POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The athlete's performance was impressive, but she still had a long way to go before she could be considered a top contender.
A. The athlete's performance was impressive because she had a high level of skill.
B. The athlete's performance was impressive because she had a high level of endurance.
C. The athlete's performance was impressive because she had a high level of speed.
D. The athlete's performance was impressive because she had a high level of strength.
Question 2
The company's profits were down due to a combination of factors, including a decline in sales and an increase in costs.
A. The company's profits were down due to a decline in sales.
B. The company's profits were down due to an increase in costs.
C. The company's profits were down due to a combination of factors.
D. The company's profits were up due to a decline in sales.
Question 3
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of stare decisis, which holds that a court should follow the decisions of higher courts in similar cases.
A. The principle of stare decisis is used in civil law systems.
B. The principle of stare decisis is used in common law systems.
C. The principle of stare decisis is used in both civil and common law systems.
D. The principle of stare decisis is not used in any legal system.
Question 4
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it: "The manager of the company, who is responsible for the project, has been assigned to work on it."
A. The manager of the company who is responsible for the project has been assigned to work on it.
B. The manager of the company, who is responsible for the project, has been assigned to work on it.
C. The manager of the company, who is responsible for the project, has been assigned to work on it.
D. The manager of the company who is responsible for the project has been assigned to work on it.
Question 5
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with 'uninterested'. Which of the following sentences uses 'disinterested' correctly?
A. I'm disinterested in the movie.
B. The judge was disinterested in the case.
C. The company is disinterested in expanding its market.
D. The customer was uninterested in the product.
Question 6
The passage below has been modified. Identify the correct sentence that should replace the underlined portion.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the carbon footprint of industries.
B. The new policy aims to increase the carbon footprint of industries.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the carbon emissions of industries.
D. The new policy aims to increase the carbon emissions of industries.
Question 7
Read the passage and answer the question.
A. The author's tone is formal.
B. The author's tone is informal.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic.
D. The author's tone is humorous.
Question 8
Complete the following sentence with the correct form of the verb 'to be': 'By the time I _______________ to the party, it was already over.'
A. had arrived
B. was arriving
C. had been arriving
D. was to arrive
Question 9
The following sentence is an example of a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
A. The sentence should read: 'The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting tomorrow.'
C. The sentence should read: 'The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting at 2 PM.'
D. The sentence should read: 'The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting next week.'
Question 10
The doctor's tone was condescending, implying that the patient was ignorant of the obvious.
A. The doctor's tone was condescending because the patient was being uncooperative.
B. The doctor's tone was condescending because the patient was being ignorant.
C. The doctor's tone was condescending because the patient was being argumentative.
D. The doctor's tone was condescending because the patient was being respectful.
Question 11
The diagram below represents a circuit. Identify the component labeled 'A' and explain its function.
A. The resistor labeled 'A' is used to regulate the flow of current.
B. The resistor labeled 'A' is used to generate voltage.
C. The resistor labeled 'A' is used to store energy.
D. The resistor labeled 'A' is used to conduct electricity.
Question 12
The following sentence is an example of a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
A. The sentence should read: 'The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting tomorrow.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting at 2 PM.'
C. The sentence should read: 'The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting next week.'
D. The sentence should read: 'The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting at 2 PM tomorrow.'
Question 13
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's bacterial infection.
A. The doctor prescribed a course of antiviral medication to treat the patient's viral infection.
B. The doctor prescribed a course of antifungal medication to treat the patient's fungal infection.
C. The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's bacterial infection.
D. The doctor prescribed a course of antihistamine medication to treat the patient's allergic reaction.
Question 14
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect on the meaning of the passage.
A. The word 'quickly' has been changed to 'slowly'.
B. The word 'quickly' has been changed to 'rapidly'.
C. The word 'quickly' has been changed to 'swiftly'.
D. The word 'quickly' has been changed to 'hastily'.
Question 15
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something with great effort, but it can also imply a sense of servitude. Which of the following synonyms best captures this nuance?
A. toil
B. sacrifice
C. deference
D. obedience

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