POST UTME FUTO 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030', what type of verb is 'aims'?
A. Auxiliary Verb
Correct B. Linking Verb
C. Action Verb
D. Transitive Verb

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which part is responsible for generating energy?
A. Nucleus
Correct B. Mitochondria
C. Ribosomes
D. Lysosomes

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
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The impact of climate change on global food production is a pressing concern.
The passage below discusses the impact of climate change on global food production. Which of the following is a consequence of climate change?
A. Increased crop yields
Correct B. Reduced crop yields
C. Increased food prices
D. Decreased food prices

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to complete the project by the end of the month' contains a verb phrase. What type of verb is 'instructed'?
A. Action Verb
B. Linking Verb
Correct C. Auxiliary Verb
D. Transitive Verb

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The diagram below shows the structure of a simple circuit. Which component is responsible for controlling the flow of electricity?
A. Resistor
B. Capacitor
C. Inductor
Correct D. Switch

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The following text is a passage from a medical journal. Identify the register used in the sentence: 'The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis.'
Correct A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Elevated
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The following sentence is a Cloze test. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: 'The new policy will _______ the number of working hours per week.'
A. reduce
Correct B. increase
C. decrease
D. remain the same

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The following sentence is a sentence interpretation question. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The teacher gave the student a book which was written by Charles Dickens.'
A. Subject-verb agreement
B. Tense consistency
Correct C. Clause structure
D. Pronoun reference

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The following sentence is a spelling and punctuation question. Identify the correct spelling of the word: 'seperation'
A. seperation
B. seperation
C. seperation
Correct D. separation

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The following sentence is a lexis and structure question. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: 'The new policy will _______ the number of working hours per week.'
A. reduce
Correct B. increase
C. decrease
D. remain the same

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
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The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions.
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of idiomatic expressions. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option.
A. The new policy is a step in the right direction.
Correct B. The new policy is a step in the wrong direction.
C. The new policy is a step forward.
D. The new policy is a step backward.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
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The company's revenue has increased by 20% over the past year.
Read the passage and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year.
B. The company's profits have decreased significantly over the past year.
C. The company's profits have remained steady over the past year.
D. The company's profits have fluctuated over the past year.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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The new policy aims to improve the company's image.
Read the passage and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy is a step in the right direction.
B. The new policy is a step in the wrong direction.
Correct C. The new policy is a step forward.
D. The new policy is a step backward.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
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The company's revenue has fluctuated over the past year.
Read the passage and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year.
B. The company's profits have decreased significantly over the past year.
C. The company's profits have remained steady over the past year.
Correct D. The company's profits have fluctuated over the past year.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
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The new policy aims to improve the company's image.
Read the passage and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy is a step in the right direction.
B. The new policy is a step in the wrong direction.
C. The new policy is a step forward.
D. The new policy is a step backward.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The original passage read: 'The new policy is equivelent to a tax increase.'
The passage below has been modified from its original form. Identify the word that has been changed and choose the correct synonym from the options provided.
Correct A. equivocal
B. equivelent
C. equivocal
D. equivelent

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
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The passage read: 'As a medical professional, I can attest that the new treatment is highly effective.'
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
Correct A. The author is a medical professional.
B. The author is a lawyer.
C. The author is a sports journalist.
D. The author is a medical professional.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The original passage read: 'The new policy is fast-tracked to implementation.'
The passage below has been modified from its original form. Identify the word that has been changed and choose the correct antonym from the options provided.
A. fast
Correct B. slow
C. fast
D. slow

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
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The passage read: 'As a medical professional, I can attest that the new treatment is highly effective.'
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author is a lawyer.
Correct B. The author is a medical professional.
C. The author is a sports journalist.
D. The author is a lawyer.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
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The original passage read: 'The new policy is equivelent to a tax increase.'
The passage below has been modified from its original form. Identify the word that has been changed and choose the correct synonym from the options provided.
Correct A. equivocal
B. equivelent
C. equivocal
D. equivelent

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a very enthusiastic and eager way. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
Correct A. She bent over backwards to help her friend move into the 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 employee will bend over backwards to finish the project on time.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
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The new policy has been met with widespread criticism and
The passage below has one missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the passage.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism and
Correct B. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism and
C. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism and
D. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism and

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
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The author's tone is formal and objective.
Read the passage below and answer the question.
Correct A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is enthusiastic and optimistic.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The diagram below shows the stress pattern of the word 'computer'.
The diagram below shows the stress pattern of the word 'computer'. Which of the following words has the same stress pattern?
Correct A. information
B. education
C. communication
D. technology

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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The sentence below has a punctuation error.
The sentence below has a punctuation error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The teacher gave the student a lot of homework, because she wanted him to learn.
Correct B. The teacher gave the student a lot of homework, because she wanted him to learn.
C. The teacher gave the student a lot of homework, because she wanted him to learn.
D. The teacher gave the student a lot of homework, because she wanted him to learn.

Correct Answer: B

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