POST UTME OSUSTECH 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years', identify the word that best fits the blank space to maintain the same meaning as the original sentence.
A. reduce
B. increase
C. lower
Correct D. decrease

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. Identify the part labeled 'A' in the diagram.
Correct A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Chloroplast
D. Vacuole

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year' is an example of a sentence that uses which of the following grammatical structures?
A. Active voice
B. Passive voice
Correct C. Present perfect tense
D. Future perfect tense

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write a short essay on the topic', identify the word that best fits the blank space to maintain the same meaning as the original sentence.
Correct A. write
B. read
C. listen
D. speak

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. Identify the part labeled 'B' in the diagram.
A. Battery
Correct B. Resistor
C. Capacitor
D. Switch

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
In the sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will be present today, I presume?', identify the type of pronoun used in the phrase 'who was absent yesterday'.
A. Personal Pronoun
Correct B. Relative Pronoun
C. Demonstrative Pronoun
D. Interrogative Pronoun

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The following text is from a medical report: 'The patient's blood pressure was 120/80 mmHg, which is within the normal range.' Identify the register used in the text.
A. Formal
B. Informal
Correct C. Technical
D. Elevated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
In the sentence 'The new policy, which has been implemented to reduce carbon emissions, will have a significant impact on the environment.', identify the type of clause used in the phrase 'which has been implemented to reduce carbon emissions'.
A. Independent Clause
B. Dependent Clause
Correct C. Relative Clause
D. Subordinate Clause

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The following text is from a sports article: 'The team's victory was a result of their hard work and dedication.' Identify the register used in the text.
Correct A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
In the sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will be present today, I presume?', identify the type of verb used in the phrase 'will be present today'.
A. Auxiliary Verb
Correct B. Main Verb
C. Modal Verb
D. Linking Verb

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will affect the economy negatively.'
A. The use of the word 'next' instead of 'following' year.
B. The use of the word 'affect' instead of 'impact' the economy.
C. The use of the word 'negatively' instead of 'positively' to describe the effect on the economy.
Correct D. The use of the word 'will' instead of 'is expected to' to describe the implementation of the policy.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error in the sentence 'The new employee, who is expected to start work next Monday, will be responsible for managing the company's finances.'
A. The use of the word 'next' instead of 'following' Monday.
Correct B. The use of the word 'will' instead of 'is expected to' to describe the employee's responsibilities.
C. The use of the word 'managing' instead of 'overseeing' the company's finances.
D. The use of the word 'company's' instead of 'firm's' finances.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error in the sentence 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will have a significant impact on the economy.'
A. The use of the word 'will' instead of 'is expected to' to describe the implementation of the policy.
Correct B. The use of the word 'have' instead of 'will' to describe the impact on the economy.
C. The use of the word 'significant' instead of 'minor' to describe the impact on the economy.
D. The use of the word 'impact' instead of 'affect' to describe the effect on the economy.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error in the sentence 'The new employee, who is expected to start work next Monday, will be responsible for overseeing the company's finances.'
A. The use of the word 'next' instead of 'following' Monday.
Correct B. The use of the word 'will' instead of 'is expected to' to describe the employee's responsibilities.
C. The use of the word 'overseeing' instead of 'managing' the company's finances.
D. The use of the word 'company's' instead of 'firm's' finances.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error in the sentence 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will have a significant impact on the economy and will also affect the company's profits.'
A. The use of the word 'will' instead of 'is expected to' to describe the implementation of the policy.
B. The use of the word 'have' instead of 'will' to describe the impact on the economy.
C. The use of the word 'significant' instead of 'minor' to describe the impact on the economy.
Correct D. The use of the word 'and' instead of 'but' to connect the two clauses.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage discusses the importance of proper citation in academic writing.
In the following passage, the author's tone is best described as:
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. condescending

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
SHARED STIMULUS
The sentence discusses a future event.
The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter.' is in the:
A. present simple
B. present continuous
Correct C. future simple
D. future continuous

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
SHARED STIMULUS
The word 'perspicacious' means having a keen understanding and insight.
The word 'perspicacious' is closest in meaning to:
A. careless
B. thoughtful
Correct C. perceptive
D. inattentive

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
SHARED STIMULUS
The sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
The following sentence is an example of a:
A. simple sentence
Correct B. compound sentence
C. complex sentence
D. compound-complex sentence

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
SHARED STIMULUS
The word 'enigmatic' means difficult to understand or interpret.
The word 'enigmatic' is closest in meaning to:
A. clear
B. obscure
Correct C. mysterious
D. transparent

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
In the sentence 'The new employee was struggling to understand the nuances of the company's oral English communication style.', which of the following best describes the meaning of 'struggling'?
Correct A. Having difficulty in understanding
B. Having trouble in speaking
C. Having problems in writing
D. Having issues in listening

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
Which of the following idioms best completes the sentence 'The company's decision to downsize was a bitter pill to swallow, but they had to do it to stay afloat in the competitive market.'?
Correct A. A bitter pill to swallow
B. A drop in the ocean
C. A cut above the rest
D. A piece of cake

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
In the sentence 'The patient's symptoms were a classic case of appendicitis, which required immediate surgery to prevent further complications.', which of the following best describes the meaning of 'classic case'?
A. A rare and unusual case
Correct B. A common and well-known case
C. A difficult and complex case
D. A simple and straightforward case

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
Which of the following phrasal verbs best completes the sentence 'The company had to lay off several employees due to financial difficulties, but they were able to rehire them after the economy improved.'?
A. Lay off
Correct B. Rehire
C. Downsize
D. Upsize

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
In the sentence 'The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's bacterial infection, but they had to monitor the patient's progress closely to prevent any adverse reactions.', which of the following best describes the meaning of 'monitor the patient's progress closely'?
Correct A. To keep track of the patient's symptoms and treatment
B. To administer additional medication as needed
C. To perform regular blood tests to check for side effects
D. To provide emotional support to the patient

Correct Answer: A

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