POST UTME FUTA 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next five years', identify the correct form of the verb 'reduce' to maintain grammatical concord with the subject 'policy'.
Correct A. reduces
B. reduce
C. reducing
D. reduced

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. Identify the correct term for the part labeled 'A'.
Correct A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Chloroplast
D. Vacuole

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
In the sentence 'The manager instructed the team to complete the project by the end of the month', identify the correct form of the verb 'instruct' to maintain grammatical concord with the subject 'manager'.
Correct A. instructs
B. instruct
C. instructing
D. instructed

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows the structure of a simple circuit. Identify the correct term for the part labeled 'A'.
Correct A. Battery
B. Resistor
C. Capacitor
D. Switch

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
In the sentence 'The company's profits have increased by 20% over the past year', identify the correct form of the verb 'increased' to maintain grammatical concord with the subject 'profits'.
A. increases
B. increase
C. increasing
Correct D. increased

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The idiom 'bend over backwards' is an example of a phrasal verb that can be used in various contexts. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the meaning of this idiom?
Correct A. The manager was willing to go out of her way to help her employee.
B. The company was forced to cut costs to stay afloat.
C. The team worked tirelessly to meet the deadline.
D. The customer was unhappy with the service provided.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
In the medical register, the term 'iatrogenic' refers to a condition that is caused by medical treatment. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the meaning of this term?
A. The patient developed a rash after taking the medication.
B. The doctor prescribed the wrong medication.
Correct C. The patient's condition worsened after surgery.
D. The hospital was understaffed.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
In the sports register, the term 'sprint' refers to a short, fast run. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the meaning of this term?
A. The athlete ran a marathon in under 3 hours.
Correct B. The sprinter finished the 100m dash in record time.
C. The team played a slow and defensive game.
D. The player scored a goal in the last minute of the game.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
SHARED STIMULUS
The author of the passage uses the phrase 'a drop in the ocean' to describe the impact of a single action. What does this phrase suggest about the effectiveness of the action?
In the passage below, the author uses the phrase 'a drop in the ocean' to describe the impact of a single action. What does this phrase suggest about the effectiveness of the action?
A. The action is highly effective and will have a significant impact.
Correct B. The action is somewhat effective, but its impact will be limited.
C. The action is ineffective and will have no impact.
D. The action is extremely effective and will have a profound impact.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
SHARED STIMULUS
The author of the passage uses the phrase 'a drop in the ocean' to describe the impact of a single action. What does this phrase suggest about the effectiveness of the action?
In the passage below, the author uses the phrase 'a drop in the ocean' to describe the impact of a single action. What does this phrase suggest about the effectiveness of the action?
A. The action is highly effective and will have a significant impact.
Correct B. The action is somewhat effective, but its impact will be limited.
C. The action is ineffective and will have no impact.
D. The action is extremely effective and will have a profound impact.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
In the sentence 'The new policy will undoubtedly increase the cost of living, but it is expected to create more jobs.', what type of concord is used between 'increase' and 'create'?
A. Synonymous Concord
B. Antonymous Concord
C. Contrastive Concord
Correct D. Correlative Concord

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
Which of the following idioms means 'to make a loud noise'?
A. Break a leg
B. Cost an arm and a leg
C. Make a mountain out of a molehill
Correct D. Make a racket

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
In the sentence 'The manager was very dissatisfied with the team's performance, but he was impressed with their teamwork.', what type of register is used?
Correct A. Formal Register
B. Informal Register
C. Neutral Register
D. Elevated Register

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
Which of the following phrasal verbs means 'to begin to do something'?
A. Get on
B. Get off
C. Get into
Correct D. Get started

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to read the chapter quietly.', what type of stress is used on the word 'quietly'?
A. Primary Stress
Correct B. Secondary Stress
C. Tertiary Stress
D. No Stress

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something with great effort or to go out of one's way to help someone. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
Correct A. She bent over backwards to help her friend move into a new apartment.
B. The company will bend over backwards to meet the customer's demands.
C. The teacher will bend over backwards to ensure that all students understand the material.
D. The athlete will bend over backwards to win the championship.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The phrase 'cut to the chase' means to get to the point or to stop wasting time. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this phrase?
Correct A. Let's cut to the chase and discuss the main topic.
B. The movie cut to the chase after a long and boring introduction.
C. The professor cut to the chase and explained the complex concept in simple terms.
D. The salesperson cut to the chase and offered a discount on the product.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The word 'disinterested' means unbiased or impartial. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this word?
Correct A. The judge was disinterested in the case and made a fair decision.
B. The customer was disinterested in the product and did not make a purchase.
C. The researcher was disinterested in the results and did not interpret them.
D. The teacher was disinterested in the student's progress and did not provide feedback.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The phrase 'give someone the benefit of the doubt' means to assume that someone is innocent or that their actions are justified. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this phrase?
Correct A. I'm giving my friend the benefit of the doubt and assuming they didn't mean to hurt me.
B. The company is giving its employees the benefit of the doubt and not firing them.
C. The judge is giving the defendant the benefit of the doubt and considering their alibi.
D. The teacher is giving the student the benefit of the doubt and not deducting points.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The word 'hypothesis' means a supposition or a proposed explanation for something. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this word?
Correct A. The scientist formed a hypothesis that the new medicine would cure the disease.
B. The historian formed a hypothesis that the ancient civilization was more advanced than previously thought.
C. The detective formed a hypothesis that the suspect was involved in the crime.
D. The engineer formed a hypothesis that the new material would be stronger than the old one.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The phrase 'in a nutshell' is an example of a(n) _______ expression.
Correct A. idiomatic
B. metaphorical
C. hyperbolic
D. alliterative

Correct Answer: A

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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The word 'unpredictable' can be described as _______.
Correct A. adjective
B. adverb
C. noun
D. verb

Correct Answer: A

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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The sentence 'What is the meaning of life?' is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. declarative
Correct B. interrogative
C. imperative
D. exclamatory

Correct Answer: B

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