POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is in the present perfect tense. Identify the verb in the sentence.
A. has eaten
B. has been eating
C. has eaten
D. has been eaten
Question 2
Fill in the blank with the correct synonym for the word in parentheses.
A. The new policy is a great ______ (opportunity) for the company.
B. The new policy is a great ______ (chance) for the company.
C. The new policy is a great ______ (possibility) for the company.
D. The new policy is a great ______ (option) for the company.
Question 3
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun rises over the horizon.
B. The sun sets over the horizon.
C. The sun rises over the sea.
D. The sun sets over the sea.
Question 4
In the passage, the author's tone is best described as _______ because _______.
A. sarcastic
B. neutral
C. empathetic
D. condescending
Question 5
The passage below has been modified to reflect a change in the medical field. Identify the change and explain its implications.
A. The use of antibiotics has been replaced by antiviral medications.
B. The role of the doctor has been reduced to only prescribing medication.
C. The medical field has shifted from a focus on curing diseases to preventing them.
D. The use of surgery has become the primary treatment for all medical conditions.
Question 6
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of which idiom?
A. To give up
B. To be born
C. To die
D. To get married
Question 7
The following text is an example of a passage with a missing word: 'The company's _______________ in the market has led to a significant increase in sales.' What is the most appropriate word to fill in the blank?
A. growth
B. decline
C. stability
D. instability
Question 8
Which of the following words is spelled correctly?
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
D. accommodate
Question 9
The following sentence contains a blank. Which of the following words is the correct answer to the blank?
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. the
Question 10
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of sentence structure. Identify the correct answer.
A. The sentence is in the passive voice.
B. The sentence is in the active voice.
C. The sentence is in the imperative mood.
D. The sentence is in the conditional tense.
Question 11
The phrase 'to be on the same page' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. metaphorical
B. idiomatic
C. colloquial
D. proverbial
Question 12
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of sentence structure. Identify the correct answer.
A. The sentence is in the present perfect tense.
B. The sentence is in the past perfect tense.
C. The sentence is in the present simple tense.
D. The sentence is in the past simple tense.
Question 13
The word 'perspicacious' is an example of a _______ word because it is _______.
A. synonym
B. antonym
C. homophone
D. hyponym
Question 14
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
A. declarative
B. interrogative
C. imperative
D. exclamatory
Question 15
The sentence 'The new policy will _______ the economy.' is an example of a _______ sentence because it is _______.
A. will boost
B. may boost
C. might boost
D. could boost

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