POST UTME LASU 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, but the judge saw through it and dismissed the case.
A. The judge was biased towards the defendant.
Correct B. The lawyer's argument was weak and lacked evidence.
C. The judge was impressed by the lawyer's creativity.
D. The judge was swayed by public opinion.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The company's profits have been declining due to increased competition and a decline in consumer spending.
A. The company should invest in new marketing strategies.
Correct B. The company should reduce its production costs.
C. The company should diversify its product line.
D. The company should lay off employees.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's bacterial infection.
Correct A. The patient's symptoms improved within a week.
B. The patient's symptoms worsened due to an allergic reaction.
C. The patient's infection was caused by a virus.
D. The patient's infection was caused by a fungus.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The athlete's performance was affected by the high altitude and dry air.
Correct A. The athlete should train at high altitude to adapt.
B. The athlete should use oxygen supplements to compensate.
C. The athlete should change their diet to include more carbohydrates.
D. The athlete should rest for a few days to recover.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The company's financial reports showed a significant increase in revenue due to the new marketing strategy.
Correct A. The company should continue to invest in the marketing strategy.
B. The company should reduce its marketing budget.
C. The company should diversify its product line.
D. The company should lay off employees.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In the following sentence, 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years, thereby mitigating the effects of climate change.': Identify the register used in the underlined phrase.
Correct A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The diagram below represents the structure of a protein molecule. Identify the type of bond labeled 'A'.
Correct A. Covalent
B. Ionic
C. Hydrogen
D. Polar

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to work diligently and efficiently.' contains two adverbs. Identify the type of adverb used in the underlined phrase.
Correct A. Manner
B. Time
C. Place
D. Frequency

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The following sentence contains a subject-verb agreement error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The team are working diligently.
Correct B. The team is working diligently.
C. The team has been working diligently.
D. The team had been working diligently.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The diagram below represents a simple circuit. Identify the component labeled 'A'.
Correct A. Resistor
B. Battery
C. Switch
D. Wire

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The manager asked the team to finish the project quickly.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect on the meaning of the sentence.
A. The word 'quickly' has been changed to 'slowly'.
Correct B. The word 'quickly' has been changed to 'rapidly'.
C. The word 'quickly' has been changed to 'swiftly'.
D. The word 'quickly' has been changed to 'hastily'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
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The new smartphone costs an arm and a leg.
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and explain its meaning.
A. The idiom is 'break a leg'.
B. The idiom is 'bend over backwards'.
Correct C. The idiom is 'cost an arm and a leg'.
D. The idiom is 'cut to the chase'.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
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Please pick up your belongings and leave the room.
The following passage contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning.
Correct A. The phrasal verb is 'pick up'.
B. The phrasal verb is 'turn down'.
C. The phrasal verb is 'get on'.
D. The phrasal verb is 'give up'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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The manager asked the team to finish the project _______________.
The following sentence contains a cloze. Identify the missing word and explain why it is necessary.
A. The missing word is 'quickly'.
B. The missing word is 'slowly'.
C. The missing word is 'hastily'.
Correct D. The missing word is 'rapidly'.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
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The car is moving _______________ and the pedestrian is moving _______________.
The following sentence contains a synonym and an antonym. Identify the synonym and the antonym and explain why they are opposites.
A. The synonym is 'happy' and the antonym is 'sad'.
B. The synonym is 'big' and the antonym is 'small'.
Correct C. The synonym is 'fast' and the antonym is 'slow'.
D. The synonym is 'hot' and the antonym is 'cold'.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive and argumentative.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
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The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of synonyms and antonyms. Choose the correct answer.
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of synonyms and antonyms. Choose the correct answer.
A. The word 'fast' is a synonym of 'slow'.
Correct B. The word 'fast' is an antonym of 'slow'.
C. The word 'fast' is a synonym of 'quick'.
D. The word 'fast' is an antonym of 'quick'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
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The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of lexis and structure. Choose the correct answer.
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of lexis and structure. Choose the correct answer.
A. The sentence is in the passive voice.
Correct B. The sentence is in the active voice.
C. The sentence is in the imperative mood.
D. The sentence is in the indicative mood.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
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The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of cloze test. Choose the correct answer.
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of cloze test. Choose the correct answer.
A. The sentence is complete without the missing word.
Correct B. The sentence is incomplete without the missing word.
C. The sentence is ambiguous without the missing word.
D. The sentence is unclear without the missing word.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
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The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of lexis and structure. Choose the correct answer.
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of lexis and structure. Choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The sentence is in the present perfect tense.
B. The sentence is in the past perfect tense.
C. The sentence is in the future perfect tense.
D. The sentence is in the present simple tense.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
The passage below has been modified. Choose the word that best fits each blank.
Correct A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
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The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim.
The passage below has been modified. Choose the word that best fits each blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
Correct B. The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
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The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
The passage below has been modified. Choose the word that best fits each blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim.
Correct C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
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The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.
The passage below has been modified. Choose the word that best fits each blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
Correct D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
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The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
The passage below has been modified. Choose the word that best fits each blank.
Correct A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.

Correct Answer: A

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