POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The doctor's tone was "condescending" when speaking to the patient. Which of the following antonyms best describes the doctor's tone?
A. Insulting
B. Condescending
C. Respectful
D. Disdainful
Question 2
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present perfect tense.
A. has been
B. is
C. was
D. were
Question 3
The following passage requires a Cloze test. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the highway.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the street.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the roadways.
Question 4
The judge's decision was based on the principle of justice, which holds that all individuals are equal before the law.
A. This principle is used in civil law systems.
B. This principle is used in common law systems.
C. This principle is used in Sharia law systems.
D. This principle is used in customary law systems.
Question 5
The lawyer's argument was undermined by the fact that he relied heavily on "conjecture" rather than "conclusive evidence". Which of the following idioms best captures the lawyer's approach?
A. On a limb
B. In a nutshell
C. Cut to the chase
D. Beat around the bush
Question 6
The patient's symptoms were "acute", meaning they came on suddenly. Which of the following synonyms best describes the patient's symptoms?
A. Chronic
B. Acute
C. Subacute
D. Recurring
Question 7
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of stare decisis, which holds that a court's decision in a previous case is a binding precedent for similar cases.
A. This principle is used in civil law systems.
B. This principle is used in common law systems.
C. This principle is used in Sharia law systems.
D. This principle is used in customary law systems.
Question 8
The doctor's tone was condescending, implying that the patient was ignorant of the obvious.
A. The doctor was using a formal tone.
B. The doctor was using a condescending tone.
C. The doctor was using a sarcastic tone.
D. The doctor was using a neutral tone.
Question 9
The coach's instructions were clear and concise, leaving no room for misinterpretation.
A. The coach was using a formal tone.
B. The coach was using a clear and concise tone.
C. The coach was using a sarcastic tone.
D. The coach was using a condescending tone.
Question 10
The following passage requires a Cloze test. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the highway.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the street.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the roadways.
Question 11
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The passage is grammatically correct.
B. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
C. The tense is inconsistent.
D. The pronoun reference is ambiguous.
Question 12
The doctor's diagnosis was "probable", meaning it was likely but not certain. Which of the following synonyms best describes the doctor's diagnosis?
A. Possible
B. Probable
C. Certain
D. Unlikely
Question 13
The following sentence requires a Cloze test. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the highway.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the street.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the roadways.
Question 14
The athlete's performance was a testament to their dedication and hard work.
A. The athlete's performance was a result of luck.
B. The athlete's performance was a result of their dedication and hard work.
C. The athlete's performance was a result of their natural talent.
D. The athlete's performance was a result of their team's support.
Question 15
The coach's instructions were clear: "Run the play to the left, then cut back to the right." Which of the following phrasal verbs best captures the coach's instructions?
A. Run the play to the left
B. Cut back to the right
C. Run the play to the left, then cut back to the right
D. Cut to the left, then run back to the right

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