POST UTME ABU 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
Identify the antonym of the word 'fastidious'.
A. careless
B. meticulous
C. diligent
D. relaxed
Question 2
The sentence 'The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the infection.' is an example of a(n) _______ register.
A. Formal register
B. Informal register
C. Technical register
D. Ecclesiastical register
Question 3
The following sentence contains a word that is a homograph of 'bank'. Which word is it?
A. bank
B. bankrupt
C. bankroll
D. banking
Question 4
Which of the following words is a synonym for 'exhausted'?
A. Fatigued
B. Energetic
C. Depleted
D. Invigorated
Question 5
The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to revise the report' contains a verb in the passive voice. Identify the verb.
A. instructed
B. revise
C. report
D. team
Question 6
The passage below has been modified in a way that affects its meaning. Identify the error in punctuation.
A. The comma after 'however' is unnecessary.
B. The semicolon after 'however' is incorrect.
C. The period after 'however' is missing.
D. The sentence is grammatically correct.
Question 7
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years' can be interpreted as:
A. The policy is a failure if it does not meet its target.
B. The policy is a success if it meets its target.
C. The policy is a failure if it meets its target.
D. The policy is a success if it does not meet its target.
Question 8
The sentence 'The new policy will come into effect from January 1st, 2024.' is an example of a(n) _______ register.
A. Formal register
B. Informal register
C. Technical register
D. Ecclesiastical register
Question 9
Identify the error in grammar.
A. The sentence should read 'The manager and I are going to the meeting.'
B. The sentence should read 'The manager and me are going to the meeting.'
C. The sentence should read 'The manager and I are going to the meeting, and the secretary will be there too.'
D. The sentence should read 'The manager and me are going to the meeting, and the secretary will be there too.'
Question 10
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of:
A. idiomatic expression
B. colloquialism
C. metaphor
D. simile
Question 11
The following sentence is an example of which type of register?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated
Question 12
The passage below has been modified. Identify the error in punctuation.
A. The sentence should end with a question mark.
B. The sentence should end with an exclamation mark.
C. The sentence should end with a comma.
D. The sentence should end with a period.
Question 13
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years' can be interpreted as:
A. The policy is a failure if it does not meet its target.
B. The policy is a success if it meets its target.
C. The policy is a failure if it meets its target.
D. The policy is a success if it does not meet its target.
Question 14
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years' can be interpreted as:
A. The policy is a failure if it does not meet its target.
B. The policy is a success if it meets its target.
C. The policy is a failure if it meets its target.
D. The policy is a success if it does not meet its target.
Question 15
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive

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