Gst 101 Questions-1

2020/2021 session|First Semester
(GST 101): USE OF ENGLISH I (LEARNING SKILLS)

Bolded questions are compulsory and other questions are optional
MCQ
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Number of questions to answer: 100
Total Score: 100
Questions
1. Use of English, famously captioned as GST 101, in many higher institutions is a/an ___________ course. [1 mark(s)]
A. Elective
B. Compulsory
C. Advisable
D. Considerable
2. According to Charles Lederer (1989), ___________ is the most widely spoken language on earth. [1 mark(s)]
A. English
B. Yoruba
C. Spanish
D. French
3. In Nigeria, formal education is acquired in _________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Our mother tongue
B. Any indigenous language
C. English
D. French
4. One way to improve your speech and pronunciation is by __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Always carrying a dictionary around
B. Attending all the classes taken at the university
C. Repeating English words after every speaker
D. Listening to model native speakers on the electronic media.
5. All, but one, of the following are advantages of taking Use of English Course. [1 mark(s)]
A. It equips one with the requisite skills for note-taking
B. It equips one with the refinement needed for note-making
C. It makes you look more lovely
D. It aids answering questions.
6. The world's famous language is __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. French
B. English
C. A native speaker's rendition of Yoruba
D. Spanish
7. Two of the most prominent international languages accepted for deliberation at international bodies like African Union (AU)
and the United Nations are __________ and ___________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. French and Yoruba
B. German and English
C. Yoruba and English
D. English and French
8. The Use of English manual is divided into ____________ modules. [1 mark(s)]
A. 30
B. 35
C. 15
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9. To derive optimum benefit from the Use of English manual, students are encouraged to __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Get the manual, use, and keep for future reference
B. Make it a bed companion
C. Use and pass on to a dear relative
D. Read it aloud, daily.
10. The receptive skills the Use of English course helps students to acquire are __________ and __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Listening and reading
B. Silence and decorum
C. Fluency and friendliness
D. Speaking loudly and independently
11. One of the following is not a function of English in Nigeria. It is the language of __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Public functions
B. The mass media
C. Dance
D. Business interactions
12. Speaking and writing are ___________ skills. [1 mark(s)]
A. Productive
B. Adaptation
C. Adaptive
D. Logical
13. According to Charles Lederer (1989), more than ___________ percent of international mail is written in English. [1 mark(s)]
A. Ninety
B. Seventy
C. Eighty
D. Ninety-five
14. The patterns of English and most Nigerian languages are __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Similar
B. Exact
C. Miles apart
D. Mutually intelligible
15. For interethnic communication in Nigeria, __________ indigenous language(s) can favourably compete with English. [1
mark(s)]
A. All
B. No
C. Any
D. Two
16. For human beings, ___________ has, significantly helped to resolve the problem of memory loss. [1 mark(s)]
A. Writing
B. Listening attentively
C. Listening with empathy
D. The most used speech organ
17. An activity done during study time is termed ___________ [1 mark(s)]
A. Noting
B. Note
C. Note-taking
D. Note-making
18 __________ is a post-class activity. [1 mark(s)]
A. Note-taking
B. Note-making
C. Listening
D. Making assumption
19. Research has shown that ____________of the information from lectures and reading is lost if not attempt at documentation is
made. [1 mark(s)]
A. Less than 20%
B. More than 75%
C. Over 80%
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D. Over 90%
20. According to research, information obtained from a lecture could be lost ____________f no effort is made to record it. [1
mark(s)]
A. After 5 years
B. Within 2 weeks
C. Around 10 days
D. In few minutes
21. Any situation that suggests reading can be labelled _________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Noting
B. The process of writing
C. Note-taking
D. Note-making
22. Any situation that requires listening is labelled __________ _ . [1 mark(s)]
A. Note-making
B. Note-made
C. Note-taking
D. Note-taken
23 _________ is/are brief record of points or ideas to aid memory. [1 mark(s)]
A. Notes
B. Jotter
C. Attentiveness
D. Being studious
24. Students need to take notes so as to__________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Track down information
B. Be absent in classes
C. Skip classes intermittently
D. Get approval to write examinations
25. Notes taken/made by different students are bound to be __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Similar
B. Different
C. Confusing
D. Meaningless
26. Your note is your ___________ for group discussion and further studies. [1 mark(s)]
A. Mirror
B. Guide
C. Guard
D. Enemy
27. You _________ notes during an online lecture. [1 mark(s)]
A. Thrash
B. Make
C. Copy
D. Take
28. Notes are ____________ during your private reading sessions. [1 mark(s)]
A. Stolen
B. Made
C. Taken
D. Copied
29. You ________ notes during a guest lecturer's delivery. [1 mark(s)]
A. Form
B. Steal
C. Make
D. Take
30. Note-making and note-taking ___________ be used interchangeably. [1 mark(s)]
A. Can
B. Cannot
C. Must Bowen University Copyright © 2020
D. Should
31. The success of students in today's Nigerian tertiary institutions depends largely on the ____________of English Language. [1
mark(s)]
A. Passable knowledge
B. Mastery
C. Use
D. Recognition
32. The knowledge of GST 101 is meant to help students become excellent in ___________ departmental courses. [1 mark(s)]
A. All
B. Some
C. None
D. Few
33. Students in England and Canada acquire Education in a/an/their ___________ language. [1 mark(s)]
A. Foreign
B. Native
C. Borrowed
D. Uncommon
34. Nigerian students acquire education in a/an ___________ language. [1 mark(s)]
A. Indigenous
B. Native
C. Local
D. Foreign
35. According to Charles Lederer (1989), ___________ of the world's radio programs are beamed in English [1 mark(s)]
A. 0.6
B. 0.9
C. 0.75
D. 0.8
36. Possessing a good university degree ___________ make up for a deficiency in spoken English. [1 mark(s)]
A. Can
B. May
C. Should
D. Cannot
37. Charles Lederer (1989) believes that __________ of all computer texts, including all web sites, are stored in English. [1
mark(s)]
A. 0.65
B. 0.9
C. 0.75
D. 0.8
38. The language of communication in offices and business establishments in Nigeria is ______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Yoruba
B. Hausa
C. Igbo
D. English Language
39 _________ in English is a bonus for job applicants in our society. [1 mark(s)]
A. Deficiency
B. Lack of competence
C. Proficiency
D. Accent
40. The rules of English Language must be mastered __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Lazily
B. Consciously
C. Every Sunday
D. Weekly
41. All speakers of English Language ___________ be emulated. [1 mark(s)]
A. Must
B. Should Bowen University Copyright © 2020
C. Cannot
D. Will
42. Native speakers of English Language are ____________model speakers of the language. [1 mark(s)]
A. All
B. Always
C. Not
D. Likely
43. The language of international business and communication in Nigeria is __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. French
B. Latin
C. Yoruba
D. English
44 ___________Nigerian language(s) is/are used officially at the African Union (AU). [1 mark(s)]
A. All
B. Two of
C. No
D. The major
45. The Nigerian mass media uses ___________ to reach out to the educated and the young people. [1 mark(s)]
A. Native languages
B. Hausa
C. English Language
D. Igbo
46. One of these is not an information provided by a modern dictionary. [1 mark(s)]
A. Collocation
B. Word Origin
C. Spellings
D. Location
47. A dictionary written basically for translation of languages is called _______ dictionary. [1 mark(s)]
A. Language
B. Bilingual
C. Subject
D. Electronic
48 _____ are texts such as novels, shorts stories, poetry, drama and other related genre. [1 mark(s)]
A. Fiction
B. Fact
C. Printed material
D. Story
49. A dictionary specially designed for specific professions or disciplines is called ___________ dictionary. [1 mark(s)]
A. Bilingual
B. Language
C. Professional
D. Subject
50. An information in a dictionary which shows the word class of a word is referred to as ____ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Collocation
B. Pronunciation
C. Grammar
D. Orthography
51. The full meaning of CAT is ________. [1 mark(s)]
A. Content Area Textbook
B. Culture Area Textbook
C. Criminal Area Textbook
D. Comic Area Textbook
52. All these are benefits of Literature in the acquisition of English as a Second Language except ___________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. the development of critical and analytical skills required for summary and comprehension
B. the enhancement of students' command of English
C. making English learning by non-native learners, natural and exciting Bowen University Copyright © 2020
D. the qualification for a visa to any country to Britain
53 ________is the way words combine in a language to produce natural sounding speech and writing. [1 mark(s)]
A. Grammar
B. Collocation
C. Word Origin
D. Speech
54. All these are spelt in American English except _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Centre
B. Program
C. Tire
D. Defense
55. The information provided by a dictionary which focuses on the correct spellings of words is called ______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Pronunciation
B. Grammar
C. Collocation
D. Orthography
56. The ____ dictionary is very good for students because it is mobile. [1 mark(s)]
A. Language
B. Pocket
C. Electronic
D. Specialised
57. All these spellings are British except ______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Centre
B. Color
C. Tyre
D. Traveller
58. German- English dictionary is an example of___________ dictionary. [1 mark(s)]
A. Specialized
B. Language
C. Subject
D. Bilingual
