POST UTME RSU 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The new policy will undoubtedly affect the economy negatively', which word is an example of a modal auxiliary verb?
Correct A. will
B. undoubtedly
C. affect
D. negatively

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
Read the passage and answer the question: 'The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky. The birds were singing their sweet melodies. It was a beautiful day.' Which word in the passage is an example of a metaphor?
Correct A. shining
B. brightly
C. singing
D. melodies

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write a short essay on the topic', which word is an example of a preposition?
A. teacher
B. students
C. write
Correct D. on

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
Read the passage and answer the question: 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year. The employees are happy with the new bonuses.' Which word in the passage is an example of a superlative adjective?
A. increased
B. significantly
C. happy
Correct D. new

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
In the sentence 'The manager instructed the team to work efficiently and effectively', which word is an example of an adverb?
A. manager
B. team
C. work
Correct D. efficiently

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter' is in the _______ tense.
A. present
B. past
Correct C. future
D. conditional

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The word 'narrate' is a synonym of _______.
Correct A. describe
B. explain
C. narrate
D. illustrate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The sentence 'The manager will be speaking at the conference tomorrow' is in the _______ voice.
A. first
B. second
Correct C. third
D. passive

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The word 'rapidly' is an example of a _______ adjective.
A. gradable
Correct B. non-gradable
C. comparative
D. superlative

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The sentence 'The company has been facing financial difficulties for several years' is in the _______ tense.
A. present
Correct B. past
C. future
D. conditional

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
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 argumentative.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
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The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the correct answer.
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the correct answer.
A. The manager will get the report by Friday.
Correct B. The manager will get off the bus at the next stop.
C. The manager will get on the bus at the next stop.
D. The manager will get up early tomorrow.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
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The following sentence contains a register shift. Identify the correct answer.
The following sentence contains a register shift. Identify the correct answer.
Correct A. The doctor will see you now.
B. The doctor will see you later.
C. The doctor will see you in the morning.
D. The doctor will see you at the hospital.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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The following sentence contains a metaphor. Identify the correct answer.
The following sentence contains a metaphor. Identify the correct answer.
Correct A. He is a shining star on the stage.
B. She is a beautiful flower in the garden.
C. He is a brilliant mind in the field.
D. She is a talented artist in the studio.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The following sentence contains a simile. Identify the correct answer.
The following sentence contains a simile. Identify the correct answer.
Correct A. He runs like a cheetah.
B. She sings like a bird.
C. He writes like a poet.
D. She dances like a ballerina.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, which the judge deemed to be a "thin ice" to stand on.
A. a legal loophole
Correct B. a weak or unconvincing argument
C. a complex or technical issue
D. a moral or ethical dilemma

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The company's "bottom line" was affected by the economic downturn.
Correct A. the company's profit margin
B. the company's financial statement
C. the company's overall performance
D. the company's market share

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The new policy is a "shot in the dark", as its effectiveness has not been proven.
A. a well-planned and carefully considered decision
Correct B. a risky or uncertain decision
C. a decision based on incomplete information
D. a decision that is likely to have negative consequences

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The company's "bottom line" was affected by the economic downturn.
Correct A. the company's profit margin
B. the company's financial statement
C. the company's overall performance
D. the company's market share

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, which the judge deemed to be a "thin ice" to stand on.
A. a legal loophole
Correct B. a weak or unconvincing argument
C. a complex or technical issue
D. a moral or ethical dilemma

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
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The students were waiting for the bus.
The passage below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the word that should be inserted to make the sentence grammatically correct.
Correct A. The
B. a
C. an
D. the

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
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By the time I arrived, they _______ English for three hours.
Choose the correct form of the verb in brackets to complete the sentence.
Correct A. had been studying
B. has been studying
C. was studying
D. have been studying

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The car moved _quickly_ down the highway.
Choose the word that has the same meaning as the word in italics.
A. _fast_
B. _slow_
Correct C. _quick_
D. _slowly_

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
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The passage below is from a book about medicine.
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer to the question that follows.
Correct A. The author is a doctor.
B. The author is a nurse.
C. The author is a teacher.
D. The author is a scientist.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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The passage below is from a book about medicine.
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer to the question that follows.
A. The author is a doctor.
Correct B. The author is a nurse.
C. The author is a teacher.
D. The author is a scientist.

Correct Answer: B

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