POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The manager carefully examined the financial reports', which of the following words is an example of a stressed vowel?
Correct A. carefully
B. manager
C. financial
D. examined

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
Identify the antonym of the word 'rapid'.
Correct A. slow
B. fast
C. quick
D. swift

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to go': 'I ______ (go) to the store yesterday.'
Correct A. went
B. go
C. gone
D. going

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. Which of the following statements is true?
A. The circuit is closed when the switch is open.
B. The circuit is open when the switch is closed.
C. The resistor reduces the voltage in the circuit.
Correct D. The battery supplies the power to the circuit.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective 'its' in the sentence 'The cat chases ______ tail.'
Correct A. its
B. it's
C. its'
D. it's'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
SHARED STIMULUS
The sun was shining brightly in the sky. The moon was full and the stars were twinkling. The planets were aligned in a straight line.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun
Correct B. The moon
C. The stars
D. The planets

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
SHARED STIMULUS
The company is facing a tough time due to the economic downturn.
Complete the sentence with the correct idiomatic expression.
A. to make a decision
B. to take a risk
Correct C. to be in a difficult situation
D. to be in a good mood

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
SHARED STIMULUS
The bus will get off at the next stop.
Identify the correct phrasal verb in the sentence.
A. get on
Correct B. get off
C. get up
D. get down

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
SHARED STIMULUS
The verb in parentheses is in the present simple tense.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. I (eat) breakfast every morning.
B. She (write) a letter to her friend.
C. They (play) soccer in the park.
D. We (study) for our exams.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
SHARED STIMULUS
The verb in parentheses is in the present perfect tense.
Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. I (have) been to the movies three times this week.
B. She (has) been studying for her exams.
C. They (have) been playing soccer in the park.
D. We (have) been studying for our exams.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
In the sentence 'The doctor examined the patient carefully', which word is in the correct stress pattern for a medical register?
Correct A. examined
B. carefully
C. doctor
D. patient

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
Which of the following words is a synonym of 'treatment' in a medical context?
A. medication
B. diagnosis
Correct C. therapy
D. surgery

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
Identify the correct spelling of the word 'accommodate' in a formal register.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
Correct D. accommodate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
Which of the following sentences uses the correct register for a sports context?
Correct A. The coach gave the player a pep talk before the game.
B. The player was very tired after the game.
C. The team won the championship last year.
D. The coach was very happy with the player's performance.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
Which of the following words is an antonym of 'fast' in a sports context?
Correct A. slow
B. quick
C. fast
D. swift

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The sentence "The manager, who was known for his exceptional leadership skills, had been with the company for over a decade" is in the passive voice. Identify the verb form that is in the passive voice.
A. past simple
Correct B. past perfect
C. present perfect
D. past continuous

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The following text is an example of a "register" in English. Identify the register.
A. formal
B. informal
Correct C. technical
D. emotive

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The following sentence is an example of a "phrasal verb". Identify the phrasal verb.
A. pick up
B. get on
C. turn down
Correct D. put off

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
The following text is an example of a "lexis" in English. Identify the lexis.
Correct A. idiom
B. phrase
C. clause
D. sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The following sentence is an example of a "structure" in English. Identify the structure.
A. simple sentence
B. compound sentence
Correct C. complex sentence
D. compound-complex sentence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
The following passage is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine. Which of the following sentences is NOT an example of a formal register?
A. The patient's symptoms are quite severe.
B. I am writing to inform you that the patient has been diagnosed with a rare disease.
Correct C. The doctor is a total idiot.
D. The patient's condition is quite serious.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the type of clause that is subordinate to the main clause.
A. Adverbial clause
Correct B. Relative clause
C. Adjective clause
D. Noun clause

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The following passage is an example of a text with a formal tone. Identify the type of vocabulary used in the passage.
A. Technical vocabulary
Correct B. Formal vocabulary
C. Colloquial vocabulary
D. Informal vocabulary

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the type of conjunction used to connect the two clauses.
A. Coordinating conjunction
Correct B. Subordinating conjunction
C. Correlative conjunction
D. Subordinating conjunction

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The following passage is an example of a text with a formal tone. Identify the type of sentence structure used in the passage.
A. Simple sentence
B. Compound sentence
Correct C. Complex sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence

Correct Answer: C

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