POST UTME AAUA 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The manager asked the team to cut to the chase and focus on the project deadline.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the correct idiom.
A. bend over backwards
B. beat around the bush
Correct C. cut to the chase
D. cry over spilt milk

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
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The author mentions that they have been learning English for five years.
Read the passage and answer the question.
A. The author is a native English speaker.
Correct B. The author is a non-native English speaker.
C. The author is a linguist.
D. The author is a teacher.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
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The passage mentions that the new policy will be implemented soon.
The passage below has a missing word. Choose the correct option.
Correct A. The new policy will be implemented next month.
B. The new policy will be implemented next year.
C. The new policy will be implemented next quarter.
D. The new policy will be implemented next semester.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
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The passage mentions that the hotel will accommodate guests.
Read the passage and identify the correct spelling.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
Correct D. accommodate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
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The passage mentions that the manager asked the team to work on the project.
Read the passage and identify the correct punctuation.
A. The manager asked the team to work on the project, and they did.
Correct B. The manager asked the team to work on the project; and they did.
C. The manager asked the team to work on the project. and they did.
D. The manager asked the team to work on the project: and they did.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
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?
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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The new policy has been met with widespread _______________________.
In the following cloze test, choose the word that best fits the context.
Correct A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread confusion.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The word 'necessary' is pronounced as /nɛsˈsɛri/ (NES-seh-ree).
In the following sentence, identify the correct stress pattern for the word 'necessary'.
A. /nɛsˈsɛri/ (nes-SEH-ree)
Correct B. /nɛsˈsɛri/ (NES-seh-ree)
C. /nɛsˈsɛri/ (nes-SEH-ree)
D. /nɛsˈsɛri/ (NES-seh-ree)

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
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The word 'fastidious' means having a strong attention to detail.
Identify the antonym of the word 'fastidious'.
Correct A. careless
B. meticulous
C. haphazard
D. relaxed

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The sentence should be in the present perfect tense.
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present perfect tense.
Correct A. I have been studying English for three years.
B. I am studying English for three years.
C. I studied English for three years.
D. I will have studied English for three years.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions.
The following text contains a cloze test. Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Correct A. The new policy aims to
B. The new policy aims to
C. The new policy aims to
D. The new policy aims to

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
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The stress pattern is /ˈæmənsti/
In the following sentence, identify the correct stress pattern.
Correct A. The stress pattern is /ˈæmənsti/.
B. The stress pattern is /ˈæmənsti/
C. The stress pattern is /ˈæmənsti/
D. The stress pattern is /ˈæmənsti/

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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The word 'complex' means having many parts or components.
Choose the correct synonym for the word 'complex'.
A. Simple
Correct B. Complex
C. Complicated
D. Complicated

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
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The word 'fast' means moving quickly or happening quickly.
Choose the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
Correct A. Slow
B. Fast
C. Quick
D. Slow

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The sentence is written in a formal tone.
Choose the correct register for the following sentence.
Correct A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Formal
D. Informal

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions.
The passage below has been modified. Choose the correct option to complete it.
A. The new policy aims to
Correct B. The new policy aims at
C. The new policy aims to be
D. The new policy aims for

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
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The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions.
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.
Correct D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce carbon emissions.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
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The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions.
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.
Correct D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce carbon emissions.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
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The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions.
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.
Correct D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce carbon emissions.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
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The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions.
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.
Correct D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce carbon emissions.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
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.
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
In the medical register, what is the term for a doctor who has completed their residency and is now working independently?
A. Fellow
Correct B. Consultant
C. Resident
D. Registrar

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
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'?
Correct A. To indicate a contrast
B. To indicate a cause
C. To indicate a time
D. To indicate a place

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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'?
Correct A. To indicate a contrast
B. To indicate a cause
C. To indicate a time
D. To indicate a place

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
In the sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented.', what is the function of the word 'significantly'?
A. To indicate a contrast
B. To indicate a cause
C. To indicate a time
Correct D. To indicate a degree

Correct Answer: D

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