59. Dictionary of Nursing is an example of __________ dictionary. [1 mark(s)]
A. Language
B. Bilingual
C. Subject
D. Electronic
60. Another name for the subject dictionary is ___________ dictionary. [1 mark(s)]
A. Language
B. Specialized
C. Electronic
D. Bilingual
61 _________ is the major verbal means of communication among human beings. [1 mark(s)]
A. Sounds
B. Language
C. Symbols
D. Words
62. ________ and ___________are referred to as the channels of communication. [1 mark(s)]
A. Verbal and nonverbal
B. Signs and symbols
C. Sender and receiver
D. Sounds and letters
63. Any type of inhibition or impediment to effective understanding of the message is _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Olfactics
B. Noise
C. Feedback
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64. Language is a __________ system of symbols that communicates meaning when a message is passed across. [1 mark(s)]
A. Sound
B. Denotative
C. Structured
D. Arbitrary
65. The specific information or news that is passed to someone else from the sender is called ________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Sign
B. Communication
C. Interaction
D. Message
66. The type of communication that takes the form of soliloquy is called __________ communication. [1 mark(s)]
A. Intrapersonal
B. Interpersonal
C. Group
D. Mass
67. When noise is due to fatigue or hunger, it is called ________ noise. [1 mark(s)]
A. Linguistic
B. Physiological
C. Physical
D. Psychological
68. The initiator of a communication process is called _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Sender
B. Speaker
C. Individual
D. Receiver
69 ________is the act of sending information from one person to another. [1 mark(s)]
A. Feedback
B. Communication
C. Sharing
D. Interaction
70. The following are functions of group communication EXCEPT [1 mark(s)]
A. It is used to soliloquize
B. It is used to speak to a large group of people
C. It makes use of print and broadcast media
D. Information can be disseminated through social media
71. One of the following is NOT a nonverbal medium of communication. [1 mark(s)]
A. Pictures
B. Gestures
C. Radio
D. Paintings
72. Language is dynamic because [1 mark(s)]
A. It changes depending on the society
B. It has flexible linguistic rules
C. It has no signs and symbols
D. It has varieties
73. One of the following is NOT a function of feedback. [1 mark(s)]
A. It is the response of the receiver
B. It triggers further messages from the sender
C. It shows the success of a communication process
D. It is the route selected to relay a message
74. The type of communication between two people is called __________communication. [1 mark(s)]
A. Dyadic
B. Group
C. Cyclical
D. Interactive
75. Linguistic noise in a communication process is as a result of _______ _. [1 mark(s)] Bowen University Copyright © 2020
A. Grammatical errors
B. The ill health of the receiver
C. Fatigue
D. Faulty radio
76. Communication that takes place within a speaker is called _________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. interpersonal
B. one-man communication
C. singular communication
D. intrapersonal
77. The process of communication is ________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. repeatedly
B. intrapersonal
C. cyclical
D. double
78 is an example of the problems encountered in group communication. [1 mark(s)]
A. expertise
B. social loafing
C. social unity
D. cohesiveness
79 is an example of the channel of communication. [1 mark(s)]
A. graphics
B. pictures
C. music
D. verbal
80. Eye contact is also known as ________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. proxemics
B. haptics
C. occulesics
D. paralanguage
81. The internet encapsulates the features of broadcast and _________ media. [1 mark(s)]
A. Facebook
B. Twitter
C. Nonverbal
D. Print
82. Verbal communication is usually _________. [1 mark(s)]
A. intrapersonal
B. symbolic
C. interpersonal
D. nonverbal
83. A feature of group communication is all but one of the following. [1 mark(s)]
A. interaction
B. commitment
C. expertise
D. intrapersonal
84. The message in a communicative event originates from the _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. receiver
B. noise maker
C. sender
D. channel
85 _______ is any obstacle to effective understanding in a message. [1 mark(s)]
A. feedback
B. reaction
C. noise
D. olfactics
86. Nonverbal communication cannot be tendered in a law court as an evidence. [1 mark(s)]
A. FALSE Bowen University Copyright © 2020
B. TRUE
C. sometimes
D. seldom
87. Language is the major instrument required for _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. organization
B. communication
C. expertise
D. reaction
88. All but one of the following is an example of nonverbal communication. [1 mark(s)]
A. signs
B. sounds
C. symbols
D. radio
89. Haptics refers to the use of __________to communicate. [1 mark(s)]
A. smell
B. emblems
C. touch
D. chronemics
90. Nonverbal communication can be used to reinforce the verbal message. [1 mark(s)]
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. never
D. unlikely
91. Listening is a deliberate process through which we seek ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬to ¬______ and _______ aural stimuli. [1 mark(s)]
A. decode and encode
B. decipher and encipher
C. hear and interpret
D. understand and retain
92. Hearing is a ______ process while listening is an _____ process. [1 mark(s)]
A. preventive and attentive
B. passive and active
C. primary and accurate
D. physiological and endocytic
93. One of the following is not an element in the listening process. [1 mark(s)]
A. hearing
B. understanding
C. thinking
D. responding
94. Listening is a/an __________ communication. [1 mark(s)]
A. expressive
B. depressive
C. receptive
D. possessive
95. Active listening enables students to _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. excel in their academic career
B. forget
C. compete with other students
D. speak rashly
96. When we listen, we listen ________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. to discover
B. to combat an opponent
C. to ask questions
D. to judge the speaker
97. Hearing is the¬¬¬¬ ________ stage. [1 mark(s)]
A. assessing stage
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C. receiving stage
D. acting stage
98. Remembering is the ability to _______ and ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ ________ the message the listener has received. [1
mark(s)]
A. store and recollect
B. receive and respond
C. understand and judge
D. evaluate and criticize
99. The process of assessing the message and judging the credibility of the speaker's intentions is referred to as _________. [1
mark(s)]
A. interpreting
B. interpreting and evaluating
C. examining
D. evaluating
100. In the process of listening, at what stage is meaning assigned to the message? [1 mark(s)]
A. the hearing stage
B. the responding stage
C. the receiving stage
D. the understanding stage
101. Responding is also known as giving ________to the sender of message. [1 mark(s)]
A. ANSWERs
B. feedback
C. standing ovation
D. a round of applause
102. An excellent student is certainly committed to _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. effective and productive listening
B. passive listening
C. competitive listening
D. fraudulent listening
103. Quality feedback is a proof of ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ ______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. active listening
B. pretentious listening
C. combative listening
D. hearing
104. The ability to store and recollect the message the listener has received is a product of _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. comprehension
B. interpretation
C. evaluation
D. competition
105. Hearing occurs automatically, while listening requires _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. no conscious effort
B. a conscious effort
C. partial effort
D. a miracle
106. Hunger is a _________ barrier. [1 mark(s)]
A. physical
B. psychological
C. physiological
D. language related
107. Physiological barriers are otherwise known as__________noise. [1 mark(s)]
A. external
B. biological
C. electrical
D. internal
108. One of the following helps improve listening skills. [1 mark(s)]
A. listening with prejudice Bowen University Copyright © 2020
B. listening with empathy
C. eating while listening
D. talking while listening
109. The following are examples of physical barrier except _________. [1 mark(s)]
A. side-talks
B. fatigue
C. hooting of a car
D. coughing
110. A good student looks out for both _______ and _________ signals of a lecturer. [1 mark(s)]
A. physical and spiritual
B. written and spoken
C. verbal and non-verbal
D. internal and external
111. Teaching a 2 year old child with the Use of English manual is what kind of barrier? [1 mark(s)]
A. physiological
B. information overload
C. language related
D. physical
112 ________ listening is most suitable in a debate. [1 mark(s)]
A. competitive
B. passive
C. fraudulent
D. active
113. The kind of listening where the listener pretends to listen is called ______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. active
B. passive
C. competitive
D. fraudulent
114. A Yoruba-speaking Nigerian visiting China is most likely to encounter which of the following barriers? [1 mark(s)]
A. information overload
B. physiological
C. speaker's presentation
D. language related
115. Which of the following is a strategy that helps to overcome psychological barrier to active listening? [1 mark(s)]
A. avoiding prejudice
B. being prepared to listen
C. listening with empathy
D. eating before class
116. Information overload can be _______ and ______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. time-bound and content-bound
B. external and time-bound
C. time-bound and space-bound
D. time-bound and internal
117. The ringing of a mobile phone in class triggers what kind of barrier? [1 mark(s)]
A. physiological
B. physical
C. psychological
D. internal
118. The following help improve listening skills except _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. borrowing notes and pen in class
B. taking a light meal before class
C. sleeping well before class
D. focusing on the learning encounter
119. A listening driver is likely to discover a mechanical fault faster than a driver who does not have an ear for unusual sounds.
