 7
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
Correct A. The ball was thrown by John.
B. John threw the ball.
C. The ball is being thrown by John.
D. The ball is thrown by John.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
In the following sentence, which word is the verb?
Correct A. The dog is running.
B. The dog runs.
C. The dog has run.
D. The dog will run.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
Which of the following phrases is an idiom?
Correct A. break a leg
B. run away
C. take a break
D. go to bed

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The passage is a description of a person's emotional state.
In the following passage, which word is the antonym of 'happy'?
Correct A. sad
B. angry
C. tired
D. excited

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter' is an example of a _______ tense.
A. present
B. past
Correct C. future
D. conditional

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of a _______ idiom.
A. literary
B. colloquial
Correct C. idiomatic
D. metaphorical

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The sentence 'The manager will be attending the meeting tomorrow' is an example of a _______ clause.
A. independent
B. dependent
C. relative
Correct D. subordinate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with the word _______.
Correct A. uninterested
B. unbiased
C. impartial
D. neutral

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The sentence 'The company will be hiring new employees next month' is an example of a _______ tense.
A. present
B. past
Correct C. future
D. conditional

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a _______ idiom.
A. literary
B. colloquial
Correct C. idiomatic
D. metaphorical

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The sentence 'The manager will be attending the meeting tomorrow' is an example of a _______ clause.
A. independent
B. dependent
C. relative
Correct D. subordinate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with the word _______.
Correct A. uninterested
B. unbiased
C. impartial
D. neutral

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The sentence 'The company will be hiring new employees next month' is an example of a _______ tense.
A. present
B. past
Correct C. future
D. conditional

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a _______ idiom.
A. literary
B. colloquial
Correct C. idiomatic
D. metaphorical

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The sentence 'The manager will be attending the meeting tomorrow' is an example of a _______ clause.
A. independent
B. dependent
C. relative
Correct D. subordinate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
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The original passage reads: The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Correct B. The sun rises in the west and sets in the east.
C. The sun rises in the north and sets in the south.
D. The sun rises in the south and sets in the north.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
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The correct form of the verb in parentheses is 'to inform'.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The manager (to) the employees about the new policy.
B. The manager (to) the employees about the new policy.
C. The manager (to) the employees about the new policy.
D. The manager (to) the employees about the new policy.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The word in parentheses is 'high'.
Identify the word that has the same meaning as the word in parentheses.
Correct A. The teacher gave the student a high grade.
B. The teacher gave the student a low grade.
C. The teacher gave the student a moderate grade.
D. The teacher gave the student a failing grade.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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The correct form of the verb in parentheses is 'will expand'.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The company (to) expand its operations in the next quarter.
B. The company (to) expand its operations in the next quarter.
C. The company (to) expand its operations in the next quarter.
D. The company (to) expand its operations in the next quarter.

Correct Answer: A

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