Redeemer's University, Nigeria (RUN) Direct Entry Past Questions and Answers

English Language

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   1. Choose the word with the correct stress pattern:

   1. ´advise
   2. ad´vice
   3. advise´
   4. ´advice (Answer)

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   2. Choose the word that has the same sound as the underlined letters:

   “Tough”

   1. Cough
   2. Rough (Answer)
   3. Though
   4. Dough

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   3. Find the antonym of the word:

   The manager praised her diligence.

   1. Laziness (Answer)
   2. Confidence
   3. Activity
   4. Ignorance

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   4. Pick the correct phrase:

   No sooner had he left ___ it started to rain.

   1. but
   2. when
   3. than (Answer)
   4. that

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   5. Choose the correct passive form:

   They are building a new hospital.

   1. A new hospital was being built.
   2. A new hospital is being built. (Answer)
   3. A new hospital has been built.
   4. A new hospital was built.

Mathematics

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   6. Simplify: 2x−3(2x−4)=5

   1. x = 1
   2. x = −2
   3. x = 2
   4. x = −1 (Answer)

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   7. Find the area of a triangle with base 6cm and height 4cm.

   1. 10cm²
   2. 20cm²
   3. 24cm²
   4. 12cm² (Answer)

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   8. Factor completely: x² − 9

   1. (x − 3)²
   2. x(x − 9)
   3. (x − 9) (x + 1)
   4. (x − 3) (x + 3) (Answer)

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   9. Simplify: (3x²)² × x

   1. 9x⁵ (Answer)
   2. 3x⁵
   3. 6x⁵
   4. 9x⁴

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    10. Simplify: (3x² - 2x - 5) ÷ (x - 2)

    1. 3x + 4, remainder -3
    2. 3x + 4, remainder 3
    3. 3x - 4, remainder -3 (Answer)
    4. 3x - 4, remainder 3

RUN Direct Entry Science Past Questions

Biology

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    11. Which of the following organelles is responsible for energy production?

    1. Ribosome
    2. Nucleus
    3. Chloroplast
    4. Mitochondrion (Answer)

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    12. Which of the following organisms has the simplest body structure?

    1. Housefly
    2. Hydra
    3. Amoeba (Answer)
    4. Earthworm

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    13. The part of the brain responsible for coordination and balance is the:

    1. Medulla
    2. Hypothalamus
    3. Cerebellum (Answer)
    4. Cerebrum

Agricultural Science

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    14. The agricultural practice of growing crops and rearing animals on the same piece of land is:

    1. Mixed farming (Answer)
    2. Monocropping
    3. Crop rotation
    4. Pastoral farming

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    15. The main cause of low agricultural productivity in Nigeria is:

    1. Presence of extension workers
    2. Use of fertilizers
    3. Traditional farming methods (Answer)
    4. Mechanized farming

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    16. The process of improving the genetic quality of farm animals is known as:

    1. Incubation
    2. Cross-breeding (Answer)
    3. Castration
    4. Weaning

Chemistry

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    17. The number of protons and electrons in a neutral oxygen atom are:

    1. 8 protons, 8 electrons (Answer)
    2. 6 protons, 6 electrons
    3. 10 protons, 8 electrons
    4. 8 protons, 10 electrons

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    18. Which gas is used in the Haber process for ammonia production along with nitrogen?

    1. Sulphur dioxide
    2. Oxygen
    3. Hydrogen (Answer)
    4. Carbon dioxide

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    19. Which of the following is a reducing agent?

    1. H₂ (Answer)
    2. HCl
    3. CO₂
    4. NaCl

Physics

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    20. What is the dimension of pressure?

    1. MLT^-2
    2. ML^-1T^-2 (Answer)
    3. ML^-2T^-2
    4. MLT^-1

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    21. A concave mirror forms an image that is real, inverted, and larger than the object. The object must be placed:

    1. At the focus
    2. Between the focus and center (Answer)
    3. Beyond the center of curvature
    4. Between the pole and focus

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    22. What is the function of the split ring in a DC motor?

    1. Converts AC to DC
    2. Reverses current direction (Answer)
    3. Increases voltage
    4. Stops sparking

RUN Direct Entry Social Science Past Questions

Geography

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    23. What is the main function of contour lines on a map?

    1. Display climatic zones
    2. Indicate population density
    3. Show vegetation types
    4. Represent elevation (Answer)

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    24. Which of these is not an agent of erosion?

    1. Wind
    2. Heat (Answer)
    3. Ice
    4. Water

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    25. Lines of latitude are also called:

    1. Parallels (Answer)
    2. Great circles
    3. Longitudes
    4. Meridians

Government

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    26. Which of the following is a feature of a federal system of government?

    1. Unitary authority
    2. Dictatorship
    3. Division of powers (Answer)
    4. Absence of constitution

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    27. A government in which one person holds absolute power is called:

    1. Theocracy
    2. Aristocracy
    3. Autocracy (Answer)
    4. Monarchy

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    28. Pressure groups aim to:

    1. Win elections
    2. Form governments
    3. Influence government policies (Answer)
    4. Replace political parties

RUN Direct Entry Arts Past Questions

Economics

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    29. National income is best measured by:

    1. Value of imports and exports
    2. Gross Domestic Product at market prices (Answer)
    3. Total revenue of government
    4. Price of goods and services

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    30. An increase in supply with constant demand leads to:

    1. Decrease in price (Answer)
    2. Decrease in quantity
    3. Increase in demand
    4. Increase in price

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    31. Which of the following best describes opportunity cost?

    1. Cost of producing one more unit
    2. Cost of raw materials
    3. Cost of the forgone alternative (Answer)
    4. Total cost of all goods

Literature in English

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    32. When a character speaks to the audience while other characters pretend not to hear, it is called:

    1. Monologue
    2. Aside (Answer)
    3. Dialogue
    4. Soliloquy

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    33. The overall message or central idea in a literary work is the:

    1. Theme (Answer)
    2. Plot
    3. Tone
    4. Setting

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    34. A narrative poem that tells a story, often of heroic deeds, is called:

    1. Limerick
    2. Epic (Answer)
    3. Elegy
    4. Ode