POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
The word 'perspicacious' is an example of a _______ word because it is _______.
A. synonym
B. antonym
C. homophone
D. hyponym
Question 2
The word 'enigmatic' is an example of a _______ word because it is _______.
A. synonym
B. antonym
C. homophone
D. hyponym
Question 3
The sentence 'The new policy will _______ the economy.' is an example of a _______ sentence because it is _______.
A. will boost
B. may boost
C. might boost
D. could boost
Question 4
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
A. declarative
B. interrogative
C. imperative
D. exclamatory
Question 5
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the verb in the sentence.
A. was
B. is
C. will be
D. has been
Question 6
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun rises over the horizon.
B. The sun sets over the horizon.
C. The sun rises over the sea.
D. The sun sets over the sea.
Question 7
Identify the synonym of the word 'rapidly' in the sentence: 'The economy is growing _______.'
A. slowly
B. quickly
C. fast
D. swiftly
Question 8
The sentence 'The patient's symptoms worsened after taking the medication.' is an example of which register?
A. Medical
B. Legal
C. Sports
D. Formal
Question 9
In the passage, the author's tone is best described as _______ because _______.
A. sarcastic
B. neutral
C. empathetic
D. condescending
Question 10
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager ______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
B. The manager ______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
C. The manager ______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
D. The manager ______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
Question 11
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: 'The tourists got lost in the _______ forest because they didn't bring a map.'
A. dense
B. thick
C. dark
D. foreboding
Question 12
The following passage is an excerpt from a medical textbook. Which of the following registers is used in the sentence 'The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis.'?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Elevated
D. Colloquial
Question 13
The phrase 'in a state of flux' is an example of a metaphorical expression that uses a literal concept to describe a complex emotional state. What is the antonym of this phrase?
A. stable
B. unpredictable
C. chaotic
D. static
Question 14
Identify the idiom in the passage below.
A. The company is on the verge of bankruptcy.
B. The company is on the brink of bankruptcy.
C. The company is on the edge of bankruptcy.
D. The company is on the slope of bankruptcy.
Question 15
In the following passage, identify the main idea and explain why it is supported by the details.
A. The main idea is that the new policy will increase taxes.
B. The main idea is that the new policy will reduce taxes.
C. The main idea is that the new policy will have no impact on taxes.
D. The main idea is that the new policy will be implemented in phases.

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