POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following passage is written in a formal register. Identify the correct word to replace the underlined word.
A. The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of influenza.
B. The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of influenza.
C. The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of influenza.
D. The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of influenza.
Question 2
In the context of medical registers, what is the primary function of the National Medical Practitioners Registration Council (MDCN)?
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
Question 3
The following sentence contains a metaphor: 'He is a shining light in a dark room.' Which of the following sentences also contains a metaphor?
A. She is a beautiful flower.
B. He is a brilliant scientist.
C. The city is a jungle.
D. The book is a treasure trove of knowledge.
Question 4
The following sentence contains a personification: 'The sun smiled down on us.' Which of the following sentences also contains a personification?
A. The wind whispered through the trees.
B. The city is a beautiful place.
C. The river flows gently through the valley.
D. The mountain stands tall and proud.
Question 5
Read the passage below and answer the comprehension question.
A. The passage suggests that the new policy has been met with widespread criticism from various stakeholders.
B. The passage suggests that the new policy has been met with widespread support from various stakeholders.
C. The passage suggests that the new policy has been met with mixed reactions from various stakeholders.
D. The passage suggests that the new policy has been met with no reactions from various stakeholders.
Question 6
The word 'rapidly' is an example of a(n) _______ adjective.
A. gradable
B. non-gradable
C. comparative
D. superlative
Question 7
The following sentence is written in the passive voice. Identify the correct word to replace the underlined word.
A. The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of influenza.
B. The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of influenza.
C. The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of influenza.
D. The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of influenza.
Question 8
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to take a break.' is an example of a _______ clause.
A. independent
B. dependent
C. relative
D. subordinate
Question 9
The following sentence contains a simile: 'He runs like a cheetah.' Which of the following sentences also contains a simile?
A. She sings like a bird.
B. He is as strong as a bear.
C. The car drives like a bullet.
D. The dog is as happy as a clam.
Question 10
Which of the following grammatical structures is an example of a complex sentence?
A. The dog is barking.
B. The dog is barking because it is excited.
C. The dog is barking.
D. The dog is barking because it is excited.
Question 11
In the sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year', the word 'significantly' is an example of
A. a verb
B. an adjective
C. an adverb
D. a noun
Question 12
The phrase 'in a state of flux' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. metaphor
B. simile
C. idiom
D. alliteration
Question 13
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in Lexis and Structure. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from various stakeholders, including the opposition party and civil society groups.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from various stakeholders, including the opposition party and civil society groups.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from various stakeholders, including the opposition party and civil society groups.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from various stakeholders, including the opposition party and civil society groups.
Question 14
The following sentence is a cloze test. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
A. The manager of the company, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.
B. The project has been working on by the team for months.
C. The team has been working on the project for months.
D. The project has been working on the team for months.
Question 15
The sentence 'The new employee was given a comprehensive guide to the company's policies and procedures' can be completed with the word
A. manual
B. handbook
C. guide
D. directory

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