POST UTME ABU 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and the results are already visible.' can be interpreted as:
A. A change in the policy has been made.
B. The policy has been successful.
Correct C. The policy has been implemented, and its effects are noticeable.
D. The policy has been a failure.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
In the sentence 'The manager asked the team to work overtime to meet the deadline.', the word 'overtime' is an example of:
A. A noun
Correct B. A verb
C. An adjective
D. A preposition

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased by 25%.' can be rewritten as:
A. The company's profits have decreased by 25%.
B. The company's profits have remained the same.
Correct C. The company's profits have increased by 25%.
D. The company's profits have decreased by 50%.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to read the chapter and answer the questions.' can be interpreted as:
A. The teacher wants the students to read the chapter.
B. The teacher wants the students to answer the questions.
Correct C. The teacher wants the students to read the chapter and answer the questions.
D. The teacher wants the students to read the questions.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The sentence 'The company's sales have decreased by 15%.' can be rewritten as:
A. The company's sales have increased by 15%.
B. The company's sales have remained the same.
Correct C. The company's sales have decreased by 15%.
D. The company's sales have increased by 50%.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
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The passage is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine.
The following passage is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine. Which of the following sentences is most likely to be found in a medical journal?
A. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia.
B. I'm feeling really sick and I think I have pneumonia.
Correct C. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia, and further testing revealed a bacterial infection.
D. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia, and further testing revealed a viral infection.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
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The sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure.
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Which of the following sentences is most similar in structure?
A. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia, and further testing revealed a bacterial infection.
B. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia, and further testing revealed a viral infection.
Correct C. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia, and further testing revealed a bacterial infection, which was treated with antibiotics.
D. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia, and further testing revealed a viral infection, which was treated with rest and hydration.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
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The passage is an example of a passage with a formal tone.
The following passage is an example of a passage with a formal tone. Which of the following sentences is most likely to be found in a formal passage?
A. I'm feeling really sick and I think I have pneumonia.
Correct B. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia.
C. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia, and further testing revealed a bacterial infection.
D. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia, and further testing revealed a viral infection.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
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The sentence is an example of a sentence with a formal tone.
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a formal tone. Which of the following sentences is most similar in tone?
A. I'm feeling really sick and I think I have pneumonia.
Correct B. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia.
C. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia, and further testing revealed a bacterial infection.
D. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia, and further testing revealed a viral infection.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
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The passage is an example of a passage with a formal tone.
The following passage is an example of a passage with a formal tone. Which of the following sentences is most likely to be found in a formal passage?
A. I'm feeling really sick and I think I have pneumonia.
Correct B. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia.
C. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia, and further testing revealed a bacterial infection.
D. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia, and further testing revealed a viral infection.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
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The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby _______________ air pollution.
The passage below has been edited to remove some of the words. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
Correct A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby decreasing air pollution.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby increasing air pollution.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby decreasing traffic congestion.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby increasing traffic congestion.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
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The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby _______________ air pollution.
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby decreasing air pollution.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby increasing air pollution.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby decreasing traffic congestion.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby increasing traffic congestion.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby _______________ air pollution.
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby decreasing air pollution.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby increasing air pollution.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby decreasing traffic congestion.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby increasing traffic congestion.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby _______________ air pollution.
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby decreasing air pollution.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby increasing air pollution.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby decreasing traffic congestion.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby increasing traffic congestion.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby _______________ air pollution.
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby decreasing air pollution.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby increasing air pollution.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby decreasing traffic congestion.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby increasing traffic congestion.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby _______________ air pollution.
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby decreasing air pollution.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby increasing air pollution.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby decreasing traffic congestion.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby increasing traffic congestion.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
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The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby _______________ air pollution.
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby decreasing air pollution.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby increasing air pollution.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby decreasing traffic congestion.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby increasing traffic congestion.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby decreasing air pollution.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby increasing air pollution.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby decreasing traffic congestion.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road, thereby increasing traffic congestion.

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 19
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The new policy has been implemented by the Ministry of Finance.' Which of the following sentences is also in the passive voice?
A. The Ministry of Finance has implemented the new policy.
B. The new policy has been implemented by the Ministry of Finance.
Correct C. The new policy is being implemented by the Ministry of Finance.
D. The Ministry of Finance is implementing the new policy.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The following sentence contains a homograph: 'The bank is located on the corner of the street.' Which of the following sentences also contains a homograph?
Correct A. The bank is a financial institution.
B. The bank is located on the corner of the street.
C. The bank is a river.
D. The bank is a type of tree.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The following sentence contains a metaphor: 'He is a shining light in a dark room.' Which of the following sentences also contains a metaphor?
A. She is a beautiful flower.
B. He is a shining light in a dark room.
Correct C. The city is a jungle.
D. The book is a heavy burden.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The following sentence contains a simile: 'He runs like a cheetah.' Which of the following sentences also contains a simile?
Correct A. She sings like a bird.
B. He runs like a cheetah.
C. The car drives like a bullet.
D. The book reads like a novel.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The following sentence contains an alliteration: 'The silky snake slithered silently.' Which of the following sentences also contains an alliteration?
Correct A. The busy beavers built a big bridge.
B. The silky snake slithered silently.
C. The happy horse ran quickly.
D. The tired tiger lay quietly.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
Correct D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
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The following sentence contains a grammatical error.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error.
A. The manager of the company, along with his team, has been working on the project.
B. The manager of the company, along with his team, has been working on the project.
C. The manager of the company, along with his team, has been working on the project.
Correct D. The manager of the company, along with his team, has been working on the project.

Correct Answer: D

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