POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The sun rises rapidly in the east.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The original word was 'rapidly'.
Correct B. The original word was 'swiftly'.
C. The original word was 'quickly'.
D. The original word was 'slowly'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
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The news brought her happiness.
In the passage below, identify the word that has been replaced with an antonym.
A. The original word was 'happiness'.
Correct B. The original word was 'sorrow'.
C. The original word was 'joy'.
D. The original word was 'grief'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
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The house is big.
In the passage below, identify the word that has been replaced with a word that has the same meaning.
A. The original word was 'large'.
B. The original word was 'small'.
Correct C. The original word was 'big'.
D. The original word was 'tiny'.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
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The room is hot.
In the passage below, identify the word that has been replaced with a word that has the opposite meaning.
A. The original word was 'hot'.
Correct B. The original word was 'cold'.
C. The original word was 'warm'.
D. The original word was 'cool'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
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The car is fast.
In the passage below, identify the word that has been replaced with a word that has a similar meaning.
A. The original word was 'fast'.
B. The original word was 'slow'.
Correct C. The original word was 'quick'.
D. The original word was 'swift'.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
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The passage reads: 'The new policy is a joke. It's just a waste of time and resources.'
In the passage below, the author's tone is best described as:
A. formal
B. informal
Correct C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The sentence 'The new employee was very nervous on his first day.' is an example of:
A. passive voice
Correct B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. past simple tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The word 'narrative' is closest in meaning to:
A. description
B. explanation
Correct C. narrative
D. argument

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
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 10
The word 'perspicacious' is closest in meaning to:
A. careless
B. thoughtful
Correct C. perspicacious
D. oblivious

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the original word or phrase that has been replaced.
Correct A. The original word or phrase is 'The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.'
B. The original word or phrase is 'The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.'
C. The original word or phrase is 'The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.'
D. The original word or phrase is 'The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
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The following sentence is in the passive voice.
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' that should be used in the active voice.
Correct A. was
B. were
C. is
D. are

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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The following sentence is an example of a metaphor.
The following sentence is an example of a metaphor. Identify the word or phrase that is being compared.
Correct A. He is a lion on the battlefield.
B. She is a shining star in the firmament.
C. He is a rock in a stormy sea.
D. She is a bird in a gilded cage.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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The following sentence is an example of a simile.
The following sentence is an example of a simile. Identify the word or phrase that is being compared.
Correct A. He runs like a cheetah.
B. She sings like a nightingale.
C. He writes like a fountain pen.
D. She speaks like a parrot.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The following sentence is an example of a hyperbole.
The following sentence is an example of a hyperbole. Identify the word or phrase that is being exaggerated.
Correct A. I'm so hungry I could eat a whole elephant.
B. I'm so tired I could sleep for a week.
C. I'm so happy I could burst into tears.
D. I'm so sad I could cry all day.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The following sentence is an example of an alliteration.
The following sentence is an example of an alliteration. Identify the words that are being alliterated.
Correct A. The silky snake slithered silently through the grass.
B. The busy beavers built a beautiful bridge.
C. The happy horses hopped happily in the field.
D. The sleepy sloths slid slowly down the tree.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
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The following sentence is an example of an onomatopoeia.
The following sentence is an example of an onomatopoeia. Identify the word that is imitating the sound.
Correct A. The firework exploded with a loud boom.
B. The rain poured down with a soothing splash.
C. The dog barked with a sharp yap.
D. The cat purred with a soft meow.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The following sentence is an example of a personification.
The following sentence is an example of a personification. Identify the word or phrase that is being personified.
Correct A. The sun smiled down on us.
B. The wind whispered secrets in my ear.
C. The tree danced in the breeze.
D. The river sang a sweet melody.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The following sentence is an example of a simile.
The following sentence is an example of a simile. Identify the word or phrase that is being compared.
Correct A. He runs like a cheetah.
B. She sings like a nightingale.
C. He writes like a fountain pen.
D. She speaks like a parrot.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
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The original passage reads: 'The sun rises in the east.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun rises in the east.
Correct B. The sun rises in the west.
C. The sun sets in the east.
D. The sun sets in the west.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
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The sentence is: 'The economy is growing _______.'
In the following sentence, which word is a synonym for 'rapidly'?
A. Slowly
Correct B. Quickly
C. Fast
D. Slow

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
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The sentence is: 'The new smartphone is _______.'
In the following sentence, which word is an antonym for 'expensive'?
A. Cheap
Correct B. Expensive
C. Affordable
D. Luxurious

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
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The original passage reads: 'The doctor prescribed the patient some medication.'
The following sentence has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The doctor prescribed the patient some medication.
Correct B. The doctor prescribed the patient some medicine.
C. The doctor prescribed the patient some remedy.
D. The doctor prescribed the patient some treatment.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
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The sentence is: 'The new skyscraper is _______.'
In the following sentence, which word is a synonym for 'large'?
A. Small
B. Big
Correct C. Huge
D. Tiny

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
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The original passage reads: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework.'
The following sentence has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The teacher gave the student a lot of homework.
Correct B. The teacher gave the student a lot of work.
C. The teacher gave the student a lot of tasks.
D. The teacher gave the student a lot of assignments.

Correct Answer: B

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