POST UTME LASU 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following passage requires a comprehension question. Identify the main idea of the passage.
A. The main idea of the passage is to describe the benefits of a healthy diet.
B. The main idea of the passage is to describe the risks of a sedentary lifestyle.
C. The main idea of the passage is to describe the importance of regular exercise.
D. The main idea of the passage is to describe the benefits of a balanced lifestyle.
Question 2
The following sentence contains an idiom. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom.
A. To be very happy
B. To be very sad
C. To be very angry
D. To be very tired
Question 3
The following passage has been modified in some way. Choose the option that best restores the original text.
A. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance.
B. The manager was very dissatisfied with the team's performance.
C. The team's performance was average.
D. The team's performance was excellent.
Question 4
In the following sentence, the word in bold is an example of a(n) **idiom**.
A. phrase
B. expression
C. idiom
D. metaphor
Question 5
The researcher's _______________ (15) analysis of the data revealed a significant correlation between the variables.
A. qualitative
B. quantitative
C. statistical
D. empirical
Question 6
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was not his first choice.'
A. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was not his first choice.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was his first choice.'
C. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was not his choice.'
D. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was his choice.'
Question 7
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead.'
A. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was not his first choice.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was his first choice.'
C. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was not his choice.'
D. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was his choice.'
Question 8
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to _______________ (12) the patient's infection.
A. cure
B. treat
C. manage
D. control
Question 9
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was not his first choice.'
A. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was not his first choice.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was his first choice.'
C. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was not his choice.'
D. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was his choice.'
Question 10
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was not his first choice.'
A. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was not his first choice.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was his first choice.'
C. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was not his choice.'
D. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for our company, because he had always wanted to be a lawyer, but he had to settle for a job in marketing instead, which was his choice.'
Question 11
The diagram below represents a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. Identify the correct connection for the switch.
A. Connect the switch to the positive terminal of the battery.
B. Connect the switch to the negative terminal of the battery.
C. Connect the switch to the resistor.
D. Disconnect the switch from the circuit.
Question 12
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of casualties on the road.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of injuries on the road.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of fatalities on the road.
Question 13
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error.
A. The manager of the company, along with his team, were responsible for the project's success.
B. The manager of the company, along with his team, was responsible for the project's success.
C. The manager of the company, along with his team, is responsible for the project's success.
D. The manager of the company, along with his team, have been responsible for the project's success.
Question 14
The following passage has been modified in some way. Choose the option that best restores the original text.
A. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance.
B. The manager was very dissatisfied with the team's performance.
C. The team's performance was average.
D. The team's performance was excellent.
Question 15
The chemist's synthesis of the _______________ (19) compound required precise control of temperature and pressure.
A. organic
B. inorganic
C. polymer
D. biomolecule

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