POST UTME AAUA 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following passage is from a medical textbook. Identify the register used in the sentence: 'The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis.'
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Elevated
D. Colloquial
Question 2
The word 'perspicacious' is closest in meaning to:
A. sophisticated
B. perceptive
C. discerning
D. astute
Question 3
The word 'necessity' is a noun because it refers to a thing or an idea. Which of the following words is also a noun?
A. happy
B. necessity
C. run
D. tree
Question 4
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an idiom that means to die. Which of the following phrases is also an idiom?
A. Bite the bullet
B. Cut to the chase
C. Break a leg
D. Take it with a grain of salt
Question 5
The following text is from a sports article: 'The team's coach was impressed with the player's performance.' Which register is most suitable for this text?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 6
The following sentence contains an antonym. Identify the word: 'The patient was feeling unwell.'
A. unwell
B. well
C. ill
D. healthy
Question 7
The following text is a passage from a sports article: 'The team's victory was a result of their hard work and dedication. The players were well-trained and well-prepared for the game. The coach's strategy was also a key factor in their success.' Which of the following words is a synonym for the word 'dedication'?
A. Effort
B. Dedication
C. Hard work
D. Commitment
Question 8
The following sentence is an example of:
A. a metaphor
B. a simile
C. a personification
D. a hyperbole
Question 9
The following sentence is an example of a "ldots" sentence. Fill in the blank with the appropriate term.
A. Simple sentence
B. Compound sentence
C. Complex sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence
Question 10
The following sentence is an example of a "ldots" sentence. Fill in the blank with the appropriate term.
A. Active voice
B. Passive voice
C. Present tense
D. Past tense
Question 11
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant. Which part is responsible for photosynthesis?
A. Roots
B. Leaves
C. Stem
D. Flowers
Question 12
The word 'happiness' is a noun because it refers to a thing or an idea. Which of the following words is also a noun?
A. happy
B. happiness
C. run
D. tree
Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which part is responsible for generating energy for the cell?
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Ribosomes
D. Lysosomes
Question 14
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the verb form used: 'The ball was thrown by John.'
A. Past Simple
B. Past Continuous
C. Past Perfect
D. Present Perfect
Question 15
The sentence 'The manager of the company is very experienced.' is an example of a sentence with _______ clause.
A. Independent
B. Dependent
C. Relative
D. Subordinate

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