POST UTME FUTA 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the structure of a simple circuit. Identify the correct term for the part labeled 'A'.
A. Battery
B. Resistor
C. Capacitor
D. Switch
Question 2
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
D. Make a racket
Question 3
The following passage is from a medical text. Identify the register used and explain why it is suitable for the context.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated
Question 4
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.
C. The patient's condition worsened after surgery.
D. The hospital was understaffed.
Question 5
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'.
A. reduces
B. reduce
C. reducing
D. reduced
Question 6
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?
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.
Question 7
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
B. Secondary Stress
C. Tertiary Stress
D. No Stress
Question 8
The following sentence has been completed with a word from the list below. Identify the word that has been used and explain its meaning in the context.
A. The patient's symptoms are severe and require immediate attention.
B. The patient's symptoms are mild and can be treated with over-the-counter medication.
C. The patient's symptoms are chronic and require ongoing management.
D. The patient's symptoms are acute and require hospitalization.
Question 9
The word 'unpredictable' can be described as _______.
A. adjective
B. adverb
C. noun
D. verb
Question 10
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. Identify the correct term for the part labeled 'A'.
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Chloroplast
D. Vacuole
Question 11
The following passage is from a sports text. Identify the tone used and explain why it is suitable for the context.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Encouraging
D. Critical
Question 12
Which of the following phrasal verbs means 'to begin to do something'?
A. Get on
B. Get off
C. Get into
D. Get started
Question 13
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain its effect on the overall meaning.
A. The word 'not' has been changed to 'only'.
B. The word 'only' has been changed to 'not'.
C. The word 'if' has been changed to 'when'.
D. The word 'when' has been changed to 'if'.
Question 14
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'.
A. instructs
B. instruct
C. instructing
D. instructed
Question 15
The word 'hypothesis' means a supposition or a proposed explanation for something. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this word?
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.

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