POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning.
A. The phrasal verb is 'pick up'.
B. The phrasal verb is 'get on'.
C. The phrasal verb is 'turn down'.
D. The phrasal verb is 'give up'.
Question 2
The passage below contains an example of:
A. alliteration
B. assonance
C. consonance
D. onomatopoeia
Question 3
The following text contains a vocabulary error: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework to do.' Identify the error and correct it.
A. The sentence should read: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework to do.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework to complete.'
C. The sentence should read: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework to finish.'
D. The sentence should read: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework to hand in.'
Question 4
The following sentence contains a metaphor. Identify the metaphor and explain its meaning.
A. The metaphor is 'He is a shining light in a dark room'.
B. The metaphor is 'She is a ray of sunshine'.
C. The metaphor is 'He is a stormy sea'.
D. The metaphor is 'She is a warm hug'.
Question 5
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company' is an example of which type of sentence?
A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence
Question 6
The word 'enormous' is an example of a word that is a(n) _______.
A. adjective
B. adverb
C. noun
D. verb
Question 7
The following sentence is an example of a "metaphor". Identify the word that is being used as a metaphor: "He is a shining light in a dark room."
A. shining light
B. dark room
C. he
D. room
Question 8
Read the passage and answer the question. The passage below is from a novel.
A. The narrator is describing a beautiful sunset.
B. The narrator is describing a stormy night.
C. The narrator is describing a calm sea.
D. The narrator is describing a busy city.
Question 9
The following text is an example of a formal medical report. Fill in the blanks with the correct words to complete the sentence.
A. The patient's symptoms were described as severe and debilitating.
B. The patient's symptoms were described as mild and non-life-threatening.
C. The patient's symptoms were described as moderate and requiring further investigation.
D. The patient's symptoms were described as acute and requiring immediate attention.
Question 10
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased by 20%.' is an example of a sentence in which the register is formal. Which of the following sentences is also an example of a formal register?
A. I'm going to the store to buy some milk.
B. The company's profits have increased by 20%.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company.
D. I'm feeling really tired today.
Question 11
In the context of medical registers, what is the primary purpose of the 'National Medical Practitioners' Register'?
A. To maintain a record of all medical practitioners in Nigeria
B. To regulate the practice of medicine in Nigeria
C. To provide a platform for medical practitioners to advertise their services
D. To facilitate the exchange of medical information between practitioners
Question 12
The following text is an example of a formal medical report. Fill in the blanks with the correct words to complete the sentence.
A. The patient's symptoms were described as severe and debilitating.
B. The patient's symptoms were described as mild and non-life-threatening.
C. The patient's symptoms were described as moderate and requiring further investigation.
D. The patient's symptoms were described as acute and requiring immediate attention.
Question 13
Identify the stress pattern of the word 'university':
A. un-VER-si-ty
B. un-VER-si-TY
C. un-ver-SI-ty
D. un-ver-SI-TY
Question 14
Read the passage and answer the question. The passage below is from a scientific article.
A. The study found that the new treatment was effective in reducing symptoms.
B. The study found that the new treatment was ineffective in reducing symptoms.
C. The study found that the new treatment had no effect on symptoms.
D. The study found that the new treatment had a negative impact on symptoms.
Question 15
The phrase 'bitter pills to swallow' is an example of a metaphor. Fill in the blank with the correct antonym.
A. sweet
B. bitter
C. tasty
D. delicious

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