POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis, but the doctor ordered further tests to confirm the diagnosis.
A. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis, but the doctor ordered further tests to rule out the diagnosis.
B. The patient's symptoms were not consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis.
C. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis, but the doctor ordered further tests to confirm the diagnosis.
D. The doctor ordered further tests to diagnose the patient's symptoms.
Question 2
The patient's symptoms were 'a cry for help', indicating a deeper psychological issue.
A. A physical symptom with no underlying cause
B. A symptom that is a manifestation of a deeper issue
C. A symptom that is a result of a physical condition
D. A symptom that is a result of a psychological condition
Question 3
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, left the office early.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause
Question 4
The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write their names on the blackboard.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Imperative mood
B. Indicative mood
C. Subjunctive mood
D. Interrogative mood
Question 5
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a light bulb. What is the primary function of the resistor?
A. To increase the voltage of the circuit
B. To decrease the current of the circuit
C. To reduce the resistance of the circuit
D. To increase the power of the circuit
Question 6
The patient's symptoms were 'a ticking time bomb', indicating a potential health crisis.
A. A symptom that is a minor annoyance
B. A symptom that is a potential health crisis
C. A symptom that is a result of a minor injury
D. A symptom that is a result of a chronic condition
Question 7
The following sentence is an example of a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and its meaning.
A. pick up - to lift something
B. get on - to board a vehicle
C. turn off - to switch something off
D. put down - to place something
Question 8
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a passive voice. Identify the sentence and explain its meaning.
A. The ball was thrown by John.
B. John threw the ball.
C. The ball was thrown.
D. The ball was thrown by John and his friends.
Question 9
The word 'indescribable' can be replaced by the word ______.
A. inexpressible
B. unbelievable
C. unforgettable
D. unaccountable
Question 10
Which of the following words is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable?
A. Computer
B. Information
C. Education
D. Communication
Question 11
The sentence 'The company will be acquired by a rival firm.' is in the passive voice. Identify the subject of the sentence.
A. The company
B. The rival firm
C. The acquisition
D. The process
Question 12
The company's profits have been declining over the past year, and the CEO is under pressure to turn things around.
A. The company is experiencing a recession.
B. The CEO is not doing a good job.
C. The company is facing increased competition.
D. The company's products are no longer in demand.
Question 13
The company's financial reports were 'a smokescreen', indicating a lack of transparency.
A. A financial report that is transparent and accurate
B. A financial report that is misleading and inaccurate
C. A financial report that is incomplete and lacking in detail
D. A financial report that is a collection of unrelated data
Question 14
The company's profits were affected by the economic downturn, but the CEO was optimistic about the future.
A. The company's profits were affected by the economic downturn, but the CEO was pessimistic about the future.
B. The company's profits were not affected by the economic downturn.
C. The company's profits were affected by the economic downturn, but the CEO was optimistic about the future.
D. The economic downturn had no impact on the company's profits.
Question 15
Which of the following words is the antonym of 'fast'?
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fast
D. Rapid

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