POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the following sentence, which word is a synonym for 'quick'?
A. Slow
B. Fast
C. Rapid
D. Speedy
Question 2
The passage below has been modified to create a nuanced effect. Identify the register used in the underlined phrase.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Elevated
D. Colloquial
Question 3
In the following sentence, which word is a synonym for 'large'?
A. Small
B. Big
C. Huge
D. Tiny
Question 4
The passage below has been modified. Identify the original word or phrase that has been replaced.
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.'
Question 5
The following sentence has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The doctor prescribed the patient some medication.
B. The doctor prescribed the patient some medicine.
C. The doctor prescribed the patient some remedy.
D. The doctor prescribed the patient some treatment.
Question 6
In the passage below, identify the word that has been replaced with an antonym.
A. The original word was 'happiness'.
B. The original word was 'sorrow'.
C. The original word was 'joy'.
D. The original word was 'grief'.
Question 7
The verb 'has been studying' in the sentence 'She has been studying English since she was a child' is in which tense?
A. Present perfect
B. Past perfect
C. Future perfect
D. Present simple
Question 8
The following sentence is an example of an alliteration. Identify the words that are being alliterated.
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.
Question 9
The following passage contains a spelling error. Identify the correct correction.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
D. accommodate
Question 10
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is an example of:
A. present perfect tense
B. past perfect tense
C. present simple tense
D. past simple tense
Question 11
Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence 'By the time I _______ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'
A. had finished
B. finish
C. will finish
D. was finishing
Question 12
In the following sentence, which word is a synonym for 'rapidly'?
A. Slowly
B. Quickly
C. Fast
D. Slow
Question 13
The following sentence contains a punctuation error. Identify the correct correction.
A. The manager, John, and his team are working late to meet the deadline.
B. The manager, John, and his team are working late to meet the deadline.
C. The manager, John, and his team are working late to meet the deadline.
D. The manager, John, and his team are working late to meet the deadline.
Question 14
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented in all the branches' can be interpreted as a statement of fact or a statement of opinion. Which of the following best describes the tone of the sentence?
A. Formal and objective
B. Informal and subjective
C. Neutral and factual
D. Emotive and persuasive
Question 15
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will be present today' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Coordinate clause

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