POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
Read the passage below and answer the comprehension question.
A. The passage suggests that the new policy has been met with widespread criticism from various stakeholders.
B. The passage suggests that the new policy has been met with widespread support from various stakeholders.
C. The passage suggests that the new policy has been met with mixed reactions from various stakeholders.
D. The passage suggests that the new policy has been met with no reactions from various stakeholders.
Question 2
The word 'enervate' can be best described as:
A. to make someone or something stronger
B. to make someone or something weaker
C. to make someone or something more energetic
D. to make someone or something more tired
Question 3
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in Lexis and Structure. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from various stakeholders, including the opposition party and civil society groups.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from various stakeholders, including the opposition party and civil society groups.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from various stakeholders, including the opposition party and civil society groups.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from various stakeholders, including the opposition party and civil society groups.
Question 4
The following sentence is a cloze test. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
A. The manager of the company, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.
B. The project has been working on by the team for months.
C. The team has been working on the project for months.
D. The project has been working on the team for months.
Question 5
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to take a break.' is an example of a _______ clause.
A. independent
B. dependent
C. relative
D. subordinate
Question 6
Which of the following sentences is an example of a sentence with a relative clause?
A. The book is on the table.
B. The book, which is on the table, is mine.
C. The book is on the table.
D. The book is mine.
Question 7
The following sentence contains a personification: 'The sun smiled down on us.' Which of the following sentences also contains a personification?
A. The wind whispered through the trees.
B. The city is a beautiful place.
C. The river flows gently through the valley.
D. The mountain stands tall and proud.
Question 8
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The new policy has been implemented by the government.' Which of the following sentences is also in the passive voice?
A. The new policy is being implemented by the government.
B. The new policy was implemented by the government.
C. The government has implemented the new policy.
D. The government is implementing the new policy.
Question 9
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The manager was pleased with the team's performance.
B. The manager was disappointed with the team's performance.
C. The manager was neutral about the team's performance.
D. The manager was unsure about the team's performance.
Question 10
The idiom 'break a leg' is an example of a euphemistic expression. What is the antonym of euphemistic?
A. Euphemistic
B. Eloquent
C. Direct
D. Blunt
Question 11
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years' can be interpreted as meaning that the policy will
A. increase carbon emissions
B. reduce carbon emissions by 25%
C. reduce carbon emissions by 50%
D. increase carbon emissions by 25%
Question 12
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. The passage is an excerpt from a novel.
A. The narrator is describing a beautiful sunset.
B. The narrator is describing a peaceful landscape.
C. The narrator is describing a stormy sea.
D. The narrator is describing a busy city.
Question 13
The following passage is written in a formal register. Identify the correct word to replace the underlined word.
A. The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of influenza.
B. The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of influenza.
C. The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of influenza.
D. The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of influenza.
Question 14
The following text is a passage from a sports article. Identify the register and explain why it is informal.
A. The register is formal because it uses technical vocabulary.
B. The register is informal because it uses colloquial language.
C. The register is formal because it uses complex sentence structures.
D. The register is informal because it uses slang.
Question 15
The following sentence contains a metaphor: 'He is a shining light in a dark room.' Which of the following sentences also contains a metaphor?
A. She is a beautiful flower.
B. He is a brilliant scientist.
C. The city is a jungle.
D. The book is a treasure trove of knowledge.

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