POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The word 'enigmatic' is an example of a _______ adjective.
A. gradable
B. non-gradable
C. comparative
D. superlative
Question 2
The passage below has been edited to remove some of the original text. Choose the best answer to complete the passage.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the company by 50% within the next five years.
B. The new policy aims to increase the carbon footprint of the company by 50% within the next five years.
C. The new policy aims to maintain the current carbon footprint of the company within the next five years.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the company by 25% within the next five years.
Question 3
Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence 'By the time I ______ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'
A. had finished
B. finish
C. will finish
D. finished
Question 4
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is formal.
C. The author's tone is persuasive.
D. The author's tone is neutral.
Question 5
Which of the following words is an antonym of the word 'fast'?
A. Slow
B. Fast
C. Quick
D. Rapid
Question 6
In the sentence 'The new policy will ______ (affect) the lives of millions of people.', which of the following verbs is in the correct form?
A. affects
B. affect
C. affected
D. will affect
Question 7
Choose the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
A. slow
B. quick
C. fastest
D. rapid
Question 8
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 9
The sentence 'If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.' is an example of:
A. conditional sentence
B. declarative sentence
C. interrogative sentence
D. exclamatory sentence
Question 10
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's main idea is to persuade the reader to buy the product.
B. The author's main idea is to inform the reader about the product.
C. The author's main idea is to entertain the reader.
D. The author's main idea is to educate the reader.
Question 11
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. This is a universal phenomenon that has been observed by people all over the world. The sun's movement is caused by the Earth's rotation on its axis. This rotation is what gives us day and night. The sun's rays strike the Earth at different angles at different times of the day, resulting in the changing light and temperature. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the Earth's rotation?
A. Seasonal changes
B. Day and night
C. The sun's movement
D. The changing light and temperature
Question 12
The word 'university' in the sentence 'The university is located in the city center.' is an example of:
A. common noun
B. proper noun
C. collective noun
D. abstract noun
Question 13
The following passage has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's main point is that the company's financial decisions are not well-managed.
B. The author's main point is that the company's marketing decisions are not well-managed.
C. The author's main point is that the company's human resources decisions are not well-managed.
D. The author's main point is that the company's operational decisions are not well-managed.
Question 14
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with the word 'uninterested'. What is the difference between the two words?
A. Disinterested means not having a personal stake in something, while uninterested means lacking interest in something.
B. Disinterested means having a personal stake in something, while uninterested means lacking interest in something.
C. Disinterested means being impartial, while uninterested means being biased.
D. Disinterested means being enthusiastic, while uninterested means being apathetic.
Question 15
Which of the following words is a synonym of the word 'excessive'?
A. Excessive
B. Moderate
C. Immoderate
D. Reasonable

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