Communication in English — 2025A Past Questions

University of Ilorin GST111: 98 questions.

Topics: Sound Patterns in the English Language, Sentence Structure in English, Comprehension Strategies, Grammar and Usage, Language Skills for Effective Communication, Public Speaking and Listening

1. There are how many consonants in English?
   1. 20
   2. 24
   3. 44
   4. 26
2. What is the major challenge university undergraduates face in reading?
   1. Reading a large amount of text without understanding
   2. Lack of study materials
   3. Poor reading habits
   4. Inability to focus
3. Is the statement 'My boss and my wife is beautiful' grammatically correct?
   1. Yes
   2. No
   3. Partially
   4. None
4. How many short vowels are there in English?
   1. 9
   2. 7
   3. 6
   4. 5
5. What does the idiom 'You can't have your cake and eat it' mean?
   1. Enjoy both benefits of a situation
   2. Sacrifice one thing to gain another
   3. Share your resources
   4. Appreciate small wins
6. What does the idiom 'Two peas in a pod' mean?
   1. Very different people
   2. Extremely close or similar
   3. In conflict
   4. Growing apart
7. What does the idiom 'Feeling a little bit under the weather' mean?
   1. Feeling sick
   2. Feeling happy
   3. Feeling cold
   4. Feeling nervous
8. In which of these words is the sound /a:/ found?
   1. Water
   2. Bought
   3. Cup
   4. Lord
9. A man 'biting a bullet' because his wife suspects him of extramarital affairs means:
   1. Confronting a difficult situation
   2. Avoiding responsibility
   3. Escaping punishment
   4. Accepting blame
10. What mood is the verb 'leave' in the sentence 'Do not leave the hall'?
    1. Indicative
    2. Imperative
    3. Subjunctive
    4. Interrogative
11. What are the types of clauses?
    1. Adjective clause, adverb clause, noun clause
    2. Main clause, subordinate clause
    3. Independent clause, dependent clause
    4. All of the above
12. In which of these words is the sound /æ/ found?
    1. Cat
    2. Call
    3. Cup
    4. Lord
13. 'Where there is a will, there's a way' is an example of:
    1. Adverb clause of time
    2. Adverb clause of purpose
    3. Adverb clause of place
    4. Adverb clause of condition
14. He was charged _ stealing.
    1. with
    2. of
    3. for
    4. by
15. In which of these words is the /e/ sound found?
    1. Heart
    2. Head
    3. Car
    4. Enter
16. What is the first part of language skills?
    1. Speaking
    2. Listening
    3. Reading
    4. Writing
17. How many monophthongs are there in English?
    1. 8
    2. 12
    3. 10
    4. 6
18. Can subordinate clauses be converted to meaningful sentences?
    1. Yes
    2. No
    3. Sometimes
    4. Yes and No
19. What is the part of SQ3R where you notice graphs, charts, and maps called?
    1. Survey
    2. Question
    3. Review
    4. Read
20. What is the grammatical function of 'survey' in SQ3R?
    1. Scan
    2. Skim
    3. Review
    4. Analyze
21. How many steps are involved in SQ3R?
    1. 3
    2. 4
    3. 5
    4. 6
22. 'While I was eating' is what type of clause?
    1. Noun clause
    2. Adverbial clause
    3. Independent clause
    4. Subordinate clause
23. In reading skills, which of the following is correct about a summary?
    1. It makes reading an active skill
    2. It aids memory retention
    3. It is a passive skill
    4. It hinders comprehension
24. Ade was accused ____ stealing.
    1. With
    2. For
    3. Of
    4. By
25. 'Do not leave the class.' What type of mood is contained in this sentence?
    1. Imperative
    2. Subjunctive
    3. Indicative
    4. Interrogative
26. The boy was charged ____ murder.
    1. For
    2. With
    3. Of
    4. By
27. 'You cannot eat your cake and have it.' Which of the following represents the correct meaning of this idiom?
