POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following passage has a missing word. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky today.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky yesterday.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky tomorrow.
Question 2
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's performance
Question 3
The following sentence contains a word that is an example of a synonym. Identify the word.
A. happy
B. joyful
C. sad
D. angry
Question 4
Choose the correct phrasal verb for the sentence.
A. Pick up
B. Take off
C. Turn down
D. Get on
Question 5
What is the difference between the verbs 'lie' and 'lay'?
A. Lie is used as the past tense of 'to lie', while lay is used as the past tense of 'to lay'
B. Lie is used as the past tense of 'to lay', while lay is used as the past tense of 'to lie'
C. Lie is used to refer to a person, while lay is used to refer to a thing
D. Lie is used to refer to a thing, while lay is used to refer to a person
Question 6
Choose the correct synonym for the word 'complex'.
A. Simple
B. Complicated
C. Easy
D. Difficult
Question 7
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence:
A. The manager gave the employee a raise.
B. The manager gave the employee a raises.
C. The manager gave the employees a raise.
D. The manager gave the employee a raise yesterday.
Question 8
The following passage has a cloze test. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The teacher gave the student a book to read and _______________________.
B. The teacher gave the student a book to read and _______________________ it.
C. The teacher gave the student a book to read and _______________________ the book.
D. The teacher gave the student a book to read and _______________________ the student.
Question 9
The passage below has been modified in some way. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect.
A. The use of the word 'however' to introduce a contrasting idea is incorrect because it is a conjunction that should be used to connect two independent clauses.
B. The use of the word 'nevertheless' to introduce a contrasting idea is incorrect because it is a conjunction that should be used to connect two independent clauses.
C. The use of the word 'in addition' to introduce a contrasting idea is incorrect because it is a conjunction that should be used to connect two independent clauses.
D. The use of the word 'however' to introduce a contrasting idea is incorrect because it is a conjunction that should be used to connect two independent clauses.
Question 10
The diagram below shows the structure of a circuit. Identify the part labeled 'A' and explain its function.
A. The resistor is the part of the circuit that reduces the voltage.
B. The battery is the part of the circuit that provides the power.
C. The switch is the part of the circuit that controls the flow of electricity.
D. The capacitor is the part of the circuit that stores energy.
Question 11
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The original passage was written in a formal tone.
B. The original passage was written in a conversational tone.
C. The original passage was written in a neutral tone.
D. The original passage was written in a sarcastic tone.
Question 12
In the context of medical registers, what is the primary function of the National Medical Practitioners Registration Council (MDCN)?
A. To regulate the practice of medicine in Nigeria
B. To provide medical education and training
C. To conduct research on medical issues
D. To provide medical services to the public
Question 13
In the passage below, identify the correct form of the pronoun 'it' in the sentence:
A. The teacher gave the student the homework, and she will do it.
B. The teacher gave the student the homework, and she will do its.
C. The teacher gave the student the homework, and she will do theirs.
D. The teacher gave the student the homework, and she will do its.
Question 14
Identify the error in the following sentence and correct it.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The sentence is grammatically incorrect.
C. The sentence is semantically correct.
D. The sentence is semantically incorrect.
Question 15
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain its effect on the overall meaning.
A. The word 'not' has been changed to 'only'.
B. The word 'only' has been changed to 'not'.
C. The word 'not' has been changed to 'but'.
D. The word 'but' has been changed to 'not'.

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