POST UTME LASU 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence "The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint," what type of verb is "implemented"?
A. Transitive verb
B. Intransitive verb
Correct C. Linking verb
D. Action verb

Correct Answer: C

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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. Ribosome
D. Lysosome

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The sentence "The manager asked the team to work overtime" is an example of which type of sentence?
A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
Correct C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the function of the resistor?
A. To increase the voltage
Correct B. To decrease the current
C. To reduce the resistance
D. To increase the power

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The sentence "The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint" is an example of which type of sentence?
Correct A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The passage reads: 'We must act now, or risk losing everything we hold dear.'
In the following passage, the author employs a rhetorical device to convey a sense of urgency. Identify the device and explain its effect on the reader.
A. Alliteration
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
Correct D. Anaphora

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
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The sentence is: 'What I love most about the book is its beautiful prose.'
The following sentence is an example of a grammatical construction known as a 'cleft sentence.' Identify the cleft and explain its function in the sentence.
A. It was the best of times that made me happy.
Correct B. What I love most about the book is its beautiful prose.
C. It was the sunshine that made the flowers bloom.
D. The flowers that I planted in my garden are blooming beautifully.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
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The sentence is: 'The book, which was written by a famous author, is a bestseller.'
The following passage contains a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the type of clause and explain its function in the sentence.
A. The manager, who had been working late, finally went home.
Correct B. The book, which was written by a famous author, is a bestseller.
C. The city, where I grew up, is a beautiful place.
D. The company, that has been in business for over a century, is still thriving.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
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The sentence is: 'The bank is a place where you can deposit money.'
The following sentence contains a word with multiple meanings. Identify the word and explain its different meanings.
A. The bank is a financial institution.
B. The bank is the side of a river.
Correct C. The bank is a place where you can deposit money.
D. The bank is a type of tree.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
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The sentence is: 'The company, which has been in business for over a century, is still thriving.'
The following passage contains a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the type of clause and explain its function in the sentence.
Correct A. The company, which has been in business for over a century, is still thriving.
B. The city, where I grew up, is a beautiful place.
C. The book, which was written by a famous author, is a bestseller.
D. The manager, who had been working late, finally went home.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The original passage read: 'The new policy will undoubtedly have a profound impact on the economy.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The new policy will undoubtedly have a profound impact on the economy.
Correct B. The new policy will undoubtedly have a profound effect on the economy.
C. The new policy will undoubtedly have a profound influence on the economy.
D. The new policy will undoubtedly have a profound consequence on the economy.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
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The sentence contains the words 'increase' and 'decrease', which are antonyms.
The following sentence contains a word that is an antonym of another word in the same sentence. Identify the word.
A. The company is experiencing a significant increase in profits, but the CEO is worried about the potential consequences.
Correct B. The company is experiencing a significant decrease in profits, but the CEO is worried about the potential consequences.
C. The company is experiencing a significant increase in profits, but the CEO is worried about the potential benefits.
D. The company is experiencing a significant decrease in profits, but the CEO is worried about the potential benefits.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
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The sentence contains the words 'severe' and 'bad', which are examples of register shifts.
The following sentence contains a word that is an example of a register shift. Identify the word.
A. The doctor examined the patient and determined that she had a severe case of the flu.
B. The doctor examined the patient and determined that she had a bad case of the flu.
Correct C. The doctor examined the patient and determined that she had a severe case of the flu, and prescribed her some medication.
D. The doctor examined the patient and determined that she had a bad case of the flu, and prescribed her some medication.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
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The sentence contains the word 'instruments', which is a technical term.
The following passage contains a word that is an example of a technical term. Identify the word.
A. The engineer used a variety of tools to repair the broken machine.
Correct B. The engineer used a variety of instruments to repair the broken machine.
C. The engineer used a variety of equipment to repair the broken machine.
D. The engineer used a variety of machinery to repair the broken machine.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
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The sentence contains the word 'tactics', which is a jargon term.
The following passage contains a word that is an example of a jargon term. Identify the word.
A. The marketing team used a variety of strategies to increase sales.
Correct B. The marketing team used a variety of tactics to increase sales.
C. The marketing team used a variety of methods to increase sales.
D. The marketing team used a variety of approaches to increase sales.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
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The sentence contains the word 'stoked', which is a colloquialism.
The following passage contains a word that is an example of a colloquialism. Identify the word.
Correct A. The team was really stoked about their win.
B. The team was really excited about their win.
C. The team was really thrilled about their win.
D. The team was really pleased about their win.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
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The sentence contains the word 'downsizing', which is a euphemism.
The following passage contains a word that is an example of a euphemism. Identify the word.
Correct A. The company is downsizing due to financial difficulties.
B. The company is reducing its workforce due to financial difficulties.
C. The company is laying off employees due to financial difficulties.
D. The company is firing employees due to financial difficulties.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The sentence contains the word 'elephant', which is a hyperbole.
The following passage contains a word that is an example of a hyperbole. Identify the word.
Correct A. I'm so hungry I could eat a whole elephant.
B. I'm so hungry I could eat a whole horse.
C. I'm so hungry I could eat a whole cow.
D. I'm so hungry I could eat a whole pig.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The passage is about a person who is willing to go out of their way to help someone.
In the passage, the author uses the idiom 'bend over backwards' to mean
Correct A. to help someone
B. to refuse to help someone
C. to be extremely busy
D. to be very lazy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
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The sentence is a statement of fact because it is a true statement about the new policy.
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it's working well' is an example of
Correct A. a statement of fact
B. a statement of opinion
C. a question
D. a command

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The word 'necessity' is a noun because it is a person, place, or thing.
The word 'necessity' is an example of
Correct A. a noun
B. a verb
C. an adjective
D. an adverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
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The sentence is a statement of fact because it is a true statement about the teacher and the student.
The sentence 'The teacher gave the student a book to read' is an example of
Correct A. a statement of fact
B. a statement of opinion
C. a question
D. a command

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The word 'happiness' is a noun because it is a person, place, or thing.
The word 'happiness' is an example of
Correct A. a noun
B. a verb
C. an adjective
D. an adverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The following passage is from a medical textbook. Identify the register used in the sentence: "The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis."
Correct A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Elevated
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
In the sentence "The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years," identify the type of sentence.
Correct A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory

Correct Answer: A

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