[1 mark(s)]
A. TRUE Bowen University Copyright © 2020
B. FALSE
C. none of the above
D. all of the above
120. A listener who does not seek to verify the authenticity of the information given by the speaker practices what kind of
listening? [1 mark(s)]
A. fraudulent
B. b. competitive
C. active
D. passive
121. One of these contributes to the poor note-taking skills among students: [1 mark(s)]
A. The pace of the lecturer
B. The religion of the lecturer
C. The language of the lecturer
D. The tribal marks of the lecture
122. Going to class without preparation could mean any of these except ____ [1 mark(s)]
A. Going to class without a notebook
B. Going to class without a textbook
C. Going to class without a friend
D. Going to class without a pen
123. The library is important in note-taking and note-making because ____ [1 mark(s)]
A. it serves as a place for reading
B. it has materials useful for note-making
C. it is a must that all students must go there
D. the GST manuals are being sold there
124 ____ is the act of developing a note during a private time [1 mark(s)]
A. Note-taking
B. Note-development
C. Note-making
D. Jotting
125. What differentiates the act of note-taking and note-making is that ______ [1 mark(s)]
A. They are both done in the classroom
B. The former involves reading while the latter involves writing
C. The former is done privately while the latter is done in the class
D. The former is done in a class while the latter is done during study time
126. Students who find themselves in a large class are expected ____ for effective note-taking [1 mark(s)]
A. steal other students' notes
B. get a space close to the lecturer
C. leave the class
D. sleep off in class
127. It is recommended that a student who wants to meet up with the fast pace of a lecturer should use ____ and _____ [1
mark(s)]
A. abbreviations and capital letters
B. abbreviations and signs
C. abbreviations and symbols
D. abbreviations and codes
128 ____ is the act of writing important points given by a lecturer in a classroom [1 mark(s)]
A. Note-taking
B. Note-development
C. Note-making
D. Jotting
129. While taking a note, you are expected to include information like___ and ___- [1 mark(s)]
A. your name and tribe of the lecturer
B. the date and time of lecture
C. the venue and time of lecture
D. the tribe and religion of the lecturer
130. Preparing ahead of a class could mean any of the following except ____ [1 mark(s)] Bowen University Copyright © 2020
A. arranging the needed books for a class
B. read the next topic ahead of the class
C. preparing relevant questions on the topic to be learnt
D. eating heavy food before the class
131. One of these is not a step to effective note-taking: [1 mark(s)]
A. Sitting next to a pal during class
B. Comparing your notes with those of your mates
C. Dealing with internal distractions
D. Dealing with external distractions
132. All the following are examples of internal distractions except ____ [1 mark(s)]
A. Home sickness
B. Addictions
C. Amorous relationships
D. A noisy classroom
133. All these are examples of external distractions except ______ [1 mark(s)]
A. Hunger
B. A playful pal
C. A car horn
D. Nervousness
134. All these are essentials for note making except _____ [1 mark(s)]
A. A classmates' note
B. Journals
C. Textbooks
D. Lecturer's timetable
135. these are essentials for effective note- making except _____ [1 mark(s)]
A. notebook
B. pen
C. bottle of chilled drink
D. prepared mind
136. All these except ______ are responsible for poor note-taking in Nigerian universities [1 mark(s)]
A. Overcrowded classrooms
B. Non availability of microphones
C. Non availability of enough restaurants on the campuses
D. Non availability of regular source of water
137. Past questions are important for all these except ____ [1 mark(s)]
A. They are essential for cheating during exams
B. They provide the foreknowledge that guide in note-making
C. It enhances the confidences of the student
D. It enables the student to know how questions are being asked on the course
138. Note -making is important for academic excellence because_____ [1 mark(s)]
A. it makes you visit the library often
B. it enables you to build your knowledge with additional materials
C. it ensures the ownership of a neat notebook
D. it makes it compulsory for one to own a notebook in class
139. One of the advantages of not delaying the note-making process is that _____ [1 mark(s)]
A. it enables a student to have enough notes to copy from
B. it is compulsory for all students
C. vital information will be remembered vividly
D. there is always a prize for those who make notes
140. The acronym OPAC stands for ____ [1 mark(s)]
A. Online Private Access Catalogue
B. Offline Public Access Catalogue
C. Online People's Access Catalogue
D. Online Public Access Catalogue
141. A student who is unable to make a comprehensive note in class is advised to ____ [1 mark(s)]
A. run out of the class and return after the class Bowen University Copyright © 2020
B. compare his or her note with other notes after the class
C. pretend to listen and leave after the class
D. shout down the lecturer
142. Classmates may be advantageous in note-taking because___ [1 mark(s)]
A. they always write notes faster
B. they could offer their notes for corrections
C. they are helpful for a gist during class
D. they always understand the lecturer's language
143. Classmates may not be harmful in note-making because___ [1 mark(s)]
A. they could serve as sources of distraction
B. they could help one to write notes
C. they always go to class with phones
D. they always sit in front of the class
144. All these are examples of external distractions except___ [1 mark(s)]
A. a playful classmate
B. the tone of a ringing phone
C. aroma of food
D. anxiety on the result of a test
145. All these are examples of internal distractions except ____ [1 mark(s)]
A. dizziness
B. anxiety
C. car horns
D. anger
146. The internet is beneficial to note-making because ____ [1 mark(s)]
A. you can get different games on it
B. you can get more materials from it
C. you can get more friends from it
D. you can get more songs from it
147. In the note-making process, students should ask themselves questions on all these except ___ [1 mark(s)]
A. how to tackle past questions on a topic
B. if the lecturer has said all that the student need to know
C. if the time of lecture is not clashing with the lunch time
D. the possible angles to use in talking the topic
148. All these are information to note from journals articles during note-making except ___ [1 mark(s)]
A. the time of study
B. the name of the author
C. the page number
D. the year of publication
149. All these are more necessary for effective note-making except ___ [1 mark(s)]
A. a class notebook
B. a pen
C. an internet –enabled phone
D. a headphone
150. All these are commonly used for note-taking except ___ [1 mark(s)]
A. a tape recorder
B. a notebook
C. a pen
D. a course manual
151. Reading is one of the two productive skills of language. [1 mark(s)]
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. True and false
D. None of the above
152. Reading is an oracy skill. [1 mark(s)]
A. FALSE
B. TRUE Bowen University Copyright © 2020
C. True and false
153. One can read without being able to write. [1 mark(s)]
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. True and false
D. All of the above
154. Reading is a literacy skill because_________________ [1 mark(s)]
A. It is acquired through formal education
B. It is easy
C. It is difficult
D. It prevents understanding
155. Reading and ____________ are the receptive skills of language. [1 mark(s)]
A. Listening
B. Speaking
C. Researching
D. Evaluating
156. Name the two processes involved in reading [1 mark(s)]
A. Physical and mental
B. Psychological and physical
C. Mental and psychological
D. Physiological and philosophical
157. Another word for reading deficiency is ___________ [1 mark(s)]
A. Defect
B. Effect
C. Efficiency
D. Accuracy
158. The two main stages involved in reading are _____________ [1 mark(s)]
A. Learning to read and reading to learn
B. Learning to write and writing to learn
C. Learn to speak and speaking to learn
D. Learning to teach and teaching to learn
159. Reading of the words, phrases and sentences that are not actually there in the passage is referred to _________________ [1
mark(s)]
A. Insertion
B. Omission
C. Regression
D. Deletion
160. Glancing back and re-reading words, phrases and sentences that had earlier been read is referred to
as [1 mark(s)]
A. Repetition
B. Vocalization
C. Insertion
D. Omission
161. One of the major causes of repetition and omission in reading is _____________ [1 mark(s)]
A. Lack of concentration
B. Lack of ideas
C. Ability to comprehend quickly
D. Head movement
162. The number of words the eyes can see at a fixation on a print is_____________ [1 mark(s)]
A. Recognition pan
B. Recognition eye
C. Recognition span
D. Quick recognition
163. The way the eyes move across the line of the print is ___________________ [1 mark(s)]
A. Rhythmic eye movement Bowen University Copyright © 2020
B. Recognition span
C. Difficult movement
D. Rhythmic head movement
164. Reading defects include ________________ [1 mark(s)]
A. Vocalization and sub-vocalisation
B. Head movement and leg movement
C. Pointing to words and pointing to people
D. Regression and progression
165. The acronym SQ3R represent _____________ [1 mark(s)]
A. Survey, question, read, recall and review
B. Survey, query, read, recall and review
C. Survey, query, revise, recall and review
D. Search, question, read, recall and review
166. The normal speed of reading is _____________ [1 mark(s)]
A. 250 words per minute
B. 350 words per second
C. 450 words per minute
D. 250 words per second
167. The fastest reading speed is _______________ [1 mark(s)]
A. Scanning
B. Skimming
C. Skipping
D. Surveying
168. The purpose of skimming is ______________ [1 mark(s)]
A. The location of the main ideas of the text
B. To read 250 words per minute
C. To locate the name of the author
D. To practice quick assimilation
169. The effect of reading deficiency on the reader is ___________________ [1 mark(s)]
A. Difficult comprehension
B. Quick comprehension
C. Easy assimilation
D. Academic excellence
170. What does SQ3R mean? [1 mark(s)]
A. It is a study reading technique
B. It is a writing strategy
C. It enhances listening
D. It builds speech confidence
171. Vocalization refers to ________________ [1 mark(s)]
A. Whispering the words you are reading to yourself
B. Saying the words you are reading to another person
C. Singing while reading
D. Talking while reading
172. Chewing gum is a remedy for _____________ [1 mark(s)]
A. Vocalization and sub-vocalisation
B. Regression
C. Insertion
D. Omission
173. The levels of reading comprehension are [1 mark(s)]
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 2
174. Literal reading comprehension is referred to as ______________ [1 mark(s)]
A. Reading at the surface level
B. Indepth reading Bowen University Copyright © 2020
C. Critical reading
D. Creative level of reading
175. One of the importance of reading is _____________ [1 mark(s)]
A. It deepens your knowledge in your area of specialization
B. It gives room for laziness
C. It limits reading comprehension
D. It hinders academic excellence
176. In surveying a book, you must take note of the following, except, [1 mark(s)]
A. The aesthetic design of the book
B. Title page
C. Preface
D. Author's remarks and introduction and table of contents
177. One of the tips for remembering key details while reading is¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ ______________[1 mark(s)]
A. Reading in a conducive environment
B. Reading aloud
C. Reading an incomplete note
D. Reading in a noisy environment
178. Note-making is a required skill for effective reading [1 mark(s)]
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. True and false
D. All of the above
179 ________ is the first of the three Rs in the acronym SQ3R [1 mark(s)]
A. Read
B. Review
C. Recall
D. Research
180. The second R of the three Rs in the acronym SQ3R is _____________ [1 mark(s)]
A. Review
B. Recall
C. Read
D. Research
181. Glancing back while reading is known as ______ [1 mark(s)]
A. Vocalization
B. Repetition
C. Regression
D. Rhythmic eye movement
182 ______ is the fastest reading speed [1 mark(s)]
A. Skimming
B. Glancing
C. Scanning
D. Normal reading speed
183. The S IN SQ3R stands for _______ [1 mark(s)]
A. Study
B. Survey
C. Scan
D. Skim
184. The normal speed for reading is _______ words per minute [1 mark(s)]
A. 150
B. 350
C. 125
D. 250
185 ______ is the skill used for searching main ideas in the text [1 mark(s)]
A. Insertion
B. Skimming
C. Scanning Bowen University Copyright © 2020
D. Glancing
186. The whole essence of study reading is _______ [1 mark(s)]
A. Recalling
B. Question
C. Reviewing
D. Listening
187 ______ is a device for remembering facts and details [1 mark(s)]
A. Abbreviation
B. Code
C. Mnemonic
D. Survey
188. The second R in SQ3R stands for [1 mark(s)]
A. Remember
B. Read
C. Reread
D. Recall
189. Understanding when reading is being able to _______ what has been read [1 mark(s)]
A. Reproduce
B. Scan
C. Reread
D. Skim
190. Recalling is the _______ of study reading [1 mark(s)]
A. Climax
B. Creativity
C. Background
D. Conclusion
191. All of the following except one is checked when surveying a book [1 mark(s)]
A. Title page
B. Table of contents
C. Foreword
D. Body of the book
192. Reviewing includes surveying the whole material again from the beginning [1 mark(s)]
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Sometimes
D. Never
193. Scanning is a skill used when searching for a/an _______ in a dictionary [1 mark(s)]
A. Idea
B. Word
C. Meaning
D. Example
194. The entire material is read during the _______ reading speed [1 mark(s)]
A. Skimming
B. Normal
C. Selective reading
D. Scanning
195 _____ slows down reading speed [1 mark(s)]
