POST UTME DELSU 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence "The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company" is an example of a sentence that uses a _______.
Correct A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. imperative mood
D. indicative mood

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The word "rapidly" is an example of a word that is a _______ of "speedily".
Correct A. synonym
B. antonym
C. hyponym
D. hypernym

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The sentence "The manager instructed the team to complete the project by the end of the week" is an example of a sentence that uses a _______.
Correct A. imperative mood
B. indicative mood
C. subjunctive mood
D. conditional mood

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The word "small" is an example of a word that is a _______ of "big".
A. synonym
Correct B. antonym
C. hyponym
D. hypernym

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The sentence "The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year" is an example of a sentence that uses a _______.
A. passive voice
B. active voice
Correct C. present perfect tense
D. simple past tense

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
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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 author's tone is persuasive because he uses rhetorical devices such as metaphors and allusions to make his point.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is objective.
Correct C. The author's tone is persuasive.
D. The author's tone is neutral.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
Identify the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fastest
D. Speedy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The manager had been working for 10 years.
The following sentence has been modified to test your grammar skills. Identify the correct verb tense.
Correct A. The manager had been working for 10 years.
B. The manager will be working for 10 years.
C. The manager is working for 10 years.
D. The manager was working for 10 years.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The author is describing a person who is hardworking because he uses words such as 'diligent' and 'thorough' to describe the person.
The following sentence has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the sentence carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author is describing a person who is lazy.
Correct B. The author is describing a person who is hardworking.
C. The author is describing a person who is intelligent.
D. The author is describing a person who is kind.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
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He and I are going to the store.
The following sentence has been modified to test your grammar skills. Identify the correct pronoun.
Correct A. He and I are going to the store.
B. Him and me are going to the store.
C. Him and I are going to the store.
D. He and me are going to the store.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
In the sentence 'The new employee was struggling to understand the company's policies.', which of the following words is a synonym for 'struggling'?
Correct A. difficulty
B. struggle
C. confusion
D. disagreement

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
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The passage: 'The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.'
The passage below is an example of a rhetorical device. Identify the device and explain its effect on the reader.
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
Correct C. Alliteration
D. Hyperbole

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
In the sentence 'The company's profits have been steadily increasing over the past year.', which of the following words is a synonym for 'steadily'?
A. rapidly
B. slowly
Correct C. consistently
D. erratically

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
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The passage: 'The old, worn-out chair creaked as she sat down.'
The passage below is an example of a literary device. Identify the device and explain its effect on the reader.
A. Imagery
Correct B. Symbolism
C. Personification
D. Alliteration

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
In the sentence 'The new policy has been met with resistance from the employees.', which of the following words is a synonym for 'resistance'?
Correct A. opposition
B. rejection
C. acceptance
D. approval

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The passage is a neutral description of a scientific phenomenon.
In the passage, the author's tone is best described as _______.
A. sarcastic
B. condescending
Correct C. neutral
D. empathetic

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
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The synonyms of 'perspicacious' are listed below.
The word 'perspicacious' is closest in meaning to _______.
A. perceptive
B. insightful
C. discerning
Correct D. astute

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
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The sentence is an example of passive voice.
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of _______.
Correct A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. past perfect tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The diagram shows the structure of a cell membrane.
The diagram below shows the structure of a _______.
Correct A. cell membrane
B. cell wall
C. mitochondria
D. nucleus

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
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The phrase is an example of an idiom.
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of _______.
Correct A. idiom
B. phrase
C. expression
D. metaphor

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The passage is a formal academic text discussing the history of a scientific concept.
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
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The sentence is discussing the uncertainty of the policy's implementation date.
In the sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter, but the exact date is still uncertain.', the word 'still' is an example of:
Correct A. adverb
B. adjective
C. preposition
D. conjunction

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The diagram is a simple representation of a cell's structure.
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which part is responsible for generating energy for the cell?
A. nucleus
Correct B. mitochondria
C. ribosome
D. lysosome

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
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The sentence is discussing the attendance of the company's manager and CEO at a meeting.
In the sentence 'The manager of the company will be attending the meeting, but the CEO will not.', the word 'but' is an example of:
Correct A. coordinating conjunction
B. subordinating conjunction
C. preposition
D. conjunction

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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The passage is a general discussion of the benefits of a healthy diet.
The passage below discusses the benefits of a healthy diet. Which of the following is a benefit mentioned in the passage?
A. weight loss
B. improved mental health
C. increased energy
Correct D. all of the above

Correct Answer: D

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