POST UTME ELIZADE UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The passage below: The sun rises in the east.
The passage below has been modified. 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 rises in the north.
D. The sun rises in the south.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
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The sentence: Why do we need to study English?
The following sentence is an example of a rhetorical question. Identify the word that is being used rhetorically.
A. What
Correct B. Why
C. How
D. When

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
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The passage: The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new policy.
The following passage is an example of a formal tone. Identify the word that is being used to convey a formal tone.
Correct A. The
B. A
C. An
D. This

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
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The sentence: The report was written by John.
The following sentence is an example of a passive voice. Identify the word that is being used to convey a passive voice.
Correct A. The
B. A
C. An
D. This

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
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The passage: We must take action to protect our environment.
The following passage is an example of a persuasive tone. Identify the word that is being used to convey a persuasive tone.
Correct A. The
B. A
C. An
D. This

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The original passage read: 'The driver was reckless and caused the accident.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with its antonym.
Correct A. reckless
B. careless
C. thoughtless
D. heedless

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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The sentence is: 'By the time I ______ (study) for the exam, it was already over.'
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. has been studying
B. has studied
C. is studying
D. was studying

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The original passage read: 'The professor's voice was deep and resonant.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with its synonym.
Correct A. profound
B. deep
C. intense
D. extreme

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The original passage read: 'The city was orderly and well-planned.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with its antonym.
Correct A. chaotic
B. orderly
C. organized
D. systematic

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The original passage read: 'The city was a vibrant and exciting place to visit.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with its synonym.
Correct A. vibrant
B. lively
C. colorful
D. exciting

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The passage: 'The new policy will ameliorate the effects of the economic downturn.'
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed and its original meaning.
A. The original word was 'exacerbate', which means to make a problem worse.
Correct B. The original word was 'ameliorate', which means to make a problem better.
C. The original word was 'mitigate', which means to reduce the severity of a problem.
D. The original word was 'aggravate', which means to make a problem worse.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
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The passage: 'The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy, and it is expected to be implemented by the end of the year.'
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 13
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The word: accomodate
Identify the correct spelling of the word.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
Correct D. accommodate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
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The passage: 'The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy, and it is expected to be implemented by the end of the year.'
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 15
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The word: fast
Identify the correct antonym of the word.
A. fast
Correct B. slow
C. quick
D. rapid

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
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The passage is an excerpt from a novel about a character's struggle with mental health.
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
Correct D. emotive

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce pollution in our city.' is an example of:
Correct A. a statement
B. a question
C. a command
D. a suggestion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The word 'unpredictable' can be described as:
Correct A. adjective
B. adverb
C. noun
D. verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The sentence 'If I were you, I would not have taken that risk.' is an example of:
A. a conditional sentence
Correct B. a hypothetical sentence
C. a declarative sentence
D. an interrogative sentence

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The word 'sophisticated' can be described as:
Correct A. complex
B. simple
C. easy
D. difficult

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
In the sentence 'The doctor prescribed a strong antibiotic to cure the patient's infection', what is the stress pattern of the word 'prescribed'?
A. ( /ˈprɛskraɪbd/ )
Correct B. ( /prɪˈskraɪbd/ )
C. ( /ˈprɛskraɪbɪd/ )
D. ( /prɪˈskraɪbɪd/ )

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: 'The new policy aims to ______ the high levels of unemployment in the country.'
A. reduce
B. increase
C. eliminate
Correct D. mitigate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to ______ their books and take out their pens.', what is the correct form of the verb?
Correct A. open
B. opens
C. opening
D. to open

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: 'The company's ______ in the market has led to a significant increase in sales.'
Correct A. presence
B. absence
C. growth
D. decline

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
In the sentence 'The government has implemented a new policy to ______ the poverty rate in the country.', what is the correct form of the verb?
Correct A. reduce
B. reduces
C. reducing
D. to reduce

Correct Answer: A

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