POST UTME LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
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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 2
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The following sentence has been modified to test your lexis and structure skills. Choose the correct answer.
The following sentence has been modified to test your lexis and structure skills. Choose the correct answer.
A. The manager was very dissatisfied with the employee's performance.
B. The manager was very satisfied with the employee's performance.
Correct C. The manager was very disappointed with the employee's performance.
D. The manager was very pleased with the employee's performance.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
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The following sentence has been modified to test your spelling and punctuation skills. Choose the correct answer.
The following sentence has been modified to test your spelling and punctuation skills. Choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The manager was very dissatisfied with the employee's performance.
B. The manager was very satisfied with the employee's performance.
C. The manager was very disappointed with the employee's performance.
D. The manager was very pleased with the employee's performance.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
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The following sentence has been modified to test your synonyms and antonyms skills. Choose the correct answer.
The following sentence has been modified to test your synonyms and antonyms skills. Choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The word 'big' is a synonym of 'large'.
B. The word 'big' is an antonym of 'large'.
C. The word 'big' is a synonym of 'small'.
D. The word 'big' is an antonym of 'small'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
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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 following sentence 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 6
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to take a break' is an example of which grammatical construction?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
Which of the following idioms means 'to be very angry'?
A. To be in a bad mood
B. To be fed up
Correct C. To be furious
D. To be upset

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the following sentence: 'This is my ______ book.'
Correct A. my
B. mine
C. mys
D. my's

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to take a break' is an example of which grammatical construction?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
Which of the following phrasal verbs means 'to leave a place quickly'?
A. to get out
Correct B. to get away
C. to get off
D. to get on

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
In the context of Oral English, what is the term for the process by which the stress pattern of a word changes when it is used in a different grammatical context?
A. Metathesis
B. Alliteration
C. Assimilation
Correct D. Stress Shift

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
A patient is prescribed a medication that has the following side effects: nausea, dizziness, and fatigue. Which of the following registers would be most appropriate for discussing these side effects with the patient?
A. Formal
B. Informal
Correct C. Technical
D. Elevated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
A company is considering investing in a new project. The project has a high potential for returns, but it also carries a significant risk of loss. Which of the following synonyms for 'risk' would be most appropriate in this context?
A. Hazard
B. Peril
Correct C. Uncertainty
D. Dilemma

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
A sentence is given: 'The new policy has been implemented, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the economy.' Which of the following antonyms for 'positive' would be most appropriate in this context?
A. Negative
B. Neutral
C. Ambivalent
Correct D. Indifferent

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
A diagram is provided below. Identify the part labeled 'A' in the diagram.
Correct A. Beaker
B. Burette
C. Test tube
D. Circuit

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of ______________ (concord) between the verb 'to be' and the subject 'the company'.
A. agreement
B. disagreement
Correct C. concord
D. discord

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The doctor prescribed a ______________ (register) of medication to help the patient manage their symptoms.
A. formal
B. informal
C. technical
Correct D. medical

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The company's ______________ (idiom) of 'thinking outside the box' led to the development of a revolutionary new product.
A. way of thinking
B. method of approach
Correct C. idiom of expression
D. style of innovation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The patient's ______________ (phrasal verb) of 'pick up' the medication at the pharmacy was causing confusion.
A. meaning of
B. usage of
Correct C. idiomatic expression of
D. phrasal verb of

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The doctor's ______________ (register) of language was clear and concise, making it easy for the patient to understand.
A. formal
B. informal
C. technical
Correct D. medical

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
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The passage: 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of employees.'
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
B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the
Correct C. The new policy has been implemented to eliminate the
D. The new policy has been implemented to enhance the

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
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The passage: 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of employees.'
Read the passage and answer the question.
Correct A. The author's tone is formal.
B. The author's tone is informal.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic.
D. The author's tone is neutral.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The sentence: 'The manager has to be at the meeting.'
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The manager has (to be) at the meeting.
B. The manager has (to be) at the meeting.
C. The manager has (to be) at the meeting.
D. The manager has (to be) at the meeting.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The sentence: 'The company is on the verge of bankruptcy.'
Identify the idiom in the sentence.
A. The company is on the brink of bankruptcy.
Correct B. The company is on the verge of bankruptcy.
C. The company is in bankruptcy.
D. The company is out of bankruptcy.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
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The sentence: 'The manager has to be at the meeting.'
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence.
Correct A. The manager has (to be) at the meeting.
B. The manager has (to be) at the meeting.
C. The manager has (to be) at the meeting.
D. The manager has (to be) at the meeting.

Correct Answer: A

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