POST UTME EKSU 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is an example of:
A. metaphor
B. simile
C. personification
D. alliteration
Question 2
In the following passage, identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread criticism.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread support.'
C. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced this year, has been met with widespread criticism.'
D. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread apathy.'
Question 3
The sentence 'The new employee was struggling to keep up with the workload.' is an example of a sentence that uses a passive voice. Identify the type of sentence structure used.
A. Active voice
B. Passive voice
C. Simple sentence
D. Compound sentence
Question 4
In the following passage, identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread criticism.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread support.'
C. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced this year, has been met with widespread criticism.'
D. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread apathy.'
Question 5
The following sentence contains an idiomatic expression. Identify the expression and explain its meaning.
A. The idiomatic expression is 'break a leg' and it means to wish someone good luck.
B. The idiomatic expression is 'beat around the bush' and it means to avoid talking directly about something.
C. The idiomatic expression is 'cost an arm and a leg' and it means to be very expensive.
D. The idiomatic expression is 'cut to the chase' and it means to get to the point.
Question 6
Which of the following words is a verb in the present perfect tense?
A. has eaten
B. eats
C. ate
D. is eating
Question 7
Which of the following words is a synonym of 'rapid'?
A. fast
B. slow
C. quick
D. speedy
Question 8
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write their names', which word is in the imperative mood?
A. asked
B. students
C. write
D. names
Question 9
In the following passage, identify the synonym for the word 'complex' and suggest a replacement.
A. The word 'simple' is a synonym for 'complex'.
B. The word 'complicated' is a synonym for 'complex'.
C. The word 'difficult' is a synonym for 'complex'.
D. The word 'straightforward' is a synonym for 'complex'.
Question 10
The word 'unprecedented' is an example of a(n) _______________________ adjective.
A. gradable
B. non-gradable
C. absolute
D. comparative
Question 11
The phrase 'in a nutshell' is an example of a(n) _______________________.
A. metaphor
B. simile
C. idiom
D. hyperbole
Question 12
In the sentence 'The doctor examined the patient carefully', which word is stressed?
A. patient
B. examined
C. carefully
D. doctor
Question 13
Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the following sentence:
A. was
B. were
C. be
D. been
Question 14
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of a ______ used in informal conversation.
A. Idiom
B. Colloquialism
C. Euphemism
D. Metaphor
Question 15
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year.' is an example of a sentence that uses a complex structure. Identify the type of sentence structure used.
A. Simple sentence
B. Compound sentence
C. Complex sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence

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