POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage 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 original sentence is: 'The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the highway.' The modified sentence is: 'The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the highway, which will lead to a significant decrease in the number of fatalities.'
Correct B. The original sentence is: 'The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the highway.' The modified sentence is: 'The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the highway, which will lead to a significant increase in the number of fatalities.'
C. The original sentence is: 'The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the highway.' The modified sentence is: 'The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the highway, which will lead to a significant decrease in the number of injuries.'
D. The original sentence is: 'The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the highway.' The modified sentence is: 'The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the highway, which will lead to a significant increase in the number of injuries.'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The following sentence is an example of a rhetorical question. Identify the word that is used to indicate that the sentence is a rhetorical question.
Correct A. What is the point of having a policy if it is not going to be enforced?
B. What is the point of having a policy if it is not going to be effective?
C. What is the point of having a policy if it is not going to be implemented?
D. What is the point of having a policy if it is not going to be popular?

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The following passage is an example of a persuasive text. Identify the word that is used to persuade the reader.
Correct A. The new policy will not only reduce the number of accidents on the highway but also improve the overall safety of our roads.
B. The new policy will not only reduce the number of accidents on the highway but also increase the number of fines imposed on drivers.
C. The new policy will not only reduce the number of accidents on the highway but also provide additional funding for road maintenance.
D. The new policy will not only reduce the number of accidents on the highway but also reduce the number of traffic lights on our roads.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The following sentence is an example of a complex sentence. Identify the independent clause.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the highway, which will lead to a significant decrease in the number of fatalities.
Correct B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the highway.
C. The new policy will not only reduce the number of accidents on the highway but also improve the overall safety of our roads.
D. The new policy will not only reduce the number of accidents on the highway but also increase the number of fines imposed on drivers.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a compound predicate. Identify the two verbs.
Correct A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the highway and improve the overall safety of our roads.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the highway and increase the number of fines imposed on drivers.
C. The new policy will not only reduce the number of accidents on the highway but also provide additional funding for road maintenance.
D. The new policy will not only reduce the number of accidents on the highway but also reduce the number of traffic lights on our roads.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The lecturer's tone was _______ when she criticized the students' lack of preparation.
A. condescending
B. exasperated
C. exasperating
Correct D. exasperated

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
The new policy has _______ the company's profits by 10%.
A. increased
Correct B. decreased
C. enhanced
D. diminished

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The tourists got _______ in the dense forest and couldn't find their way back.
A. disoriented
B. oriented
C. confused
Correct D. lost

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The company's _______ in the market has led to a significant increase in sales.
Correct A. presence
B. absence
C. influence
D. impact

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The students' _______ in the exam was impressive, considering they had only one week to prepare.
Correct A. performance
B. achievement
C. effort
D. result

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
B. The sun rises in the west and sets in the east.
C. The sun rises in the north and sets in the south.
D. The sun rises in the south and sets in the north.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
SHARED STIMULUS
In the following sentence, identify the correct use of commas.
In the following sentence, identify the correct use of commas.
Correct A. I had eggs, toast, and orange juice for breakfast.
B. I had eggs, toast and orange juice for breakfast.
C. I had eggs, toast; and orange juice for breakfast.
D. I had eggs, toast,; and orange juice for breakfast.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
Correct A. The author is a doctor.
B. The author is a lawyer.
C. The author is a teacher.
D. The author is a scientist.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb.
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb.
Correct A. The ball was thrown by John.
B. The ball was throwing by John.
C. The ball was thrown to John.
D. The ball was thrown from John.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The following sentence is in the active voice. Identify the correct form of the verb.
The following sentence is in the active voice. Identify the correct form of the verb.
A. The ball was thrown by John.
B. The ball was throwing by John.
Correct C. The ball was thrown to John.
D. The ball was thrown from John.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will affect the majority of the population, including the elderly and the young.'
Correct A. The use of the comma after 'year' is incorrect.
B. The use of the phrase 'including the elderly and the young' is incorrect.
C. The use of the word 'including' is incorrect.
D. The use of the word 'majority' is incorrect.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
Read the passage below and answer the question: 'The company's decision to lay off employees was met with widespread criticism from the public. The CEO, who was expected to address the issue, remained silent. As a result, the company's stock price plummeted.'
A. The CEO's silence was the main reason for the company's stock price plummeting.
B. The company's decision to lay off employees was the main reason for the company's stock price plummeting.
C. The public's criticism was the main reason for the company's stock price plummeting.
Correct D. The company's stock price plummeted due to a combination of factors.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
Identify the correct antonym for the word 'fast':
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fastest
D. Speedy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
Read the passage below and answer the question: 'The company's revenue increased by 20% last quarter, thanks to the successful launch of its new product. However, the company's expenses also rose by 15% during the same period.'
Correct A. The company's revenue increased by 20% and its expenses rose by 15%.
B. The company's revenue increased by 20% and its expenses rose by 20%.
C. The company's revenue increased by 15% and its expenses rose by 20%.
D. The company's revenue decreased by 20% and its expenses rose by 15%.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
Identify the correct synonym for the word 'large':
A. Small
Correct B. Big
C. Huge
D. Tiny

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
In the context of medical registers, what is the primary function of the 'Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria'?
Correct A. To regulate the practice of medicine and dentistry in Nigeria
B. To provide medical and dental services to the public
C. To conduct research in medical and dental fields
D. To establish medical and dental schools in Nigeria

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
In the oral English register, what is the term for the process of changing the pitch of a word to convey different meanings?
A. Stress
Correct B. Intonation
C. Pitch
D. Tone

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
In the context of synonyms and antonyms, what is the term for a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?
A. Synonym
Correct B. Antonym
C. Hyponym
D. Hypernym

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
In the cloze test, what is the term for the process of filling in the blanks with appropriate words to complete a sentence?
Correct A. Gap filling
B. Sentence completion
C. Word substitution
D. Text completion

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
In the context of idioms and phrasal verbs, what is the term for a phrase that has a non-literal meaning?
Correct A. Idiom
B. Phrasal verb
C. Colloquialism
D. Slang

Correct Answer: A

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