POST UTME IMS U 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will be present today' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence. Which of the following is the correct analysis of the sentence?
Correct A. Noun-Verb-Adjective
B. Adjective-Noun-Verb
C. Verb-Noun-Adjective
D. Adverb-Noun-Verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will be present today' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence. Which of the following is the correct analysis of the sentence?
Correct A. Noun-Verb-Adjective
B. Adjective-Noun-Verb
C. Verb-Noun-Adjective
D. Adverb-Noun-Verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will be present today' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The manager of the company was very pleased with the employees' performance. He felt that they had done a great job and that they should be rewarded. He decided to give them a _______________ bonus at the end of the year.
The passage below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the word that should be inserted to make the passage grammatically correct.
A. The
B. a
C. an
Correct D. the

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
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The writer of the passage is trying to convince the reader to buy a new smartphone. The writer mentions the phone's advanced features and its affordability. The writer also mentions that the phone is available in various colors and that it has a long battery life.
Read the passage below and answer the question.
Correct A. The writer's purpose is to persuade the reader to buy the product.
B. The writer's purpose is to inform the reader about the product.
C. The writer's purpose is to entertain the reader.
D. The writer's purpose is to describe the product.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The students have been studying for their exams for several weeks.
Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses to complete the sentence.
A. has been studying
Correct B. have been studying
C. had been studying
D. has been studied

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
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The writer describes a beautiful beach with crystal-clear waters and powdery white sand. The writer mentions the sound of the waves and the smell of the saltwater.
Read the passage below and answer the question.
Correct A. The writer is describing a place.
B. The writer is describing a person.
C. The writer is describing an event.
D. The writer is describing an object.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The students were studying for their exams when the power went out.
Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses to complete the sentence.
A. was
Correct B. were
C. had been
D. had been being

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
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The passage is a critique of modern society.
In the passage below, the author's tone is best described as:
A. formal
B. informal
Correct C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
Correct A. The ball was thrown by John.
B. John threw the ball.
C. The ball is red.
D. The dog is barking.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
In the sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next month', what is the tense of the verb?
A. present simple
B. present continuous
Correct C. future simple
D. future perfect

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
What is the meaning of the word 'perspicacious'?
A. having a strong and unpleasant smell
Correct B. having a keen understanding and insight
C. being very tall and thin
D. being very short and fat

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
In the sentence 'If I were you, I would not have done that', what is the tense of the verb?
A. present simple
B. present continuous
C. past simple
Correct D. past perfect

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
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The medical device was designed to be user-friendly and efficient.
In the following passage, the word 'sophisticated' is used to describe a medical device. Which of the following synonyms best captures the meaning of the word?
Correct A. advanced
B. complicated
C. sophisticated
D. intricate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
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The pilot had to take off the plane before it was too late.
Which of the following phrases is an example of a phrasal verb?
A. to run away
B. to get up
C. to turn off
Correct D. to take off

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
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I will attend the meeting regardless of the weather.
In the following sentence, the word 'regardless' is used to indicate that the action will be taken despite the circumstances. Which of the following synonyms best captures the meaning of the word?
A. despite
Correct B. regardless
C. in spite of
D. notwithstanding

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
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The teacher asked the students to fill in the blanks in the passage.
Which of the following sentences is an example of a cloze test?
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
Correct B. The teacher asked the students to fill in the blanks in the passage.
C. The company's profits increased by 20% last quarter.
D. The new policy will be implemented next month.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
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The student was under a lot of stress due to the upcoming exams.
In the following sentence, the word 'stress' is used to describe the physical and emotional strain caused by a situation. Which of the following synonyms best captures the meaning of the word?
Correct A. tension
B. anxiety
C. stress
D. pressure

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The lawyer's argument was based on a “slippery slope” fallacy, which assumes that a small initial action will inevitably lead to a series of extreme consequences.
A. A false dichotomy
Correct B. A slippery slope fallacy
C. An ad hominem attack
D. A straw man argument

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The doctor's “bedside manner” was impeccable, but her medical knowledge was lacking.
A. Her communication skills were excellent
Correct B. Her medical knowledge was lacking
C. Her bedside manner was impeccable
D. Her patient care was subpar

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The athlete's “killer instinct” on the field was unmatched, but her sportsmanship was questionable.
A. Her sportsmanship was excellent
Correct B. Her killer instinct on the field was unmatched
C. Her teamwork was lacking
D. Her communication skills were poor

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The company's “bottom line” was the only thing that mattered to its investors.
A. The company's mission was to make a profit
Correct B. The company's bottom line was the only thing that mattered to its investors
C. The company's social responsibility was lacking
D. The company's customer service was poor

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The politician's “spin doctor” was able to turn a negative into a positive.
A. The politician's honesty was admirable
Correct B. The politician's spin doctor was able to turn a negative into a positive
C. The politician's communication skills were poor
D. The politician's leadership was lacking

Correct Answer: B

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