POST UTME IMS U 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
In the following passage, the underlined word is an example of a(n) _______________.
A. Synonym
B. Antonym
Correct C. Idiomatic expression
D. Metaphor

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
The diagram below shows the process of _______________.
A. Distillation
B. Crystallization
Correct C. Titration
D. Filtration

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
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The beautiful sunset made me feel happy.
The word _______________ in the sentence is an example of a(n) _______________.
Correct A. happy
B. sad
C. adjective
D. adverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows the process of _______________.
Correct A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. Reflection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
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The big house was beautiful.
The word _______________ in the sentence is an example of a(n) _______________.
A. big
B. small
Correct C. adjective
D. adverb

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
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The original passage read: 'The athlete ran quickly around the track.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with its antonym.
A. fast
Correct B. slow
C. quick
D. rapid

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
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The passage reads: 'As a renowned scientist, I have dedicated my life to finding a cure for cancer.'
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author is a doctor.
B. The author is a lawyer.
Correct C. The author is a scientist.
D. The author is a teacher.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
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The passage reads: 'I'll bend over backwards to help you with your project.'
The passage below contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and explain its meaning.
Correct A. bend over backwards
B. break a leg
C. call it a day
D. cut to the chase

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The passage reads: 'The new policy has been implemented to ______________________ the quality of life for all citizens.'
Read the passage below and complete the cloze test.
Correct A. The new policy has been implemented to improve the quality of life for all citizens.
B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the cost of living for all citizens.
C. The new policy has been implemented to increase the cost of living for all citizens.
D. The new policy has been implemented to decrease the quality of life for all citizens.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The passage reads: 'The new policy has been implemented to improve the quality of life for all citizens.'
Read the passage below and identify the register used.
Correct A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Poetic

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of an idiom that means to go out of one's way to help someone. What is the antonym of this idiom?
Correct A. to refuse to help someone
B. to ignore someone's request
C. to pretend to help someone
D. to ask for help from someone

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide.' is an example of a sentence that uses the present perfect tense. What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence?
Correct A. has been
B. is
C. was
D. were

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The phrase 'to get on someone's nerves' means to annoy or irritate someone. What is the synonym of this phrase?
A. to irritate someone
Correct B. to annoy someone
C. to frustrate someone
D. to bore someone

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is an example of a sentence that uses the past perfect tense. What is the correct form of the verb 'to have' in the sentence?
Correct A. had
B. has
C. is
D. were

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The phrase 'to be in a pickle' means to be in a difficult or awkward situation. What is the synonym of this phrase?
A. to be in a jam
Correct B. to be in a fix
C. to be in a spot
D. to be in a mess

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
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The patient's symptoms are indicative of a severe case of _______________________ (disease).
The following passage is a specimen of formal writing in the register of Medicine. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word choice.
A. The patient's symptoms are indicative of a severe case of
B. The patient's symptoms are indicative of a mild case of
C. The patient's symptoms are indicative of a chronic case of
Correct D. The patient's symptoms are indicative of an acute case of

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
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The team's performance was _______________________ (good/bad) despite the tough competition.
The following sentence is a specimen of informal writing in the register of Sports. Identify the correct antonym for the underlined word.
A. The team's performance was
B. The team's performance was
Correct C. The team's performance was
D. The team's performance was

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
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The judge's decision was _______________________ (fair/unfair) in the eyes of the public.
The following sentence is a specimen of formal writing in the register of Law. Identify the correct synonym for the underlined word.
A. The judge's decision was
Correct B. The judge's decision was
C. The judge's decision was
D. The judge's decision was

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
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The team's performance was _______________________ (good/bad) despite the tough competition.
The following sentence is a specimen of informal writing in the register of Sports. Identify the correct spelling of the underlined word.
A. The team's performance was
Correct B. The team's performance was
C. The team's performance was
D. The team's performance was

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
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The patient's symptoms are indicative of a severe case of _______________________ (disease).
The following sentence is a specimen of formal writing in the register of Medicine. Identify the correct punctuation of the underlined word.
A. The patient's symptoms are indicative of a severe case of
Correct B. The patient's symptoms are indicative of a severe case of.
C. The patient's symptoms are indicative of a severe case of.
D. The patient's symptoms are indicative of a severe case of

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
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The manager of the company is a woman who has been with the company for over 10 years.
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of concord. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option.
Correct A. The manager of the company is a woman.
B. The manager of the company are women.
C. The manager of the company is women.
D. The manager of the company are man.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
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The company was founded in 1995 and has been in operation ever since.
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The company has been in operation for over 20 years.
B. The company has been in operation for over 10 years.
C. The company has been in operation for over 5 years.
D. The company has been in operation for over 15 years.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The company has a strong presence in the market and is known for its high-quality products.
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The company has a strong presence in the market.
B. The company has a weak presence in the market.
C. The company has a moderate presence in the market.
D. The company has no presence in the market.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The company has a strong financial position and is able to invest in new projects.
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The company has a strong financial position.
B. The company has a weak financial position.
C. The company has a moderate financial position.
D. The company has no financial position.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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The company has a strong management team that is able to make informed decisions.
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The company has a strong management team.
B. The company has a weak management team.
C. The company has a moderate management team.
D. The company has no management team.

Correct Answer: A

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