POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage below has one sentence with a missing word. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. despite
B. because of
C. in spite of
D. due to
Question 2
The sentence "The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in the next five years" is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. declarative
B. imperative
C. interrogative
D. exclamatory
Question 3
Complete the following sentence with the correct form of the verb 'to be': 'The sun ______ in the sky at noon.'
A. is
B. are
C. am
D. be
Question 4
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Colloquialism
C. Hyperbole
D. Onomatopoeia
Question 5
The passage below has one sentence that requires comprehension. Identify the correct comprehension.
A. The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year.
B. The company's profits have decreased significantly over the past year.
C. The company's profits have remained the same over the past year.
D. The company's profits have fluctuated over the past year.
Question 6
In the passage below, the author uses the phrase 'a drop in the ocean' to describe the impact of a single person's actions. What does this phrase suggest about the effectiveness of individual efforts?
A. That individual efforts are crucial to making a difference.
B. That individual efforts are insignificant in the grand scheme.
C. That individual efforts are only effective when combined with collective action.
D. That individual efforts are only effective in specific contexts.
Question 7
The passage below discusses the concept of 'stress' in the context of oral English. What does the author suggest is the primary effect of stress on speech?
A. To improve articulation
B. To reduce clarity
C. To increase volume
D. To decrease pace
Question 8
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Colloquialism
C. Hyperbole
D. Onomatopoeia
Question 9
The phrasal verb 'put off' can have different meanings depending on the context. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the meaning of 'put off' as 'to delay or postpone something'?
A. I put off the meeting until next week.
B. I put off the phone and called my friend.
C. I put off the book and started reading it.
D. I put off the pace and finished the project quickly.
Question 10
In the context of registers, what is the term for a person who has been trained in a particular profession and has gained experience in that field?
A. Practitioner
B. Professional
C. Expert
D. Specialist
Question 11
Choose the correct synonym for the word 'expedite' from the options below.
A. delay
B. hurry
C. postpone
D. accelerate
Question 12
In the diagram below, identify the part labeled A.
A. A beaker
B. A burette
C. A test tube
D. A cell
Question 13
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer to the question posed.
A. The passage is written in a formal tone.
B. The passage is written in an informal tone.
C. The passage is written in a neutral tone.
D. The passage is written in a sarcastic tone.
Question 14
Complete the following sentence with the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the past tense: 'The sun ______ in the sky at noon yesterday.'
A. was
B. were
C. am
D. be
Question 15
In the passage below, identify the word that has the same meaning as 'happy'.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.

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