POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is in the register of Medicine: 'The patient's vital signs were monitored closely throughout the procedure.' Which of the following sentences is also in the register of Medicine?
A. The doctor carefully examined the patient's chart.
B. The lawyer argued that the patient's rights were violated.
C. The athlete's performance was closely monitored by the coach.
Correct D. The scientist conducted an experiment to test the new medication.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
The following sentence is in the register of Sports: 'The team's performance was impressive, but they ultimately lost the game.' Which of the following sentences is also in the register of Sports?
Correct A. The athlete's training regimen was rigorous and well-planned.
B. The coach's strategy was questioned by the media.
C. The referee's decision was disputed by the players.
D. The team's victory was celebrated with a parade.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The following sentence is in the register of Law: 'The judge's decision was based on the evidence presented in court.' Which of the following sentences is also in the register of Law?
A. The lawyer's argument was persuasive, but ultimately unsuccessful.
B. The police officer's testimony was crucial in the trial.
C. The defendant's alibi was questioned by the prosecution.
Correct D. The court's ruling was appealed by the plaintiff.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The following sentence is in the register of Medicine: 'The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis.' Which of the following sentences is also in the register of Medicine?
A. The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the patient's infection.
Correct B. The patient's test results indicated a high level of inflammation.
C. The nurse administered oxygen to the patient to help them breathe.
D. The patient's condition was stabilized with the use of a ventilator.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The following sentence is in the register of Sports: 'The team's performance was impressive, but they ultimately lost the game.' Which of the following sentences is also in the register of Sports?
Correct A. The athlete's training regimen was rigorous and well-planned.
B. The coach's strategy was questioned by the media.
C. The referee's decision was disputed by the players.
D. The team's victory was celebrated with a parade.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The term "metonymy" refers to a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is used to represent something closely associated with it, such as "The White House" for the administration. What is the antonym of metonymy?
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
Correct C. Synecdoche
D. Alliteration

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The following sentence contains a grammatical error: "The new policy, which is to be implemented next quarter, will affect the entire company, including the CEO, who is not aware of the changes." Identify the error.
A. Subject-verb agreement
B. Tense consistency
Correct C. Pronoun reference
D. Modifier placement

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The following text contains a cloze: "The new employee, who was hired last week, is still getting familiar with the company's _______________ (1) and policies." Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
Correct A. procedures
B. policies
C. regulations
D. protocols

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The following sentence contains a spelling error: "The company's new product, which is a type of _______________ (1) software, is expected to be a huge success." Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. cloud
B. network
Correct C. database
D. application

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The following text contains a register shift: "The doctor told the patient that they had a _______________ (1) chance of recovering from the illness." Identify the register shift.
A. formal
Correct B. informal
C. technical
D. colloquial

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option.
Correct A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive and emotive.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
In the sentence 'The manager instructed the team to revise the report', which word functions as the subject?
Correct A. manager
B. team
C. report
D. instructed

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The diagram below represents a chemical reaction. Identify the catalyst.
A. A
B. B
Correct C. C
D. None of the above

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
In the sentence 'The company's profits increased by 20% last quarter', which word functions as the adjective?
A. profits
B. increased
Correct C. 20%
D. last

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option.
A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
Correct B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive and emotive.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
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The sentence is: "The sacrament of baptism is a symbol of our commitment to God."
The following sentence is an example of a "register" in English, which is used in a particular context or profession. Identify the register.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
Correct D. Ecclesiastical

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
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The sentence is: "I have finished my homework."
The following sentence contains a verb in the "present perfect" tense. Identify the verb.
Correct A. have
B. has
C. had
D. been

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The sentence is: "The teacher gave the book to him."
The following sentence contains a pronoun in the "object" case. Identify the pronoun.
A. he
Correct B. him
C. his
D. they

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
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The sentence is: "The ball was thrown by John."
The following sentence contains a phrase in the "passive voice". Identify the phrase.
Correct A. The ball was thrown by John.
B. The book was read by Mary.
C. The cake was eaten by the children.
D. The dog was walked by the owner.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
SHARED STIMULUS
The sentence is: "The house is huge."
The following sentence contains a word that is a "synonym" of the word "big". Identify the word.
A. large
B. small
Correct C. huge
D. tiny

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to go out of one's way to help someone. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
Correct A. The manager was willing to bend over backwards to meet the client's demands.
B. The employee was not willing to bend over backwards to complete the project on time.
C. The teacher was willing to bend over backwards to help the student understand the material.
D. The company was not willing to bend over backwards to invest in new technology.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
In the following text, which of the following words is an example of a phrasal verb?
Correct A. The manager picked up the phone to make a call.
B. The employee turned down the offer.
C. The company is looking into the matter.
D. The student is studying for the exam.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The following text is an example of a formal register. Which of the following sentences is also an example of a formal register?
Correct A. The company is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract.
B. The employee is feeling really tired today.
C. The student is looking forward to the exam.
D. The manager is not happy with the progress.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The following text is an example of a spoken register. Which of the following sentences is also an example of a spoken register?
Correct A. Hey, how are you doing today?
B. The company is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract.
C. The employee is feeling really tired today.
D. The manager is not happy with the progress.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The following text is an example of a written register. Which of the following sentences is also an example of a written register?
Correct A. The company is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract.
B. Hey, how are you doing today?
C. The employee is feeling really tired today.
D. The manager is not happy with the progress.

Correct Answer: A

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