POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence "The manager, along with his team, has been working tirelessly to meet the deadline" is in the
A. active voice
Correct B. passive voice
C. present perfect tense
D. past perfect tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which part is responsible for generating energy for the cell?
A. nucleus
Correct B. mitochondria
C. ribosomes
D. lysosomes

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
The sentence "By the time I arrived, they had already eaten" is in the
A. present perfect tense
Correct B. past perfect tense
C. simple past tense
D. present simple tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
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The news of my grandmother's passing was devastating. I had always looked up to her and her loss has left a gaping hole in my life.
The passage below describes a character's feelings towards a particular event. Which word best describes the tone of the passage?
Correct A. sadness
B. anger
C. relief
D. excitement

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The sentence "The new policy has been implemented, and it has had a significant impact on the company" is in the
Correct A. present perfect tense
B. past perfect tense
C. simple past tense
D. present simple tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The phrase 'kick the bucket' is often used in a humorous or ironic way to refer to death.
In the following passage, the phrase 'kick the bucket' is used to mean:
A. to give up or abandon a task
B. to start a new project
Correct C. to die or pass away
D. to get married

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
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The sentence contains a condition that must be met before the policy is implemented.
The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter, but only if the board of directors approves it.' is an example of:
Correct A. a conditional sentence
B. a declarative sentence
C. an interrogative sentence
D. an imperative sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The beaker labeled 'A' is used to measure the volume of a liquid.
In the following diagram, what is the function of the beaker labeled 'A'?
A. to mix chemicals
Correct B. to measure the volume of a liquid
C. to heat a substance
D. to cool a substance

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
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The phrase 'The city is a jungle' is an example of a metaphor because it compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
The passage below contains an example of a metaphor:
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The word 'however' is used to contrast with the previous statement and indicate a change in direction.
In the following sentence, what is the function of the word 'however'?
Correct A. to contrast with the previous statement
B. to add emphasis to the previous statement
C. to provide additional information
D. to ask a question

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
In the sentence 'The new policy will undoubtedly affect the economy negatively', which of the following words is a synonym for 'undoubtedly'?
Correct A. certainly
B. possibly
C. undoubtedly
D. probably

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
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
Correct C. contemplative
D. bitter

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The following sentence contains a cloze. Read the sentence and choose the correct word to fill in the blank. 'The new employee was very nervous on his first day, but he soon became more _______ as he got to know his colleagues.'
Correct A. confident
B. nervous
C. relaxed
D. comfortable

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The following passage is a description of a scene in a play. Read the passage and answer the question. 'The stage was set for a dramatic confrontation. The two actors stood facing each other, their voices raised in anger.' What is the mood of the scene?
A. melancholic
B. tragic
Correct C. dramatic
D. comical

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The following sentence contains an idiom. Read the sentence and choose the correct meaning of the idiom. 'He was feeling down in the dumps after losing his job.'
A. feeling happy and content
Correct B. feeling sad and depressed
C. feeling angry and frustrated
D. feeling bored and uninterested

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
Correct B. idiomatic expression
C. colloquialism
D. proverb

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The sentence 'The new policy will _______ the economy.' is an example of a sentence with a _______ verb.
A. will boost, auxiliary
Correct B. will boost, main
C. will boost, modal
D. will boost, phrasal

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The word 'run' can be a(n) _______ or a(n) _______ verb.
Correct A. transitive, intransitive
B. intransitive, transitive
C. regular, irregular
D. auxiliary, main

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The sentence 'The manager _______ the meeting at 2 PM.' is an example of a sentence with a _______ verb.
A. called, auxiliary
Correct B. called, main
C. called, modal
D. called, phrasal

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The word 'bank' can refer to a(n) _______ or a(n) _______ institution.
Correct A. financial, commercial
B. commercial, financial
C. government, private
D. private, government

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The passage reads: 'The clock is ticking, and the fate of our planet hangs in the balance.'
In the following passage, the author employs a rhetorical device to convey a sense of urgency. Identify the device and explain its effect on the reader.
A. Alliteration
B. Metaphor
Correct C. Hyperbole
D. Personification

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
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The sentence reads: 'The manager of the company, who was very experienced, was appointed to the position.'
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
Correct A. The manager of the company, who was very experienced, was appointed to the position.
B. The manager of the company, who was very experienced, was appointed to the position.
C. The manager of the company, who was very experienced, was appointed to the position.
D. The manager of the company, who was very experienced, was appointed to the position.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The passage reads: 'The problem was complicated and required a lot of time to solve.'
The following passage contains a word that is a synonym of 'complex'. Identify the word and explain its meaning.
A. Simple
Correct B. Complicated
C. Difficult
D. Easy

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
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The sentence reads: 'The manager of the company, who was very experienced, was appointed to the position.'
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
Correct A. The manager of the company, who was very experienced, was appointed to the position.
B. The manager of the company, who was very experienced, was appointed to the position.
C. The manager of the company, who was very experienced, was appointed to the position.
D. The manager of the company, who was very experienced, was appointed to the position.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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The passage reads: 'The car was slow and took a long time to reach its destination.'
The following passage contains a word that is an antonym of 'fast'. Identify the word and explain its meaning.
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fast
D. Speedy

Correct Answer: A

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