POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
The passage below has one missing word. Choose the correct option.
Correct A. The
B. A
C. An
D. The

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
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The passage below describes a beautiful landscape.
Read the passage below and answer the question.
Correct A. The author is describing a beautiful landscape.
B. The author is describing a busy city.
C. The author is describing a peaceful forest.
D. The author is describing a cold winter scene.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
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Stress patterns in English words.
Identify the correct stress pattern for the word 'university'.
Correct A. /uni'versi-tee/
B. /uni'versi-ti/
C. /uni'versi-ty/
D. /uni'versi-ti/

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
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Synonyms for the word 'happy'.
Choose the correct synonym for the word 'happy'.
A. Sad
Correct B. Joyful
C. Angry
D. Tired

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
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The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Correct A. The
B. A
C. An
D. The

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to go out of one's way to help someone. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
Correct A. She bent over backwards to help her friend move into a new apartment.
B. He was willing to lend his friend money, but he wouldn't bend over backwards to do it.
C. The company bent over backwards to meet the customer's demands.
D. The teacher bent over backwards to make sure all her students understood the lesson.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it seems to be working well.' is an example of a sentence that uses which of the following grammatical structures?
Correct A. The passive voice
B. The active voice
C. The present perfect tense
D. The future perfect tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the function of the switch in this circuit?
Correct A. To control the flow of electricity through the circuit
B. To increase the resistance in the circuit
C. To decrease the voltage in the circuit
D. To disconnect the circuit from the power source

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The sentence 'If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.' is an example of a sentence that uses which of the following grammatical structures?
Correct A. The conditional tense
B. The subjunctive mood
C. The past perfect tense
D. The future perfect tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The idiom 'break a leg' means to wish someone good luck. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
Correct A. I wish you good luck on your audition.
B. I hope you don't get hurt during the performance.
C. I'm rooting for you to win the competition.
D. I'm sure you'll do great, but don't get too confident.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The passage is a formal academic article discussing the benefits of a new medical treatment.
In the passage, the author's tone is best described as ______.
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
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The sentence is in the active voice because the subject 'the new policy' is performing the action of being implemented.
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company.' is an example of ______.
A. passive voice
Correct B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. future perfect tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
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The word 'disinterested' means impartial or unbiased, while the word 'uninterested' means lacking interest or enthusiasm.
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with the word 'uninterested'. Which of the following sentences uses the correct word?
A. The judge was uninterested in the case.
Correct B. The judge was disinterested in the case.
C. The judge was interested in the case.
D. The judge was uninterested in the case, but tried to remain disinterested.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
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The sentence uses the past perfect tense to describe an action that occurred before another action in the past.
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is an example of ______.
Correct A. past perfect tense
B. present perfect tense
C. past simple tense
D. present simple tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The word 'who' is used as a subject because it is the subject of the clause 'who wrote the letter'.
The word 'who' is used as a ______ in the sentence 'The person who wrote the letter is unknown.'
Correct A. subject
B. object
C. complement
D. predicate nominative

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The sun rises rapidly in the east.
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
Correct A. The original word was 'rapidly'.
B. The original word was 'slowly'.
C. The original word was 'quickly'.
D. The original word was 'gradually'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
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Who needs a reason to go to the beach?
The following sentence is an example of a rhetorical question. Identify the word that is being used rhetorically.
Correct A. The word 'who' is being used rhetorically.
B. The word 'what' is being used rhetorically.
C. The word 'where' is being used rhetorically.
D. The word 'when' is being used rhetorically.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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I felt _______ when I heard the news.
The following passage is an example of a cloze test. Identify the word that should be inserted to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The word 'happy' should be inserted.
B. The word 'sad' should be inserted.
C. The word 'angry' should be inserted.
D. The word 'tired' should be inserted.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The passage below discusses the impact of human activity on the environment.
The following passage is an example of a passage analysis. Identify the main idea of the passage.
A. The main idea of the passage is to describe the beauty of nature.
B. The main idea of the passage is to explain the importance of conservation.
Correct C. The main idea of the passage is to discuss the impact of human activity on the environment.
D. The main idea of the passage is to describe the effects of climate change.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
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The passage below is an example of a persuasive passage.
The following passage is an example of a passage analysis. Identify the tone of the passage.
A. The tone of the passage is formal.
B. The tone of the passage is informal.
C. The tone of the passage is sarcastic.
Correct D. The tone of the passage is persuasive.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
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The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road and highway.
The passage below has been edited to remove some of the nuances of the original text. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option that best completes the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the highway.
Correct C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road and highway.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the highway and road.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
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The prosecution's case relies heavily on forensic evidence.
The following passage is a speech by a lawyer defending a client accused of murder. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option that best completes the sentence.
A. The prosecution's case relies heavily on circumstantial evidence.
B. The prosecution's case relies heavily on eyewitness testimony.
Correct C. The prosecution's case relies heavily on forensic evidence.
D. The prosecution's case relies heavily on hearsay evidence.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
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The new stadium will have a seating capacity of 60,000.
The following passage is a news article about a new sports stadium. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option that best completes the sentence.
A. The new stadium will have a seating capacity of 50,000.
Correct B. The new stadium will have a seating capacity of 60,000.
C. The new stadium will have a seating capacity of 70,000.
D. The new stadium will have a seating capacity of 80,000.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
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The patient's condition is caused by a bacterial infection.
The following passage is a medical report about a patient's condition. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option that best completes the sentence.
A. The patient's condition is caused by a viral infection.
Correct B. The patient's condition is caused by a bacterial infection.
C. The patient's condition is caused by a fungal infection.
D. The patient's condition is caused by a parasitic infection.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
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The new discovery is a new species of microorganism.
The following passage is a scientific article about a new discovery. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option that best completes the sentence.
A. The new discovery is a new species of plant.
B. The new discovery is a new species of animal.
Correct C. The new discovery is a new species of microorganism.
D. The new discovery is a new species of fungus.

Correct Answer: C

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