POST UTME CALEB UNIVERSITY 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The manager instructed the team to revise the report', which word is the subject?
Correct A. manager
B. team
C. report
D. instructed

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
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The manager instructed the team to revise the report.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error.
A. The manager instructed the team to revise the report.
Correct B. The manager instructed the team to revise the report.
C. The manager instructed the team to revise the report.
D. The manager instructed the team to revise the report.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
Identify the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
Correct A. slow
B. quick
C. fast
D. rapid

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
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The manager instructed the team to revise the report.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Correct A. The manager instructed the team to revise the report.
B. The manager instructed the team to revise the report.
C. The manager instructed the team to revise the report.
D. The manager instructed the team to revise the report.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
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The manager instructed the team to revise the report.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error.
A. The manager instructed the team to revise the report.
Correct B. The manager instructed the team to revise the report.
C. The manager instructed the team to revise the report.
D. The manager instructed the team to revise the report.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
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The original passage read: 'The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.'
The passage below has been modified to create a sense of irony. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
Correct B. The sun was shining brightly in the dark grey sky.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear grey sky.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the dark blue sky.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
In the diagram below, identify the type of chemical reaction occurring.
A. Synthesis reaction
B. Decomposition reaction
Correct C. Replacement reaction
D. Combustion reaction

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a very enthusiastic and helpful way. Identify the phrase that best completes the sentence.
Correct A. I will bend over backwards to help you with your project.
B. I will bend over backwards to avoid helping you with your project.
C. I will bend over backwards to complete my own project.
D. I will bend over backwards to ignore your request.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The sentence 'The manager, being very experienced, was able to handle the situation effectively.' can be rewritten using a different grammatical structure. Identify the sentence that best completes the passage.
Correct A. The manager, being very experienced, effectively handled the situation.
B. The manager, being very experienced, was able to handle the situation effectively.
C. The manager, being very experienced, handled the situation very effectively.
D. The manager, being very experienced, was able to handle the situation very effectively.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The word 'perspicacious' means having a keen understanding and insight. Identify the word that best completes the sentence.
Correct A. The detective was perspicacious and was able to solve the case.
B. The detective was perspicacious and was unable to solve the case.
C. The detective was perspicacious and was able to solve the case quickly.
D. The detective was perspicacious and was unable to solve the case quickly.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
In the context of medical registers, what is the primary function of the National Medical Practitioners Registration Council (MDCN)?
Correct A. To regulate the practice of medicine in Nigeria
B. To provide medical education and training
C. To conduct research on medical issues
D. To provide healthcare services to the public

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
What is the term for the process by which a vowel sound changes to a consonant sound in a word?
A. Vowel shift
Correct B. Consonant mutation
C. Vowel assimilation
D. Consonant assimilation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
Read the passage and answer the question: 'The new policy aims to increase access to healthcare for low-income households. However, critics argue that it will lead to a surge in healthcare costs.' What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The policy will increase access to healthcare
Correct B. The policy will lead to a surge in healthcare costs
C. The policy is a good idea
D. The policy is a bad idea

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
Identify the correct spelling of the word: 'accomodate'
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
Correct D. accommodate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
What is the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence: 'The book is mine.'?
Correct A. My book
B. Mine book
C. My's book
D. My book's

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to _______
Correct A. help someone
B. refuse to help someone
C. be very lazy
D. be very busy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The phrase 'break a leg' means _______
Correct A. good luck
B. bad luck
C. be careful
D. be quiet

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The word 'sanction' can be used as a verb or a _______
Correct A. noun
B. adjective
C. adverb
D. pronoun

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The word 'pedestrian' can be used to describe a _______
Correct A. person who walks
B. person who drives a car
C. person who flies an airplane
D. person who sails a boat

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The word 'verbal' can be used to describe _______
A. something that is written
Correct B. something that is spoken
C. something that is heard
D. something that is seen

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
In the context of medical registers, what is the primary function of the National Medical Practitioners Registration Council (MDCN)?
Correct A. To regulate the practice of medicine in Nigeria
B. To provide medical training and education
C. To conduct research on medical diseases
D. To manage medical facilities and hospitals

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' can be interpreted as:
A. The policy is only applicable in a specific region
B. The policy is being tested in a pilot area
Correct C. The policy is being implemented across the entire country
D. The policy is being reviewed and revised

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
Identify the antonym of the word 'fast' in the sentence 'The car drove very fast down the highway.'
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fast
D. Speedy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly' can be punctuated as:
Correct A. The company's profits have increased significantly.
B. The company's profits have increased, significantly.
C. The company's profits have increased; significantly.
D. The company's profits have increased—significantly.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The idiom 'break a leg' can be interpreted as:
Correct A. To wish someone good luck
B. To express sympathy for someone's misfortune
C. To congratulate someone on their success
D. To insult someone's performance

Correct Answer: A

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