POST UTME COAL CITY UNIVERSITY 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is an example of a _______: 'The manager, who was known for his exceptional leadership skills, was promoted to the position of CEO.'
A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present tense
D. past tense
Question 2
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of an idiom that means to go out of one's way to help someone. Which of the following phrases is similar in meaning?
A. break a leg
B. cut to the chase
C. give an inch
D. pull out all the stops
Question 3
The phrase 'cost an arm and a leg' is an idiom that means something is very expensive. However, it can also imply that the cost is worth it. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. The new smartphone is very expensive, but it's worth the cost.
B. The company is willing to pay a high price for the new software.
C. The student is struggling to afford the tuition fees.
D. The restaurant is offering a discount on the menu items.
Question 4
Read the passage and answer the question: The government has introduced a new policy aimed at reducing the country's reliance on fossil fuels. The policy includes incentives for companies that invest in renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power. The government believes that this policy will not only reduce the country's carbon footprint but also create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
A. The policy will only benefit the environment.
B. The policy will only benefit the economy.
C. The policy will benefit both the environment and the economy.
D. The policy will have no impact on the environment or the economy.
Question 5
The sentence 'The manager will meet with the team at 2 o'clock.' is an example of a sentence with a missing word. Which of the following words would best fit in the blank?
A. tomorrow
B. next week
C. at lunchtime
D. in the morning
Question 6
In the sentence 'The manager instructed the team to revise the report', identify the grammatical function of the word 'the' in the phrase 'the report'.
A. Article
B. Adverb
C. Preposition
D. Conjunction
Question 7
The sentence 'The new policy will take effect next quarter.' is an example of a sentence with a missing word. Which of the following words would best fit in the blank?
A. month
B. year
C. week
D. day
Question 8
The phrase 'to get down to business' is an example of an idiom that means to start discussing serious matters. Which of the following phrases is similar in meaning?
A. to get to the point
B. to cut to the chase
C. to get to the bottom of things
D. to get to the root of the problem
Question 9
The phrase 'to be on the same page' is an example of an idiom that means to have a shared understanding or agreement. Which of the following phrases is similar in meaning?
A. to be in sync
B. to be in harmony
C. to be in agreement
D. to be on the same wavelength
Question 10
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence 'This is my book, and that is ______ book.'
A. my
B. mine
C. my's
D. myself
Question 11
The following sentence is an example of a grammatical construction known as the 'conditional tense'. Identify the verb form and explain its function in the sentence.
A. Present simple
B. Present continuous
C. Conditional tense
D. Subjunctive mood
Question 12
The term 'paradigm' in the context of Thomas Kuhn's philosophy of science refers to a _______ that shapes the way scientists think and conduct research.
A. framework
B. theory
C. model
D. hypothesis
Question 13
The following text has one blank space: 'The _______ of the company's products is a major factor in its success.'
A. quality
B. price
C. design
D. marketing
Question 14
In the following passage, the author employs a rhetorical device to convey a sense of urgency. Identify the device and explain its effect on the reader.
A. Alliteration
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Anaphora
Question 15
In the sentence 'The new policy will undoubtedly affect the economy negatively,' which word is a synonym for 'undoubtedly'?
A. certainly
B. possibly
C. undoubtedly
D. probably

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