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Question 1 View Details
In the sentence 'The doctor examined the patient carefully', what is the stress pattern on the word 'carefully'?
A. Primary stress on the first syllable
Correct B. Primary stress on the second syllable
C. Secondary stress on the first syllable
D. Secondary stress on the second syllable

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2 View Details
A patient is diagnosed with a rare disease. The doctor says, 'The patient has a 0.05% chance of survival.' What register is the doctor using?
A. Formal register
B. Informal register
Correct C. Technical register
D. Elevated register

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3 View Details
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to go': 'I ______ (go) to the store yesterday.'
Correct A. went
B. goes
C. going
D. gone

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4 View Details
SHARED STIMULUS
The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in the next five years. The government has allocated ₦1 billion for the project.
Read the passage and answer the question: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in the next five years. The government has allocated ₦1 billion for the project.' What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The government is allocating funds for a new project
Correct B. The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions
C. The government has allocated ₦1 billion for the project
D. The policy will be implemented in the next five years

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5 View Details
A patient is diagnosed with a rare disease. The doctor says, 'The patient has a 0.05% chance of survival.' What is the probability of the patient's survival?
Correct A. 0.05%
B. 5%
C. 50%
D. 95%

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6 View Details
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism' can be rephrased using a more formal register as:
Correct A. The introduction of the new policy has been subject to intense scrutiny.
B. The new policy has been met with disapproval from various quarters.
C. The implementation of the new policy has been criticized by many stakeholders.
D. The new policy has been welcomed with open arms.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7 View Details
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an idiom that means:
A. to give up or abandon something
B. to start a new project or venture
Correct C. to die or pass away
D. to get married or enter into a relationship

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8 View Details
The sentence 'The doctor examined the patient and diagnosed the illness' can be rephrased using a more formal register as:
Correct A. The physician conducted a thorough examination of the patient and arrived at a definitive diagnosis.
B. The doctor performed a routine check-up on the patient and identified the cause of the illness.
C. The medical professional evaluated the patient's symptoms and determined the underlying condition.
D. The healthcare provider examined the patient and provided a preliminary diagnosis.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9 View Details
The sentence 'The company is planning to launch a new product line' can be rephrased using a more formal register as:
Correct A. The corporation intends to introduce a new range of products to the market.
B. The business is preparing to unveil a new product line.
C. The organization is planning to launch a new product.
D. The company is considering the introduction of a new product.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10 View Details
The phrase 'break a leg' is an idiom that means:
Correct A. to have good luck or success
B. to fail or experience bad luck
C. to take a risk or face a challenge
D. to be nervous or anxious

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11 View Details
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage is from a medical text.
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The original passage read: 'The patient was administered a high dose of the medication.'
Correct B. The modified passage reads: 'The patient was administered a large dose of the medication.'
C. The modified passage reads: 'The patient was administered a high dose of the medication.'
D. The modified passage reads: 'The patient was administered a small dose of the medication.'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12 View Details
SHARED STIMULUS
The sentence is from a medical text.
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the verb form that is in the passive voice.
A. The patient was administered the medication.
Correct B. The medication was administered to the patient.
C. The patient administered the medication.
D. The medication administered the patient.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13 View Details
SHARED STIMULUS
The sentence is from a medical text.
The following sentence is in the active voice. Identify the verb form that is in the active voice.
A. The patient was administered the medication.
B. The medication was administered to the patient.
Correct C. The patient administered the medication.
D. The medication administered the patient.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14 View Details
SHARED STIMULUS
The sentence is from a medical text.
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the verb form that is in the passive voice.
A. The patient was administered the medication.
Correct B. The medication was administered to the patient.
C. The patient administered the medication.
D. The medication administered the patient.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15 View Details
SHARED STIMULUS
The sentence is from a medical text.
The following sentence is in the active voice. Identify the verb form that is in the active voice.
A. The patient was administered the medication.
B. The medication was administered to the patient.
Correct C. The patient administered the medication.
D. The medication administered the patient.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16 View Details
The sentence 'The manager instructed the staff to expedite the project' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Passive voice
Correct B. Active voice
C. Imperative mood
D. Subjunctive mood

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17 View Details
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of which idiom?
Correct A. To die
B. To be born
C. To get married
D. To get divorced

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18 View Details
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with which word?
Correct A. Uninterested
B. Indifferent
C. Impartial
D. Objective

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19 View Details
The sentence 'The new policy will affect the company's profits' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Future perfect tense
Correct B. Future simple tense
C. Present perfect tense
D. Present simple tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20 View Details
The word 'perspicacious' means having a keen understanding and insight?
Correct A. Having a keen understanding and insight
B. Having a lack of understanding and insight
C. Being cautious and reserved
D. Being impulsive and reckless

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21 View Details
The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write a short essay' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Imperative mood
B. Subjunctive mood
C. Passive voice
D. Active voice

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22 View Details
The word 'enervate' means to deprive of energy or vitality?
Correct A. To deprive of energy or vitality
B. To give energy or vitality
C. To make someone feel tired
D. To make someone feel energetic

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23 View Details
The sentence 'The company will launch a new product next quarter' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Future perfect tense
Correct B. Future simple tense
C. Present perfect tense
D. Present simple tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24 View Details
The word 'fastidious' means having a strong attention to detail?
Correct A. Having a strong attention to detail
B. Having a lack of attention to detail
C. Being careless and sloppy
D. Being lazy and indifferent

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25 View Details
The sentence 'The manager asked the team to meet at 2 PM' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Imperative mood
B. Subjunctive mood
C. Passive voice
Correct D. Active voice

Correct Answer: D

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