POST UTME CALEB UNIVERSITY 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The passage is a formal academic text discussing the importance of proper citation in research.
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
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The sentence is an example of active voice because the subject 'policy' is performing the action 'has been implemented'.
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is an example of:
A. passive voice
Correct B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. simple past tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
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The word 'unprecedented' is an adjective because it modifies the noun 'situation'.
The word 'unprecedented' can be described as:
Correct A. adjective
B. adverb
C. noun
D. verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
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The sentence is an example of past perfect tense because it describes an action that occurred before another action in the past.
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left' is an example of:
A. present perfect tense
Correct B. past perfect tense
C. simple past tense
D. future perfect tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
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The word 'regret' is a noun because it refers to a feeling or emotion.
The word 'regret' can be described as:
Correct A. noun
B. verb
C. adjective
D. adverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The passage: 'The athlete ran a quick lap around the track.'
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The original word was 'fast'.
Correct B. The original word was 'quick'.
C. The original word was 'swift'.
D. The original word was 'rapid'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
Which of the following words is an antonym of 'exuberant'?
A. Vibrant
B. Thriving
Correct C. Dull
D. Lively

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The following sentence has been punctuated incorrectly. Identify the error.
A. The sentence is: 'I'm going to the store, my friend, because I need to buy some milk.'
Correct B. The sentence is: 'I'm going to the store, my friend because I need to buy some milk.'
C. The sentence is: 'I'm going to the store, my friend; because I need to buy some milk.'
D. The sentence is: 'I'm going to the store, my friend, because I need to buy some milk.'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
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The passage: 'The teacher asked John to hand in his homework.'
The following passage has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with a pronoun.
Correct A. The original word was 'he'.
B. The original word was 'she'.
C. The original word was 'they'.
D. The original word was 'it'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
Which of the following phrases is an example of a phrasal verb?
A. To run
B. To jump
Correct C. To pick up
D. To get up

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n)
A. metaphor
B. simile
Correct C. idiom
D. hyperbole

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide.' is an example of a(n)
A. passive voice
Correct B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. past perfect tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The word 'necessity' is a synonym of the word
Correct A. compulsion
B. obligation
C. requirement
D. demand

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is an example of a(n)
Correct A. past perfect tense
B. present perfect tense
C. past simple tense
D. present simple tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n)
Correct A. idiom
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. hyperbole

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
In the sentence 'The doctor carefully examined the patient's X-ray', what is the function of the word 'carefully'?
A. To indicate the time at which the doctor examined the patient
Correct B. To emphasize the doctor's skill and expertise
C. To indicate the location where the doctor examined the patient
D. To indicate the patient's condition

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
Which of the following words is a synonym of 'diligent'?
A. Lazy
Correct B. Hardworking
C. Careless
D. Relaxed

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write their names on the blackboard', what is the function of the word 'asked'?
A. To indicate the time at which the teacher asked the students
B. To indicate the location where the teacher asked the students
Correct C. To indicate the teacher's request
D. To indicate the students' response

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
Which of the following words is an antonym of 'fast'?
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fastest
D. Faster

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
In the sentence 'The doctor prescribed the patient some medication', what is the function of the word 'prescribed'?
A. To indicate the time at which the doctor prescribed the medication
B. To indicate the location where the doctor prescribed the medication
Correct C. To indicate the doctor's order
D. To indicate the patient's response

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The phrase 'cost an arm and a leg' is an example of an idiom. What does it literally mean?
Correct A. It means something is very expensive.
B. It means something is very cheap.
C. It means something is very valuable.
D. It means something is very worthless.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
In the sentence 'The new policy will affect the entire company.', what part of speech is 'entire'?
Correct A. Adjective
B. Adverb
C. Noun
D. Verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The word 'separate' can be used as a verb or an adjective. What is the difference in meaning between the two?
Correct A. As a verb, it means to divide something into parts, while as an adjective, it means something is divided into parts.
B. As a verb, it means to divide something into parts, while as an adjective, it means something is not divided into parts.
C. As a verb, it means to join something together, while as an adjective, it means something is joined together.
D. As a verb, it means to join something together, while as an adjective, it means something is not joined together.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The sentence 'The teacher gave the students a lot of homework.' is an example of a sentence with a specific grammatical structure. What is the grammatical structure of this sentence?
Correct A. Subject-Verb-Object (SVO)
B. Subject-Object-Verb (SOV)
C. Verb-Subject-Object (VSO)
D. Object-Subject-Verb (OSV)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The word 'fast' can be used as an adjective or an adverb. What is the difference in meaning between the two?
Correct A. As an adjective, it means something is moving quickly, while as an adverb, it means something is done quickly.
B. As an adjective, it means something is moving slowly, while as an adverb, it means something is done slowly.
C. As an adjective, it means something is big, while as an adverb, it means something is done big.
D. As an adjective, it means something is small, while as an adverb, it means something is done small.

Correct Answer: A

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