Communication in English (GST111) Mock Exam 1
University of Ilorin
This comprehensive GST111 Communication in English mock exam is tailored for 100-level students at the University of Ilorin, specifically within the Computer Engineering department. Designed to simulate the actual examination experience, this test covers essential aspects of English communication crucial for academic success. It provides a robust assessment of your understanding of sentence structures, word formation, grammatical rules, logical reasoning, effective reading strategies, and academic writing conventions.
About This Exam
This comprehensive GST111 Communication in English mock exam is tailored for 100-level students at the University of Ilorin, specifically within the Computer Engineering department. Designed to simulate the actual examination experience, this test covers essential aspects of English communication crucial for academic success. It provides a robust assessment of your understanding of sentence structures, word formation, grammatical rules, logical reasoning, effective reading strategies, and academic writing conventions.
Topics Covered
Exam Structure
- Question Formatmcq
- Total Questions100
- Estimated Duration150 minutes
- Difficulty LevelMedium
Learning Objectives
- •Analyze and identify different sentence structures (simple, compound, complex, compound-complex).
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and sentence construction. Familiarity with academic writing concepts is beneficial.
Sample Questions
Get a taste of what to expect in the full exam.
A company's confidential customer list, which provides a significant competitive advantage, is best protected as a:
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Trade Secret
In the context of logical reasoning, what is a "red herring" fallacy?
An argument that relies on emotional appeals rather than facts.
An argument that attacks the person making the claim instead of the claim itself.
An argument that introduces an irrelevant topic to distract from the main issue.
An argument where the conclusion is assumed in the premise.
In the context of sentence structure, what defines a compound sentence?
A single independent clause with a dependent clause.
Two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or semicolon.
A single independent clause expressing a complete thought.
Multiple dependent clauses linked together.
In formal report writing, what is the primary function of the introduction?
To present the detailed findings of the research.
To provide a brief overview of the report's scope and purpose.
To offer a concluding summary of the main points.
To express the author's personal opinions and biases.
A student writes, "My history teacher said the exam will be easy, so I don't need to study much." This statement relies on which type of reasoning, and what potential fallacy is present?
Inductive reasoning; Hasty Generalization
Deductive reasoning; Appeal to Authority
Causal reasoning; Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
Analogical reasoning; Weak Analogy
The formation of words like "smog" (smoke + fog) or "motel" (motor + hotel) by merging parts of two words is a process known as:
Clipping
Back-formation
Portmanteau formation
Acronymy
If a student reads a paragraph and immediately tries to rephrase its main idea in their own words, they are practicing an element similar to which SQ3R step?
Survey
Question
Read
Recite
Identify the grammatical function of the underlined phrase in the following sentence: "The book, which I borrowed yesterday, is on the table."
Adverbial clause
Adjectival clause
Noun clause
Independent clause
Consider the word "editor." If we derive a new word "edit" by removing the "-or" suffix, what type of word formation process has occurred?
Clipping
Back-formation
Affixation
Portmanteau
Consider the sentence: "The cat slept soundly on the warm rug, and the dog chewed its favorite toy." What type of sentence is this?
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-complex
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How to Prepare
Key Preparation Tips
- Review the provided solutions and explanations for each question to understand the reasoning behind correct answers.
Mistakes to Avoid
- •Misidentifying sentence structures, particularly the distinction between complex and compound-complex sentences.
Success Criteria
Achieving a score of 70% or higher indicates a strong grasp of the core concepts tested, while scores above 85% suggest excellent preparation.
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