POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
The lawyer's argument was based on a "Catch-22" situation, where the client's "double jeopardy" clause was both a "red herring" and a "smoke screen".
Correct A. A paradoxical situation
B. A contradictory statement
C. A misleading argument
D. A fallacious reasoning

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The doctor prescribed a "cocktail" of medications, including a "statin" and a "beta blocker".
Correct A. A combination of medications
B. A type of medication
C. A medical procedure
D. A medical condition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The athlete's "killer instinct" was evident in her "razor-sharp" reflexes and "lightning-fast" speed.
A. Her ability to think quickly
Correct B. Her physical speed and agility
C. Her mental toughness and focus
D. Her emotional stability and calmness

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The company's "bottom line" was affected by the "double whammy" of a "perfect storm" of economic and environmental factors.
Correct A. A combination of negative factors
B. A single negative factor
C. A positive factor
D. A neutral factor

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The politician's "smoke and mirrors" tactics were used to "spin" the truth and "weave" a web of deceit.
Correct A. To deceive and mislead
B. To inform and educate
C. To persuade and convince
D. To entertain and engage

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The manager of a company was accused of embezzling funds. He claimed that he was innocent and that the allegations were baseless. However, an investigation revealed that he had indeed embezzled the funds. Which of the following idioms best describes the manager's situation?
A. Bite off more than you can chew
B. Cut to the chase
C. Burn the midnight oil
Correct D. Rain on someone's parade

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
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The book was written by John.
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the verb form that is in the past participle form.
Correct A. had been written
B. was written
C. is written
D. will be written

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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My friend and I went to the store.
Identify the correct form of the pronoun in the following sentence.
Correct A. he and I
B. him and me
C. his and mine
D. his and my

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The new employee was given _______ opportunity to learn the job.
The following sentence is a cloze test. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. a
Correct B. an
C. the
D. this

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
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The hotel will _______ your needs.
The following sentence contains a spelling error. Identify the correct spelling of the underlined word.
Correct A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
D. accomodate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The text is an excerpt from a sermon.
The following text is an example of a "register" in English, which is used in a specific context to convey a particular tone or attitude. Identify the register.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
Correct D. Ecclesiastical

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
Synonyms for the word "fragile" include:
A. Delicate, sensitive, and sensitive
B. Strong, robust, and resilient
Correct C. Fragile, brittle, and breakable
D. Sturdy, solid, and unbreakable

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
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The sentence is: "She picked up her bag and left the room."
The following sentence is an example of a "phrasal verb". Identify the phrasal verb.
Correct A. pick up
B. get on
C. turn off
D. put down

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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The text is an excerpt from a religious text.
The following text is an example of a "lexis" in English, which is used to convey a particular meaning or connotation. Identify the lexis.
A. Bureaucratic
Correct B. Ecclesiastical
C. Technical
D. Formal

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
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The sentence is: "The team are playing well today."
The following sentence is an example of a "concord" in English, which is used to convey a particular meaning or connotation. Identify the concord.
Correct A. Subject-verb agreement
B. Tense consistency
C. Modal consistency
D. Aspect consistency

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The original passage read: 'The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.'
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.
Correct C. The new policy has been implemented to decrease the number of accidents on the road.
D. The new policy has been implemented to eliminate the number of accidents on the road.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
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The original sentence read: 'The teacher gave the student a high grade because they did an excellent job.'
The following sentence has been modified to change the meaning. Identify the word that has been replaced with an antonym.
A. The teacher gave the student a high grade because they did an excellent job.
Correct B. The teacher gave the student a low grade because they did an excellent job.
C. The teacher gave the student a high grade because they did a poor job.
D. The teacher gave the student a low grade because they did a poor job.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
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The original passage read: 'The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.'
The following passage has a blank space. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.
Correct C. The new policy has been implemented to decrease the number of accidents on the road.
D. The new policy has been implemented to eliminate the number of accidents on the road.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
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The original sentence read: 'The teacher gave the student a high grade because they did an excellent job.'
The following passage has a blank space. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
A. The teacher gave the student a high grade because they did an excellent job.
Correct B. The teacher gave the student a low grade because they did an excellent job.
C. The teacher gave the student a high grade because they did a poor job.
D. The teacher gave the student a low grade because they did a poor job.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
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The original passage read: 'The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.'
The following passage has a blank space. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.
Correct C. The new policy has been implemented to decrease the number of accidents on the road.
D. The new policy has been implemented to eliminate the number of accidents on the road.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
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The new policy will be implemented next year.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next year' is grammatically correct.
Correct B. The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next year' is grammatically incorrect because it lacks a subject.
C. The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next year' is grammatically incorrect because it lacks a verb.
D. The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next year' is grammatically incorrect because it lacks a modifier.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The diagram below represents a circuit. Identify the component labeled A.
Correct A. A resistor
B. A capacitor
C. An inductor
D. A battery

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The sentence 'The manager of the company will be attending the meeting' is in the passive voice. Identify the verb form used.
A. The verb form used is the present simple tense.
B. The verb form used is the present continuous tense.
C. The verb form used is the past simple tense.
Correct D. The verb form used is the passive voice.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
The passage below has been modified. Identify the error in the use of pronouns.
A. The sentence 'He and I are going to the store' is grammatically correct.
Correct B. The sentence 'He and I are going to the store' is grammatically incorrect because it uses the wrong pronoun.
C. The sentence 'He and I are going to the store' is grammatically incorrect because it lacks a subject.
D. The sentence 'He and I are going to the store' is grammatically incorrect because it lacks a verb.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The diagram below represents a graph. Identify the type of graph.
Correct A. A line graph
B. A bar graph
C. A pie chart
D. A scatter plot

Correct Answer: A

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