POST UTME ABU 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
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.
C. The new policy is being implemented by the Ministry of Finance.
D. The Ministry of Finance is implementing the new policy.
Question 2
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.
C. The policy has been implemented, and its effects are noticeable.
D. The policy has been a failure.
Question 3
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.
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.
Question 4
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.
Question 5
The following sentence contains an alliteration: 'The silky snake slithered silently.' Which of the following sentences also contains an alliteration?
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.
Question 6
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.
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.
Question 7
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and choose the correct option.
A. The idiom is 'break a leg'.
B. The idiom is 'bend over backwards'.
C. The idiom is 'call it a day'.
D. The idiom is 'cut to the chase'.
Question 8
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer.
A. The passage is written in a formal tone.
B. The passage is written in an informal tone.
C. The passage is written in a neutral tone.
D. The passage is written in a sarcastic tone.
Question 9
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.
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.
Question 10
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.
Question 11
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in language. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The original passage used the word 'sophisticated' to describe the technology, but the modified passage uses 'sophisticated' and 'complex' interchangeably.
B. The original passage used the word 'sophisticated' to describe the technology, but the modified passage uses 'sophisticated' and 'innovative' interchangeably.
C. The original passage used the word 'sophisticated' to describe the technology, but the modified passage uses 'sophisticated' and 'advanced' interchangeably.
D. The original passage used the word 'sophisticated' to describe the technology, but the modified passage uses 'sophisticated' and 'simplified' interchangeably.
Question 12
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option.
A. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the main idea.
B. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's tone.
C. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the main characters.
D. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the setting.
Question 13
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer.
A. The passage is written in a persuasive tone.
B. The passage is written in a descriptive tone.
C. The passage is written in a narrative tone.
D. The passage is written in an expository tone.
Question 14
The sentence 'The manager _______ the employees to work overtime.' is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. ordered, imperative
B. requested, declarative
C. warned, interrogative
D. promised, exclamatory
Question 15
The patient's symptoms include a high fever, headache, and fatigue. What type of register is the doctor using?
A. Technical
B. Formal
C. Informal
D. Elevated

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