POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
Correct D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
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The company is going bankrupt.
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and explain its meaning.
A. The company is going bankrupt.
B. The company is going bankrupt.
C. The company is going bankrupt.
Correct D. The company is going bankrupt.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
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The manager decided to fire the employee.
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning.
A. The manager decided to fire the employee.
B. The manager decided to fire the employee.
C. The manager decided to fire the employee.
Correct D. The manager decided to fire the employee.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
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The company is successful and profitable.
The following passage contains a synonym and an antonym. Identify the synonym and the antonym.
A. The company is successful and profitable.
B. The company is successful and profitable.
C. The company is successful and profitable.
Correct D. The company is successful and profitable.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
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The company is going bankrupt.
The following sentence contains a cloze test. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
A. The company is going bankrupt.
B. The company is going bankrupt.
C. The company is going bankrupt.
Correct D. The company is going bankrupt.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
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The author is describing a situation where there are many choices available.
In the following passage, the author uses the phrase 'a plethora of options' to convey a sense of _______.
Correct A. abundance
B. scarcity
C. variety
D. complexity

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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The word 'widespread' means that the criticism is not limited to a specific group or area.
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' contains the word 'widespread'. Which of the following synonyms for 'widespread' would be most appropriate in this context?
Correct A. extensive
B. far-reaching
C. universal
D. global

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The error is the use of a comma splice, and the correct correction is to use a semicolon or a conjunction to join the two independent clauses.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
A. The manager gave the employee a raise.
B. The manager gave the employee a raise, however, he was not satisfied.
Correct C. The manager gave the employee a raise, however, he was not satisfied with it.
D. The manager gave the employee a raise, however, he was not satisfied with the raise.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
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The metaphor compares the city to a jungle, suggesting that it is a place of danger and competition.
The following passage contains a metaphor. Identify the metaphor and explain its meaning.
Correct A. The city was a jungle.
B. The city was a garden.
C. The city was a desert.
D. The city was a forest.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The error is the dangling modifier 'Walking down the street', which should be attached to the subject of the sentence, 'I'.
The following sentence contains a dangling modifier. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
A. Walking down the street, the sun was shining brightly.
B. Walking down the street, the people were smiling.
C. Walking down the street, the sun was shining brightly, and the people were smiling.
Correct D. As I walked down the street, the sun was shining brightly.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years', identify the word that functions as a noun.
Correct A. policy
B. emissions
C. years
D. reduce

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The table below shows the number of students enrolled in different courses at a university. What is the ratio of students enrolled in Business Administration to those enrolled in Computer Science?
Correct A. 1:2
B. 2:1
C. 3:4
D. 4:3

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The passage below discusses the impact of climate change on global food production. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Climate change is causing a significant increase in global food production.
Correct B. Climate change is having a devastating impact on global food production.
C. Climate change is not affecting global food production.
D. Climate change is causing a decrease in global food production.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. What is the function of the mitochondria?
A. To synthesize proteins.
B. To store genetic information.
Correct C. To generate energy for the cell.
D. To regulate cell growth.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years' can be rewritten in the passive voice. What is the rewritten sentence?
Correct A. Carbon emissions are to be reduced by 50% within the next five years.
B. The policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years.
C. Carbon emissions are reduced by 50% within the next five years.
D. The policy is to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
In the sentence 'The manager of the company will be attending the meeting', which of the following is the correct form of the verb 'will be attending'?
Correct A. will be attending
B. will be attend
C. will attends
D. will be attending's

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what will happen to the current flowing through the circuit?
A. The current will increase
B. The current will decrease
Correct C. The current will remain the same
D. The current will change direction

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write their names on the blackboard', which of the following is the correct form of the verb 'asked'?
Correct A. asked
B. asks
C. asking
D. ask

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows a graph of a quadratic function. What is the x-coordinate of the vertex of the parabola?
A. -2
Correct B. 0
C. 2
D. 4

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
In the sentence 'The manager of the company will be attending the meeting', which of the following is the correct form of the pronoun 'the manager'?
Correct A. the manager
B. the managers
C. his manager
D. her manager

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The original passage
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect on the meaning.
A. The original passage read: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years.'
Correct B. The modified passage reads: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 75% within the next five years.'
C. The modified passage reads: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next ten years.'
D. The modified passage reads: 'The new policy aims to increase carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years.'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
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The circuit diagram
The diagram below represents a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. Identify the component that controls the flow of electricity.
A. The battery
B. The resistor
Correct C. The switch
D. The circuit

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
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The original sentence
The following sentence has been modified to make it more formal. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect on the tone.
A. The original sentence read: 'I'm going to the store to buy some milk.'
Correct B. The modified sentence reads: 'I am going to the store to purchase some milk.'
C. The modified sentence reads: 'I will be going to the store to buy some milk.'
D. The modified sentence reads: 'I'm going to the store to get some milk.'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
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The graph
The following graph represents the relationship between the number of hours studied and the score on a test. Identify the type of relationship and explain why it exists.
Correct A. Positive linear relationship
B. Negative linear relationship
C. Non-linear relationship
D. No relationship

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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The original sentence
The following sentence has been modified to make it more concise. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect on the meaning.
A. The original sentence read: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years, which will help to mitigate the effects of climate change.'
Correct B. The modified sentence reads: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years to mitigate climate change.'
C. The modified sentence reads: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years, and this will help to mitigate climate change.'
D. The modified sentence reads: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years to reduce climate change.'

Correct Answer: B

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