POST UTME DELSU 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following cloze test has been modified. Identify the correct form of the original passage.
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.
Question 2
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The new policy has been implemented by the Ministry of Education.' Which of the following sentences is also in the passive voice?
A. The students were given a lot of homework.
B. The teacher gave the students a lot of homework.
C. The students gave the teacher a lot of homework.
D. The homework was given to the students by the teacher.
Question 3
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
B. idiomatic expression
C. colloquialism
D. metaphorical expression
Question 4
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.
C. The judge was disinterested in the outcome of the case.
D. The judge was uninterested in the outcome of the case.
Question 5
The following text is from a medical journal: 'The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis, which is characterized by severe abdominal pain, fever, and nausea.' What is the primary purpose of the text?
A. To describe the symptoms of appendicitis
B. To discuss the treatment options for appendicitis
C. To explain the causes of appendicitis
D. To introduce a new medical procedure
Question 6
The word 'perspicacious' is best described as _______.
A. having a strong and unpleasant smell
B. having a keen understanding and insight
C. being very large in size
D. being very old in age
Question 7
The word 'enigmatic' is best described as _______.
A. easy to understand
B. difficult to understand
C. having a strong and unpleasant smell
D. being very large in size
Question 8
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.
A. reduce
B. reduces
C. reducing
D. has reduced
Question 9
Choose the correct idiom for the phrase 'to make a good impression'.
A. to make a bad impression
B. to make a good impression
C. to make a neutral impression
D. to make a lasting impression
Question 10
Choose the correct synonym for the word 'complex'.
A. simple
B. complicated
C. difficult
D. easy
Question 11
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a subordinate clause: 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.' Which of the following sentences is also a sentence with a subordinate clause?
A. I went to bed early because I was tired.
B. I went to bed early, but I was not tired.
C. I went to bed early and I was tired.
D. I went to bed early, so I was tired.
Question 12
The diagram below shows the structure of a molecule. Identify the type of bond labeled 'A'.
A. Covalent bond
B. Ionic bond
C. Hydrogen bond
D. Van der Waals force
Question 13
The sentence 'The book, which was written by John Grisham, is a bestseller, and it has been translated into several languages.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
A. simple
B. compound
C. complex
D. compound-complex
Question 14
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
A. declarative sentence
B. interrogative sentence
C. imperative sentence
D. exclamatory sentence
Question 15
The sentence 'The manager was not pleased with the employee's performance, so he _______ the meeting.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
A. adjunct
B. main
C. compound
D. complex

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