POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
B. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the development of new antibiotics.
C. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the reduction in the number of bacterial infections.
D. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the increase in the number of bacterial infections.
Question 2
The passage below has one blank space. Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.
A. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin therapy.
B. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin production.
C. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin treatment.
D. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin.
Question 3
The following sentence is in the present perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb to replace the underlined word:
A. has
B. have
C. had
D. has had
Question 4
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Idiomatic expression
D. Colloquial expression
Question 5
The word 'enormous' is an adjective that means extremely large or great in amount or degree. What is the antonym of the word 'enormous'?
A. tiny
B. small
C. minute
D. minuscule
Question 6
In the sentence below, identify the correct form of the pronoun in parentheses.
A. The manager (he/him) is responsible for the project.
B. The manager (he/him) is responsible for the project.
C. The manager (him/he) is responsible for the project.
D. The manager (him/he) is responsible for the project.
Question 7
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of an idiom that means to go out of one's way to help someone. However, in the sentence 'She bent over backwards to meet the deadline', the phrase is used to convey a sense of reluctance rather than willingness. What is the antonym of the word 'bend' in this context?
A. stretch
B. lean
C. fold
D. kneel
Question 8
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and the results are already visible.' is in the present perfect tense. What is the main function of the present perfect tense in this sentence?
A. to describe a completed action in the past
B. to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present
C. to describe an action that will happen in the future
D. to describe an action that is happening at the moment
Question 9
In the passage below, identify the word that is most similar in meaning to the word 'complex'.
A. The new policy is quite simple.
B. The new policy is quite complex.
C. The new policy is quite ambiguous.
D. The new policy is quite vague.
Question 10
In the sentence 'The students were studying for their exams in the library.', what is the subject-verb agreement?
A. The subject is 'students' and the verb is 'were studying'
B. The subject is 'library' and the verb is 'were studying'
C. The subject is 'students' and the verb is 'is studying'
D. The subject is 'library' and the verb is 'is studying'
Question 11
Read the passage and answer the question: 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company. The policy includes the use of renewable energy sources and the reduction of waste.' What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The company is increasing its carbon footprint
B. The company is reducing its carbon footprint
C. The company is using more renewable energy sources
D. The company is reducing waste
Question 12
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the development of new antibiotics.
B. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the reduction in the number of bacterial infections.
C. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the increase in the number of bacterial infections.
D. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Question 13
In the sentence below, identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager (has/have) been with the company for 10 years.
B. The manager (has/have) been with the company for 10 years.
C. The manager (have/have been) with the company for 10 years.
D. The manager (has/has been) with the company for 10 years.
Question 14
In the sentence below, identify the correct form of the pronoun in parentheses.
A. The manager (he/him) is responsible for the project.
B. The manager (he/him) is responsible for the project.
C. The manager (him/he) is responsible for the project.
D. The manager (him/he) is responsible for the project.
Question 15
In the context of medical registers, what is the primary function of the National Medical Practitioners Registration Council (MDCN)?
A. To regulate the practice of medicine in Nigeria
B. To provide medical education and training
C. To conduct research on medical issues
D. To provide medical services to the public

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