POST UTME IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The passage: 'The new policy will be implemented slowly.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed and its original meaning.
Correct A. The original word was 'rapidly' and its meaning is 'quickly'.
B. The original word was 'slowly' and its meaning is 'quickly'.
C. The original word was 'quickly' and its meaning is 'slowly'.
D. The original word was 'slowly' and its meaning is 'slowly'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
Identify the correct antonym of the word 'exuberant'.
A. Muted
B. Vibrant
C. Energetic
Correct D. Listless

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
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The sentence: 'The team, who are going to the championship, are very excited.'
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The error is in the verb tense.
Correct C. The error is in the subject-verb agreement.
D. The error is in the use of the article 'a' instead of 'an'.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
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The passage: 'The new policy will be implemented _______.'
The passage below contains a blank space. Choose the correct word to fill the blank space.
A. The new policy will be implemented slowly.
Correct B. The new policy will be implemented rapidly.
C. The new policy will be implemented immediately.
D. The new policy will be implemented eventually.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
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The sentence: 'I am going to the store.'
The sentence below is written in a formal register. Identify the correct informal register equivalent.
Correct A. I'm going to the store.
B. I'm heading to the store.
C. I'm off to the store.
D. I'm on my way to the store.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The manager was fed up with the employee's constant tardiness and lack of motivation.
The passage below has been modified to demonstrate the use of idiomatic expressions. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option.
A. The manager was fed up with the employee's constant tardiness and lack of motivation.
B. The manager was fed up with the employee's constant tardiness and lack of motivation, which was affecting the team's productivity.
C. The manager was fed up with the employee's constant tardiness and lack of motivation, which was affecting the team's productivity and morale.
Correct D. The manager was fed up with the employee's constant tardiness and lack of motivation, which was affecting the team's productivity, morale, and overall performance.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
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The ball was thrown by John.
The following sentence is an example of a passive voice construction. Identify the correct option.
Correct A. The ball was thrown by John.
B. John threw the ball.
C. The ball was thrown.
D. The ball was thrown by John and his friends.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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I went to the store because I needed milk.
The following sentence is an example of a complex sentence. Identify the correct option.
Correct A. I went to the store because I needed milk.
B. I went to the store because I needed milk and eggs.
C. I went to the store because I needed milk and I also needed eggs.
D. I went to the store because I needed milk and eggs, and I also needed bread.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The book, which is on the table, is mine.
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a relative clause. Identify the correct option.
Correct A. The book, which is on the table, is mine.
B. The book, which is on the table, is John's.
C. The book, which is on the table, is a novel.
D. The book, which is on the table, is a textbook.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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I went to the store because I needed milk.
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a subordinate clause. Identify the correct option.
Correct A. I went to the store because I needed milk.
B. I went to the store because I needed milk and eggs.
C. I went to the store because I needed milk, and I also needed eggs.
D. I went to the store because I needed milk, and eggs, and I also needed bread.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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Walking down the street, I saw a beautiful sunset.
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a participle phrase. Identify the correct option.
Correct A. Walking down the street, I saw a beautiful sunset.
B. Walking down the street, I saw a beautiful sunset and a group of people.
C. Walking down the street, I saw a beautiful sunset, and a group of people.
D. Walking down the street, I saw a beautiful sunset, and a group of people, and a car.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
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I love eating ice cream.
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a gerund phrase. Identify the correct option.
Correct A. I love eating ice cream.
B. I love eating ice cream and drinking coffee.
C. I love eating ice cream, and drinking coffee.
D. I love eating ice cream, and drinking coffee, and reading books.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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I can speak English fluently.
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a modal verb. Identify the correct option.
Correct A. I can speak English fluently.
B. I could speak English fluently.
C. I will speak English fluently.
D. I would speak English fluently.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a conditional sentence. Identify the correct option.
A. If I won the lottery, I would buy a house.
B. If I won the lottery, I would buy a car.
C. If I won the lottery, I would travel around the world.
D. If I won the lottery, I would donate money to charity.

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 15
The word 'perspicacious' is often confused with 'persnickety'. Which of the following best describes the difference between the two?
Correct A. Perspicacious refers to having a keen understanding and insight, while persnickety refers to being finicky or having a strong dislike for something.
B. Perspicacious refers to being easily annoyed, while persnickety refers to being discerning or having a keen sense of taste.
C. Perspicacious refers to being cautious or careful, while persnickety refers to being meticulous or having a strong attention to detail.
D. Perspicacious refers to being confident or self-assured, while persnickety refers to being uncertain or lacking confidence.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
In the sentence 'The manager instructed the team to meet at 5 o'clock', which of the following is the correct form of the verb 'meet'?
A. meets
Correct B. meet
C. meeting
D. met

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which of the following is the function of the mitochondria?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
Correct C. To generate energy for the cell
D. To regulate cell growth

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left' is in the past perfect tense. Which of the following is the correct form of the verb 'arrived'?
Correct A. had arrived
B. arrived
C. have arrived
D. has arrived

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The word 'enervate' is often confused with 'energize'. Which of the following best describes the difference between the two?
A. Enervate refers to giving energy or vitality, while energize refers to draining energy or vitality.
Correct B. Enervate refers to draining energy or vitality, while energize refers to giving energy or vitality.
C. Enervate refers to being calm or relaxed, while energize refers to being excited or enthusiastic.
D. Enervate refers to being confident or self-assured, while energize refers to being uncertain or lacking confidence.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The sentence 'If I were you, I would not have taken that job' is in the conditional tense. Which of the following is the correct form of the verb 'taken'?
Correct A. had taken
B. take
C. taking
D. taken

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
In the sentence 'The manager carefully examined the financial reports to identify potential areas for cost reduction', which of the following words is an example of a stressed syllable?
Correct A. carefully
B. financial
C. manager
D. examined

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
Choose the correct form of the verb in brackets to complete the sentence: 'By the time I __________ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'
Correct A. had finished
B. finish
C. will finish
D. finished

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years', which of the following words is an example of a synonym for 'reduce'?
Correct A. decrease
B. increase
C. eliminate
D. minimize

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
Choose the correct form of the pronoun in brackets to complete the sentence: 'My sister and I __________ (go) to the movies last night.'
Correct A. went
B. go
C. going
D. gone

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
In the sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year', which of the following words is an example of an antonym for 'decreased'?
Correct A. increased
B. decreased
C. remained
D. stagnated

Correct Answer: A

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