POST UTME IMS U 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following passage is from a medical journal. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The patient's symptoms are indicative of a viral infection.
B. The patient's symptoms are indicative of a bacterial infection.
C. The patient's symptoms are indicative of a fungal infection.
D. The patient's symptoms are indicative of a parasitic infection.
Question 2
The word 'enervate' can be replaced by _______ in the sentence.
A. exhaust
B. weaken
C. deplete
D. drain
Question 3
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of _______.
A. idiom
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. alliteration
Question 4
The word 'whilst' in the sentence 'I was studying for my exam whilst my friend was watching TV' can be replaced with:
A. while
B. and
C. but
D. or
Question 5
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The passage is written in a simple sentence structure.
B. The passage is written in a complex sentence structure.
C. The passage is written in a compound sentence structure.
D. The passage is written in a compound-complex sentence structure.
Question 6
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the type of clause that is subordinate to the main clause.
A. Adjective clause
B. Adverbial clause
C. Noun clause
D. Infinitive clause
Question 7
The word 'perspicacious' can be replaced by _______ in the sentence.
A. perceptive
B. discerning
C. astute
D. inquisitive
Question 8
In the passage below, what is the author's tone towards the topic of climate change?
A. Convincing
B. Critical
C. Optimistic
D. Pessimistic
Question 9
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
B. colloquialism
C. idiom
D. metaphor
Question 10
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a simple structure. Identify the type of clause that is used in this sentence.
A. Independent clause
B. Dependent clause
C. Noun clause
D. Adjective clause
Question 11
The following passage is from a sports journal. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The team's strategy was to focus on defense.
B. The team's strategy was to focus on offense.
C. The team's strategy was to focus on both defense and offense.
D. The team's strategy was to focus on special teams.
Question 12
What is the meaning of the idiom 'break a leg'?
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
Question 13
In the passage, the author's tone is best described as _______.
A. sarcastic
B. condescending
C. neutral
D. empathetic
Question 14
The sentence 'If I were you, I would not have made that decision.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
A. conditional sentence
B. subordinate clause
C. independent clause
D. relative clause
Question 15
The following passage is from a law journal. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The court ruled that the defendant was guilty of negligence.
B. The court ruled that the defendant was guilty of recklessness.
C. The court ruled that the defendant was guilty of intentional harm.
D. The court ruled that the defendant was not guilty.

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