POST UTME CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "actus in the desert", which is a metaphor for "exception to the rule". What is the meaning of "actus in the desert"?
A. A rare occurrence
B. A universal truth
C. A principle that applies in all situations
Correct D. A principle that applies only in exceptional circumstances

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
The sentence "The new policy will be implemented next quarter" is in the "future perfect" tense. What is the meaning of "will be implemented"?
A. It is already implemented
Correct B. It will be implemented next quarter
C. It was implemented last quarter
D. It has been implemented for a long time

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The following sentence is an example of "passive voice": "The ball was thrown by John". What is the meaning of "was thrown"?
A. The ball was moving
B. The ball was stationary
Correct C. The ball was thrown by John
D. The ball was caught by John

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The following sentence is an example of "idiomatic expression": "It's raining cats and dogs". What is the meaning of "it's raining cats and dogs"?
Correct A. It's raining very heavily
B. It's sunny and clear
C. It's snowing
D. It's cloudy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The following sentence is an example of "metaphor": "He is a shining light in a dark room". What is the meaning of "shining light"?
Correct A. A person who is very intelligent
B. A person who is very kind
C. A person who is very successful
D. A person who is very happy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In the sentence 'The doctor examined the patient's X-ray', what is the function of the word 'examined'?
Correct A. To describe the action of the doctor
B. To indicate the location of the patient
C. To specify the type of medical equipment used
D. To show the patient's symptoms

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. What is the function of the mitochondria?
Correct A. To produce energy for the cell
B. To synthesize proteins
C. To store genetic information
D. To regulate cell growth

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
In the sentence 'The manager of the company is responsible for the employees', what is the function of the word 'responsible'?
Correct A. To describe the relationship between the manager and the employees
B. To indicate the location of the company
C. To specify the type of management style used
D. To show the manager's qualifications

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The diagram below shows the structure of a molecule. What is the type of bond between the two atoms?
Correct A. Covalent bond
B. Ionic bond
C. Hydrogen bond
D. Van der Waals force

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to complete the assignment', what is the function of the word 'asked'?
Correct A. To describe the action of the teacher
B. To indicate the location of the students
C. To specify the type of assignment
D. To show the teacher's qualifications

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The manager of the company, who was known for his honesty, was accused of embezzlement.
The passage below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the word that should be inserted to make the passage grammatically correct.
Correct A. The
B. a
C. an
D. the

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
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The manager of the company, who was known for his honesty, was accused of embezzlement.
The sentence below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the word that should be inserted to make the sentence grammatically correct.
A. The
B. a
Correct C. an
D. the

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
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The manager of the company, who was known for his honesty, was accused of embezzlement.
The passage below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the word that should be inserted to make the passage grammatically correct.
A. The
B. a
C. an
Correct D. the

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
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The manager of the company, who was known for his honesty, was accused of embezzlement.
The sentence below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the word that should be inserted to make the sentence grammatically correct.
Correct A. The
B. a
C. an
D. the

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The manager of the company, who was known for his honesty, was accused of embezzlement.
The passage below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the word that should be inserted to make the passage grammatically correct.
A. The
Correct B. a
C. an
D. the

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next month, will undoubtedly affect the economy negatively.'
A. The use of the word 'undoubtedly' is incorrect.
Correct B. The use of the word 'negatively' is incorrect.
C. The use of the word 'next' is incorrect.
D. The use of the word 'will' is incorrect.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
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The sentence has been modified.
In the sentence 'The manager, who is responsible for the company's financial performance, has been promoted to the position of CEO.', identify the grammatical error.
Correct A. The use of the word 'who' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'has' is incorrect.
C. The use of the word 'promoted' is incorrect.
D. The use of the word 'CEO' is incorrect.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The sentence has been modified.
In the sentence 'The new employee, whose name is John, has been assigned to the marketing department.', identify the grammatical error.
Correct A. The use of the word 'whose' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'has' is incorrect.
C. The use of the word 'assigned' is incorrect.
D. The use of the word 'marketing' is incorrect.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The sentence has been modified.
In the sentence 'The company, which has been in operation for over 10 years, has a strong reputation in the industry.', identify the grammatical error.
Correct A. The use of the word 'which' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'has' is incorrect.
C. The use of the word 'strong' is incorrect.
D. The use of the word 'industry' is incorrect.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
SHARED STIMULUS
The sentence has been modified.
In the sentence 'The manager, who is responsible for the company's financial performance, has been promoted to the position of CEO.', identify the grammatical error.
Correct A. The use of the word 'who' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'has' is incorrect.
C. The use of the word 'promoted' is incorrect.
D. The use of the word 'CEO' is incorrect.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a way that is extremely helpful or accommodating. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
Correct A. She went out of her way to help me with my project.
B. He refused to lend me his car.
C. They were very rude to me on the phone.
D. I had to wait in line for hours.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
In the medical field, the register used in formal reports is often referred to as the 'technical register'. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this register?
A. The patient's symptoms were severe and required immediate attention.
B. The doctor explained the diagnosis in simple terms.
Correct C. The lab results indicated a high level of toxicity.
D. The nurse administered the medication as prescribed.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. The passage is about the importance of exercise in maintaining good health. 'Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health. It helps to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer. Exercise also improves mental health by reducing stress and anxiety.'
A. Exercise is only beneficial for physical health.
Correct B. Regular exercise can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
C. Exercise has no impact on mental health.
D. The passage does not mention the importance of exercise.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The following sentence contains a blank space. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. 'The new policy will ______ the company's profits by 10%.'
A. increase
Correct B. decrease
C. improve
D. reduce

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The following sentence contains a blank space. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. 'The new employee was ______ to the team by the manager.'
Correct A. introduced
B. appointed
C. hired
D. promoted

Correct Answer: A

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