POST UTME NOUN 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
Read the passage and answer the question: The company's profits have increased by 20% over the past year. The company's sales have also increased by 15%. However, the company's expenses have increased by 25%.
A. The company's profits have increased by 30% over the past year.
B. The company's sales have increased by 20% over the past year.
C. The company's expenses have increased by 20% over the past year.
D. The company's profits have increased by 15% over the past year.
Question 2
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy will have a significant impact on the environment.
B. The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy.
C. The new policy will have a significant impact on the society.
D. The new policy will have a significant impact on the government.
Question 3
In the sentence 'The company will launch a new product next quarter', which word is in the correct tense?
A. will launch
B. launch
C. launched
D. launching
Question 4
Identify the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fastest
D. Speedy
Question 5
The passage below has been modified in some way. Identify the error in punctuation and choose the correct option.
A. The sentence 'I'm going to the store, and I'll be back in an hour.' is punctuated correctly.
B. The sentence 'I'm going to the store, and I'll be back in an hour.' is punctuated incorrectly.
C. The sentence 'I'm going to the store, and I'll be back in an hour.' is punctuated correctly, but the comma after 'store' is unnecessary.
D. The sentence 'I'm going to the store, and I'll be back in an hour.' is punctuated correctly, but the comma after 'hour' is unnecessary.
Question 6
The following sentence is an example of a cloze test. Identify the missing word and explain why it is the correct choice.
A. happy
B. sad
C. angry
D. tired
Question 7
Read the passage below and answer the question.
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 neutral and detached.
Question 8
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the correct answer.
A. The manager picked up the phone.
B. The manager picked up the book.
C. The manager picked up the phone and answered it.
D. The manager picked up the book and read it.
Question 9
Which of the following words is a correct antonym of 'fast'?
A. slow
B. fast
C. quick
D. rapid
Question 10
The diagram below shows the structure of a _______ molecule.
A. hydrogen
B. oxygen
C. carbon dioxide
D. nitrogen
Question 11
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 12
The correct form of the pronoun is:
A. he
B. him
C. his
D. they
Question 13
The following sentence is an example of a passage analysis. Identify the main idea of the passage and explain why it is the correct choice.
A. The main idea of the passage is to describe a beautiful sunset.
B. The main idea of the passage is to describe a peaceful landscape.
C. The main idea of the passage is to describe a busy city.
D. The main idea of the passage is to describe a quiet forest.
Question 14
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb:
A. The students _______ their homework last night.
B. The students _______ their homework last night.
C. The students _______ their homework last night.
D. The students _______ their homework last night.
Question 15
Read the passage and answer the question: The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. The policy also includes measures to increase the use of renewable energy sources. However, some critics argue that the policy does not go far enough in addressing the issue of climate change.
A. The policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 100% by 2030.
B. The policy includes measures to increase the use of fossil fuels.
C. The policy does not go far enough in addressing the issue of climate change.
D. The policy aims to increase the use of renewable energy sources by 100% by 2030.

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