POST UTME LASU 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The manager instructed the team to work on the project.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error.
A. The manager instructed the team to work on the project.
Correct B. The manager instructed the team to work on the project, and they were to finish it by the end of the week.
C. The manager instructed the team to work on the project, and they were to finish it by the end of the week, and they were to submit a report.
D. The manager instructed the team to work on the project, and they were to finish it by the end of the week, and they were to submit a report, and they were to present it to the board.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
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The diagram below shows the structure of a cell.
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled A.
Correct A. The nucleus
B. The mitochondria
C. The cell membrane
D. The cytoplasm

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
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The passage below uses idiomatic expressions.
The passage below uses idiomatic expressions. Identify the correct meaning of the phrase 'break a leg'.
A. To fail miserably
Correct B. To succeed greatly
C. To be late
D. To be tired

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
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The diagram below shows a circuit.
The diagram below shows a circuit. Identify the part labeled A.
Correct A. The resistor
B. The battery
C. The wire
D. The circuit breaker

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
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The passage below uses formal and informal language.
The passage below uses formal and informal language. Identify the correct register for the sentence 'The patient is experiencing severe pain'.
Correct A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The passage is a formal academic text discussing the importance of proper citation in academic writing.
In the passage below, the author's tone is best described as:
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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The sentence is in the active voice because the subject 'the new policy' is performing the action of being implemented.
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company.' is an example of:
A. passive voice
Correct B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. future perfect tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
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The part labeled 'A' is the nucleus of the cell.
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled 'A':
Correct A. nucleus
B. mitochondria
C. cell membrane
D. cytoplasm

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The sentence is in the past perfect tense because it describes an action that occurred before another action in the past.
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is an example of:
A. present perfect tense
Correct B. past perfect tense
C. present simple tense
D. past simple tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
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The passage discusses the benefits of regular exercise for both mental and physical health.
The passage below discusses the benefits of regular exercise. Identify the main idea:
A. Regular exercise can improve mental health.
B. Regular exercise can improve physical health.
Correct C. Regular exercise can improve both mental and physical health.
D. Regular exercise has no benefits.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next five years', identify the correct form of the verb 'reduce' to maintain grammatical correctness.
A. reduces
Correct B. reduce
C. reducing
D. reduced

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled 'A'.
A. Mitochondria
Correct B. Nucleus
C. Ribosomes
D. Lysosomes

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The following text is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine: 'The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis.' Identify the correct form of the word 'symptoms' to maintain grammatical correctness.
A. symptom
Correct B. symptoms
C. symptomizing
D. symptomized

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The following sentence is an example of a phrasal verb: 'The company is looking into the possibility of expanding its operations.' Identify the correct form of the verb 'looking' to maintain grammatical correctness.
A. looks
Correct B. looking
C. looked
D. looks

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The following text is an example of a formal register in the field of law: 'The court has ruled that the defendant is guilty of the crime.' Identify the correct form of the verb 'ruled' to maintain grammatical correctness.
A. rules
Correct B. ruled
C. ruling
D. ruled

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The lawyer's argument was based on a _______________ of the law, which the judge found to be _______________.
A. misinterpretation and flawed
Correct B. misinterpretation and sound
C. interpretation and flawed
D. interpretation and sound

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The doctor prescribed a _______________ of antibiotics to treat the patient's infection.
Correct A. course of
B. dose of
C. type of
D. amount of

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The athlete's _______________ was impressive, considering she had only been training for a few months.
Correct A. performance
B. technique
C. speed
D. endurance

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The company's _______________ in the market was due to its innovative products and effective marketing strategies.
Correct A. presence
B. absence
C. growth
D. decline

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The researcher's _______________ of the data revealed a significant correlation between the two variables.
Correct A. analysis
B. interpretation
C. evaluation
D. description

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The passage discusses the importance of proper nutrition for optimal health.
In the passage, the author's tone is best described as _______.
A. sarcastic
B. condescending
Correct C. informative
D. persuasive

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
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The phrase is commonly used to wish someone good luck before a performance.
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a _______.
Correct A. idiom
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. hyperbole

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The passage discusses everyday life and uses colloquial expressions.
The passage is written in the _______ register.
A. formal
Correct B. informal
C. technical
D. persuasive

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
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The sentence emphasizes the agent performing the action.
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it's been a huge success.' is an example of _______.
A. passive voice
Correct B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. past perfect tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
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The passage discusses the impact of climate change on global economies.
The passage discusses the _______ of climate change on global economies.
A. causes
Correct B. effects
C. consequences
D. implications

Correct Answer: B

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