POST UTME CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of medical registers, what is the primary function of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)?
Correct A. To provide financial protection to individuals against medical expenses
B. To regulate the healthcare industry in Nigeria
C. To promote preventive healthcare services
D. To improve the quality of healthcare services in Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses:
A. The manager ________ (to have) a meeting with the team at 2 PM.
Correct B. The manager ________ (have) a meeting with the team at 2 PM.
C. The manager ________ (had) a meeting with the team at 2 PM.
D. The manager ________ (has) a meeting with the team at 2 PM.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
Identify the correct phrasal verb in the sentence:
Correct A. The company will be looking into the matter.
B. The company will be looking up the matter.
C. The company will be looking down the matter.
D. The company will be looking around the matter.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
In the context of oral English, what is the correct stress pattern for the word 'university'?
Correct A. /ˈjuːnɪvərsɪti/ (YOO-niv-ur-see-tee)
B. /ˈjuːnɪvərˌsɪti/ (YOO-niv-ur-SEE-tee)
C. /ˈjuːnɪvərˌsɪtɪ/ (YOO-niv-ur-SEE-tee)
D. /ˈjuːnɪvərˌsɪti/ (YOO-niv-ur-SEE-tee)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
Identify the correct spelling of the word:
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
Correct D. accommodate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
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The manager of the company is responsible for overseeing the entire organization.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the change in terms of its grammatical function.
A. The manager of the company
Correct B. The manager of the company's
C. The manager of company
D. The manager of companies

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
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The book, which is on the table, belongs to my sister.
In the following sentence, the word 'which' is used as a relative pronoun. Identify the type of clause that the relative pronoun introduces.
A. Independent clause
B. Dependent clause
Correct C. Relative clause
D. Subordinate clause

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
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Can you pick up your phone and answer it?
The following sentence contains an example of a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning.
Correct A. Pick up
B. Get on
C. Turn off
D. Take out

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The student was experiencing a lot of stress due to the upcoming exams.
In the following sentence, the word 'stress' is used as a noun. Identify the type of stress referred to and explain its meaning.
A. Physical stress
Correct B. Emotional stress
C. Financial stress
D. Environmental stress

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
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The child was feeling happy and joyful after receiving the gift.
The following sentence contains an example of a synonym. Identify the synonym and explain its meaning.
A. Happy
Correct B. Joyful
C. Sad
D. Unhappy

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of _______________ (1) that the client's rights had been violated.
Correct A. stare decisis
B. res ipsa loquitur
C. actus meus factus est
D. habeas corpus

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The doctor's _______________ (2) was to administer the medication orally, rather than intravenously.
Correct A. prescription
B. diagnosis
C. treatment
D. prognosis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The athlete's _______________ (3) was to improve her endurance by increasing her mileage.
Correct A. regimen
B. routine
C. schedule
D. program

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The engineer's _______________ (4) was to design a bridge that could withstand extreme weather conditions.
Correct A. blueprint
B. specification
C. design
D. prototype

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The chemist's _______________ (5) was to synthesize a new compound using a novel reaction mechanism.
Correct A. synthesis
B. analysis
C. purification
D. characterization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage: 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months. They have been doing a great job.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
Correct A. The original passage had a subject-verb agreement error.
B. The original passage had a tense inconsistency.
C. The original passage had a pronoun reference error.
D. The original passage had a modifier placement error.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
Choose the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
Correct A. slow
B. quick
C. rapid
D. swift

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The passage: 'Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. It is caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.'
Read the passage and answer the question.
Correct A. The author's main argument is that climate change is a serious issue.
B. The author's main argument is that climate change is not a serious issue.
C. The author's main argument is that climate change is a natural phenomenon.
D. The author's main argument is that climate change is a man-made phenomenon.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The sentence: 'The patient is experiencing severe symptoms and requires immediate attention.'
Identify the correct register for the sentence.
Correct A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
Choose the correct spelling of the word.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
Correct D. accommodate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
The phrase 'to be in a state of flux' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. metaphor
B. simile
Correct C. idiom
D. alliteration

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of a(n) _______.
Correct A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. past perfect tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The phrase 'to cut corners' is an example of a(n) _______.
Correct A. idiom
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. alliteration

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is an example of a(n) _______.
Correct A. past perfect tense
B. present perfect tense
C. past simple tense
D. present simple tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The phrase 'to be on the same page' is an example of a(n) _______.
Correct A. idiom
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. alliteration

Correct Answer: A

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