POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The new policy will take effect from January 1st, 2024', the word 'January' is an example of A) a noun B) a verb C) an adjective D) an adverb
A. a noun
B. a verb
C. an adjective
D. an adverb
Question 2
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.
D. The scientist conducted an experiment to test the new medication.
Question 3
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
B. informal
C. technical
D. colloquial
Question 4
The following sentence contains a word that is a "synonym" of the word "big". Identify the word.
A. large
B. small
C. huge
D. tiny
Question 5
Which of the following idioms means 'to be very angry'?
A. To be in a bad mood
B. To be fed up
C. To be boiling with rage
D. To be feeling down
Question 6
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
C. database
D. application
Question 7
The phrase 'in a state of flux' is an example of a metaphorical expression that employs a
A. simile
B. metaphor
C. hyperbole
D. personification
Question 8
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is an example of:
A. past perfect tense
B. present perfect tense
C. future perfect tense
D. past simple tense
Question 9
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.
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.
Question 10
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company.' is an example of:
A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. future perfect tense
Question 11
The following sentence contains a phrase in the "passive voice". Identify the phrase.
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.
Question 12
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
C. Synecdoche
D. Alliteration
Question 13
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.
A. procedures
B. policies
C. regulations
D. protocols
Question 14
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. The sun was setting over the horizon, casting a golden glow over the landscape. The sky was painted with hues of orange and pink, a breathtaking sight to behold. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the stars began to twinkle in the night sky. Which of the following best describes the passage? A) A descriptive passage about a sunset B) A narrative passage about a character's experience C) A persuasive passage about the beauty of nature D) A expository passage about the science of sunsets
A. A descriptive passage about a sunset
B. A narrative passage about a character's experience
C. A persuasive passage about the beauty of nature
D. A expository passage about the science of sunsets
Question 15
The following text is an example of a spoken register. Which of the following sentences is also an example of a spoken register?
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.

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