POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following passage is a speech by a politician about a new policy. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option that best completes the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of unemployed people.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of employed people.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in wealth.
Question 2
Read the following sentence and identify the correct spelling of the word in bold.
A. The **independant** variable was measured using a standardized instrument.
B. The **independent** variable was measured using a standardized instrument.
C. The **independant** variable was measured using a non-standardized instrument.
D. The **independent** variable was not measured.
Question 3
The following passage is an excerpt from a medical journal article. Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
A. The study's findings suggest that the new medication is effective in treating patients with chronic pain.
B. The study's results indicate that the new medication has a high risk of side effects.
C. The study's data show that the new medication is more effective than the current standard treatment.
D. The study's conclusions are based on a small sample size and may not be generalizable to the larger population.
Question 4
Read the passage below and answer the question.
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.
Question 5
The following sentence is an example of a rhetorical question. Identify the word that is being used rhetorically.
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.
Question 6
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuance in language. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is ironic.
C. The author's tone is neutral.
D. The author's tone is ambiguous.
Question 7
Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's purpose in writing the passage is to persuade the reader to adopt a particular point of view.
B. The author's purpose in writing the passage is to inform the reader about a particular topic.
C. The author's purpose in writing the passage is to entertain the reader.
D. The author's purpose in writing the passage is to explain a complex concept.
Question 8
The following text is an example of a passage with a specific rhetorical device. Identify the rhetorical device used in the passage.
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Alliteration
D. Personification
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?
A. The conditional tense
B. The subjunctive mood
C. The past perfect tense
D. The future perfect tense
Question 10
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The original word was 'rapidly'.
B. The original word was 'slowly'.
C. The original word was 'quickly'.
D. The original word was 'gradually'.
Question 11
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?
A. The passive voice
B. The active voice
C. The present perfect tense
D. The future perfect tense
Question 12
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.
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.
Question 13
The idiom 'break a leg' means to wish someone good luck. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
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.
Question 14
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.
D. The tone of the passage is persuasive.
Question 15
The following sentence requires you to identify the correct spelling. Choose the correct answer.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
D. accommodate

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