POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence "The new employee was given a tour of the office facilities by the HR manager" is in the
Correct A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. past perfect tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The phrase "kick the bucket" is an example of a(n)
Correct A. idiom
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. hyperbole

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The sentence "The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year" is in the
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 4
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The new policy has been implemented to reduce traffic congestion in the city by increasing the number of public transportation options and improving the city's infrastructure.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce traffic congestion in the city.
B. The new policy has been implemented to increase traffic congestion in the city.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce air pollution in the city.
D. The new policy has been implemented to increase air pollution in the city.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The sentence "The teacher asked the students to write a short essay on the topic" is in the
Correct A. imperative mood
B. indicative mood
C. subjunctive mood
D. conditional mood

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in register.
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in register. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The doctor prescribed the patient a strong dose of antibiotics to combat the infection.
Correct B. The doctor prescribed the patient a strong dose of antibiotics to combat the infection, which had been raging for days.
C. The doctor prescribed the patient a strong dose of antibiotics to combat the infection, which had been raging for days, and had caused the patient to be bedridden.
D. The doctor prescribed the patient a strong dose of antibiotics to combat the infection, which had been raging for days, and had caused the patient to be bedridden, and had put the patient's life at risk.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
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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 in parentheses.
Correct A. The ball was thrown (by John) by John.
B. The ball was thrown (by John) to John.
C. The ball was thrown (by John) with John.
D. The ball was thrown (by John) to the ground.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The passage below.
Read the passage below and answer the question.
Correct A. The passage is written in a formal tone.
B. The passage is written in an informal tone.
C. The passage is written in a neutral tone.
D. The passage is written in a sarcastic tone.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The following sentence is in the present perfect tense.
The following sentence is in the present perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. I have eaten (breakfast) for breakfast.
B. I have eaten (breakfast) to breakfast.
C. I have eaten (breakfast) with breakfast.
D. I have eaten (breakfast) since breakfast.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The following sentence is in the imperative mood.
The following sentence is in the imperative mood. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. Close (the door) the door.
B. Close (the door) to the door.
C. Close (the door) with the door.
D. Close (the door) since the door.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will attend the meeting today' contains a dependent clause. Identify the type of clause.
A. Adverbial clause
B. Relative clause
Correct C. Subordinate clause
D. Independent clause

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The word 'fastidious' is an antonym of which of the following words?
Correct A. Careless
B. Hasty
C. Slow
D. Precise

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The sentence 'The new employee, who had just joined the company, was struggling to keep up with the workload' contains a relative clause. Identify the type of relative clause.
Correct A. Defining relative clause
B. Non-defining relative clause
C. Adjective clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The word 'reckless' is a synonym of which of the following words?
A. Cautious
B. Hasty
Correct C. Impulsive
D. Thoughtful

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The sentence 'The company, which had been in operation for over 10 years, was facing financial difficulties' contains a dependent clause. Identify the type of clause.
A. Adverbial clause
Correct B. Relative clause
C. Subordinate clause
D. Independent clause

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of _______________ (lexis and structure), which holds that a person cannot be guilty of a crime if they were not aware of its existence.
Correct A. Ignorantia juris non excusat
B. Mens rea
C. Actus reus
D. Culpable negligence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The doctor's tone was _______________ (registers) when she explained the diagnosis to the patient, using simple language and avoiding technical jargon.
A. Formal
Correct B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The coach's advice to the athlete was to _______________ (idioms and phrasal verbs) up her game and focus on her weaknesses.
A. Step up
B. Take it to the next level
Correct C. Bring her A-game
D. Give it her all

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The company's mission statement was to _______________ (cloze test) the gap between technology and society, creating innovative solutions for a better future.
Correct A. Bridge the
B. Fill the
C. Close the
D. Widen the

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The researcher's study on the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems was published in a _______________ (registers) journal, accessible to experts in the field.
Correct A. Peer-reviewed
B. Technical
C. Academic
D. Popular

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'The students were tired of the teacher's lectures' is grammatically correct.
Correct B. The sentence 'The students were tired of the teacher's lectures' is grammatically incorrect because it should be 'The students were tired of the teacher's lecture'.
C. The sentence 'The students were tired of the teacher's lectures' is grammatically incorrect because it should be 'The students were tired of the teacher's lecture'.
D. The sentence 'The students were tired of the teacher's lectures' is grammatically correct.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
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The diagram below shows the structure of a cell.
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled A.
Correct A. Mitochondria
B. Nucleus
C. Ribosome
D. Lysosome

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The students (to study) for their exams.
B. The students (study) for their exams.
C. The students (studied) for their exams.
D. The students (studies) for their exams.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'The students were tired of the teacher's lectures' is grammatically correct.
Correct B. The sentence 'The students were tired of the teacher's lectures' is grammatically incorrect because it should be 'The students were tired of the teacher's lecture'.
C. The sentence 'The students were tired of the teacher's lectures' is grammatically incorrect because it should be 'The students were tired of the teacher's lecture'.
D. The sentence 'The students were tired of the teacher's lectures' is grammatically correct.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
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The diagram below shows the structure of a cell.
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled A.
Correct A. Mitochondria
B. Nucleus
C. Ribosome
D. Lysosome

Correct Answer: A

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