POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, but the judge saw through it and dismissed the case.
A. The lawyer's argument was weak.
B. The judge was biased.
Correct C. The case was based on a technicality.
D. The lawyer's argument was based on a precedent.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
The new policy has been met with resistance from various stakeholders, including the medical community.
A. The policy is too complex.
B. The policy is too simplistic.
Correct C. The policy is too restrictive.
D. The policy is too permissive.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The company's financial reports showed a significant increase in profits, but the CEO was cautious in his predictions for the future.
A. The company's profits are increasing.
B. The company's profits are decreasing.
C. The CEO is optimistic about the future.
Correct D. The CEO is pessimistic about the future.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The athlete's performance was impressive, but she struggled with her serve in the final set.
A. The athlete's performance was poor.
B. The athlete's performance was excellent.
Correct C. The athlete struggled with her serve.
D. The athlete excelled in her serve.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The doctor's diagnosis was based on a combination of symptoms and test results, but the patient was skeptical.
A. The doctor's diagnosis was incorrect.
B. The doctor's diagnosis was correct.
Correct C. The patient was skeptical of the diagnosis.
D. The patient was confident in the diagnosis.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
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The passage is a scientific article discussing the benefits of a new medical treatment.
In the passage, the author's tone is best described as ______.
A. sarcastic
B. condescending
Correct C. informative
D. argumentative

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
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The sentence is discussing a future event.
The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter' is in the ______ tense.
A. present
B. past
Correct C. future
D. conditional

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
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The phrase is a common expression meaning to die.
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of a(n) ______.
Correct A. idiom
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. hyperbole

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The sentence is discussing a past event that occurred before another past event.
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left' is an example of ______.
A. simple past
B. present perfect
Correct C. past perfect
D. future perfect

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
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The passage is discussing a complex scientific topic.
The passage is written in the ______ register.
A. formal
B. informal
Correct C. technical
D. colloquial

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
In the passage, the author uses the phrase 'a storm in a teacup' to describe the reaction of the public to the news. What is the connotation of this phrase?
Correct A. The news was insignificant and the reaction was overblown
B. The news was significant and the reaction was justified
C. The news was shocking and the reaction was understandable
D. The news was mundane and the reaction was expected

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The passage states, 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' What is the tone of the passage?
A. The tone is neutral and objective
Correct B. The tone is critical and disapproving
C. The tone is supportive and approving
D. The tone is ambiguous and unclear

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The author uses the phrase 'a drop in the ocean' to describe the impact of the new policy. What is the connotation of this phrase?
A. The policy has a significant impact and is making a difference
Correct B. The policy has a minimal impact and is making little difference
C. The policy is having a negative impact and is causing problems
D. The policy is having a positive impact and is improving the situation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The passage states, 'The new policy has been met with resistance from various groups.' What is the tone of the passage?
A. The tone is neutral and objective
Correct B. The tone is critical and disapproving
C. The tone is supportive and approving
D. The tone is ambiguous and unclear

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The author uses the phrase 'a two-edged sword' to describe the impact of the new policy. What is the connotation of this phrase?
A. The policy has a significant impact and is making a difference
B. The policy has a minimal impact and is making little difference
Correct C. The policy is having a negative impact and is causing problems
D. The policy is having a positive impact and is improving the situation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
In the context of medical registers, what is the primary function of the National Medical Practitioners Registration Council (MDCN)?
Correct A. To regulate the practice of medicine in Nigeria
B. To provide medical education and training
C. To conduct research on medical issues
D. To provide medical services to the public

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
Which of the following is an example of a phrasal verb in the sentence 'She picked up the book'?
A. picked
Correct B. up
C. the book
D. She

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
Identify the correct spelling of the word 'accommodate' in the sentence 'The hotel can accommodate 100 guests'.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
Correct D. accommodate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
What is the correct interpretation of the sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, but it has not been enforced yet'?
A. The policy has been enforced, but it is not being followed
Correct B. The policy has been implemented, but it has not been enforced yet
C. The policy has not been implemented, but it has been enforced
D. The policy has been enforced, and it is being followed

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
In the context of oral English, what is the primary function of the stress pattern in the sentence 'The cat sat on the mat'?
A. To indicate the meaning of the sentence
B. To indicate the grammatical function of the words
Correct C. To indicate the stress pattern of the sentence
D. To indicate the pronunciation of the words

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence 'The manager, who was responsible for the company's financial performance, was not present at the meeting.'
Correct A. The use of the comma after 'manager'
B. The use of the word 'who' instead of 'which'
C. The use of the word 'responsible' instead of 'accountable'
D. The use of the word 'financial' instead of 'economic'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
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The sentence is in the passive voice.
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the verb form used in the sentence 'The report has been written by the team.'
Correct A. Present Simple
B. Present Continuous
C. Past Simple
D. Past Perfect

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The sentence contains a pronoun.
The following sentence contains a pronoun. Identify the type of pronoun used in the sentence 'He is going to the store.'
Correct A. Personal Pronoun
B. Possessive Pronoun
C. Reflexive Pronoun
D. Demonstrative Pronoun

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The sentence is in the future perfect tense.
The following sentence is in the future perfect tense. Identify the verb form used in the sentence 'By next year, I will have finished my project.'
A. Future Simple
B. Future Continuous
Correct C. Future Perfect
D. Future Perfect Continuous

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
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The sentence contains a metaphor.
The following sentence contains a metaphor. Identify the word used as a metaphor in the sentence 'He is a shining star on the stage.'
Correct A. Star
B. Shining
C. Stage
D. Actor

Correct Answer: A

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