POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The sun was shining ______ the trees in the park.
The passage below has been modified from a real text. Choose the word that best fits each gap.
Correct A. in
B. on
C. at
D. by

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
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The doctor is ______ to his patients.
Read the passage and choose the correct option.
A. The doctor is very experienced.
B. The doctor is very young.
Correct C. The doctor is very kind.
D. The doctor is very busy.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
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The new policy has been implemented ______ the country.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy has been implemented ______ the company.
Correct B. The new policy has been implemented ______ the country.
C. The new policy has been implemented ______ the world.
D. The new policy has been implemented ______ the city.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
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The company has been ______ for several years.
Read the passage and choose the correct option.
A. The company is very successful.
B. The company is very unsuccessful.
Correct C. The company is very profitable.
D. The company is very unprofitable.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
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The new employee is ______ in the field.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new employee is very experienced.
Correct B. The new employee is very inexperienced.
C. The new employee is very skilled.
D. The new employee is very unskilled.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
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The passage is a formal academic essay on a scientific topic.
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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The correct usage of 'disinterested' is as an adjective meaning impartial or unbiased.
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with 'uninterested'. Which of the following sentences uses 'disinterested' correctly?
A. I'm uninterested in watching that movie.
Correct B. As a disinterested observer, I can provide an unbiased opinion.
C. The disinterested parties in the negotiation were able to reach a compromise.
D. The uninterested customer left the store without making a purchase.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
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The error is the use of 'who's' instead of 'whose'.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
A. The company, who's profits have increased significantly, is expected to expand its operations.
Correct B. The company, whose profits have increased significantly, is expected to expand its operations.
C. The company, who profits have increased significantly, is expected to expand its operations.
D. The company, profits have increased significantly, is expected to expand its operations.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
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The correct word to fill in the blank is 'skepticism'.
The following passage contains a cloze test. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism and
Correct B. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism and skepticism.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism and optimism.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism and apathy.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
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The error is the use of a dangling modifier. The correct correction is to rephrase the sentence to make it clear who is walking down the street.
The following sentence is an example of a dangling modifier. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
A. Walking down the street, the sun was shining brightly.
B. Walking down the street, the sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing.
Correct C. As I walked down the street, the sun was shining brightly.
D. As I walked down the street, the sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The phrase 'a drop in the ocean' is an example of a
Correct A. metaphor
B. simile
C. hyperbole
D. personification

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of
Correct A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. past perfect tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The word 'enigmatic' is closest in meaning to
Correct A. mysterious
B. obscure
C. ambiguous
D. vague

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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The sun was setting over the horizon, casting a golden glow over the city. The sky was painted with hues of pink and orange, a breathtaking sight to behold. But amidst this beauty, there was a sense of sadness that lingered in the air. It was as if the city was mourning the loss of something precious.
The passage below has been taken from a novel. Read it carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author is describing a character's physical appearance.
Correct B. The author is describing a character's personality.
C. The author is describing a setting.
D. The author is describing a plot twist.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The sentence 'The company has been facing financial difficulties for several years.' is an example of
Correct A. present perfect tense
B. past perfect tense
C. present simple tense
D. past simple tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The word 'perspicacious' is closest in meaning to
Correct A. perceptive
B. discerning
C. astute
D. keen

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
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The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 marked a significant turning point in the history of medicine. Fleming observed that a mold had contaminated one of his bacterial cultures, and he noticed that the mold had killed off the surrounding bacteria. This led to the development of antibiotics, which have revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections.
The passage below has been taken from a non-fiction book. Read it carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author is describing a historical event.
Correct B. The author is describing a scientific concept.
C. The author is describing a social issue.
D. The author is describing a cultural phenomenon.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of
Correct A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. past perfect tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The word 'enigmatic' is closest in meaning to
Correct A. mysterious
B. obscure
C. ambiguous
D. vague

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
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The sun was setting over the horizon, casting a golden glow over the city. The sky was painted with hues of pink and orange, a breathtaking sight to behold. But amidst this beauty, there was a sense of sadness that lingered in the air. It was as if the city was mourning the loss of something precious.
The passage below has been taken from a novel. Read it carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author is describing a character's physical appearance.
Correct B. The author is describing a character's personality.
C. The author is describing a setting.
D. The author is describing a plot twist.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
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The passage: 'She quickly finished her homework and went to bed.'
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect of the change on the meaning of the passage.
A. The original passage
Correct B. The word 'quickly' has been changed to 'slowly'
C. The word 'happy' has been changed to 'sad'
D. The word 'big' has been changed to 'small'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
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The word to fill in the blank: 'angry'
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
Correct A. The manager was very _______ when he found out that the company was going bankrupt.
B. The manager was very _______ when he found out that the company was going bankrupt.
C. The manager was very _______ when he found out that the company was going bankrupt.
D. The manager was very _______ when he found out that the company was going bankrupt.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The word to spell: 'accommodate'
Identify the correct spelling of the word.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
Correct D. accommodate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
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The sentence: 'The company is _______ of bankruptcy.'
Choose the correct idiom to complete the sentence.
A. The company is on the brink of bankruptcy.
Correct B. The company is on the verge of bankruptcy.
C. The company is on the edge of bankruptcy.
D. The company is on the slope of bankruptcy.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
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The word: 'happy'
Choose the correct synonym for the word.
A. The synonym for 'happy' is 'sad'.
B. The synonym for 'happy' is 'joyful'.
C. The synonym for 'happy' is 'unhappy'.
Correct D. The synonym for 'happy' is 'glad'.

Correct Answer: D

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