POST UTME CHRISTOPHER UNIVERSITY 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage below has one missing word. Choose the correct option.
A. The
B. A
C. An
D. This
Question 2
The passage below has one missing word. Choose the correct option.
A. The
B. A
C. An
D. This
Question 3
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a very enthusiastic and helpful way. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. She went out of her way to help her friend move into the new apartment.
B. The manager was very strict and refused to make any exceptions.
C. The teacher gave the student extra credit for completing the assignment early.
D. The company offered a generous severance package to its laid-off employees.
Question 4
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author is describing a beautiful landscape.
B. The author is describing a busy city.
C. The author is describing a peaceful forest.
D. The author is describing a cold winter.
Question 5
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it seems to be working well.' is an example of a sentence that uses the present perfect tense to describe a recent action. Which of the following sentences also uses the present perfect tense?
A. I have been studying English for three years.
B. The company has made a significant profit this quarter.
C. The new employee has not arrived yet.
D. The book has been on the bestseller list for six months.
Question 6
The passage below has one missing word. Choose the correct option.
A. The
B. A
C. An
D. This
Question 7
Read the passage below and identify the correct register used.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Colloquial
Question 8
Read the passage below and identify the correct interpretation of the sentence.
A. The sentence is a statement of fact.
B. The sentence is a statement of opinion.
C. The sentence is a question.
D. The sentence is a command.
Question 9
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author is describing a beautiful landscape.
B. The author is describing a busy city.
C. The author is describing a peaceful forest.
D. The author is describing a cold winter.
Question 10
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it seems to be working well.' is an example of a sentence that uses the present perfect tense to describe a recent action. Which of the following sentences also uses the present perfect tense?
A. I have been studying English for three years.
B. The company has made a significant profit this quarter.
C. The new employee has not arrived yet.
D. The book has been on the bestseller list for six months.
Question 11
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the pronoun 'it' in the nominative case.
A. it
B. its
C. itself
D. me
Question 12
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence.
A. The noun is the subject of the sentence.
B. The verb is the predicate of the sentence.
C. The adjective modifies the noun.
D. The sentence is a declarative sentence.
Question 13
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present perfect tense.
A. has been
B. is
C. have been
D. has
Question 14
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The original passage had a different tone.
B. The original passage had a different structure.
C. The original passage had a different meaning.
D. The original passage had a different style.
Question 15
The idiom 'break a leg' means to wish someone good luck. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. I hope you get the job, you're the best candidate.
B. Good luck on your exam, I know you'll do great.
C. I wish you all the best for your upcoming performance.
D. I'm sure you'll fail, you're not prepared.

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