POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The teacher gave the student a high grade for their excellent work', which of the following words is an example of a word with a positive connotation?
A. high
B. grade
C. excellent
D. work
Question 2
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy will be implemented next year.
B. The new policy will be implemented this year.
C. The new policy will be implemented in two years.
D. The new policy will be implemented in five years.
Question 3
In the sentence 'The patient's symptoms were exacerbated by the stress of the examination', which of the following words is an example of a word with a negative connotation?
A. exacerbate
B. stress
C. symptoms
D. examination
Question 4
In the sentence 'The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's infection', which of the following words is an example of a technical term?
A. prescribed
B. course
C. antibiotics
D. infection
Question 5
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy will be implemented next year.
B. The new policy will be implemented this year.
C. The new policy will be implemented in two years.
D. The new policy will be implemented in five years.
Question 6
The sentence 'The new policy will _______ the economy.' is an example of a sentence with a _______ verb.
A. will boost, auxiliary
B. will boost, main
C. will boost, modal
D. will boost, phrasal
Question 7
The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter, but only if the board of directors approves it.' is an example of:
A. a conditional sentence
B. a declarative sentence
C. an interrogative sentence
D. an imperative sentence
Question 8
Choose the correct form of the verb in brackets.
A. I have been studying English for three years.
B. I have study English for three years.
C. I have studies English for three years.
D. I have study English for three years.
Question 9
The following passage is a description of a character in a novel. Read the passage and answer the question. 'The old man sat in his rocking chair, his eyes fixed on the window. He was a man of few words, but when he spoke, his voice was like music.' What is the tone of the passage?
A. sad
B. angry
C. contemplative
D. bitter
Question 10
The passage below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the word that should be inserted.
A. The
B. a
C. an
D. the
Question 11
In the following diagram, what is the function of the beaker labeled 'A'?
A. to mix chemicals
B. to measure the volume of a liquid
C. to heat a substance
D. to cool a substance
Question 12
The passage below has been edited to remove some words. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
A. The new policy has been implemented nationwide, and it has received widespread support.
B. The new policy has been implemented nationwide, and it has received mixed reviews.
C. The new policy has been implemented nationwide, and it has received little attention.
D. The new policy has been implemented nationwide, and it has received no criticism.
Question 13
The passage below contains an example of a metaphor:
A. The city is a jungle.
B. The new policy is a burden.
C. The company is a family.
D. The teacher is a friend.
Question 14
In the sentence 'The patient's symptoms were exacerbated by the stress of the examination', which of the following words is an example of a homograph?
A. exacerbate
B. stress
C. symptoms
D. examination
Question 15
Which of the following words is an example of a word with a positive connotation?
A. happy
B. unhappy
C. sad
D. joyful

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