POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something with great effort, but it can also imply a sense of discomfort or obligation. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. I'll bend over backwards to help you with your project.
Correct B. She's willing to bend over backwards to please her boss.
C. He's been bending over backwards to meet the deadline.
D. They're bending over backwards to accommodate their guests.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
In the following sentence, the word 'sophisticated' is used to describe a person's taste in music. Which of the following words would best replace 'sophisticated' to convey the same meaning?
A. refined
B. sensitive
Correct C. discerning
D. cultivated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the verb and its meaning.
Correct A. 'pick up' means to start doing something
B. 'pick up' means to stop doing something
C. 'pick up' means to continue doing something
D. 'pick up' means to finish doing something

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The following sentence contains a cloze test. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Correct A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The following sentence contains a fill-in-the-blank exercise. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
Correct A. The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year.
B. The company's profits have decreased significantly over the past year.
C. The company's profits have remained steady over the past year.
D. The company's profits have fluctuated over the past year.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years.' is an example of a sentence with a specific grammatical structure. Identify the type of clause that contains the main verb in this sentence.
A. Independent clause
B. Dependent clause
Correct C. Subordinate clause
D. Relative clause

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The following diagram shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the function of the switch in this circuit?
Correct A. To control the flow of electricity
B. To increase the resistance in the circuit
C. To decrease the voltage in the circuit
D. To connect the circuit to a power source

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a specific grammatical structure. Identify the type of phrase that contains the prepositional phrase in this sentence.
A. Noun phrase
B. Verb phrase
C. Adjective phrase
Correct D. Prepositional phrase

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
The following diagram shows a graph of a quadratic function. What is the x-coordinate of the vertex of this function?
A. -2
B. -1
Correct C. 0
D. 1

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a specific grammatical structure. Identify the type of clause that contains the main verb in this sentence.
A. Independent clause
B. Dependent clause
Correct C. Subordinate clause
D. Relative clause

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent from the meeting, had assigned the task to his deputy.' illustrates which grammatical concept?
Correct A. Appositive
B. Relative clause
C. Subordinate clause
D. Independent clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of which idiom?
Correct A. To die
B. To be born
C. To fall ill
D. To get married

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The sentence 'The new policy, which has been implemented since last year, has received positive feedback from the public.' illustrates which grammatical concept?
A. Subjunctive mood
B. Conditional tense
Correct C. Relative clause
D. Subordinate clause

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of which idiom?
Correct A. To help someone
B. To refuse to help someone
C. To be very busy
D. To be very lazy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent from the meeting, had assigned the task to his deputy.' illustrates which grammatical concept?
Correct A. Appositive
B. Relative clause
C. Subordinate clause
D. Independent clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive and argumentative.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
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The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
A. The manager gave the employee a raise, which was a surprise to everyone.
Correct B. The manager gave the employee a raise, which was a surprise to him.
C. The manager gave the employee a raise, which was a surprise to him.
D. The manager gave the employee a raise, which was a surprise to everyone.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
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The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and choose the correct meaning.
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and choose the correct meaning.
A. To make a decision quickly.
B. To make a decision slowly.
C. To make a decision without thinking.
Correct D. To make a decision after careful consideration.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
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The following passage contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and choose the correct meaning.
The following passage contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and choose the correct meaning.
A. To give something to someone.
B. To take something from someone.
Correct C. To give something to someone and take something in return.
D. To take something from someone and give something in return.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
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The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
A. The manager gave the employee a raise, which was a surprise to everyone.
Correct B. The manager gave the employee a raise, which was a surprise to him.
C. The manager gave the employee a raise, which was a surprise to him.
D. The manager gave the employee a raise, which was a surprise to everyone.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
B. The sun rises in the west and sets in the east.
C. The sun rises in the north and sets in the south.
D. The sun does not rise or set.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
In the medical field, the term 'register' refers to a record of patient information. Which of the following is an example of a medical register?
Correct A. A patient's medical history
B. A doctor's prescription
C. A hospital's administrative records
D. A patient's insurance information

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct answer.
A. The book, which was written by John, is on the table.
Correct B. The book, which was written by John, are on the table.
C. The book, which was written by John, is on the tables.
D. The book, which was written by John, are on the tables.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the correct answer.
Correct A. The teacher gave the student a book, which was written by John.
B. The teacher gave the student a book, that was written by John.
C. The teacher gave the student a book, which was written by John's friend.
D. The teacher gave the student a book, that was written by John's friend.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The following sentence contains a spelling error. Identify the error and choose the correct answer.
A. The word 'accomodate' is spelled correctly.
Correct B. The word 'accomodate' should be spelled 'accommodate'.
C. The word 'accomodate' is spelled 'accommodat'.
D. The word 'accomodate' is spelled 'accomodat'.

Correct Answer: B

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