    1. Having both sides of a situation
    2. Sacrificing one thing to gain another
    3. Keeping resources unused
    4. Wasting opportunities
28. There are 26 letters in the English language and ____ sounds.
    1. 20
    2. 26
    3. 44
    4. 48
29. Kayode came from an affluent background. This means that Kayode is _____.
    1. Respectable
    2. Rich
    3. Influential
    4. Poor
30. SQ3R is how many steps?
    1. 3
    2. 5
    3. 2
    4. 7
31. A subordinate clause is also called:
    1. Dependent clause
    2. Independent clause
    3. Main clause
    4. Principal clause
32. What are the main approaches to reading?
    1. Intensive and extensive reading
    2. Speed reading and slow reading
    3. Comprehensive and quick reading
    4. Passive and active reading
33. What are the two main types of clauses?
    1. Independent and dependent
    2. Adjective and adverbial
    3. Noun and adverbial
    4. Main and principal
34. Can a noun clause be turned into a sentence?
    1. Yes
    2. No
    3. Not sure
    4. Sometimes
35. In the SQ3R method, what does 'Survey' entail?
    1. Highlighting important points
    2. Looking for relevant information in the text
    3. Reading quickly for meaning
    4. Creating a summary
36. What does the 3R in SQ3R mean?
    1. Review, Reflect, Recall
    2. Read, Recite, Review
    3. Rewrite, Record, Respond
    4. Retell, Restate, Revise
37. How many diphthongs are there in English?
    1. 5
    2. 6
    3. 8
    4. 10
38. Your friend always washes his hands before eating. What type of tense is this?
    1. Present continuous
    2. Simple present
    3. Past tense
    4. Future tense
39. How many sounds are there in the English language?
    1. 26
    2. 36
    3. 44
    4. 48
40. What is a clause?
    1. A group of words with a subject and a predicate
    2. A group of related words without a subject
    3. A single word functioning as a sentence
    4. A punctuation mark in English
41. ______ links two or more sentences together.
    1. Concord
    2. Conjunction
    3. Interjection
    4. Adverb
42. In the SQ3R method, which step represents searching for information with diagrams or charts?
    1. Survey
    2. Review
    3. Read
    4. Recite
43. How many types of subordinate clauses are there?
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
44. If my mother sees this new car, 'she'll love it.' The underlined phrase is:
    1. Future continuous tense
    2. Simple future tense
    3. Present perfect tense
    4. Present continuous tense
45. The function of the clause 'Where he was coming' is:
    1. Adverbial clause
    2. Adjectival clause
    3. Noun clause
    4. Relative clause
46. The main purpose of the SQ3R method is to:
    1. Have a visual memory of what you read
    2. Help to improve comprehension
    3. Recall key points efficiently
    4. Increase reading speed only
47. Which type of reading focuses on researching topics?
    1. Intensive reading
    2. Skimming
    3. Extensive reading
    4. Critical reading
48. What does the SQ3R method stand for?
    1. Survey, Question, Read, Recall, and Review
    2. Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Review
    3. Study, Question, Read, Retell, and Review
    4. Search, Query, Read, Revise, and Recall
49. What are the two types of clauses?
    1. Independent clause and dependent clause
    2. Main clause and subordinate clause
    3. Conditional clause and relative clause
    4. Adverbial clause and noun clause
50. How many sounds are there in the English language?
    1. 44
    2. 42
    3. 40
    4. 48
51. How many monophthongs are there in the English language?
    1. 7
    2. 12
    3. 5
    4. 9
52. ______ are formed when two monophthongs are joined together.
    1. Diphthongs
    2. Triphthongs
    3. Syllables
    4. Consonants
53. What has to do with agreement in grammar?
    1. Stress
    2. Concord
    3. Syntax
    4. Structure
54. The boy was sued ____ stealing.
    1. For
    2. With
    3. At
    4. From
55. The three subordinate clauses are:
    1. Adverbial, adjectival, and noun clauses
    2. Verbal, nominal, and prepositional clauses
    3. Adverbial, adjectival, and prepositional clauses
    4. Nominal, verbal, and conditional clauses
56. The phonological system of the English language is divided into ______ broad types.
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
57. Which type of phonology deals with stress and intonation?
    1. Segmental phonology
    2. Suprasegmental phonology
    3. Articulatory phonology
    4. Acoustic phonology
58. Which stress type is the most emphasized in a word?
    1. Primary stress
    2. Secondary stress
    3. Tertiary stress
    4. Weak stress
59. What type of listening focuses on understanding emotions and the speaker's intent?
    1. Evaluative listening
    2. Empathetic listening
    3. Appreciative listening
    4. Critical listening
60. ______ are formed when two vowel sounds are joined to form a syllable.
