POST UTME DELSU 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.', identify the correct form of the verb 'reduce' to convey the intended meaning.
Correct A. reduce
B. reduces
C. reducing
D. has reduced

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled 'A'.
Correct A. Mitochondria
B. Nucleus
C. Ribosome
D. Lysosome

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The passage below describes a new type of renewable energy source. Identify the correct phrase to describe the process by which this energy is generated.
Correct A. Harnessing the power of the sun
B. Converting kinetic energy into electrical energy
C. Utilizing the thermal energy of the Earth
D. Capturing the kinetic energy of moving water

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
In the sentence 'The company has been facing financial difficulties due to the economic downturn.', identify the correct form of the verb 'facing' to convey the intended meaning.
A. face
B. faces
Correct C. facing
D. has faced

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the structure of a molecule. Identify the type of bond labeled 'A'.
Correct A. Covalent bond
B. Ionic bond
C. Hydrogen bond
D. Van der Waals force

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The passage
In the passage below, the author's tone is best described as _______. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the academic community. Despite its well-intentioned goals, the policy's implementation has been marred by a lack of transparency and accountability.
A. sarcastic
B. condescending
Correct C. critical
D. disapproving

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
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The word
The word 'perspicacious' is best described as _______.
A. having a strong and unpleasant smell
Correct B. having a keen understanding and insight
C. being very large in size
D. being very old in age

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
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The sentence
The sentence 'The new employee was nervous on her first day.' is an example of _______.
Correct A. a declarative sentence
B. an interrogative sentence
C. an imperative sentence
D. a descriptive sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The word
The word 'enigmatic' is best described as _______.
A. easy to understand
Correct B. difficult to understand
C. having a strong and unpleasant smell
D. being very large in size

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
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The sentence
The sentence 'Please turn off the lights when you leave.' is an example of _______.
A. a declarative sentence
B. an interrogative sentence
Correct C. an imperative sentence
D. a descriptive sentence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the correct form of the original passage.
Correct A. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
B. The sun rises in the west and sets in the east.
C. The sun rises in the north and sets in the south.
D. The sun rises in the south and sets in the north.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
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The passage below contains the underlined idioms.
The following idioms are used in the passage. Identify the correct meaning of the underlined idioms.
Correct A. to make a decision quickly
B. to make a decision slowly
C. to make a decision without thinking
D. to make a decision after thinking

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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The passage below has been modified.
The following cloze test has been modified. Identify the correct form of the original passage.
Correct A. The teacher asked the student ____________________ (1) the question.
B. The teacher asked the student ____________________ (1) the question.
C. The teacher asked the student ____________________ (1) the question.
D. The teacher asked the student ____________________ (1) the question.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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The passage below is written in a formal register.
The following passage is written in a formal register. Identify the correct form of the passage.
Correct A. The company is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract.
B. The company is happy to announce that it has been awarded a contract.
C. The company is sad to announce that it has been awarded a contract.
D. The company is angry to announce that it has been awarded a contract.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The passage below contains a grammatical error.
The following passage contains a grammatical error. Identify the correct form of the passage.
Correct A. The teacher gave the student a book to read.
B. The teacher gave the student a book to read.
C. The teacher gave the student a book to read.
D. The teacher gave the student a book to read.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The university has introduced a new policy to improve student outcomes.
The passage below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the word that best fits the blank.
Correct A. The
B. new
C. students
D. policy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
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The passage below is an excerpt from a book on education.
Read the passage and answer the question.
A. The author is a student.
B. The author is a professor.
C. The author is a researcher.
Correct D. The author is a writer.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
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The word 'complex' means having many parts or features.
Choose the correct synonym for the word 'complex'.
A. simple
Correct B. complicated
C. difficult
D. easy

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
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The word 'fast' means moving quickly.
Identify the antonym of the word 'fast'.
Correct A. slow
B. quick
C. fast
D. rapid

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
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The phrase 'to make a good impression' means to create a positive impression on someone.
Choose the correct idiom for the phrase 'to make a good impression'.
A. to make a bad impression
Correct B. to make a good impression
C. to make a neutral impression
D. to make a lasting impression

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
Correct B. idiomatic expression
C. colloquialism
D. metaphorical expression

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
Correct A. declarative sentence
B. interrogative sentence
C. imperative sentence
D. exclamatory sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with the word 'uninterested'. Which of the following sentences uses the word 'disinterested' correctly?
A. The judge was disinterested in the case.
B. The judge was uninterested in the case.
Correct C. The judge was disinterested in the outcome of the case.
D. The judge was uninterested in the outcome of the case.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
Correct B. idiomatic expression
C. colloquialism
D. metaphorical expression

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The sentence 'The manager gave the employee a raise.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
Correct A. declarative sentence
B. interrogative sentence
C. imperative sentence
D. exclamatory sentence

Correct Answer: A

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