POST UTME FUTO 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the following sentence, identify the correct use of the phrasal verb 'pick up':
A. The teacher asked the student to pick up the book from the floor.
B. The student was tired and decided to pick up the book later.
C. The athlete had to pick up the pace to win the race.
D. The company will pick up the cost of the project.
Question 2
The following sentence contains a punctuation error. Identify the correct punctuation:
A. The teacher said, 'I am going to the store.'
B. The teacher said, I am going to the store.
C. The teacher said 'I am going to the store.'
D. The teacher said, I am going to the store.
Question 3
The following sentence is an example of a:
A. declarative sentence
B. interrogative sentence
C. imperative sentence
D. exclamatory sentence
Question 4
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is an example of which register?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Neutral
D. Technical
Question 5
The following passage is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this register?
A. Use of technical jargon
B. Formal tone
C. Use of contractions
D. Use of colloquial expressions
Question 6
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, and it has been very effective.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, and it has been very effective, but it has also increased the cost of transportation.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, and it has been very effective, but it has also increased the cost of transportation, and it has also led to a decrease in the number of people using public transportation.
Question 7
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next five years', what is the antonym of the word 'reduce'?
A. increase
B. decrease
C. enhance
D. improve
Question 8
The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, _______ the project on time.' is an example of _______ concord.
A. completed
B. finish
C. finishes
D. finishing
Question 9
The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, which the judge deemed ∬∋unpersuasive∬∋.
A. unconvincing
B. unpersuasive
C. unfounded
D. unsubstantiated
Question 10
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of lexical and structural nuances. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not very warm.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not very warm, and the air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not very warm, and the air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, and the sound of birds chirping could be heard in the distance.
Question 11
In the context of lexis and structure, what is the difference between the words 'affect' and 'effect'?
A. Affect is a verb and effect is a noun.
B. Affect is a noun and effect is a verb.
C. Affect is a verb and effect is a verb.
D. Affect is a noun and effect is a noun.
Question 12
The word 'rapidly' is an antonym of which word?
A. Slowly
B. Quickly
C. Fast
D. Slow
Question 13
The following diagram shows a:
A. titration setup
B. distillation setup
C. chromatography setup
D. crystallization setup
Question 14
The athlete's ∬∋performance∬∋ was impressive, but she ∬∋struggled∬∋ with her serve.
A. excelled
B. struggled
C. excelled
D. improved
Question 15
The sentence 'The company will undoubtedly benefit from the new tax incentives.' is an example of which of the following?
A. A statement of fact
B. A statement of opinion
C. A statement of probability
D. A statement of possibility

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