POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The politician roared like a lion on the campaign trail.
The following text contains a metaphor. Identify the word that is being compared to a lion.
A. The city
B. The crowd
Correct C. The politician
D. The economy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
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She tried to get on with her new colleagues.
The following sentence contains a phrase that is an example of a phrasal verb. Identify the verb and its preposition.
A. pick up, on
Correct B. get on, with
C. turn off, to
D. put down, from

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
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The fare for the taxi ride was high.
The following text contains a word that is an example of a homophone. Identify the word.
A. fair
Correct B. fare
C. hair
D. pair

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
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The child was joyful when she received the gift.
The following sentence contains a word that is an example of a synonym. Identify the word.
A. happy
Correct B. joyful
C. sad
D. angry

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
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The room was cold and uncomfortable.
The following text contains a word that is an example of an antonym. Identify the word.
A. hot
Correct B. cold
C. big
D. small

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
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The passage: 'The new policy will not affect the economy, but only the environment.'
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain its effect on the overall meaning.
A. The word 'not' has been changed to 'only'.
Correct B. The word 'only' has been changed to 'not'.
C. The word 'not' has been changed to 'but'.
D. The word 'but' has been changed to 'not'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
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The sentence: 'The patient's condition is stable, and the treatment is proceeding as planned.'
In the following sentence, identify the register and explain why it is used.
Correct A. Formal register, used in a medical context.
B. Informal register, used in a casual conversation.
C. Formal register, used in a legal context.
D. Informal register, used in a sports context.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The passage: 'Regular exercise has been shown to improve cardiovascular health, boost mood, and increase energy levels.'
Read the passage below and answer the question.
Correct A. The passage discusses the benefits of regular exercise.
B. The passage discusses the risks of regular exercise.
C. The passage discusses the importance of a balanced diet.
D. The passage discusses the effects of stress on the body.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The sentence: 'The new policy will ______ the economy, but only the environment.'
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.
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
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The sentence: 'The new policy will affect the economy, but only the environment, and the government.'
Identify the error in the following sentence and correct it.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
Correct B. The sentence is grammatically incorrect.
C. The sentence is semantically correct.
D. The sentence is semantically incorrect.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
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 12
What is the difference between the stress patterns of the words 'record' and 'recommend'?
Correct A. The stress pattern of 'record' is /rɪˈkɔːrd/ while that of 'recommend' is /rɪˈkɒmɛnd/
B. The stress pattern of 'record' is /rɪˈkɒmɛnd/ while that of 'recommend' is /rɪˈkɔːrd/
C. The stress pattern of 'record' is /rɪˈkɔːrd/ while that of 'recommend' is /rɪˈkɒmɛnd/
D. The stress pattern of 'record' is /rɪˈkɒmɛnd/ while that of 'recommend' is /rɪˈkɔːrd/

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
What is the meaning of the idiom 'break a leg'?
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence 'The sun will be shining brightly tomorrow'.
Correct A. will be
B. was
C. is
D. were

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
What is the meaning of the phrase 'in a nutshell'?
Correct A. To summarize a complex idea
B. To provide a detailed explanation
C. To express a strong opinion
D. To ask a question

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
What is the difference between the pronouns 'who' and 'whom'?
Correct A. Who is used as the subject of a sentence, while whom is used as the object
B. Who is used as the object of a sentence, while whom is used as the subject
C. Who is used to refer to a person, while whom is used to refer to a thing
D. Who is used to refer to a thing, while whom is used to refer to a person

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
What is the meaning of the phrase 'bend over backwards'?
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
What is the difference between the verbs 'lie' and 'lay'?
Correct A. Lie is used as the past tense of 'to lie', while lay is used as the past tense of 'to lay'
B. Lie is used as the past tense of 'to lay', while lay is used as the past tense of 'to lie'
C. Lie is used to refer to a person, while lay is used to refer to a thing
D. Lie is used to refer to a thing, while lay is used to refer to a person

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
What is the meaning of the phrase 'cut to the chase'?
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
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The new policy aims to reduce the number of
The following text has one word missing. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The word 'complex' means
Choose the correct synonym for the word 'complex'.
A. Simple
Correct B. Complicated
C. Easy
D. Difficult

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
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The word 'fast' means
Choose the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fast
D. Rapid

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The sentence is written in
Choose the correct register for the sentence.
Correct A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The idiom means
Choose the correct idiom for the sentence.
A. Break a leg
Correct B. Bite off more than you can chew
C. Cost an arm and a leg
D. Cut to the chase

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
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The phrasal verb means
Choose the correct phrasal verb for the sentence.
Correct A. Pick up
B. Take off
C. Turn down
D. Get on

Correct Answer: A

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