POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030', which word is a synonym of 'reduce'?
A. lower
B. increase
Correct C. decrease
D. enhance

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
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The passage below discusses the importance of recycling. 'Recycling is a vital part of our daily lives. It helps to conserve natural resources and reduce waste.'
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
Correct A. The author's tone is formal.
B. The author's tone is informal.
C. The author's tone is neutral.
D. The author's tone is sarcastic.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence 'By the time I ______ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'
A. have finished
B. finish
Correct C. had finished
D. will finish

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
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The passage below discusses the importance of investing in education. 'Investing in education is crucial for the development of any nation. It helps to equip citizens with the necessary skills and knowledge to compete in the global market.'
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
Correct A. The author's main point is that the government should invest more in education.
B. The author's main point is that the government should invest more in healthcare.
C. The author's main point is that the government should invest more in infrastructure.
D. The author's main point is that the government should invest more in technology.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
Identify the correct antonym of the word 'fast' in the sentence 'The car ______ (slow) down before it reached the intersection.'
A. slower
Correct B. faster
C. slower
D. faster

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years', what type of verb is 'aims'?
A. Auxiliary verb
Correct B. Linking verb
C. Action verb
D. Modal verb

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
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The passage discusses the effects of a new medication on patients with high blood pressure.
The following text is a passage from a medical journal. Identify the register used in the passage.
A. Formal
B. Informal
Correct C. Technical
D. Elevated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
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The company tried to launch a new product line, but it was a disaster because they had bitten off more than they could chew.
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and its meaning.
Correct A. Bite off more than you can chew
B. Beat around the bush
C. Cost an arm and a leg
D. Cut to the chase

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The pilot had to take off the plane quickly because of bad weather.
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and its meaning.
A. Pick up
B. Get on
C. Turn down
Correct D. Take off

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
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The sentence is 'The happy child was sad when he lost his favorite toy.'
The following sentence contains a synonym and an antonym. Identify the synonym and the antonym.
A. Fast - slow
B. Big - small
Correct C. Happy - sad
D. Old - young

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
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The passage reads: 'The new policy is a step in the right direction, but it's not a panacea for all our problems.'
In the passage below, the author's tone is best described as:
A. sarcastic
B. condescending
Correct C. neutral
D. empathetic

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
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The passage reads: 'The new policy is a step in the right direction, but it's not a panacea for all our problems.'
The sentence 'The new policy is a step in the right direction, but it's not a panacea for all our problems.' is an example of:
A. a declarative sentence
B. an interrogative sentence
Correct C. a complex sentence
D. a compound sentence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
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The passage reads: 'The new policy is a step in the right direction, but it's not a panacea for all our problems.'
The word 'panacea' in the passage is an example of:
Correct A. a noun
B. a verb
C. an adjective
D. an adverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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The passage reads: 'The new policy is a step in the right direction, but it's not a panacea for all our problems.'
The sentence 'The new policy is a step in the right direction, but it's not a panacea for all our problems.' is an example of a sentence with:
A. a single independent clause
Correct B. two independent clauses joined by a conjunction
C. a dependent clause
D. a compound predicate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
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The passage reads: 'The new policy is a step in the right direction, but it's not a panacea for all our problems.'
The word 'direction' in the passage is an example of:
Correct A. a noun
B. a verb
C. an adjective
D. an adverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The passage reads: 'The new policy is a step in the right direction, but it's not a panacea for all our problems.'
The sentence 'The new policy is a step in the right direction, but it's not a panacea for all our problems.' is an example of a sentence with:
A. a positive tone
B. a negative tone
Correct C. a neutral tone
D. a sarcastic tone

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
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The passage reads: 'The new policy is a step in the right direction, but it's not a panacea for all our problems.'
The word 'problems' in the passage is an example of:
Correct A. a noun
B. a verb
C. an adjective
D. an adverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The passage reads: 'The new policy is a step in the right direction, but it's not a panacea for all our problems.'
The sentence 'The new policy is a step in the right direction, but it's not a panacea for all our problems.' is an example of a sentence with:
Correct A. two independent clauses joined by a conjunction
B. a dependent clause
C. a compound predicate
D. a single independent clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The passage reads: 'The new policy is a step in the right direction, but it's not a panacea for all our problems.'
The word 'step' in the passage is an example of:
Correct A. a noun
B. a verb
C. an adjective
D. an adverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
In the sentence 'The doctor examined the patient carefully,' which word is stressed?
A. patient
B. examined
Correct C. carefully
D. doctor

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
What is the synonym of the word 'rapid'?
Correct A. fast
B. slow
C. quick
D. rapid

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
What is the antonym of the word 'happy'?
Correct A. sad
B. happy
C. angry
D. unhappy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the student to write a composition,' which word is in the imperative mood?
A. asked
B. student
Correct C. write
D. composition

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present simple tense?
A. am
Correct B. is
C. are
D. be

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
In the sentence 'The doctor examined the patient carefully,' which word is in the passive voice?
Correct A. examined
B. patient
C. carefully
D. doctor

Correct Answer: A

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