POST UTME IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
Choose the correct form of the pronoun in brackets to complete the sentence: 'My sister and I __________ (go) to the movies last night.'
A. went
B. go
C. going
D. gone
Question 2
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which of the following is the function of the mitochondria?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
C. To generate energy for the cell
D. To regulate cell growth
Question 3
In the following sentence, the verb 'has' is in the present perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb 'has' in the sentence.
A. has
B. have
C. had
D. has been
Question 4
The passage below contains a word that is an antonym of another word. Identify the word.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread approval.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread disapproval.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.
Question 5
In the sentence 'The new employee was given a comprehensive training program to help her adapt to the company's policies and procedures', which of the following words is an example of a synonym for 'comprehensive'?
A. detailed
B. extensive
C. inclusive
D. exhaustive
Question 6
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a conditional sentence. Identify the correct option.
A. If I won the lottery, I would buy a house.
B. If I won the lottery, I would buy a car.
C. If I won the lottery, I would travel around the world.
D. If I won the lottery, I would donate money to charity.
Question 7
The passage below contains a word that is an antonym of another word. Identify the word.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread approval.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread disapproval.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.
Question 8
The word 'enervate' is often confused with 'energize'. Which of the following best describes the difference between the two?
A. Enervate refers to giving energy or vitality, while energize refers to draining energy or vitality.
B. Enervate refers to draining energy or vitality, while energize refers to giving energy or vitality.
C. Enervate refers to being calm or relaxed, while energize refers to being excited or enthusiastic.
D. Enervate refers to being confident or self-assured, while energize refers to being uncertain or lacking confidence.
Question 9
In the following passage, the word 'sophisticated' is used as an adjective. Identify the correct form of the word 'sophisticated' in the passage.
A. sophisticated
B. sophistication
C. sophisticate
D. sophisticatedly
Question 10
The sentence 'The new policy will take effect in three months' time.' can be rephrased using a more formal tone. Which of the following options is the best rephrased sentence?
A. The new policy will commence in three months.
B. The new policy will be implemented in three months.
C. The new policy will be put into effect in three months.
D. The new policy will be enforced in three months.
Question 11
The passage below contains a word that is a synonym of another word. Identify the word.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.
Question 12
Choose the correct form of the verb in brackets to complete the sentence: 'By the time I __________ (arrive) at the airport, my flight would have already departed.'
A. had arrived
B. arrive
C. will arrive
D. arrived
Question 13
In the sentence 'The manager carefully examined the financial reports to identify potential areas for cost reduction', which of the following words is an example of a stressed syllable?
A. carefully
B. financial
C. manager
D. examined
Question 14
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The error is in the verb tense.
C. The error is in the subject-verb agreement.
D. The error is in the use of the article 'a' instead of 'an'.
Question 15
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed and its original form.
A. The original form of the word is 'sophisticated'.
B. The original form of the word is 'sophisticated' but the meaning has changed.
C. The original form of the word is 'sophisticated' but the context has changed.
D. The original form of the word is 'sophisticated' but the tone has changed.

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