    1. Monophthongs
    2. Diphthongs
    3. Triphthongs
    4. Vowels
61. Words in the English language are formed from:
    1. Sounds only
    2. 26 letters of the alphabet
    3. Phonemes and graphemes
    4. Morphemes and syllables
62. Choose the word that has the /θ/ sound:
    1. Bother
    2. These
    3. Those
    4. Theatre
63. The principle of effective listening is:
    1. Avoiding noise
    2. Eliminating distraction
    3. Showing empathy
    4. Taking detailed notes
64. Which American philosopher proposed the SQ3R system?
    1. Francis Robinson
    2. David Crystal
    3. R.H. Waldeyah
    4. Frank Edward
65. Noun clause is under which clause?
    1. Adverbial clause
    2. Adjectival clause
    3. Noun clause
    4. Main clause
66. What are the communication languages?
    1. Verbal and non-verbal
    2. Written and spoken
    3. Active and passive
    4. Formal and informal
67. Which sentence has a subject and a predicate?
    1. She runs every morning
    2. Running is her hobby
    3. When I run, I feel good.
    4. Because she runs, she is fit.
68. The process that determines whether a sound is oral or nasal is:
    1. Phonation process
    2. Oro-nasal process
    3. Articulation process
    4. Resonation process
69. SQ3R is an effective mechanism for:
    1. Reading comprehension only
    2. Study techniques
    3. Note making primarily
    4. Memory enhancement
70. The English alphabet has 26 letters and ____ speech sounds:
    1. 46
    2. 24
    3. 44
    4. 26
71. What form of listening is when the listener is interested and actively involved in interactions with the speaker?
    1. Appreciative listening
    2. Attitudinal listening
    3. Analytical listening
    4. Passive listening
72. What must occur in the process of sound production?
    1. Two or more articulators must meet
    2. The mouth must be open
    3. The nose must be open
    4. There must be obstruction of air
73. When sound is being produced, a vibration is usually made in the:
    1. Lungs
    2. Larynx
    3. Vocal cords
    4. Nasal cavity
74. The language skills are all learned in what manner?
    1. A linear or non-isolated manner
    2. Step by step sequentially
    3. A non-linear or isolated manner
    4. Productive language skills first, then receptive
75. They should have finished the assessment by noon, this statement indicates:
    1. An action already done
    2. An action that will come to an end sometime in the future
    3. An action still in place
    4. An action still going on in the future
76. What does Concord mean?
    1. Information agreement
    2. Grammatical agreement
    3. Meaning consistency
    4. Skill alignment
77. The questioning process of SQ3R helps readers by:
    1. Reviewing texts thoroughly
    2. Using topic sentences as questions and interacting with your notes
    3. Instilling self-doubt about comprehension
    4. Memorizing content verbatim
78. What is the major difference between summary and note-making?
    1. Summary is in essay form while note is in outline form
    2. Summary is short and brief while note is detailed and longer
    3. Summary is done in a rush while note is done timely
    4. Summary captures main ideas while notes include details
79. Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
    1. My boss and my wife is beautiful.
    2. My boss and my wife are beautiful.
    3. My boss, along with my wife, are beautiful.
    4. My boss with my wife is beautiful.
80. How many letters are there in the English language?
    1. 22
    2. 24
    3. 26
    4. 28
81. Another name for agreement is?
    1. Consent
    2. Concord
    3. Alignment
    4. Contract
82. How many short vowels are there in the English language?
    1. 9
    2. 7
    3. 6
    4. 5
83. Monophthongs are ____ in number.
    1. 8
    2. 12
    3. 10
    4. 14
84. Can subordinate clauses be converted to meaningful sentences?
    1. Yes, always
    2. No, never
    3. Only with additional words
    4. Only adverbial clauses can
85. The part of SQ3R where you notice graphs, charts, and maps is called?
    1. Survey
    2. Question
    3. Read
    4. Review
86. Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office on August 23rd, 2013. What is the mood of the verb?
    1. Indicative
    2. Imperative
    3. Subjunctive
    4. Interrogative
87. What is grammatical function?
    1. The role a word or phrase plays in a sentence
    2. The definition of grammar rules
    3. A breakdown of sentence patterns
    4. A guide for language use
88. Survey is the same as:
    1. Scan
    2. Skim
    3. Review
    4. Analyze
89. How many steps are involved in SQ3R?
    1. 4
    2. 5
    3. 6
    4. 3
90. Do not leave the hall. What is the mood of the verb leave?
    1. Indicative
    2. Imperative
    3. Subjunctive
    4. Interrogative
91. Noun clause is a type of what clause?
    1. Adverbial clause
    2. Adjective clause
    3. Nominal clause
    4. Conditional clause
92. What is a part of a sentence that has a subject and predicate of its own?
    1. Phrase
    2. Clause
    3. Sentence fragment
    4. Modifier
93. Another name for main clause is:
    1. Subordinate clause
    2. Independent clause
    3. Dependent clause
    4. Relative clause
94. Another name for subordinate clause is:
    1. Main clause
    2. Nominal clause
    3. Dependent clause
    4. Conditional clause
95. Who founded the SQ3R method in 1946?
    1. Francis Robinson
    2. David Crystal
    3. R.H. Waldeyah
    4. Frank Edward
96. A noun clause can function as the subject of a sentence.
    1. True
    2. False
    3. Only in complex sentences
    4. Only with specific verbs
97. Which of the following is the same as main clause?
    1. Dependent clause
    2. Independent clause
    3. Adjective clause
    4. Nominal clause
98. Subordinate clauses are subdivided into:
    1. 4 types
    2. 5 types
    3. 3 types
    4. 2 types

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