POST UTME CALEB UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct 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 emotional and persuasive.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
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In the diagram below, identify the part labeled A.
In the diagram below, identify the part labeled A.
Correct A. A beaker
B. A burette
C. A test tube
D. A cell

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
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The following sentence has been modified to test your spelling and punctuation skills. Choose the correct answer.
The following sentence has been modified to test your spelling and punctuation skills. Choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The teacher gave the student a lot of homework.
B. The teacher gave the student alot of homework.
C. The teacher gave the student alot of home work.
D. The teacher gave the student a lot of home work.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
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In the following passage, identify the antonym of the word 'fast'.
In the following passage, identify the antonym of the word 'fast'.
Correct A. Slow
B. Fast
C. Quick
D. Speedy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
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The following sentence has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the sentence carefully and choose the correct answer.
The following sentence has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the sentence carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The student was very happy with the result.
B. The student was not very happy with the result.
C. The student was very unhappy with the result.
D. The student was not very unhappy with the result.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In the sentence 'The manager stressed the importance of punctuality in the workplace', what is the stress pattern of the word 'importance'?
A. Primary stress on the first syllable
B. Secondary stress on the first syllable
Correct C. Primary stress on the second syllable
D. Secondary stress on the second syllable

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
What is the synonym of the word 'vulnerable'?
A. Weak
B. Powerless
Correct C. Exposed
D. Protected

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in the next five years', what is the antonym of the word 'reduce'?
A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Stabilize
Correct D. Eliminate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
In the sentence 'The company's profits have been declining over the past year', what is the meaning of the word 'declining'?
A. Increasing
B. Stable
Correct C. Decreasing
D. Unchanged

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
In the sentence 'The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's infection', what is the meaning of the word 'prescribed'?
A. Recommended
Correct B. Ordered
C. Approved
D. Denied

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
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The passage is about a doctor's appointment.
The passage below has been modified from its original form. Identify the register used in the modified passage.
A. Formal
Correct B. Informal
C. Elevated
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
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The manager is talking to the employees.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
B. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
C. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
D. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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The word in bold is an adjective.
Identify the antonym of the word in bold.
A. The **fast** car sped down the highway.
Correct B. The **slow** car sped down the highway.
C. The **quick** car sped down the highway.
D. The **speedy** car sped down the highway.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
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The passage is about a person's experience with a new product.
Read the passage and answer the question.
Correct A. The passage is about a person's experience with a new product.
B. The passage is about a company's marketing strategy.
C. The passage is about a person's opinion on a product.
D. The passage is about a company's financial performance.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The new employee has been working for the company.
Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
Correct A. The new employee _______ (to) the company for three years.
B. The new employee _______ (to) the company for three years.
C. The new employee _______ (to) the company for three years.
D. The new employee _______ (to) the company for three years.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
In the sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to take a break', which pronoun is used to refer to the manager?
A. he
B. him
C. his
Correct D. who

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
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The passage is about the importance of education in personal development.
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
Correct A. The passage is written in a formal tone.
B. The passage is written in a conversational tone.
C. The passage is written in a persuasive tone.
D. The passage is written in a narrative tone.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The sentence is in the present perfect tense.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager has been working on the project for three months.
Correct B. The manager has worked on the project for three months.
C. The manager is working on the project for three months.
D. The manager works on the project for three months.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
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The passage is about idiomatic expressions.
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
Correct A. The idiom 'break a leg' means to wish someone good luck.
B. The idiom 'break a leg' means to wish someone bad luck.
C. The idiom 'break a leg' means to take a risk.
D. The idiom 'break a leg' means to be successful.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
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The sentence is in the present perfect tense.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager has been working on the project for three months.
Correct B. The manager has worked on the project for three months.
C. The manager is working on the project for three months.
D. The manager works on the project for three months.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
In the sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will attend the meeting today', identify the type of pronoun used to refer to the manager.
A. Personal pronoun
B. Demonstrative pronoun
Correct C. Relative pronoun
D. Interrogative pronoun

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
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The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
The passage below has been edited to remove some words. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
Correct B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, which has resulted in a significant decrease in the number of fatalities.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, which has resulted in a significant decrease in the number of fatalities and injuries.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, which has resulted in a significant decrease in the number of fatalities and injuries, and has also improved the overall safety of the road.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence 'By the time I _______ (finish) my homework, it will be midnight'.
A. had finished
B. will finish
Correct C. will have finished
D. will be finishing

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence.
A. The sentence is a simple sentence.
Correct B. The sentence is a complex sentence.
C. The sentence is a compound sentence.
D. The sentence is a compound-complex sentence.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
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The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
The passage below has been edited to remove some words. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, which has resulted in a significant decrease in the number of fatalities and injuries.
B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, which has resulted in a significant decrease in the number of fatalities and injuries, and has also improved the overall safety of the road.
Correct C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, which has resulted in a significant decrease in the number of fatalities and injuries, and has also improved the overall safety of the road, and has also reduced the number of traffic jams.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road, which has resulted in a significant decrease in the number of fatalities and injuries, and has also improved the overall safety of the road, and has also reduced the number of traffic jams, and has also increased the number of people using public transportation.

Correct Answer: C

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