POST UTME AAUA 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence below has been modified. Choose the correct option to complete it.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce carbon emissions.
B. The new policy has been implemented in order to reduce carbon emissions.
C. The new policy has been implemented for reducing carbon emissions.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce carbon emissions.
Question 2
In the medical register, what is the term for a doctor who has completed their residency and is now working independently?
A. Fellow
B. Consultant
C. Resident
D. Registrar
Question 3
In the following sentence, which word is an antonym for 'fast'?
A. slow
B. quick
C. rapid
D. swift
Question 4
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of which idiom?
A. To die
B. To be born
C. To get married
D. To get divorced
Question 5
In the sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, but it's still unclear how it will affect the company's profits.', what is the function of the word 'still'?
A. To indicate a contrast
B. To indicate a cause
C. To indicate a time
D. To indicate a place
Question 6
The lawyer argued that the defendant was innocent until proven guilty, but the judge countered that the evidence was overwhelming.
A. The defendant is guilty.
B. The defendant is innocent.
C. The evidence is inconclusive.
D. The judge is biased.
Question 7
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something with great enthusiasm, but it can also imply a sense of obligation. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this nuance?
A. I'll bend over backwards to help you with your project.
B. She bent over backwards to please her boss, but it felt like an obligation.
C. He's always willing to lend a hand, but it's not like he's bending over backwards.
D. The company will bend over backwards to meet its sales targets.
Question 8
Read the passage and answer the question.
A. The author is a native English speaker.
B. The author is a non-native English speaker.
C. The author is a linguist.
D. The author is a teacher.
Question 9
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to read the passage aloud, but they were too nervous to speak up.', what is the function of the word 'but'?
A. To indicate a contrast
B. To indicate a cause
C. To indicate a time
D. To indicate a place
Question 10
The following text contains a cloze test. Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy aims to
B. The new policy aims to
C. The new policy aims to
D. The new policy aims to
Question 11
The sentence below has been modified. Choose the correct option to complete it.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce carbon emissions.
B. The new policy has been implemented in order to reduce carbon emissions.
C. The new policy has been implemented for reducing carbon emissions.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce carbon emissions.
Question 12
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Passive voice
B. Active voice
C. Conditional tense
D. Subjunctive mood
Question 13
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a very enthusiastic and helpful way. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. She bent over backwards to help her friend move into the new apartment.
B. The company bent over backwards to meet the customer's demands.
C. The teacher bent over backwards to explain the difficult concept to the students.
D. The employee bent over backwards to finish the project on time.
Question 14
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled 'A'.
A. Mitochondria
B. Nucleus
C. Ribosome
D. Lysosome
Question 15
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The manager has been promoted.
B. The manager promoted the employee.
C. The employee was promoted by the manager.
D. The employee promoted the manager.

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