POST UTME CHRISTOPHER UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
The term 'irony' in literature refers to a discrepancy or incongruity between what is expected and what actually occurs. Which of the following best describes this phenomenon?
A. A statement that is literally true
B. A statement that is obviously false
C. A discrepancy or incongruity between what is expected and what actually occurs
D. A figure of speech that repeats a word or phrase
Question 2
The passage below has been edited to remove some of the words. Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the year.
B. The new policy will be implemented by the end of next year.
C. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the next year.
D. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the following year.
Question 3
The term 'idiolect' in linguistics refers to the unique language variety of an individual. Which of the following best describes this phenomenon?
A. A language variety that is specific to a region
B. A language variety that is specific to a social class
C. A language variety that is specific to an individual
D. A language variety that is specific to a language family
Question 4
The following sentence contains an example of a phrasal verb: 'The company will be looking into the matter.' Identify the phrasal verb.
A. looking into
B. be looking into
C. will be looking into
D. has been looking into
Question 5
The following passage contains a metaphor. Identify the correct metaphor.
A. Life is a journey
B. Life is a puzzle
C. Life is a game
D. Life is a book
Question 6
In the context of Oral English, what is the primary function of stress in a sentence?
A. To indicate the emphasis on a particular word
B. To distinguish between homophones
C. To convey the speaker's attitude or tone
D. To separate clauses in a complex sentence
Question 7
Which of the following registers is most commonly used in formal medical writing?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Colloquial
Question 8
In the context of medicine, the term 'iatrogenic' refers to a condition or disease that is caused by medical treatment. Which of the following best describes this phenomenon?
A. A condition caused by a genetic mutation
B. A condition caused by a viral infection
C. A condition caused by medical treatment
D. A condition caused by environmental factors
Question 9
Choose the correct antonym for the word 'fast':
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Rapid
D. Swift
Question 10
The term 'satire' in literature refers to a literary work that uses irony, sarcasm, and ridicule to criticize or expose vices, follies, or abuses. Which of the following best describes this phenomenon?
A. A literary work that praises or glorifies vices, follies, or abuses
B. A literary work that uses irony, sarcasm, and ridicule to criticize or expose vices, follies, or abuses
C. A literary work that uses hyperbole to emphasize or effect
D. A literary work that uses understatement to emphasize or effect
Question 11
The term 'symbolism' in literature refers to the use of objects, colors, or other elements to represent abstract ideas or concepts. Which of the following best describes this phenomenon?
A. The use of objects, colors, or other elements to represent concrete objects or events
B. The use of objects, colors, or other elements to represent abstract ideas or concepts
C. The use of hyperbole to emphasize or effect
D. The use of understatement to emphasize or effect
Question 12
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present perfect tense: 'I have ________ (eat) breakfast this morning.'
A. eaten
B. eat
C. is eating
D. has eaten
Question 13
The passage below has been edited to remove some of the words. Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the year.
B. The new policy will be implemented by the end of next year.
C. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the next year.
D. The new policy will be implemented by the end of the following year.
Question 14
The following sentence contains an example of a relative clause: 'The book, which is on the table, is mine.' Identify the relative clause.
A. which is on the table
B. is mine
C. The book
D. on the table
Question 15
The passage below has been modified. Identify the error in punctuation.
A. The comma after 'however' is incorrect.
B. The semicolon after 'nevertheless' is incorrect.
C. The colon after 'meanwhile' is incorrect.
D. The period after 'meanwhile' is incorrect.

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