POST UTME IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's tone is formal.
B. The author's tone is informal.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic.
D. The author's tone is humorous.
Question 2
The following sentence is an example of a sentence that requires a comma splice correction. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The new policy, which was met with both praise and criticism, is a step in the right direction.
B. The new policy which was met with both praise and criticism is a step in the right direction.
C. The new policy, which was met with both praise and criticism, is a disaster waiting to happen.
D. The new policy which was met with both praise and criticism is a disaster waiting to happen.
Question 3
The following passage is an example of a passage that requires a summary. Summarize the main points of the passage in 50 words or less.
A. The new policy is a step in the right direction, but it has its drawbacks.
B. The new policy is a disaster waiting to happen, but it has some redeeming qualities.
C. The new policy is a mixed bag, with both positive and negative aspects.
D. The new policy is a game-changer, but it has some unintended consequences.
Question 4
In the diagram below, identify the type of chemical reaction that is occurring.
A. Neutralization reaction
B. Acid-base reaction
C. Oxidation-reduction reaction
D. Precipitation reaction
Question 5
The sentence 'The new employee was very nervous on his first day at work.' is an example of a sentence that uses a phrasal verb. What does the phrasal verb 'get on' mean in this context?
A. to start working
B. to finish working
C. to take a break
D. to go home
Question 6
The following sentence is an example of a cloze test: 'The new policy will _______ the prices of all essential commodities.' What is the missing word?
A. increase
B. decrease
C. remain the same
D. be affected
Question 7
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's main point is to persuade the reader.
B. The author's main point is to inform the reader.
C. The author's main point is to entertain the reader.
D. The author's main point is to analyze the reader.
Question 8
The sentence below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect of the change on the meaning of the sentence.
A. The word 'all' has been changed to 'some'.
B. The word 'some' has been changed to 'all'.
C. The word 'all' has been changed to 'most'.
D. The word 'most' has been changed to 'all'
Question 9
Find the synonyms for the word 'large' from the options provided.
A. big
B. small
C. huge
D. tiny
Question 10
In the context of oral English, what is the primary function of the vowel sound in the word 'about'?
A. To indicate a change in pitch
B. To indicate a change in stress
C. To indicate a change in vowel quality
D. To indicate a change in consonant sound
Question 11
The word 'despite' in the sentence 'The new policy has been implemented despite the opposition from some stakeholders.' is an example of _______ because it indicates a contrast.
A. a synonym of 'notwithstanding'
B. a synonym of 'in spite of'
C. a synonym of 'regardless of'
D. a synonym of 'despite'
Question 12
In the sentence "The company's profits had increased significantly over the past year," identify the type of verb used to describe the action.
A. Linking Verb
B. Action Verb
C. Auxiliary Verb
D. Modal Verb
Question 13
The term _______ (A) refers to the study of the structure, behavior, and diseases of the human body, (B) refers to the study of the structure, behavior, and diseases of plants, (C) refers to the study of the structure, behavior, and diseases of animals, (D) refers to the study of the structure, behavior, and diseases of microorganisms.
A. Anatomy
B. Botany
C. Zoology
D. Microbiology
Question 14
The following sentence is an example of a rhetorical device. Identify the device and explain its effect on the reader.
A. Alliteration
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Personification
Question 15
The diagram below shows the structure of a protein molecule. What is the term for the region of the protein that is responsible for binding to other molecules?
A. Domain
B. Loop
C. Sheet
D. Alpha-helix

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