POST UTME LASU 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will attend the meeting today.' illustrates which grammatical concept?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subjunctive mood
C. Passive voice
D. Conditional tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The diagram below shows a titration setup. Which of the following is the purpose of the burette?
Correct A. To measure the volume of the solution
B. To add the titrant slowly
C. To mix the solution thoroughly
D. To heat the solution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The sentence 'If I were you, I would not have made that decision.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Conditional sentence
B. Subjunctive mood
C. Passive voice
D. Relative clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a simple black and white chemistry apparatus setup. Which of the following is the purpose of the apparatus?
Correct A. To measure the volume of the solution
B. To add the titrant slowly
C. To mix the solution thoroughly
D. To heat the solution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will attend the meeting today.' illustrates which grammatical concept?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subjunctive mood
C. Passive voice
D. Conditional tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The manager was feeling unwell due to the stress of the project.
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of idioms and phrasal verbs. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The manager was feeling under the weather due to the stress of the project.
B. The manager was feeling on top of the world due to the success of the project.
C. The manager was feeling down in the dumps due to the failure of the project.
D. The manager was feeling on the same page as the team due to the effective communication.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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The word 'accommodate' is pronounced as /əˈkɒm.ɪ.deɪt/
Read the passage below and answer the question about oral English.
Correct A. The word 'accommodate' is pronounced as /əˈkɒm.ɪ.deɪt/
B. The word 'accommodate' is pronounced as /əˈkɒm.ɪ.deɪt/ but with a stress on the second syllable.
C. The word 'accommodate' is pronounced as /əˈkɒm.ɪ.deɪt/ but with a stress on the third syllable.
D. The word 'accommodate' is pronounced as /əˈkɒm.ɪ.deɪt/ but with a stress on the first syllable.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The sentence 'The manager was feeling unwell due to the stress of the project.' is in the active voice.
Read the passage below and answer the question about grammar.
A. The sentence 'The manager was feeling unwell due to the stress of the project.' is in the passive voice.
Correct B. The sentence 'The manager was feeling unwell due to the stress of the project.' is in the active voice.
C. The sentence 'The manager was feeling unwell due to the stress of the project.' is in the present tense.
D. The sentence 'The manager was feeling unwell due to the stress of the project.' is in the past tense.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
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The word 'unwell' is a synonym of 'sick'.
Read the passage below and answer the question about lexis and structure.
Correct A. The word 'unwell' is a synonym of 'sick'.
B. The word 'unwell' is a synonym of 'healthy'.
C. The word 'unwell' is a synonym of 'fit'.
D. The word 'unwell' is a synonym of 'well'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The manager was feeling unwell due to the stress of the project.
Read the passage below and answer the question about comprehension.
Correct A. The manager was feeling unwell due to the stress of the project.
B. The manager was feeling on top of the world due to the success of the project.
C. The manager was feeling down in the dumps due to the failure of the project.
D. The manager was feeling on the same page as the team due to the effective communication.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The passage is a formal academic article on a scientific topic.
In the passage, 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 12
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The phrase is a common expression used to wish someone good luck.
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 13
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The sentence uses the passive voice to describe the implementation of the policy.
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is an example of _______.
Correct A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present tense
D. future tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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The word 'run' is a verb in this sentence.
The word 'run' in the sentence 'The kids are running in the park' is an example of _______.
Correct A. verb
B. noun
C. adjective
D. adverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The sentence uses the active voice to describe the increase in profits.
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased by 20% this quarter' is an example of _______.
A. passive voice
Correct B. active voice
C. present tense
D. future tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to go to great lengths to do something, but a more suitable alternative would be:
A. go to great lengths
Correct B. make a great effort
C. do something reluctantly
D. do something with great enthusiasm

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
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The company's profits have increased significantly. However, the company's expenses have also increased, resulting in a net loss.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The company's profits have increased significantly.
B. The company's profits have decreased significantly.
C. The company's profits have remained the same.
D. The company's profits have fluctuated.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The sentence 'The new employee was very nervous on her first day.' is an example of:
Correct A. A simple sentence
B. A compound sentence
C. A complex sentence
D. A compound-complex sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The word 'necessity' is a synonym for:
A. obligation
B. requirement
Correct C. compulsion
D. choice

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to read the chapter.' is an example of:
A. A declarative sentence
B. An interrogative sentence
Correct C. An imperative sentence
D. An exclamatory sentence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
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The manager was furious with the employee for his careless mistake.
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in language. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The manager was furious with the employee for his careless mistake.
Correct B. The manager was furious with the employee for his careless mistakes.
C. The manager was furious with the employee for his careless error.
D. The manager was furious with the employee for his careless errors.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
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The teacher tried to convince the student to participate in the class discussion.
The following passage contains a word that is used as a synonym for 'to persuade'. Identify the word.
Correct A. Convince
B. Persuade
C. Influence
D. Manipulate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The slow car was overtaken by the fast truck.
The following sentence contains a word that is used as an antonym for 'fast'. Identify the word.
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fast
D. Rapid

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The student bit off more than he could chew by taking on too many courses.
The following sentence contains a word that is used as an idiom for 'to make a mistake'. Identify the word.
Correct A. Bite off more than you can chew
B. Beat around the bush
C. Cut to the chase
D. Take it with a grain of salt

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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The student got out of the car and walked home.
The following sentence contains a word that is used as a phrasal verb for 'to leave'. Identify the word.
Correct A. Get out
B. Get in
C. Get on
D. Get off

Correct Answer: A

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