POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
The passage below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the word that best fits the blank.
Correct A. The
B. a
C. an
D. the

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
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The teacher gave the student a book.
The following sentence has been altered to change the meaning. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The
Correct B. a
C. an
D. the

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
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The teacher gave the student a book.
The following sentence has been altered to change the meaning. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The
B. a
Correct C. an
D. the

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
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The teacher gave the student a book.
The following sentence has been altered to change the meaning. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The
B. a
C. an
Correct D. the

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
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The teacher gave the student a book.
The following sentence has been altered to change the meaning. Identify the word that has been changed.
Correct A. The
B. a
C. an
D. the

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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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 author's tone is neutral because the passage does not contain any emotional language or rhetorical devices.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
Correct B. The author's tone is neutral.
C. The author's tone is persuasive.
D. The author's tone is critical.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
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The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the correct meaning of the verb. The teacher handed the book to the student.
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the correct meaning of the verb.
A. to give something to someone
B. to take something from someone
Correct C. to move something from one place to another
D. to put something in a container

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
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The following sentence contains a synonym. Identify the correct synonym. The large house had a beautiful garden.
The following sentence contains a synonym. Identify the correct synonym.
A. big
B. small
Correct C. large
D. tiny

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
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The following sentence contains a spelling error. Identify the correct spelling. The hotel accomodate the guests.
The following sentence contains a spelling error. Identify the correct spelling.
Correct A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
D. accomodate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The following sentence contains a punctuation error. Identify the correct punctuation. The teacher gave the student a book.
The following sentence contains a punctuation error. Identify the correct punctuation.
Correct A. The teacher gave the student a book.
B. The teacher gave the student,a book.
C. The teacher gave the student a book.
D. The teacher gave the student,a book.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The passage reads: 'The government's decision to increase taxes is a clear indication of their lack of concern for the welfare of the citizens.'
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
A. formal
B. informal
Correct C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the highway.' is an example of:
A. passive voice
Correct B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. past perfect tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of:
Correct A. idiomatic expression
B. metaphorical expression
C. literary device
D. proverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is an example of:
A. present perfect tense
Correct B. past perfect tense
C. present simple tense
D. past simple tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The word 'awkward' can be described as:
Correct A. adjective
B. adverb
C. noun
D. verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The passage
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as _______. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism, with many experts arguing that it will have a negative impact on the economy. What is the author's tone in this passage?
A. sarcastic
B. neutral
Correct C. critical
D. supportive

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
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The sentence
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism' is an example of _______.
A. a statement
B. a question
C. a rhetorical question
Correct D. a declarative sentence

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
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The word
The word 'widespread' in the passage can be described as _______.
A. a synonym for 'limited'
Correct B. a synonym for 'extensive'
C. a synonym for 'specific'
D. a synonym for 'general'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
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The phrase
The phrase 'has been met with' in the passage is an example of _______.
Correct A. a verb phrase
B. a noun phrase
C. an adjective phrase
D. an adverb phrase

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
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The word
The word 'criticism' in the passage can be described as _______.
Correct A. a noun
B. a verb
C. an adjective
D. an adverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a very enthusiastic and eager way. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
Correct A. She bent over backwards to help her friend move into the new apartment.
B. The company will bend over backwards to meet the customer's demands.
C. The teacher bent over backwards to explain the complex concept to the students.
D. The athlete will bend over backwards to win the gold medal.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The manager has been promoted to the position of CEO.
B. The new employee is very enthusiastic about the job.
Correct C. The company will be sold to a new investor.
D. The CEO is very happy about the new employee.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The word 'necessity' is a synonym for which of the following words?
A. obligation
B. requirement
Correct C. compulsion
D. choice

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The phrase 'break a leg' is an idiom that means to wish someone good luck. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. I wish you good luck on your exam.
Correct B. Break a leg on your audition!
C. I hope you do well on your presentation.
D. You'll do great on your job interview.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The word 'utilize' is a synonym for which of the following words?
A. use
Correct B. employ
C. utilize
D. exploit

Correct Answer: B

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