POST UTME IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
Find the synonyms for the word 'large' from the options provided.
A. big
B. small
C. huge
D. tiny
Question 2
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of an idiom that uses a phrasal verb. What does this idiom mean?
A. to be very flexible
B. to be very strong
C. to be very stubborn
D. to be very lazy
Question 3
Which of the following sentences is an example of a compound sentence?
A. I went to the store, and I bought some milk.
B. I went to the store because I needed some milk.
C. I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk.
D. I went to the store, and I bought some eggs.
Question 4
In the sentence 'The students who were studying for the exam were very tired', which of the following pronouns is in the objective case?
A. they
B. who
C. were
D. the
Question 5
The sentence below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect of the change on the meaning of the sentence.
A. The word 'all' has been changed to 'some'.
B. The word 'some' has been changed to 'all'.
C. The word 'all' has been changed to 'most'.
D. The word 'most' has been changed to 'all'
Question 6
Identify the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fast
D. Rapid
Question 7
The term _______ (A) refers to the study of the structure, behavior, and diseases of the human body, (B) refers to the study of the structure, behavior, and diseases of plants, (C) refers to the study of the structure, behavior, and diseases of animals, (D) refers to the study of the structure, behavior, and diseases of microorganisms.
A. Anatomy
B. Botany
C. Zoology
D. Microbiology
Question 8
In the sentence "The company's profits had increased significantly over the past year," identify the type of verb used to describe the action.
A. Linking Verb
B. Action Verb
C. Auxiliary Verb
D. Modal Verb
Question 9
The term 'paradigm' in the context of medicine refers to a model or framework for understanding and treating a particular disease. Which of the following best describes the paradigm shift in the treatment of tuberculosis?
A. The shift from antibiotics to vaccines
B. The shift from chemotherapy to surgery
C. The shift from a focus on symptoms to a focus on the underlying cause of the disease
D. The shift from a focus on individual patients to a focus on population health
Question 10
The term _______ (A) refers to the study of the structure, behavior, and diseases of the human body, (B) refers to the study of the structure, behavior, and diseases of plants, (C) refers to the study of the structure, behavior, and diseases of animals, (D) refers to the study of the structure, behavior, and diseases of microorganisms.
A. Biology
B. Botany
C. Zoology
D. Microbiology
Question 11
The sentence 'The new employee was very nervous on his first day at work.' is an example of a sentence that uses a phrasal verb. What does the phrasal verb 'get on' mean in this context?
A. to start working
B. to finish working
C. to take a break
D. to go home
Question 12
The sentence below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect of the change on the meaning of the sentence.
A. The word 'because' has been changed to 'although'.
B. The word 'although' has been changed to 'because'.
C. The word 'because' has been changed to 'since'.
D. The word 'since' has been changed to 'because'
Question 13
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented despite the opposition from some stakeholders.' is an example of _______ because it uses the word 'despite' to indicate a contrast.
A. a simple sentence
B. a complex sentence
C. a compound sentence
D. a compound-complex sentence
Question 14
In the context of oral English, what is the primary function of the vowel sound in the word 'about'?
A. To indicate a change in pitch
B. To indicate a change in stress
C. To indicate a change in vowel quality
D. To indicate a change in consonant sound
Question 15
In the diagram below, identify the type of chemical reaction that is occurring.
A. Neutralization reaction
B. Acid-base reaction
C. Oxidation-reduction reaction
D. Precipitation reaction

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