POST UTME RSU 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
Identify the correct antonym of the word 'fast':
A. slow
B. quick
C. rapid
D. swift
Question 2
In the following passage, the speaker's tone is best described as _______ because of the use of the phrase 'a blessing in disguise'.
A. sarcastic
B. ironic
C. optimistic
D. resigned
Question 3
In the context of medical terminology, what does the prefix 'hemi-' mean?
A. Half
B. Whole
C. Complete
D. Incomplete
Question 4
The word 'perspicacious' is an example of a _______ because it is a noun derived from the verb 'to perspicate'.
A. synonym
B. antonym
C. derivative
D. compound
Question 5
The following sentence is an example of a grammatical error in the use of synonyms. Identify the error in the sentence 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework, which was very difficult to complete.'
A. The use of the word 'difficult' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'hard' is incorrect.
C. The use of the word 'tough' is incorrect.
D. The use of the word 'challenging' is incorrect.
Question 6
Which of the following words is the antonym of 'fastidious'?
A. Meticulous
B. Careless
C. Haphazard
D. Rigorous
Question 7
The sentence 'The new policy will take effect next month' is in the _______ tense.
A. present
B. past
C. future
D. conditional
Question 8
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n)
A. Idiomatic expression
B. Metaphorical expression
C. Literal expression
D. Colloquial expression
Question 9
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide, affecting millions of people.' is an example of a sentence that employs which grammatical structure?
A. Passive voice
B. Active voice
C. Impersonal construction
D. Evidential modal
Question 10
In the passage below, the author uses the word 'enigmatic' to describe:
A. a person
B. a place
C. an event
D. a thing
Question 11
In the sentence below, the word 'which' is used as a:
A. determiner
B. pronoun
C. adjective
D. adverb
Question 12
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of which type of idiom?
A. Literal idiom
B. Metaphorical idiom
C. Colloquial idiom
D. Proverbial idiom
Question 13
In the context of idiomatic expressions, what does 'kick the bucket' mean?
A. To give up or lose hope
B. To start a new project or venture
C. To make a significant discovery or breakthrough
D. To achieve a long-held goal or ambition
Question 14
The following passage is written in a formal register. Identify the register and explain why it is formal.
A. The formal register is used in academic writing.
B. The formal register is used in business writing.
C. The formal register is used in technical writing.
D. The formal register is used in creative writing.
Question 15
The sentence 'I have been studying English for three years.' is an example of a sentence that uses which grammatical structure?
A. Simple past tense
B. Present perfect tense
C. Future perfect tense
D. Past perfect tense

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