POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
What is the meaning of the idiom 'break a leg'?
A. To wish someone good luck
B. To express sympathy for someone's misfortune
C. To congratulate someone on their success
D. To insult someone's performance
Question 2
Choose the correct synonym for the word 'complex'.
A. Simple
B. Complicated
C. Easy
D. Difficult
Question 3
The passage below has been modified in some way. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect.
A. The use of the word 'however' to introduce a contrasting idea is incorrect because it is a conjunction that should be used to connect two independent clauses.
B. The use of the word 'nevertheless' to introduce a contrasting idea is incorrect because it is a conjunction that should be used to connect two independent clauses.
C. The use of the word 'in addition' to introduce a contrasting idea is incorrect because it is a conjunction that should be used to connect two independent clauses.
D. The use of the word 'however' to introduce a contrasting idea is incorrect because it is a conjunction that should be used to connect two independent clauses.
Question 4
The following text contains a word that is an example of a homophone. Identify the word.
A. fair
B. fare
C. hair
D. pair
Question 5
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 6
What is the meaning of the phrase 'bend over backwards'?
A. To go out of one's way to help someone
B. To refuse to help someone
C. To express a strong opinion
D. To ask a question
Question 7
The following sentence has a missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy will affect the economy, but only the environment.
B. The new policy will not affect the economy, but only the environment.
C. The new policy will affect the economy, but only the environment, and the government.
D. The new policy will not affect the economy, but only the environment, and the government.
Question 8
The following passage has a cloze test. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The teacher gave the student a book to read and _______________________.
B. The teacher gave the student a book to read and _______________________ it.
C. The teacher gave the student a book to read and _______________________ the book.
D. The teacher gave the student a book to read and _______________________ the student.
Question 9
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced and choose the most appropriate replacement.
A. The sun was setting over the horizon.
B. The sun was rising over the horizon.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the sky.
D. The sun was hiding behind the clouds.
Question 10
The following sentence has been completed with a word that is not in the original text. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
A. The new policy will be implemented by the government.
B. The new policy will be implemented by the people.
C. The new policy will be implemented by the company.
D. The new policy will be implemented by the school.
Question 11
Choose the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fast
D. Rapid
Question 12
What is the meaning of the phrase 'cut to the chase'?
A. To get to the point of a conversation
B. To avoid talking about a difficult topic
C. To express a strong opinion
D. To ask a question
Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled 'A' and explain its function.
A. The nucleus is the part of the cell where DNA is stored.
B. The mitochondria is the part of the cell where energy is produced.
C. The cell membrane is the part of the cell that separates the cell from its environment.
D. The cytoplasm is the part of the cell where metabolic processes take place.
Question 14
Choose the correct lexis for the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
Question 15
The diagram below shows the structure of a graph. Identify the part labeled 'A' and explain its function.
A. The x-axis is the part of the graph that represents the independent variable.
B. The y-axis is the part of the graph that represents the dependent variable.
C. The scatter plot is the part of the graph that shows the relationship between the variables.
D. The bar chart is the part of the graph that shows the frequency of the variables.

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