POST UTME CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following passage is an example of a literary device. Identify the device and explain its effect on the reader.
A. Imagery
B. Symbolism
C. Allusion
D. Irony
Question 2
The following sentence is an example of a passive voice. Identify the correct synonym for the word 'passive'.
A. Active
B. Passive
C. Aggressive
D. Defensive
Question 3
The word 'perspicacious' is an example of a word that has a specific meaning. Which of the following words has a similar meaning?
A. perceptive
B. insightful
C. astute
D. inquisitive
Question 4
The following sentence has been modified. Choose the word that best fits each blank.
A. The new employee was very nervous on his first day.
B. The new employee was very confident on his first day.
C. The new employee was very experienced on his first day.
D. The new employee was very unprepared on his first day.
Question 5
Identify the correct stress pattern for the word.
A. /ˈkæmp/
B. /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
C. /ˈkæmpɪŋli/
D. /ˈkæmpɪŋli/
Question 6
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the agent and the patient.
A. The agent is the teacher and the patient is the student.
B. The agent is the student and the patient is the teacher.
C. The agent is the principal and the patient is the teacher.
D. The agent is the teacher and the patient is the principal.
Question 7
The sentence 'The company's profits increased by 20% last quarter.' is an example of a sentence that uses a specific grammatical structure to convey meaning. Which of the following sentences uses a similar structure?
A. The company's sales decreased by 15% last year.
B. The company's revenue increased by 30% this quarter.
C. The company's expenses decreased by 25% last quarter.
D. The company's profits decreased by 10% last year.
Question 8
In the passage, the author uses the phrase 'a storm in a teacup' to describe the reaction of the crowd to the news. What is the connotation of this phrase?
A. The news was insignificant and the crowd was overreacting.
B. The news was significant and the crowd was justified in their reaction.
C. The news was shocking and the crowd was in a state of panic.
D. The news was mundane and the crowd was bored.
Question 9
The following passage has been modified. Choose the word that best fits each blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread approval.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread confusion.
Question 10
The following sentence has been modified. Choose the word that best fits each blank.
A. The new employee was very nervous on his first day.
B. The new employee was very confident on his first day.
C. The new employee was very experienced on his first day.
D. The new employee was very unprepared on his first day.
Question 11
The following sentence is a good example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the type of clause that is used in the sentence.
A. Independent clause
B. Dependent clause
C. Relative clause
D. Subordinate clause
Question 12
Identify the antonym of the underlined word.
A. fast
B. slow
C. quick
D. rapid
Question 13
The passage below has been modified. Choose the word that best fits each blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread approval.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread confusion.
Question 14
The diagram below represents a circuit. Identify the component labeled A.
A. Resistor
B. Capacitor
C. Inductor
D. Battery
Question 15
The sentence 'The manager of the company will be attending the meeting' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence

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