A. SQ3R
B. Regression
C. Scanning
D. Skimming
196. There are________ identified speeds of reading [1 mark(s)]
A. Four
B. Six
C. Five
D. Two Bowen University Copyright © 2020
197. The Q in SQ3R stands for _______ [1 mark(s)]
A. Query
B. Quack reading
C. Quest
D. Question
198. The use of mnemonic while reading helps to _______ what has been read [1 mark(s)]
A. Master
B. Forget
C. Discover
D. Reread
199. The mental aspect of reading has to do with _______ of meaning of words, phrases, clauses and sentence [1 mark(s)]
A. Decoding
B. Forgetting
C. Questioning
D. Recognizing
200. Reading is a literacy skill that is acquired through _______ [1 mark(s)]
A. Informal education
B. Religious education
C. Semi-formal education
D. Formal education
201. Speaking is an activity that is supposed to be a much _______ activity than reading [1 mark(s)]
A. Faster
B. Slower
C. Quicker
D. Mental
202. Reading in a peaceful and conducive atmosphere helps to stay _______ [1 mark(s)]
A. Distracted
B. Focused
C. Fresh
D. Disturbed
203. Skimming is reading _______ for the main points [1 mark(s)]
A. Slowly
B. Normal
C. Rapidly
D. Progressively
204. Scanning is reading rapidly to find _______ [1 mark(s)]
A. Specific information
B. Techniques
C. Puzzles
D. Hidden meaning
205. The mastery of one subject will lead to the mastery of another [1 mark(s)]
A. FALSE
B. TRUE
206. SQ3R is a strategy for________ reading speed [1 mark(s)]
A. Survey
B. Review
C. Normal
D. Study
207. Surveying helps to establish the purpose of reading [1 mark(s)]
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Never
D. Seldom
208. Chewing of gum while reading is a remedy for _______ reading defect [1 mark(s)]
A. Regression
B. Repetition Bowen University Copyright © 2020
C. Insertion
D. Vocalization
209. The remedy for omission reading defect is _______ [1 mark(s)]
A. Reading in a noisy environment
B. Chewing gum
C. Improved reading concentration.
D. Placing a large eraser in the mouth
210. The third R in the formula SQ3R stands for [1 mark(s)]
A. Remember
B. Review
C. Recall
D. Read
211 _________ is any impediment to efficient reading. [1 mark(s)]
A. Noise
B. Reading Deficiency
C. Critical Reading
D. Literal reading
212. One of the following is not a reading defect [1 mark(s)]
A. Head movement
B. Vocalisation
C. Repetition
D. Progression
213. Reading word by word within yourself without engaging the vocal chords is called [1 mark(s)]
A. Sub-vocalisation
B. Vocalisation
C. Omission
D. Insertion
214. One of the following is not a remedy for head movement [1 mark(s)]
A. Rhythmic eye movement
B. Recognition span
C. Improved reading concentration
D. Advanced training in word attack
215. Reading deficiency is also referred to as the following except [1 mark(s)]
A. Reading faults
B. Reading defects
C. Pitfalls in Reading
D. Reading stages
216. Glancing back and re-reading words, phrases and sentences that has already been read is called [1 mark(s)]
A. Regression
B. Repetition
C. Insertion
D. Omission
217 _____ is when a reader unconsciously skips words, phrases or sentences in the course of reading a text. [1 mark(s)]
A. Vocalization
B. Pointing to words
C. Omission
D. Regression
218. One of the major causes of repetition and omission in reading is called _______ [1 mark(s)]
B. Word by word reading
C. Lack of confidence
D. Whispering the words
219 _________ refers to the number of words that the eyes can capture at a fixation on a printed material. [1 mark(s)]
A. Recognition span
B. Reading speed
C. Reading fixation Bowen University Copyright © 2020
D. Eye movement
220. The way in which the eyes move across the lines of printed material is called [1 mark(s)]
A. Head movement
B. Reading mistake
C. Rhythmic eye movement
D. Concentration span
221. eading deficiency called insertion is often as a result of the following except [1 mark(s)]
B. Previous knowledge
C. Uncoordinated eye movement
D. Slow reading speed
222. The movement of the head along the lines of a script is called [1 mark(s)]
A. Head movement
B. Eye movement
C. Face movement
D. Recognition span
223. Head movement in reading is unnecessary because of the following reasons except [1 mark(s)]
A. It slows down reading speed
B. It reduces comprehension
C. It helps concentration
D. One word is read at a time
224 is the most effective approach to reading comprehension [1 mark(s)]
A. Reading aloud
B. Silent reading
C. Vocalization
D. Literal reading
225 is whispering or saying the words you are reading to yourself. [1 mark(s)]
A. Repetition
B. Insertion
C. Regression
D. Vocalization
226. The fastest reading speed is called _______ [1 mark(s)]
A. Scanning
B. Skimming
C. Literal
D. Survey
227. An average person reads ______ words per minute [1 mark(s)]
A. 350
B. 255
C. 125
D. 250
228. The type of reading speed used to locate ideas in a text is called _______[1 mark(s)]
A. Study reading speed
B. Normal reading speed
C. Skimming
D. Scanning
229 _____ is the skill used when looking for a word in a dictionary, textbook or encyclopedia. [1 mark(s)]
A. Scanning
B. Repetition
C. Skimming
D. Insertion
230. The best type of reading speed for academic excellence is [1 mark(s)]
A. Skimming
B. Scanning
C. Normal
D. Study Bowen University Copyright © 2020
231. The most popular and effective mnemonic for the study reading technique is [1 mark(s)]
A. OK4R
B. EVOKER
C. PQ4R
D. SQ3R
232 _______ is the formula that outlines the strategy for study reading. [1 mark(s)]
A. Q3RS
B. SQ3R
C. SQR3
D. 3RSQ
233. Read is the first of the three Rs. It refers to [1 mark(s)]
A. Reading word by word
B. Reading the text once
C. Careful and critical reading
D. Reading at the literal level of comprehension
234. Survey in the study reading technique does not include the following except [1 mark(s)]
A. Read the text critically
B. Recalling the main points in the text
C. Re-reading selected parts of the text
D. Taking note of the table of content
235. SQ3R in study reading means [1 mark(s)]
A. Survey Question Read Recall Review
B. Source Question Recall Read Review
C. Survey Question Review Recall Read
D. Survey Questionnaire Read Recall Review
236. One of the following is not a tip to remembering key details [1 mark(s)]
A. Learn by association
B. Concentrate fully on the material
C. Read in a noisy environment
D. Jot down key details
237. It is recommended that ______percent of study time should be spent recalling what was read. [1 mark(s)]
A. 25
B. 60
C. 55
D. 50
238. A good survey on a book helps you to know the following except [1 mark(s)]
A. The relevance of the book for use
B. The coverage of the book and its contents
C. The scope and purpose of the book
D. The main ideas in the book
239. The following are reading defects except [1 mark(s)]
A. Vocalization
B. Repetition
C. Insertion
D. Scanning
240. The following are remedies to reading deficiency except [1 mark(s)]
A. Chewing gum
B. Improved reading concentration
C. Pointing to words
D. Rhythmic eye movement
241. The total set of the words that constitute a language is called a _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Affixation
B. Lexis
C. Morpheme
D. Inflection
242. A morpheme that is added in the initial position of the base word is called a ______ _. [1 mark(s)] Bowen University Copyright © 2020
A. Suffix
B. Monofix
C. Prefix
D. Infix
243. A process of cutting off parts of words to make the words shorter, but retain their meanings is called ________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Blends
B. Acronyms
C. Conversion
D. Clipping
244. A morpheme is _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. the shortest word in a sentence
B. the smallest meaningful unit in an essay
C. the smallest meaningful unit in a language
D. the shortest sound in a language
245 __________ prefixes indicate an unfavourable or a demeaning assessment of an entity, an idea or situation. [1 mark(s)]
A. Pejorative
B. Attitudinal
C. Negative
D. Unfavourable
246. Tick-tock' is an example of ______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Clipping
B. Reduplication
C. Conversion
D. Prefixation
247. un' in the word 'undress' is a _______ prefix while in 'unhappy' is a ________ prefix. [1 mark(s)]
A. repeat and reversative
B. pejorative and repeat
C. negative and pejorative
D. reversative and negative
248. fore' in the word 'foretold' is a __________prefix. [1 mark(s)]
A. time and order
B. attitudinal
C. degree and size
D. locative
249. mono' in the word 'monolingual' is a _________ prefix. [1 mark(s)]
A. number
B. repeat
C. degree and size
D. time and order
250. The word formation process evident in the word 'danced' is _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Conversion
B. Prefixation
C. Inflection
D. Suffixation
251. mal' in the word 'malpractice' is a _________ prefix. [1 mark(s)]
A. pejorative
B. reversative
C. negative
D. opposite
252. ar' in the word 'spectacular' is a _________suffix. [1 mark(s)]
A. Noun-to-Noun
B. Adjective-to-Noun
C. Noun-to-Adjective
D. Adjective-to-Verb
253. The joining together of two or more words to function as one word is called ______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Conversion Bowen University Copyright © 2020
B. Compounding
C. Clipping
D. Categorisation
254. UNESCO is an example of _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Capitalisation
B. Inflection
C. Acronym
D. Conversion
255. The process of creating a new word from an existing one through the addition of a morpheme in the final position is called
________. [1 mark(s)]
A. Finalisation
B. Metamorphosis
C. Suffixation
D. Prefixation
256. handwriting' is an example of _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Reduplication
B. Inflection
C. Blends
D. Compounding
257. The creation of the word 'phone' from 'telephone' is an example of ________. [1 mark(s)]
A. Compounding
B. Acronym
C. Blends
D. Clipping
258. er' in the word 'londoner' is a ________ suffix. [1 mark(s)]
A. Noun-to-Noun
B. Verb-to-Noun
C. Adjective-to-Noun
D. Noun-to-Adjective
259. Which of the following is a repeat prefix? [1 mark(s)]
A. di
B. re
C. mis
D. non
260. The formation of a new word through the joining together of fragments or parts of different words is called _______. [1
mark(s)]
A. Acronym
B. Blends
C. Clipping
D. Differentiation
261. Identify the kind of conversion the underlined words have gone through.
Existing word: Feyi loves her job.
Derived word: Her love is genuine.
[1 mark(s)]
A. Noun-to-Verb Conversion
B. Adjective-to-Noun Conversion
C. Verb-to-Noun Conversion
D. Adjective-to-Verb Conversion
262. Identify the kind of conversion the underlined words have gone through.Existing word: I bought a bottle of water.
Derived word: I bottled some water this morning.
[1 mark(s)]
263. Identify the kind of conversion the underlined words have gone through.Existing word: The kids love reading comic
magazines. Bowen University Copyright © 2020
Derived word: This magazine is acomic.
[1 mark(s)]
264. Identify the kind of conversion the underlined words have gone through.Existing word: That man is always wearing a mask.
Derived word: He masks his face every time.
[1 mark(s)]
265. 2dentify the kind of conversion the underlined words have gone through.Existing word: Sunlight barely penetrated the
dirty windows.
Derived word: Don't dirty your clothes when you play outside.
[1 mark(s)]
266. motel' is an example of ______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Inflection
B. Clipping
C. Blend
D. Acronym
267. en' in 'deafen' is a __________ suffix. [1 mark(s)]
A. Verb-to-Noun
B. Adjective-to-Verb
C. Noun-to-Noun
D. Adjective-to-Noun
268. ment' in 'government' is a _________ suffix. [1 mark(s)]
A. Noun-to-Noun
B. Verb-to-Noun
C. Noun-to-Adjective
D. Adjective-to-Noun
269. Identify the odd one out of the following. [1 mark(s)]
A. Childlike
B. Rider
C. Kindness
D. Improve
A. Illegal
B. Twin
C. Postgraduate
D. Cooperate
A. Dislocate
B. Bimonthly
C. Unilateral
D. Tricycle
A. Archangel
B. Superhuman
C. Rewrite
D. Hyperactive
273. Identify the odd one out of the following. [1 mark(s)] Bowen University Copyright © 2020
A. Heroic
B. Kingdom
C. Handful
D. Internet
274. Which of the following is an example of clipping? [1 mark(s)]
A. Seesaw
B. Earthquake
C. ECOWAS
D. Photo
275. Which of the following is an example of inflection? [1 mark(s)]
A. Dances
B. Pattern
C. Dancer
D. Socialist
276. Which of the following is an example of blend? [1 mark(s)]
A. Discussion
B. Processes
C. Brunch
D. Application
277. Which of the following is an example of reduplication? [1 mark(s)]
A. Sunrise
B. Seesaw
C. Minty
D. Tankful
278. Which of the following is not an example of prefixation? [1 mark(s)]
A. International
B. Polygamous
C. Decide
D. Semicircle
279. Sub-concepts under affixation are ________ and________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. lexis and morpheme
B. prefixation and inflection
C. morpheme and suffixation
D. prefixation and suffixation
280 _________ prefixes indicate the repeat of an action. [1 mark(s)]
A. Flashback
B. Reversative
C. Repeat
D. Attitudinal
281. Identify the correct morphological breakdown of the word 'unfaithfulness' in the following. [1 mark(s)]
A. un-faith-fulness
B. un-faith-ful-ness
C. un-faithful-ness
D. unfaithful-ness
282. Identify the correct morphological breakdown of the word 'interchangeableness' in the following. [1 mark(s)]
A. inter-change-able-ness
B. in-ter-change-able-ness
C. interchange-able-ness
D. inter-changeble-ness
283. Identify the correct morphological breakdown of the word 'misappropriation' in the following. [1 mark(s)]
A. mis-ap-propriate-ion
B. mis-appro-priate-ion
C. misappropriate-ion
D. mis-appropriate-ion
284. Identify the correct morphological breakdown of the word 'reconfiguration' in the following. [1 mark(s)]
A. re-con-figure-ation Bowen University Copyright © 2020
B. re-configure-ation
C. re-con-figure-at-ion
D. re-configuration
285. Identify the correct morphological breakdown of the word 'misunderstanding' in the following. [1 mark(s)]
A. mis-un-der-stand-ing
B. mis-under-stand-ing
C. mis-understand-ing
D. mis-under-standing
286. Identify the correct morphological breakdown of the word 'reflectively' in the following. [1 mark(s)]
A. reflect-ive-ly
B. re-flect-ive-ly
C. reflective-ly
D. re-flective-ly
287. Identify the correct morphological breakdown of the word 'institutionalisation' in the following. [1 mark(s)]
A. institution-al-ise-ation
B. institutional-ise-ation
C. institutionalise-ation
D. institute-ion-al-ise-ation
288. Identify the correct morphological breakdown of the word 'organisationally' in the following. [1 mark(s)]
A. organise-ation-ally
B. organise-ation-al-ly
C. organisation-al-ly
D. organise-at-ion-al-ly
289. Identify the correct morphological breakdown of the word 'cooperativeness' in the following. [1 mark(s)]
A. co-operate-ive-ness
B. co-operative-ness
C. cooperate-ive-ness
D. cooperative-ness
290. Identify the correct morphological breakdown of the word 'constitutionally' in the following. [1 mark(s)]
A. con-stitute-ional-ly
B. constitute-ional-ly
C. constitute-ion-al-ly
D. constitute-aion-ally
291. All these are examples of countable nouns except ______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. breeze
B. table
C. bible
D. textbook
292. All the following are rightly spelt except ________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Bowen University
B. Chirstmas
C. New yam Festival
D. English
293. The plural form of the word "criterion" is ______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. criterias
B. criterions
C. criteriases
D. criteria
294. The plural form of the word "commander-in-chief" is _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Commanders-in-Chief
B. Commander-in-Chiefs
C. Commander-ins-Chief
D. Commanders-in-Chiefs
295. One of these is an odd spelling: [1 mark(s)]
A. Wolves
B. Gulves Bowen University Copyright © 2020
C. Loaves
D. Dynamo
296. The plural form of the word "memorandum" is _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Memorandums
B. Memorandumses
C. Memorandas
D. Memoranda
297. Pick the odd form of spelling in the following words: [1 mark(s)]
A. Dozens
B. Corps
C. Species
D. Civics
298. Pick the odd one out of the following: [1 mark(s)]
A. Tea
B. Sand
C. Butter
D. Sheeps
A. Love
B. Car
C. Length
D. Success
A. Clergy
B. Poultry
C. Doctor
D. Jury
301. Sandra and Yemi cooked the food _____ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. each other
B. one another
C. theirselves
D. themselves
302. I need any book from you. The underlined word is an example of ____ pronoun. [1 mark(s)]
A. reciprocal
B. indefinite
C. reflexive
D. subject
303. These are my bags. The underlined word is an example of ____ pronoun. [1 mark(s)]
A. object
B. subject
C. demonstrative
D. demonstration
304. Pick the correct sentence in the following: [1 mark(s)]
A. We and Sade are coming.
B. Sade and We are coming.
C. Sade are coming with we.
D. We, Sade are coming.
305. Pick out the odd one in these sentences: [1 mark(s)]
A. Tosin gave the book to we
B. Tosin gave the book to I
C. Tosin gave the book to us
D. Tosin gave the book to he
306. He climbed the stairs herself. The underlined word is a ____ pronoun. [1 mark(s)]
A. reflexive
B. reciprocal
C. possessive Bowen University Copyright © 2020
D. demonstrative
307. They are ours. The underlined word is a _____ pronoun. [1 mark(s)]
A. demonstrative
B. possessive
C. indefinite
D. reflexive
308. The girl who came here is a banker. The underlined word is a ____ pronoun. [1 mark(s)]
A. reflexive
B. reciprocal
C. object
D. relative
309. Pick the correct sentence in the following: [1 mark(s)]
A. They gave you and I a box
B. They gave I and you a box
C. They gave me and you a box
D. They gave you and me a box
310. All these are examples of the subject pronoun except___. [1 mark(s)]
A. her
B. you
C. I
D. It
311. All these are examples of main verbs except _____. [1 mark(s)]
A. eat
B. am
C. sleep
D. cry
312. I write books. The verb is an example of ____ verb. [1 mark(s)]
A. intransitive
B. auxiliary
C. transitive
D. reflexive
313. She plays. The verb is an example of ____ verb. [1 mark(s)]
A. transitive
B. intransitive
C. possessive
D. auxiliary
314. I kicked the ball. The verb in the sentence is an example of ____verb. [1 mark(s)]
A. regular
B. irregular
C. auxiliary
D. intransitive
315. We are playing a game. This shows the use of a/an _____ verb. [1 mark(s)]
A. main
B. demonstrative
C. auxiliary
D. future
316. I eat bread sometimes. The underlined verb is a _____ verb. [1 mark(s)]
A. auxiliary
B. main
C. past
D. future
317. The word "burst" is an example of a/an ______ verb. [1 mark(s)]
A. regular
B. transitive
C. irregular
D. adjectival Bowen University Copyright © 2020
318. I will be eating when you come in the afternoon. This shows the use of a_____ tense. [1 mark(s)]
A. simple present
B. future perfect
C. future continuous
D. past perfect
319. I am eating in the room. This shows the use of a ____ tense. [1 mark(s)]
A. present continuous
B. present perfect
C. present simple
D. past perfect
320. "I had drunk tea before he came in". This shows the use of a ____ tense. [1 mark(s)]
A. past simple
B. past continuous
C. past perfect
D. past repetitive
321. Last night, I found my baby. The underlined word is an example of a/an ____ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. verb
B. adjective
C. adverb
D. noun
322. She is smart but Lade is ___ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. smartest
B. more smart
C. smarter
D. more smart
323. Tochi is sleeping in the room. The underlined words are used as a/an____ in the sentence. [1 mark(s)]
A. verb
B. conjunction
C. adjective
D. adverb
324. Temmy is weak, Tope is weaker but Ahmed is the ____ of them all. [1 mark(s)]
A. weak
B. more weak
C. more weakest
D. weakest
325. Pick out the odd one: [1 mark(s)]
A. gang
B. bouquet
C. friend
D. crew
326. "I will bake cake today". The verb shows the use of ____ tense. [1 mark(s)]
A. Future simple
B. Future continuous
C. Past simple
D. Past perfect
327. Mr Baker is eating. The underlined verb is a/an ____ verb. [1 mark(s)]
A. main
B. auxiliary
C. future
D. irregular
328. Do you have butter? I need some. The underlined word is an example of ___ pronoun. [1 mark(s)]
A. reflexive
B. demonstrative
C. indefinite
D. object
329. hey wrote the books themselves. The underlined word is an example of _____ pronoun. [1 mark(s)] Bowen University Copyright © 2020
A. subject
B. indefinite
C. reciprocal
D. reflexive
330. he shop is his. The underlined word is an example of ___ pronoun. [1 mark(s)]
A. possessive
B. demonstrative
C. indefinite
D. relative
331. ick the odd one out of the following: [1 mark(s)]
A. read
B. play
C. kick
D. listen
332. ick the odd one out of the following: [1 mark(s)]
A. Eat
B. Catch
C. Bake
D. Drink
333. he present perfect form of the sentence "I eat rice" is ____. [1 mark(s)]
A. I ate rice
B. I am eating rice
C. I have eaten rice
D. I had eaten rice
334. he future continuous form of the sentence "I will send your number" is ____. [1 mark(s)]
A. I am sending your number
B. I will be sending your number
C. I will have sent your number
D. I will have send your number
335. he past continuous tense form of the sentence "I drink tea" is ___. [1 mark(s)]
A. I had drank tea
B. I will have drank tea
C. I am drinking tea
D. I was drinking tea
336. yobami and his two sisters love ___. [1 mark(s)]
A. each other
B. themselves
C. one another
D. himself
337. he two brothers kept the secret between ___. [1 mark(s)]
A. themselves
B. one another
C. each other
D. Anybody
338. he four boys shared the stories among ____. [1 mark(s)]
A. each other
B. one another
C. him
D. theirselves
339. e gave the book to ____. [1 mark(s)]
A. they
B. you
C. he
D. she
340. Pick the odd one out in the following: [1 mark(s)]
A. Baggage Bowen University Copyright © 2020
B. Machinery
C. Beddings
D. Poetry
341. There is plenty of room for _________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. I
B. Me
C. We
D. A and B
342. Tayo and ________ disturb everyone. [1 mark(s)]
A. Her
B. She
C. Us
D. Them
343. Neither the Adebayos nor __________ will sell our land. [1 mark(s)]
A. Us
B. We
C. Her
D. Him
344. Francis told ________ and _______ entirely different stories. [1 mark(s)]
A. Them/us
B. She/he
C. We/them
D. They/us
345. ________ and __________ were the only ones who knew. [1 mark(s)]
A. He and me
B. Him and me
C. He and I
D. Him and I
346. Two girls, Debby and ________ did most of the artwork. [1 mark(s)]
A. Her
B. She
C. Him
D. He
347. It should have been_________ who were penalised. [1 mark(s)]
A. They
B. She
C. Them
D. He
348. Our grandparents insist on ___________ spending the weekend with them. [1 mark(s)]
A. Our
B. Us
C. She
D. Ourselves
349. Just suppose it was _________ who were starving. [1 mark(s)]
A. We
B. Us
C. She
D. He
350. Fatima and _________ are going for a walk. [1 mark(s)]
A. Us
B. Ourselves
C. We
D. Myself
351. The first ones to arrive were Joseph and _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. She
B. Her Bowen University Copyright © 2020
C. He
D. Herself
352. Sola and________ refereed the match. [1 mark(s)]
A. He
B. Him
C. Themselves
D. Himself
353 ___________ boys were not allowed to enter the hall. [1 mark(s)]
A. Them
B. Us
C. We
D. Themselves
354. The gate-keeper has warned ______ but ________ boys never listen. [1 mark(s)]
A. We but us
B. Us but we
C. Us but us
D. Us but them
355. This is the man _________gave me a book. [1 mark(s)]
A. Who
B. Which
C. Whose
D. Whom
356. Put in the correct preposition:
Who is that man standing__________the window? [1 mark(s)]
A. by
B. on
C. in
D. with
I managed to put the fire out ___________ a fire extinguisher. [1 mark(s)]
A. by
B. on
C. in
D. with
The plane was badly damaged_________ lightning. [1 mark(s)]
A. by
B. on
C. in
D. with
These photographs were taken ________ a friend of mine. [1 mark(s)]
A. by
B. on
C. in
D. with
I don't mind going ________ car but I don't want to go __________ your car. [1 mark(s)]
A. by/on
B. on/by
C. in/on
D. by/in
Shall we get a taxi or shall we go ________ foot. [1 mark(s)]
A. by
B. on
C. in Bowen University Copyright © 2020
D. with
What's that music? I know it's _________ Okosun but I can't remember what it's called. [1 mark(s)]
A. By
B. On
C. In
D. With
Our team lost the game only because of a mistake ________ one of our players. [1 mark(s)]
A. By
B. On
C. In
D. With
Did you come __________ the train. [1 mark(s)]
A. By
B. On
C. In
D. With
Those photographs were taken ______a new camera. [1 mark(s)]
A. with
B. on
C. in
D. by
366. Pick out the prepositions in the sentences below:
My hat is quite different ______ yours. [1 mark(s)]
A. by
B. to
C. From
D. in
The goats ran _______ the field. [1 mark(s)]
A. in
B. Across
C. with
D. for
The explorers died _________ malaria. [1 mark(s)]
A. on
B. with
C. Of
D. by.
The man was angry ______his sons. [1 mark(s)]
A. at
B. on
C. With
D. in
Please wait ______ me. [1 mark(s)]
A. For
B. on
C. across
D. by
371.Insert the omitted article in the following sentences:
The devil finds work for _________ idle hand [1 mark(s)] Bowen University Copyright © 2020
A. An
B. The
C. A
D. That
372. Insert the omitted article in the following sentences:
You may take bus at _________ Agbowo road. [1 mark(s)]
A. An
B. The
C. A
D. And B
A friend in need is _______ friend indeed. [1 mark(s)]
A. An
B. A
C. The
D. That
_________friend of mine works in a secretariat. [1 mark(s)]
A. A
B. The
C. An
D. A and C
________Federal Government has approved bursary for all students. [1 mark(s)]
A. A
B. An
C. The
D. That
376. Fill in a, an, the, those, that, this or these where necessary in the sentence:
__________ are my brother and sister. [1 mark(s)]
A. This
B. These
C. That
D. Those
________ lion is a brave animal. [1 mark(s)]
A. The
B. A
C. An
D. These
Everest is __________highest mountain in the world [1 mark(s)]
A. A
B. The
C. This
D. That
_______ cars are expensive. [1 mark(s)]
A. That
B. This
C. Those
D. A
There is ________ university in Ile-Ife. [1 mark(s)]
A. A
B. The
C. That Bowen University Copyright © 2020
D. Those
381. Insert the appropriate conjunction in the following sentences:
Neither the girl _________ the boy has the book. [1 mark(s)]
A. Nor
B. Or
C. And
D. But
I will not go __________ I am invited. [1 mark(s)]
A. And
B. for
C. Unless
D. So
It is so hot___________ she cannot go out. [1 mark(s)]
A. And
B. That
C. When
D. Whether
He cannot see ________ he is blind. [1 mark(s)]
A. But
B. And
C. For
D. Or
He played _________ the rain stopped. [1 mark(s)]
A. Until
B. For
C. If
D. Or
Either John __________ James sang yesterday. [1 mark(s)]
A. Neither
B. Nor
C. Or
D. And
She said _______ her book was lost. [1 mark(s)]
A. That
B. Or
C. Nor
D. Either
Peter _____ Paul came here yesterday. [1 mark(s)]
A. And
B. But
C. If
D. So
He failed the test ________ he was careless. [1 mark(s)]
A. That
B. Because
C. If
D. While
She punished the boy ________ she was annoyed with him. [1 mark(s)] Bowen University Copyright © 2020
A. And
B. Because
C. If
D. Unless
391. there are ____________ grammatical units in English. [1 mark(s)]
A. five
B. two
C. six
D. seven
392. The smallest grammatical unit is the __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Noun
B. Phrase
C. Pronoun
D. Morpheme
393. The sentence is the ___________ unit in English. [1 mark(s)]
A. Highest
B. Lowest
C. Middle
D. Intermediate
394. The word ___________ is synonymous with phrase. [1 mark(s)]
A. Group'
B. Element'
C. Bit'
D. Noun'
395. The composite structure of the nominal group is easily summarised as __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. m(h)q
B. (m)h(q)
C. mh(q)
D. mhq
396. A group is usually determined by the criterion of _________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Function
B. Positioning
C. Headedness
D. Toughness
397. The obligatory element(s) in the structure of the nominal group is/are____________. [1 mark(s)]
A. The headedness and the head
B. The heading
C. The headline
D. The headword
398. In the structure of the nominal group, the 'm' stands for _________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. The missing item
B. The modifier
C. The morpheme
D. The method
399. The modifier in the structure of the nominal group is also called the __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Semi-modifier.
B. Pre-modifier
C. In-modifier
400. In the structure of the nominal group, 'q' stands for _________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Quantifier
B. Quadric
C. Qualifier
D. Qualification
401. The nominal group is also known as the __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. The noun Bowen University Copyright © 2020
B. The noun clause
C. The noun phrase
D. The phrase
402. The headword in a nominal group is usually _________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. A noun
B. An adjective
C. Anything
403. In the structure of the nominal group, __________ is the name given to whatever comes after the headword. [1 mark(s)]
A. Life of the structure
B. Head
C. Quantifier
D. Qualifier
404. What is the grammatical name of the part written in bold in the expression?
The old man in the house is very generous. [1 mark(s)]
A. A noun
B. A phrase
C. A noun clause
D. A noun phrase
405. What is the grammatical function of the underlined part?
The boys bought their mother a book. [1 mark(s)]
A. Direct object of the verb 'bought'
B. Indirect object of the verb 'bought'
C. Complement of the verb 'bought'
D. Compliment of the verb 'bought'
406. An adjectival phrase is a group of words that qualifies a/an __________ or a/an ____________. [1 mark(s)]
A. Noun/pronoun
B. Adjective/verb
C. Noun/verb
D. Pronoun/adverb
407. The grammatical name for the expression 'quite sound' is _________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. A nominal group
B. A noun phrase
C. An adverbial phrase
D. An adjectival phrase
408 ___________ is the grammatical unit that modifies a verb. [1 mark(s)]
A. A verbal group
B. An adverbial phrase
C. A nominal group
409. A prepositional phrase is a group of words that is made up of ___________ parts. [1 mark(s)]
A. Five
B. Three
C. Six
D. Two
410. For the structure of a prepositional phrase, all the parts are compulsory. [1 mark(s)]
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Once in a while
D. I do not know
411. The headword of a prepositional phrase is usually a _________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Noun
B. Pronoun
C. Preposition
D. Verb
412. In the structure of a prepositional phrase, the prepend is usually a _________ _. [1 mark(s)] Bowen University Copyright © 2020
A. Pronoun
B. Preposition
C. Verb
D. noun
413. The nominal group following the prepend in the structure of a prepositional phrase is called the __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Completed
