POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is an example of a rhetorical question: 'How are we to know what is right when the law is ambiguous?' Which of the following best describes the tone of the sentence?
A. Indignant
B. Resigned
C. Inquisitive
Correct D. Exasperated

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2
The following sentence contains a metaphor: 'He was a shining light in a dark room.' Which of the following best describes the metaphor?
Correct A. A comparison between two unlike things
B. A description of a person's appearance
C. A statement of fact
D. A request for information

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The following sentence contains a phrase that is an example of a phrasal verb: 'The manager will pick up the project.' Which of the following best describes the phrasal verb?
A. A verb that is used to describe a physical action
B. A verb that is used to describe a mental action
C. A verb that is used to describe a change in state
Correct D. A verb that is used to describe a movement

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The following sentence contains a word that is an example of a synonym: 'The manager was very pleased with the employee's performance.' Which of the following best describes the synonym?
A. Happy
B. Satisfied
C. Content
Correct D. Pleased

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
The following sentence contains a word that is an example of an antonym: 'The manager was very dissatisfied with the employee's performance.' Which of the following best describes the antonym?
A. Happy
B. Satisfied
C. Content
Correct D. Dissatisfied

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
In the sentence 'The new policy will affect the entire company, including its subsidiaries and affiliates.', which of the following words is a synonym for 'including'?
A. such as
B. like
Correct C. including
D. except

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence. Identify the part of speech of the word 'running' in the sentence 'The children were running in the park.'
A. noun
Correct B. verb
C. adjective
D. adverb

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence 'By the time I __________ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'
Correct A. had finished
B. finish
C. will finish
D. was finishing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence 'Me and my friend went to the movies last night.'
A. Me and my friend went to the movies last night.
B. My friend and I went to the movies last night.
Correct C. My friend and me went to the movies last night.
D. Me and my friend went to the movies last night.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence. Identify the part of speech of the word 'quickly' in the sentence 'She quickly finished her homework.'
A. noun
Correct B. adverb
C. adjective
D. verb

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
In the sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will be present today, I presume?', what type of pronoun is 'who'?
A. Personal Pronoun
Correct B. Relative Pronoun
C. Demonstrative Pronoun
D. Interrogative Pronoun

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
Which of the following idioms means 'to make a loud noise'?
A. To make a big splash
Correct B. To make a loud noise
C. To make a big impression
D. To make a small talk

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
In the sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next month, and it will have a significant impact on the company's profits.', what type of conjunction is 'and'?
Correct A. Coordinating Conjunction
B. Subordinating Conjunction
C. Correlative Conjunction
D. Subjunctive Mood

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
Which of the following phrasal verbs means 'to leave a place quickly'?
Correct A. To get out of
B. To get away from
C. To get out of hand
D. To get out of sight

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write a short essay on the topic 'The Importance of Education'.', what type of clause is 'The Importance of Education'?
A. Independent Clause
B. Dependent Clause
Correct C. Noun Clause
D. Adjective Clause

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The sentence 'The manager, who was known for his exceptional leadership skills, was promoted to the position of CEO.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Appositive phrase
B. Relative clause
C. Adjective phrase
D. Noun phrase

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
Which of the following words is the antonym of the word 'fast'?
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fastest
D. Swift

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The sentence 'The new policy, which was implemented last year, has been successful in reducing crime rates.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Subordinate clause
Correct B. Relative clause
C. Adverbial clause
D. Noun clause

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
Which of the following words is a synonym of the word 'large'?
A. Small
Correct B. Huge
C. Tiny
D. Enormous

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The sentence 'The manager, who was known for his exceptional leadership skills, was promoted to the position of CEO.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Appositive phrase
B. Relative clause
C. Adjective phrase
D. Noun phrase

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
SHARED STIMULUS
The original passage reads: 'The new policy has been implemented to improve the quality of life for citizens.' The modified passage reads: 'The new policy is a game-changer that will revolutionize the way we live.'
The passage below has been modified to reflect a change in the author's tone. Identify the original tone and the new tone.
A. Formal and objective
B. Informal and subjective
C. Critical and analytical
Correct D. Emotive and persuasive

Correct Answer: D

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Question 22
SHARED STIMULUS
The original sentence reads: 'The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of diabetes.' The modified sentence reads: 'I'm feeling really sick, doc, I think I might have diabetes.'
The following sentence is an example of a register shift. Identify the original register and the new register.
A. Formal and technical
Correct B. Informal and conversational
C. Critical and analytical
D. Emotive and persuasive

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage reads: 'I need to pick up my keys from the store.'
The following passage contains an example of a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and its meaning.
Correct A. pick up
B. get on
C. turn down
D. put off

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
SHARED STIMULUS
The sentence reads: 'I went to the store because I needed to buy milk.'
The following sentence contains an example of a complex sentence. Identify the independent clause and the dependent clause.
Correct A. The independent clause is 'I went to the store.' The dependent clause is 'because I needed to buy milk.'
B. The independent clause is 'because I needed to buy milk.' The dependent clause is 'I went to the store.'
C. The independent clause is 'I went to the store and bought milk.' The dependent clause is 'because I needed to buy milk.'
D. The independent clause is 'because I needed to buy milk.' The dependent clause is 'I went to the store and bought milk.'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage reads: 'He was a lion on the battlefield.'
The following passage contains an example of a figurative language. Identify the type of figurative language and its meaning.
Correct A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. Alliteration

Correct Answer: A

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