POST UTME COAL CITY UNIVERSITY 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following passage is from a speech by a politician: 'We must take bold action to address the pressing issues of climate change, economic inequality, and social injustice. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and future generations to act with courage and determination.' Identify the rhetorical device used in the phrase 'We owe it to ourselves, our children, and future generations'.
A. Metaphor
B. Allusion
C. Personification
D. Apostrophe
Question 2
The following sentence has a blank space. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank.
A. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance.
B. The manager was very disappointed with the team's performance.
C. The manager was neutral about the team's performance.
D. The manager was surprised by the team's performance.
Question 3
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's bacterial infection.
A. A type of medication that is used to treat viral infections.
B. A type of medication that is used to treat bacterial infections.
C. A type of medication that is used to treat fungal infections.
D. A type of medication that is used to treat parasitic infections.
Question 4
Which of the following words is an antonym of the word 'fast'?
A. slow
B. quick
C. fast
D. rapid
Question 5
The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, which the judge deemed to be a 'red herring' in the case.
A. A false clue intentionally introduced into a case to mislead or distract from the true issue.
B. A legal principle that is used to justify a decision.
C. A type of evidence that is considered unreliable.
D. A term used to describe a witness who is not credible.
Question 6
Which of the following words is a synonym of 'large'?
A. big
B. small
C. long
D. wide
Question 7
Which of the following sentences is in the present perfect tense?
A. I have eaten breakfast
B. I eat breakfast
C. I will eat breakfast
D. I ate breakfast
Question 8
Identify the correct punctuation mark to use in the following sentence.
A. The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.
B. The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.
C. The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.
D. The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.
Question 9
Which of the following words is a synonym of the word 'large'?
A. big
B. small
C. huge
D. tiny
Question 10
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. it
D. they
Question 11
Which of the following sentences is in the correct form of the subjunctive mood?
A. It is necessary that I go to the store.
B. It is necessary for me to go to the store.
C. It is necessary that I have gone to the store.
D. It is necessary for me to have gone to the store.
Question 12
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence below.
A. my
B. mine
C. mys
D. mines
Question 13
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word 'fast' in the sentence below.
A. slow
B. quick
C. rapid
D. swift
Question 14
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years', what is the primary purpose of the policy?
A. To increase carbon emissions
B. To reduce carbon emissions
C. To maintain the current level of carbon emissions
D. To eliminate carbon emissions
Question 15
In the sentence 'The manager, who had been with the company for over a decade, decided to retire and pursue his passion for painting', identify the type of phrase that provides additional information about the subject.
A. Relative clause
B. Adjective phrase
C. Noun phrase
D. Prepositional phrase

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