POST UTME ABU 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence "The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years" is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. declarative
B. imperative
C. interrogative
D. exclamatory
Question 2
The following sentence requires a comprehension question. Read the sentence and answer the question.
A. The sentence is about a person who is trying to learn a new language.
B. The sentence is about a person who is trying to learn a new skill.
C. The sentence is about a person who is trying to learn a new sport.
D. The sentence is about a person who is trying to learn a new instrument.
Question 3
The _______ of the company's financial reports revealed a significant increase in profits.
A. analysis
B. summary
C. evaluation
D. interpretation
Question 4
In the sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism', the word 'widespread' is an example of a(n) _______________________ adjective.
A. Descriptive
B. Qualitative
C. Quantitative
D. Intensifying
Question 5
The following sentence has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with an antonym.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread enthusiasm.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
Question 6
The _______ of the novel's plot was a surprise to many readers.
A. twist
B. turn
C. surprise
D. climax
Question 7
In the sentence 'The manager, who had been with the company for over a decade, was finally promoted to the position of CEO.', the phrase 'who had been with the company for over a decade' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial phrase
Question 8
The _______ of the company's products was a major factor in its success.
A. innovation
B. quality
C. price
D. marketing
Question 9
The following sentence contains a grammatical error: 'The manager, who is responsible for the team, will be attending the meeting tomorrow.'
A. The use of the comma after 'team' is incorrect.
B. The use of the comma after 'meeting' is incorrect.
C. The use of the comma after 'tomorrow' is incorrect.
D. The use of the comma after 'team' is correct.
Question 10
The _______ of the company's products was a major factor in its failure.
A. innovation
B. quality
C. price
D. marketing
Question 11
The athlete's _______ training regimen paid off, as she _______ the gold medal in the 400-meter dash.
A. rigorous
B. intensive
C. relaxed
D. sporadic
Question 12
The following sentence contains a word that is an example of a euphemism. Identify the word and its intended meaning.
A. Downsizing (firing employees)
B. Collateral damage (civilian casualties)
C. Euthanize (kill an animal humanely)
D. Sanitize (remove evidence of a crime)
Question 13
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly since the introduction of the new marketing strategy.' is an example of a sentence that employs which of the following grammatical structures?
A. Active voice
B. Passive voice
C. Present perfect tense
D. Future perfect tense
Question 14
The following sentence has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
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 apathy.
Question 15
The following sentence contains a grammatical error: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next month, will affect the majority of the employees, who are currently working under the old system.'
A. The use of the comma after 'month' is incorrect.
B. The use of the comma after 'employees' is incorrect.
C. The use of the comma after 'system' is incorrect.
D. The use of the comma after 'month' is correct.

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