POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2019 English | Objective

Practice these randomly selected questions to test your readiness.

Question 1
The researcher's study on the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems was published in a prestigious scientific journal.
A. The researcher's study on the effects of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems was published in a prestigious scientific journal.
B. The researcher's study on the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems was published in a prestigious scientific journal.
C. The researcher's study on the effects of climate change on freshwater ecosystems was published in a prestigious scientific journal.
D. The researcher's study on the effects of climate change on atmospheric ecosystems was published in a prestigious scientific journal.
Question 2
The following sentence contains a fill-in-the-blank exercise. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
A. The company's profits have increased by 20% this quarter, which is a significant improvement over last year.
B. The company's profits have decreased by 20% this quarter, which is a significant improvement over last year.
C. The company's profits have increased by 20% this quarter, which is a significant decline over last year.
D. The company's profits have decreased by 20% this quarter, which is a significant decline over last year.
Question 3
The doctor's _______________ in the operating room was impressive, considering the complexity of the procedure.
A. composure
B. confidence
C. precision
D. calmness
Question 4
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's bacterial infection.
A. The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's viral infection.
B. The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's bacterial infection.
C. The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's fungal infection.
D. The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's parasitic infection.
Question 5
The artist's use of _______________ in her painting was a key element in its success.
A. color
B. lighting
C. texture
D. composition
Question 6
Complete the cloze test by filling in the blank with the correct word.
A. The patient's **symptom** was severe.
B. The patient's **recovery** was slow.
C. The patient's **condition** was stable.
D. The patient's **health** was poor.
Question 7
The diagram below represents a circuit with two resistors and a battery. If the resistance of the first resistor is 10 ohms and the second resistor is 20 ohms, what is the total resistance of the circuit?
A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 60
Question 8
Identify the antonym of the word in bold.
A. The patient's **symptom** was severe.
B. The patient's **recovery** was slow.
C. The patient's **condition** was stable.
D. The patient's **health** was poor.
Question 9
The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, which she used to her advantage in the court of law.
A. The lawyer's argument was based on a legal precedent.
B. The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, which she used to her advantage in the court of law.
C. The lawyer's argument was based on a moral principle.
D. The lawyer's argument was based on a personal opinion.
Question 10
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented.' is an example of a sentence that uses the present perfect continuous tense. Which of the following sentences is also in the present perfect continuous tense?
A. The team has been working on the project for three months.
B. The company has made a significant profit this quarter.
C. The new employee has been with the company for two weeks.
D. The project has been ongoing for six months.
Question 11
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented.' is an example of a sentence that uses the present perfect tense. Which of the following sentences is also in the present perfect tense?
A. The team has been working on the project for three months.
B. The company has made a significant profit this quarter.
C. The new employee has been with the company for two weeks.
D. The project has been ongoing for six months.
Question 12
The lawyer's argument was marred by a lack of _______________ in her presentation.
A. coherence
B. clarity
C. precision
D. eloquence
Question 13
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The doctor and the nurse were at the hospital.
B. The doctor and the nurse were at the hospital's.
C. The doctor and the nurse were at the hospital.
D. The doctor and the nurse were at the hospital's.
Question 14
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of an idiom that means to go out of one's way to help someone. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. She bent over backwards to help her friend move into a new apartment.
B. The company bent over backwards to meet the customer's demands.
C. The teacher bent over backwards to explain the difficult concept to the students.
D. The athlete bent over backwards to stretch before the game.
Question 15
The following text contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and explain its meaning.
A. The company is on the same page as its customers.
B. The company is on the same page as its competitors.
C. The company is on the same page as its employees.
D. The company is on the same page as its investors.

Master the Exam!

You've seen a preview, but there are thousands more questions plus AI tutor to break down complex solutions.

Unlock Full Access Available for Android & Windows
Help others prepare! Share this practice hub: