Written by Past Questions – Objective Format Only
Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Instruction: Answer all questions. Choose the option that best completes each sentence or answers the question.
SECTION A: Communication Skills
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The primary purpose of communication is to:
A. Argue
B. Confuse
C. Share information
D. Entertain
Answer: C. Share information -
Which of the following is a barrier to effective communication?
A. Clear language
B. Feedback
C. Noise
D. Understanding
Answer: C. Noise -
The process of converting ideas into words is called:
A. Decoding
B. Encoding
C. Transmission
D. Feedback
Answer: B. Encoding -
One of the following is a channel of communication:
A. Agenda
B. Memo
C. Message
D. Brainstorm
Answer: B. Memo -
Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?
A. Text message
B. Written report
C. Hand gesture
D. Phone call
Answer: C. Hand gesture
SECTION B: Grammar and Sentence Structure
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Which of the following is a complete sentence?
A. When the class ended.
B. The lecturer came in.
C. Because he was late.
D. Before the test.
Answer: B. The lecturer came in. -
Choose the correct tense: “By this time next year, I ___ my degree.”
A. Will finish
B. Will have finished
C. Am finishing
D. Finished
Answer: B. Will have finished -
Identify the correct passive sentence:
A. He washed the car.
B. The car washed itself.
C. The car was washed by him.
D. He was washed the car.
Answer: C. The car was washed by him. -
The word “quickly” is what part of speech?
A. Adjective
B. Verb
C. Noun
D. Adverb
Answer: D. Adverb -
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A. She don’t like beans.
B. She doesn’t like beans.
C. She didn’t likes beans.
D. She not like beans.
Answer: B. She doesn’t like beans.
SECTION C: Vocabulary and Word Usage
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A person who writes poems is called a:
A. Novelist
B. Poet
C. Composer
D. Speaker
Answer: B. Poet -
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to “Generous”:
A. Kind
B. Stingy
C. Helpful
D. Careful
Answer: B. Stingy -
A word with the same meaning as “Begin” is:
A. Create
B. End
C. Commence
D. Stop
Answer: C. Commence -
The word “benevolent” means:
A. Kind and generous
B. Angry and rude
C. Wealthy and proud
D. Honest and quiet
Answer: A. Kind and generous -
The correct synonym for “difficult” is:
A. Easy
B. Hard
C. Light
D. Simple
Answer: B. Hard
SECTION D: Comprehension and Reading Skills
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:
Passage:
“Education opens the door to personal and national development. It provides the knowledge and skills necessary for individuals to contribute meaningfully to society. However, access to education remains unequal in many parts of the world.”
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What is the main idea of the passage?
A. People hate education
B. Education is not necessary
C. Education promotes development
D. Only rich people go to school
Answer: C. Education promotes development -
According to the passage, education helps individuals to:
A. Become politicians
B. Travel abroad
C. Contribute to society
D. Avoid problems
Answer: C. Contribute to society -
The tone of the passage is:
A. Humorous
B. Persuasive
C. Serious
D. Sarcastic
Answer: C. Serious -
Which of the following is mentioned as a problem with education access?
A. Too many teachers
B. Poor infrastructure
C. Unequal access
D. Bad roads
Answer: C. Unequal access -
“Education opens the door…” is an example of:
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Hyperbole
D. Alliteration
Answer: A. Metaphor