POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2025 English | Objective

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Question 1
The idiom 'bend over backwards' is an example of a phrasal verb that can be used in various registers, including formal and informal contexts. Which of the following synonyms for 'bend over backwards' is most suitable for a formal medical report?
Correct A. go the extra mile
B. pull out all the stops
C. turn on the charm
D. pull out all the stops

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
In the context of sports, the phrase 'on the same wavelength' can be used to describe a team's cohesive strategy. Which of the following antonyms for 'on the same wavelength' is most suitable for a sports commentary?
Correct A. out of sync
B. in harmony
C. in perfect sync
D. in tune

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The stress pattern in the sentence 'The manager is going to the meeting' can be analyzed using the concept of syllable stress. Which of the following options best describes the stress pattern of the sentence?
A. The manager IS go-ing TO the MEET-ing
Correct B. The MAN-age-er IS go-ing TO the meet-ing
C. The MAN-age-er IS go-ing to the MEET-ing
D. The manager IS go-ing to the meet-ing

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The following sentence contains a cloze test: 'The new policy will ____________________ the number of employees in the company.' Which of the following options best completes the sentence?
A. reduce
Correct B. increase
C. decrease
D. enhance

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The following diagram shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. Which of the following options best describes the effect of closing the switch on the circuit?
Correct A. The current in the circuit will increase
B. The current in the circuit will decrease
C. The voltage in the circuit will increase
D. The voltage in the circuit will decrease

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The sentence "The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade" is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Simple sentence
B. Compound sentence
Correct C. Complex sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
Which of the following words is a synonym of "frugal"?
A. Generous
Correct B. Thrifty
C. Wasteful
D. Extravagant

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
Identify the antonym of the word "rapid".
Correct A. Slow
B. Fast
C. Quick
D. Timely

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the function of the switch?
A. To increase the resistance in the circuit
B. To decrease the resistance in the circuit
Correct C. To control the flow of current in the circuit
D. To measure the voltage in the circuit

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The sentence "The manager instructed the team to work diligently and efficiently" is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Simple sentence
B. Compound sentence
Correct C. Complex sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
Correct D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
SHARED STIMULUS
The idiom 'kick the bucket' means to die.
The idiom 'kick the bucket' means to die.
Correct A. The idiom 'kick the bucket' means to die.
B. The idiom 'kick the bucket' means to get married.
C. The idiom 'kick the bucket' means to get divorced.
D. The idiom 'kick the bucket' means to get promoted.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
SHARED STIMULUS
The sentence 'The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performance.' is an example of a sentence with a _______ structure.
The sentence 'The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performance.' is an example of a sentence with a _______ structure.
Correct A. Simple sentence
B. Compound sentence
C. Complex sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
Correct D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
SHARED STIMULUS
The idiom 'break a leg' means to wish someone good luck.
The idiom 'break a leg' means to wish someone good luck.
Correct A. The idiom 'break a leg' means to wish someone good luck.
B. The idiom 'break a leg' means to get married.
C. The idiom 'break a leg' means to get divorced.
D. The idiom 'break a leg' means to get promoted.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
B. colloquialism
Correct C. idiom
D. metaphor

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and _______ has been the result.' is an example of a _______ clause.
A. However, the sentence is an example of a subordinate clause.
B. However, the sentence is an example of an independent clause.
Correct C. However, the sentence is an example of a dependent clause.
D. However, the sentence is an example of a relative clause.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The word 'narrate' is a(n) _______ verb.
Correct A. transitive
B. intransitive
C. linking
D. action

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
B. colloquialism
Correct C. idiom
D. metaphor

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The sentence 'The manager _______ the employees to work overtime.' is an example of a(n) _______ clause.
A. ordered the employees to work overtime, and the sentence is an example of an independent clause.
B. ordered the employees to work overtime, and the sentence is an example of a dependent clause.
Correct C. ordered the employees to work overtime, and the sentence is an example of a subordinate clause.
D. ordered the employees to work overtime, and the sentence is an example of a relative clause.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
In the sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will attend the meeting today', identify the type of pronoun used to refer to the manager.
A. Personal Pronoun
B. Demonstrative Pronoun
Correct C. Relative Pronoun
D. Interrogative Pronoun

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence. Identify the type of clause indicated by the arrow.
A. Independent Clause
Correct B. Dependent Clause
C. Relative Clause
D. Subordinate Clause

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
In the sentence 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been successful in reducing crime rates', identify the type of conjunction used to connect the two clauses.
A. Coordinating Conjunction
Correct B. Subordinating Conjunction
C. Correlative Conjunction
D. Subjunctive Mood

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence. Identify the type of phrase indicated by the box.
Correct A. Noun Phrase
B. Verb Phrase
C. Adjective Phrase
D. Adverb Phrase

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
In the sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will attend the meeting today', identify the type of verb used to refer to the manager.
A. Linking Verb
B. Action Verb
Correct C. Auxiliary Verb
D. Modal Verb

Correct Answer: C

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