POST UTME ESUT 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The original passage is a formal speech by a government official.
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the register used in the modified passage.
A. Formal
B. Informal
Correct C. Elevated
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
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The correct form of the verb is the present perfect tense.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The manager has been (to) the office for three hours.
B. The manager has (to) the office for three hours.
C. The manager has been (to) the office for three hours.
D. The manager has (to) the office for three hours.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
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The correct sentence is in the present perfect tense.
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence below.
A. The manager has been to the office for three hours.
Correct B. The manager has been going to the office for three hours.
C. The manager has been going to the office for three hours.
D. The manager has been going to the office for three hours.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
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The passage is a formal speech by a government official.
Read the passage below and answer the question.
Correct A. The passage is written in the formal register.
B. The passage is written in the informal register.
C. The passage is written in the elevated register.
D. The passage is written in the colloquial register.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
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The correct form of the verb is the present perfect tense.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The manager has been (to) the office for three hours.
B. The manager has (to) the office for three hours.
C. The manager has been (to) the office for three hours.
D. The manager has (to) the office for three hours.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The passage is an example of a formal letter written in a legal register.
The following passage is an example of a formal letter written in a legal register. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words.
Correct A. The Honourable
B. The Honorable
C. The Honorable
D. The Honorable

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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The sentence is an example of a sentence written in a formal tone.
The following sentence is an example of a sentence written in a formal tone. Identify the antonym of the word 'formal'.
Correct A. Informal
B. Formal
C. Casual
D. Professional

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The passage is an example of a sentence written in a medical register.
The following passage is an example of a sentence written in a medical register. Identify the synonym of the word 'patient'.
A. Doctor
B. Nurse
Correct C. Patient
D. Hospital

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
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The sentence is an example of a sentence written in a sports register.
The following sentence is an example of a sentence written in a sports register. Identify the antonym of the word 'win'.
Correct A. Lose
B. Win
C. Draw
D. Tie

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The passage is an example of a sentence written in a legal register.
The following passage is an example of a sentence written in a legal register. Identify the synonym of the word 'court'.
A. Judge
B. Lawyer
Correct C. Court
D. Trial

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
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The passage below has been edited to test your understanding of nuances in sentence structure.
The passage below has been edited to test your understanding of nuances in sentence structure. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution.
Correct C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place to live.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
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The passage below has been edited to test your understanding of nuances in sentence structure.
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place.
Correct D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place to live.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
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The passage below has been edited to test your understanding of nuances in sentence structure.
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline.
Correct B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place to live.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
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The passage below has been edited to test your understanding of nuances in sentence structure.
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution.
Correct C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place to live.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
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The passage below has been edited to test your understanding of nuances in sentence structure.
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the tax on gasoline, which will help to reduce pollution and make the city a cleaner place to live.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, which the judge deemed to be a mere _______ in the face of overwhelming evidence.
A. distraction
B. irrelevance
Correct C. pretext
D. excuse

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The company's financial reports showed a significant increase in profits, but the CEO warned that the growth was largely due to _______ in the market.
A. fluctuations
B. instability
Correct C. volatility
D. uncertainty

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's bacterial infection, but warned that the treatment would only be effective if the patient adhered to the _______ regimen.
A. strict
B. rigorous
C. consistent
Correct D. compliant

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The athlete's coach emphasized the importance of proper _______ and nutrition in order to achieve optimal performance.
A. training
Correct B. conditioning
C. regimen
D. routine

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The company's marketing strategy was to create a _______ brand image that would appeal to a wide range of customers.
Correct A. positive
B. negative
C. neutral
D. ambiguous

Correct Answer: A

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