POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The passage is a formal academic text discussing the importance of proper citation in academic writing.
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 2
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The sentence is in the active voice because the subject 'the new policy' is performing the action of being implemented.
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.' 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 3
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The word 'reckless' is an adjective because it is modifying the noun 'driver'.
The word 'reckless' in the sentence 'The driver was reckless and caused an accident.' can be described as:
Correct A. adjective
B. adverb
C. noun
D. verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
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The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an idiom that means to die.
The phrase 'kick the bucket' in the sentence 'He finally kicked the bucket at the age of 90.' means:
A. to give up
B. to quit
Correct C. to die
D. to retire

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
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The sentence is in the past perfect tense because it is describing an action that occurred before another action in the past.
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 6
The idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' means that something is very expensive. Which of the following phrases has a similar meaning?
A. break the bank
Correct B. spend a fortune
C. make a killing
D. go bankrupt

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
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The passage is about the author's experience with a new smartphone.
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
Correct A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is formal.
C. The author's tone is persuasive.
D. The author's tone is neutral.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The verb in parentheses is 'study'.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. I have been studying English for three years.
B. She has been studying English for three years.
C. They have been studying English for three years.
D. We have been studying English for three years.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The sentence is 'The cat chase the mouse.'
Identify the error in the sentence.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
Correct B. The sentence is grammatically incorrect.
C. The sentence is unclear.
D. The sentence is ambiguous.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
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The passage is about the impact of a new policy on the economy.
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's main point is that the new policy is beneficial.
Correct B. The author's main point is that the new policy is detrimental.
C. The author's main point is that the new policy is neutral.
D. The author's main point is that the new policy is unclear.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will attend the meeting', which of the following pronouns is in the objective case?
A. he
Correct B. him
C. his
D. they

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The manager will attend the meeting.
Correct B. The meeting will be attended by the manager.
C. The manager is attending the meeting.
D. The manager has attended the meeting.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
In the sentence 'The manager has been attending the meeting for three years', which of the following tenses is used?
A. Present Simple
B. Present Continuous
C. Past Simple
Correct D. Present Perfect

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
Which of the following sentences is in the correct order of tenses?
A. I will attend the meeting, and then I will give a presentation.
B. I will attend the meeting, and then I have given a presentation.
C. I will attend the meeting, and then I have attended a presentation.
Correct D. I will attend the meeting, and then I will have given a presentation.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
In the sentence 'The manager has been attending the meeting for three years, and he has also been giving presentations', which of the following pronouns is used to refer to the manager?
Correct A. he
B. him
C. his
D. they

Correct Answer: A

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