POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is an example of a complex sentence: 'Although I was tired, I finished the project on time.' Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'Although'?
A. However
B. In addition
C. Moreover
D. Furthermore
Question 2
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left' is in the _______ tense because it refers to a past action that occurred before another past action.
A. present
B. past
C. future
D. conditional
Question 3
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the type of conjunction used to connect the two clauses.
A. Coordinating conjunction
B. Subordinating conjunction
C. Correlative conjunction
D. Subjunctive conjunction
Question 4
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a compound predicate: 'I went to the store, and my sister bought some milk.' Identify the correct form of the verb 'bought' in the second clause.
A. bought
B. buying
C. buys
D. buy
Question 5
The passage below has been modified to include a cloze test. Identify the word that should be inserted to complete the sentence.
A. The word 'quickly' should be inserted.
B. The word 'slowly' should be inserted.
C. The word 'rapidly' should be inserted.
D. The word 'gradually' should be inserted.
Question 6
In the passage below, the author uses a formal register to discuss a medical topic. Identify the word that is most appropriate in this context.
A. The word 'sick' is most appropriate in this context.
B. The word 'ill' is most appropriate in this context.
C. The word 'unwell' is most appropriate in this context.
D. The word 'suffering' is most appropriate in this context.
Question 7
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in concord. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The students were tired and went to bed early.
B. The students were tired and went to bed late.
C. The students were not tired and went to bed early.
D. The students were not tired and went to bed late.
Question 8
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______________________ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Hyperbole
C. Allusion
D. Personification
Question 9
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the following sentence: 'The book is ______ friend's.'
A. my
B. mine
C. my's
D. myself
Question 10
The idiom 'break a leg' means to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance or a difficult situation. However, in the sentence 'She broke a leg on her way to work,' the phrase is used to convey a sense of
A. good luck
B. bad luck
C. injury
D. fatigue
Question 11
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a relative clause: 'The book, which is on the table, is mine.' Identify the correct form of the pronoun 'which' in the relative clause.
A. who
B. whom
C. which
D. that
Question 12
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already eaten dinner.' is in the
A. present perfect simple
B. present perfect continuous
C. past simple
D. past perfect
Question 13
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The original word was 'rapidly'.
B. The original word was 'slowly'.
C. The original word was 'quickly'.
D. The original word was 'gradually'.
Question 14
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The original word was 'rapidly', and the synonym is 'swiftly'.
B. The original word was 'slowly', and the synonym is 'gradually'.
C. The original word was 'quickly', and the synonym is 'swiftly'.
D. The original word was 'gradually', and the synonym is 'slowly'.
Question 15
The following passage contains a comprehension question. Identify the main idea of the passage.
A. The main idea of the passage is the importance of education.
B. The main idea of the passage is the benefits of reading.
C. The main idea of the passage is the value of hard work.
D. The main idea of the passage is the need for patience.

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