B. Prepend
C. Compound
D. Completive
414. What is the grammatical name of the part of the sentence written in bold?
The nurse walked very sluggishly yesterday. [1 mark(s)]
A. An adverbial phrase
B. A noun phrase
C. An adverbial clause
D. A noun clause
415. The verbal group is also known as the __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Verb
B. Action word
C. Predicator
416. What is the verbal group in the expression? I should have eaten my food. [1 mark(s)]
A. I
B. Should
C. Should have
D. Should have eaten
417. The verbal group is headed by a main verb, which is usually the ___________ item in the group. [1 mark(s)]
A. First
B. Middle
C. Last
418. The grammatical name of the part written in bold is a/an _________ _.
He is my best friend. [1 mark(s)]
A. Auxiliary verb
B. Nominal group
C. Main verb
D. Verbal group
419. A ________ is larger than a phrase but smaller than a sentence. [1 mark(s)]
A. Clause
B. Word
C. Part of speech
D. Word class
420. There are ____________ main types of clauses in English. [1 mark(s)]
A. Five
B. Four
C. Three
D. Two
421. A main clause is synonymous with a/an __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Beta clause
B. Adjectival clause
C. One-man clause
D. Independent clause
422. The type of clause that expresses a complete meaning, on its own, is a/an ___________ clause. [1 mark(s)]
A. Dependent
B. Subordinate
C. Main
D. Free Bowen University Copyright © 2020
423. A main clause can also be a __________ sentence. [1 mark(s)]
A. Complex
B. Simple
C. Compound
D. Compound-complex
424. A dependent clause is synonymous with a/an ____________ clause. [1 mark(s)]
A. Intermediary
B. Main
C. Alpha
D. Subordinate
425. For its completeness, a dependent clause depends on a/an ___________ clause. [1 mark(s)]
A. Adjectival
B. Subordinate
C. Intermittent
426. A dependent clause is usually introduced by a __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Subordinating conjunction
B. Coordinating conjunction
C. A word class
D. All of the above
427. There are ____________ types of subordinate clauses in English. [1 mark(s)]
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
428. A/an __________ clause can be introduced by any of the following: that, who, how, whether, what, when and where. [1
mark(s)]
A. Prepositional
B. Verbal
C. Noun
D. Adjectival
429. An adjectival clause is also called a ___________ clause. [1 mark(s)]
A. Friendly
B. Close
C. Relative
D. Distant
430. The grammatical name for the part written in bold is __________ _.
I know that my best friend respects me. [1 mark(s)]
A. An adjectival phrase
B. An adjectival clause
C. A noun clause
D. A noun phrase
431. There are ____________ noun phrases in the expression.
The lady who won the competition is my best friend. [1 mark(s)]
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
432. The part written in bold is a __________, performing the function of __________ _.
What the woman said annoyed the contractor. [1 mark(s)]
A. Noun clause/headword
B. Adjectival clause/object of the verb 'annoyed'
C. Adverbial clause/first item in the sentence
D. Noun clause/subject of the verb 'annoyed'
433. The main clause in the expression The girl that came late to school is rude is ___________. [1 mark(s)]
A. That came late
B. The girl that came late Bowen University Copyright © 2020
C. The girl is rude
D. That came late to school
434. The grammatical name of the part written in bold is __________ _.
The new bag which you gave me is very expensive. [1 mark(s)]
A. A noun clause
B. A prepositional phrase
C. An adjectival clause
D. An adverbial phrase.
435. The adjectival clause is often introduced a/an ___________ pronoun. [1 mark(s)]
A. Personal
B. Demonstrative
C. Indefinite
D. Relative
436. A/an ________ clause is one that cannot stand on its own to make a complete sense. [1 mark(s)]
A. Independent
B. Main
C. Subordinate
D. Ultimate
437. Once the main verb in a verbal group is identified, the other items in this group are referred to as __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Lexical verbs
B. Auxiliary verbs
C. Assistant verbs
D. VIPs
438. The grammatical function of the part written in bold is __________ _.
The pen under the table is mine. [1 mark(s)]
A. Modifier of 'pen'
B. Quantifier of 'the pen'
C. Qualifier of 'the pen'
D. Complement of an adjective
439. The part written in bold is an adverbial clause of _________ _.
I saw him when he was eating. [1 mark(s)]
A. Place
B. Decision
C. Time
D. Condition
440. A sentence can be divided into ______ main parts. [1 mark(s)]
A. 5
B. 3
C. 2
D. 4
441. There are ______ elements of a sentence. [1 mark(s)]
A. 5
B. 3
C. 2
D. 4
442. Complex transitive verbs must take______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. An object complement and an adverbial
B. Direct and indirect object
C. Subject complement and an adverbial
D. Direct object and an object complement
443. A simple sentence contains _____ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. 2 subordinate clauses
B. 1 main clause
C. 1 main clause and 1 subordinate
D. 2 main clause
444. The predicate gives information about _______ in the sentence. [1 mark(s)] Bowen University Copyright © 2020
A. Complement
B. Verb
C. Subject
D. Object
445. The sentence is the ______ grammatical unit. [1 mark(s)]
A. Smallest
B. Average
C. Largest
D. Minutest
446. The subject can be realised by all of the following except [1 mark(s)]
A. Noun
B. Gerund
C. Pronoun
D. Adverb
447. A simple sentence is equal to _____ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. 1 main clause
B. 1 main clause and 1 subordinate clause
C. 2 main clauses
D. 1 subordinate clause
448. Compound sentences are joined together with _____ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Subordinating conjunctions
B. Coordinating conjunctions
C. Additive conjunctions
D. Compounding conjunctions
449. Polar questions are______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Open class questions
B. Alternative questions
C. Yes/no questions
D. Declarative questions
450. The following are q-words except _____ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. How
B. Whom
C. Whose
D. Was
451. WH-questions are _______ questions. [1 mark(s)]
A. Open class
B. Alternative
C. Yes/no
D. Polar
452. The sentence - "Although, Nelson Mandela is above 80 years, he is quite active for his age and he is still as charming as a
youth" is a_______ sentence. [1 mark(s)]
A. Complex
B. Compound
C. Compound-complex
D. Imperative
453. "The first attends Bowen University; the other is a student of Covenant University". This is an example of a ______
sentence. [1 mark(s)]
A. Complex
B. Compound
C. Simple
D. Compound complex
454. The sentence, "I am worried about the Nigerian female child". This is an example of a _____ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Positive declarative sentence
B. Positive imperative sentence
C. Negative declarative sentence
D. Negative imperative sentence Bowen University Copyright © 2020
455. Ditransitive verbs require a ______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. direct object and adverbial
B. direct object and complement
C. indirect object and direct object
D. indirect object, complement and adverbial
456. There are _______ types of transitive verbs. [1 mark(s)]
A. 4
B. 2
C. 3
D. 1
457. Hauwa called Segun a liar. 'called' in this sentence is a _______ verb. [1 mark(s)]
A. Monotransitive
B. Ditransitive
C. Intransitive
D. Complex transitive
458. Tunde sang noisily. 'noisily' in this sentence is a _______ verb. [1 mark(s)]
A. Monotransitive
B. Intransitive
C. Complex transitive
D. Ditransitive
459. The complement gives more information about the _______ in the sentence. [1 mark(s)]
A. Verb and adverb
B. Adverb and object
C. Object and subject
D. Subject and verb
460. In the middle of the night, the man screamed _______ is the adverbial in this sentence. [1 mark(s)]
A. Of the night
B. In the middle of the night
C. The man
D. Screamed
461. The tag question contains two parts. They are _______ and tag. [1 mark(s)]
A. Rhetorical question
B. Declarative question
C. Operator
D. Declarative statement
462. In a tag question, when the declarative part is negative, the tag is positive the answer is _____ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Negative
B. Positive
C. Sometimes negative
D. Sometimes positive
463. The tag part in a tag question consists of _____ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Nouns and pronouns
B. Tag and pronouns
C. Operator and pronoun
D. Operator and tag
464. When a rhetorical question is negative, it has a strong negative assertion. [1 mark(s)]
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Sometimes true
D. Sometimes false
465. Alternative questions are ________ questions. [1 mark(s)]
A. Open class
B. Close class
C. Yes/no
D. Rhetorical
466. A complex sentence is equal to _____ _. [1 mark(s)] Bowen University Copyright © 2020
A. 1 main clause and 1 subordinate clause
B. 2 main clauses and 1 subordinate clause
C. 2 main clauses
D. 1 main clause
467. Depending on the type of verb in a sentence, there are _______ types of objects. [1 mark(s)]
A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
468. Monotransitive verbs require ________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. An object and an adverbial
B. Two objects
C. One object
D. An object and a complement
469. The complement is usually equal to the subject or _____ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Verb
B. Adverbial
C. Object
D. Complement
470. Imperative sentences usually have ______ as their implied subjects. [1 mark(s)]
A. We
B. You
C. I
D. They
471sentences give information and state facts. [1 mark(s)]
A. Declarative
B. Imperative
C. Exclamatory
D. Interrogative
472 can be used to join two main clauses to form a compound sentence. [1 mark(s)]
A. Comma
B. Semi-colon
C. Full stop
D. Inverted comma
473. The sentence, "when we walk with God, He will provide for us" is an example of a ______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Compound sentence
B. Compound complex sentence
C. Complex compound sentence
D. Complex sentence
474. Bolade is brilliant. Brilliant in this sentence is a/an _____ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Object
B. Adverbial
C. Predicator
D. Complement
475. Shut up and get out is a _________ sentence. [1 mark(s)]
A. Simple sentence/imperative
B. Compound complex sentence/interrogative
C. Compound sentence/imperative
D. Compound complex/declarative
476 _____ is the adverbial in this sentence. David gave him a slap on the cheek. [1 mark(s)]
A. David
B. Him
C. On the cheek
D. A slap
477. ____¬¬__ is the subject of this sentence. Tomorrow, at noon, mum should arrive. [1 mark(s)]
A. Tomorrow Bowen University Copyright © 2020
B. At noon
C. Should arrive
D. Mum
478. There are _______ sentence types according to their functions. [1 mark(s)]
A. 4
B. 8
C. 5
D. 2
479. "What a surprise that you visited me today even though we had a quarrel!" is a _______ sentence. [1 mark(s)]
A. Compound sentence/interrogative sentence
B. Complex sentence/exclamatory sentence
C. Compound complex sentence/exclamatory sentence
D. Complex sentence/interrogative
480. There are _______ sentence types according to structure. [1 mark(s)]
A. 8
B. 4
C. 5
D. 2
481. The following are characteristics of adverbials except ____ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Mobility
B. Immobility
C. Optionality
D. Unrestricted in number
