POST UTME COAL CITY UNIVERSITY 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years', what is the primary purpose of the policy?
A. To increase carbon emissions
Correct B. To reduce carbon emissions
C. To maintain the current level of carbon emissions
D. To eliminate carbon emissions

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
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The original passage: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years.' The modified passage: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years, but it is not clear when the reduction will start.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the error in the modified passage.
A. The original passage contains a grammatical error
Correct B. The modified passage contains a grammatical error
C. The original passage contains a factual error
D. The modified passage contains a factual error

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
Identify the correct spelling of the word 'seperation'?
A. seperation
B. seperation
C. seperation
Correct D. separation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
In the sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year', what is the meaning of the word 'significantly'?
A. To a small extent
B. To a moderate extent
Correct C. To a large extent
D. To an insignificant extent

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
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The passage: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years. This will have a significant impact on the environment and help to mitigate the effects of climate change.'
In the passage below, what is the main idea of the author?
A. The author is discussing the benefits of renewable energy
B. The author is discussing the drawbacks of renewable energy
Correct C. The author is discussing the importance of reducing carbon emissions
D. The author is discussing the impact of climate change on the environment

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, which the judge deemed to be a 'red herring' in the case.
Correct A. A false clue intentionally introduced into a case to mislead or distract from the true issue.
B. A legal principle that is used to justify a decision.
C. A type of evidence that is considered unreliable.
D. A term used to describe a witness who is not credible.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's bacterial infection.
A. A type of medication that is used to treat viral infections.
Correct B. A type of medication that is used to treat bacterial infections.
C. A type of medication that is used to treat fungal infections.
D. A type of medication that is used to treat parasitic infections.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The athlete's coach advised her to 'keep her cool' under pressure during the competition.
Correct A. To remain calm and composed, especially in a difficult or stressful situation.
B. To become angry or agitated.
C. To become excited or enthusiastic.
D. To become tired or exhausted.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The teacher asked the student to 'spell it out' for her.
Correct A. To explain something in detail or in a clear and simple way.
B. To confuse or puzzle someone.
C. To make something more complicated or difficult to understand.
D. To make something easier or simpler to understand.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The company's financial report showed a significant increase in profits, but the CEO warned that it was a 'paper profit' and not a 'real profit'.
Correct A. A profit that is not based on real sales or revenue, but rather on accounting tricks or manipulations.
B. A profit that is based on real sales or revenue.
C. A loss that is not based on real expenses, but rather on accounting tricks or manipulations.
D. A loss that is based on real expenses.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years', identify the type of clause that provides additional information about the main clause.
Correct A. Adverbial clause
B. Adjective clause
C. Noun clause
D. Infinitive clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The following passage is from a speech by a politician: 'We must take bold action to address the pressing issues of climate change, economic inequality, and social injustice. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and future generations to act with courage and determination.' Identify the rhetorical device used in the phrase 'We owe it to ourselves, our children, and future generations'.
A. Metaphor
B. Allusion
C. Personification
Correct D. Apostrophe

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
In the sentence 'The manager, who had been with the company for over a decade, decided to retire and pursue his passion for painting', identify the type of phrase that provides additional information about the subject.
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Adjective phrase
C. Noun phrase
D. Prepositional phrase

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The following passage is from a scientific article: 'The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment to minimize external variables. The results showed a significant correlation between the independent variable and the dependent variable.' Identify the type of sentence structure used in the passage.
A. Simple sentence
B. Compound sentence
Correct C. Complex sentence
D. Compound-Complex sentence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
In the sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year, thanks to the efforts of the entire team', identify the type of phrase that provides additional information about the main clause.
Correct A. Adverbial phrase
B. Adjective phrase
C. Noun phrase
D. Infinitive phrase

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The original passage had a different tone.
Correct B. The original passage had a similar tone.
C. The original passage had a more formal tone.
D. The original passage had a more informal tone.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
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The following passage is written in a formal register. Identify the correct answer.
The following passage is written in a formal register. Identify the correct answer.
Correct A. The passage is written in a formal register.
B. The passage is written in an informal register.
C. The passage is written in a neutral register.
D. The passage is written in a humorous register.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The following sentence has a blank space. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank.
The following sentence has a blank space. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank.
Correct A. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance.
B. The manager was very disappointed with the team's performance.
C. The manager was neutral about the team's performance.
D. The manager was surprised by the team's performance.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The following sentence has a grammatical error. Identify the correct answer.
The following sentence has a grammatical error. Identify the correct answer.
Correct A. The manager and the team were very pleased with the performance.
B. The manager and the team were very disappointed with the performance.
C. The manager and the team were neutral about the performance.
D. The manager and the team were surprised by the performance.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
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The following sentence has a tense error. Identify the correct answer.
The following sentence has a tense error. Identify the correct answer.
Correct A. The manager had been very pleased with the team's performance.
B. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance.
C. The manager will be very pleased with the team's performance.
D. The manager is very pleased with the team's performance.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
In the sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to take a break', which pronoun is used to refer to the manager?
Correct A. he
B. him
C. it
D. they

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The teacher gave the student a book.
Correct B. The book was given to the student by the teacher.
C. The student read the book.
D. The teacher and the student were reading the book.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence 'By the time I ______ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'
Correct A. had finished
B. finish
C. will finish
D. was finishing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
Which of the following words is a synonym of the word 'large'?
A. big
B. small
Correct C. huge
D. tiny

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
Which of the following sentences is in the correct order of tenses?
Correct A. I will go to the store, and then I will buy some milk.
B. I went to the store, and then I bought some milk.
C. I have gone to the store, and then I will buy some milk.
D. I will go to the store, and then I have bought some milk.

Correct Answer: A

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