482 _____ is the subject in this sentence, "to succeed in life is my utmost goal." [1 mark(s)]
A. Succeed
B. In life
C. Utmost goal
D. To succeed in life
483. We called him a thief. 'a thief' in this sentence is the ______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Subject complement
B. Object complement
C. Indirect object
D. Direct object
484. She asked him a question. 'him' in this sentence is the _____ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Object
B. Indirect object
C. Direct object
D. Complement
485. A compound sentence is equal to _____ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. 2 subordinate clauses
B. 2 main clauses
C. 1 subordinate clause
D. 2 subordinate clauses
486. A simple sentence expresses _______ idea(s). [1 mark(s)]
A. Many
B. Few
C. A single
D. An incomplete
487. "The President gave the order, signed the letter and sent it" is a __________ sentence. [1 mark(s)]
B. Complex sentence
C. Compound complex sentence
D. Simple sentence
488. In whom do you trust', is an example of a ____ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Polar question
B. Declarative question Bowen University Copyright © 2020
C. Wh-question
D. Tag question
489. The dress isn't bad, is it?______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Yes, it is
B. No, it is
C. No, it isn't
D. Yes, she is
490. One of the following is not a type of sentence according to function. [1 mark(s)]
A. Declarative sentence
B. Imperative sentence
C. Simple sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence
491. One of the following is not a type under interrogative sentences. [1 mark(s)]
A. Alternative question
B. Polar question
C. Rhetorical question
D. Declarative sentence
492 ___________ is a type of interrogative sentence that states two or more propositions and requires the addressee to make a
choice amongst the propositions. [1 mark(s)]
A. Alternative question
B. Polar question
C. Declarative question
D. Tag question
493. Which of the following types of interrogative sentences are referred to as closed-class questions? [1 mark(s)]
A. Alternative question and polar question
B. Rhetorical question and tag question
C. Wh-question and declarative question
D. Declarative question and Wh-question
494 ____________ is a type of sentence that state facts or give information. [1 mark(s)]
A. Imperative sentence
B. Declarative sentence
C. Interrogative sentence
495. The type of sentence that expresses a speaker's emotion or feeling is called ____ _ . [1 mark(s)]
A. Interrogative sentence
B. Declarative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
496. A/an _______ sentence issues a request or gives a command. [1 mark(s)]
A. Interrogative
B. Declarative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory
497. All of the following are subtypes of interrogative sentences except [1 mark(s)]
A. Polar question
C. Tag question
D. Wh-question
498. A tag question contains __________ and _______ _ . [1 mark(s)]
A. A declarative statement and a question
B. An imperative statement and a question
C. An exclamatory sentence and a question
D. An interrogative statement and a question
499 ___________ sentence demands linguistic responses and information from the hearer. [1 mark(s)]
A. Imperative
B. Declarative Bowen University Copyright © 2020
C. Exclamatory
D. Interrogative
500 ____________ occurs when a modifier describes a word in a sentence other than the word it is supposed to describe. [1
mark(s)]
A. Misplaced modifier
B. Sentence fragments
C. Worthiness
D. Faulty parallelism
501. When a sentence lacks a verb, it results to _________ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Dangling modifier
B. Sentence fragment
C. Wordiness
D. Run on sentences
502 ____________ occurs when ideas expressed in a sentence do not have similar grammatical structures. [1 mark(s)]
A. Sentence fragments
B. Comma splice
C. Wordiness
503. Lack of the subject in a sentence shows ______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Wordiness
C. Comma splice
D. Misplaced modifier
504 _______ error occurs when independent clauses are not separated with coordinating conjunctions. [1 mark(s)]
A. Comma splice
B. Misplaced modifier
C. Dangling modifier
D. Run on sentence
505. Wordiness in sentence construction is when [1 mark(s)]
A. a writer uses more words than necessary to express the ideas in a sentence.
B. two main clauses are joined together
C. ideas do not have similar grammatical structures
D. a sentence lacks verbs
506. Lack of verbs and lack of subjects in sentence constructions are examples of [1 mark(s)]
A. Comma splice
B. Faulty parallelism
C. Sentence fragments
D. Wordiness
507. When a phrase is treated like an independent clause, ________ is bound to occur. [1 mark(s)]
A. Run-on sentence
C. Comma splice
508. What type of error is in 'It focuses on why a writer writes in a particular way or why has an author decided to foreground a
particular element in a text.' [1 mark(s)]
A. Dangling modifier
C. Run-on sentence
509. He solicited support in all cities that he badly needed' is an example of what type of sentence error? [1 mark(s)]
C. Wordiness
D. Comma splice
510. Get up and shut the door' is what type of functional sentence? [1 mark(s)]
A. Declarative sentence Bowen University Copyright © 2020
511. Choose the correct form of this sentence 'am sure you know that am in love with Jesus' [1 mark(s)]
A. I'm sure you know that am in love with Jesus
B. I am sure you know that I am in love with you
C. Am sure you know that I'm in love with Him
D. I am sure you know that I am in love with Jesus
512. She is friendly and a likeable personality' is an example of what type of sentence error [1 mark(s)]
A. Faulty parallelism
B. Wordiness
C. Comma splice
D. Run-on sentence
513. As a result of the undeniable fact that she is overweight, she failed to be selected for the training.' is an example of [1
mark(s)]
A. Wordiness
B. Comma splice
C. Faulty parallelism
D. Dangling modifier
514. What a day yesterday was!' is an example of a/an __________ _. [1 mark(s)]
515. _________ is when independent clauses are joined together with a comma rather than a coordinating conjunction. [1
mark(s)]
A. Comma splice
B. Wordiness
D. Run-on sentence
516. Nigeria is currently in recession, their leaders are yet to learn to be prudent in spending' is an example of [1 mark(s)]
A. Wordiness
B. Run-on sentence
C. Comma splice
517. I always love to take a stroll on a moonlight night when the moon is clearly observable in the sky' is an example of
wordiness and can be, correctly, written as [1 mark(s)]
A. I always love to stroll on a moonlit night.
B. Always love to stroll on a moonlit night
C. I always love to stroll at night
D. I don't always stroll on a moonlit night
518. Would you run or simply watch when a pickpocket attempts to rob a stranger?' is what type of functional sentence? [1
mark(s)]
A. Imperative
B. Declarative
C. Exclamatory
D. Interrogative
519. One of the following is not a type under interrogative sentences. [1 mark(s)]
A. Polar question
B. Rhetorical question
C. Closed question
D. Alternative question
520. All of the following can be used to correct a run-on sentence except [1 mark(s)]
A. Full stop
B. Coordinating conjunction
C. Semicolon
D. Comma
521. While going to school, the rain started' is an example of an error in sentence construction known as _______ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Wordiness
B. Dangling modifier
C. Sentence fragment
D. Misplaced modifier
522. When reading at night, provide adequate lighting' is an error in sentence construction which could be corrected as [1
mark(s)]
A. When reading at night, you must provide adequate lighting
B. When you are reading at night, provide adequate lighting
C. When you are reading, you must provide adequate light
D. When you are reading at night, you must provide adequate lighting
523. He remembered Joseph the dreamer in the prison whom he had forgotten' is an error in sentence construction
called ____ _. [1 mark(s)]
B. Worthiness
C. Sentence fragment
D. Comma splice
524. He remembered Joseph the dreamer in the prison whom he had forgotten' is an error which is corrected as______. [1
mark(s)]
A. He remembered Joseph whom he had forgotten the dreamer in the prison.
B. He remembered whom he had forgotten Joseph the dreamer in the prison.
C. In the prison, he remembered whom he had forgotten Joseph the dreamer.
D. He remembered Joseph the dreamer whom he had forgotten in the prison.
525. You are in class?' is an example of _________ sentence. [1 mark(s)]
A. declarative
B. exclamatory
C. Interrogative
D. Imperative
526. Davidson likes football, snookers and to play chess.' This sentence has the error known as _____ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Comma splice
B. Wordiness
D. Sentence fragments
527. Have come again' is an error which is corrected as [1 mark(s)]
A. I've come around.
B. I have come.
C. Have come right now.
D. I've come again.
528. Which of the blouses do you prefer? Blue, yellow or mint? Is an example of an interrogative sentence called _____ . [1
mark(s)]
A. Tag question
B. Alternative question
C. Rhetorical question
D. Wh-question
529. One of the following is classified as open-class question. [1 mark(s)]
A. Wh-question
B. Polar question
C. Alternative question
D. Yes/no question
530 __________ is a forceful statement which is asked not for the response but to challenge the hearer. [1 mark(s)]
A. Rhetorical question
B. Declarative statement
C. Tag question
D. Yes/no question
531. Whenever you cough, cover your mouth and leave the room' is an example of a/an _____ _. [1 mark(s)]
C. Exclamatory sentence
D. Interrogative sentence
532. The following are types of sentence according to functions except [1 mark(s)]
B. Exclamatory sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Interrogative sentence
533. I bought a pair of shoes' is an example of a/an _________ sentence. [1 mark(s)]
A. Interrogative
B. Imperative
C. Declarative
D. Compound
534 _______ is when a writer uses more words than necessary to express the ideas in a sentence. [1 mark(s)]
A. Sentence fragments
B. Comma splice
D. Wordiness
535. Nigeria is a multi-ethnic nation each ethnic group has its peculiarity' is an example of _____ error. [1 mark(s)]
A. Run-on sentence
B. Wordiness
C. Comma splice
D. Sentence fragments
536. She could not make the training because she is short and her weight is another problem' is a sentence which shows the
error of _____ _. [1 mark(s)]
A. Wordiness
D. Run-on sentence
537. What a sad and sorrowful day it was!' is an example of a/an _______ sentence. [1 mark(s)]
A. Imperative
B. Exclamatory
C. Interrogative
D. Declarative
538. We need good schools we also need good teachers' can be corrected in the following ways except [1 mark(s)]
A. We need good schools, we also need good teachers.
B. We need good schools; we also need good teachers.
C. We need good schools. We also need good teachers.
D. We need good schools and we also need good teachers.
539. My parents are financially stable, I work forty hours a week.' can be corrected in the following ways except [1 mark(s)]
A. My parents are financially stable yet I work forty hours a day.
B. Although my parents are financially stable, I work forty hours a day.
C. My parents are financially stable. I work forty hours a day.
D. My parents are financially stable I work forty hours a day.

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