POST UTME EKSU 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb
Question 2
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to go': 'By the time I ______ home, it was already midnight.'
A. was going
B. had gone
C. go
D. went
Question 3
The following sentence contains a grammatical error: 'The teacher, who is very kind, will be able to help the students.' Identify the error.
A. The use of the word 'kind' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'teacher' is incorrect.
C. The use of the word 'students' is incorrect.
D. The sentence is grammatically correct.
Question 4
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of:
A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. past perfect tense
Question 5
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb
Question 6
The sentence 'The author's tone can be described as _______' is an example of _______.
A. a declarative sentence
B. an interrogative sentence
C. an imperative sentence
D. an exclamatory sentence
Question 7
The word 'criticism' in the passage is an example of _______.
A. a noun
B. a verb
C. an adjective
D. an adverb
Question 8
The word 'vocal' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. Synonym
B. Antonym
C. Homophone
D. Alliteration
Question 9
The following sentence is an example of _______. The manager, who was known for her exceptional leadership skills, was promoted to the position of CEO.
A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. past perfect tense
Question 10
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is an example of which type of sentence?
A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory
Question 11
The word 'fastidious' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. Synonym
B. Antonym
C. Homophone
D. Hyperbole
Question 12
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is an example of which register?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 13
The word 'perspicacious' can be described as:
A. having a strong and unpleasant smell
B. having a keen understanding and insight
C. being very quick and clever
D. being very slow and stupid
Question 14
Read the passage and answer the question: The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next decade. The government plans to achieve this goal by investing in renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power. However, some critics argue that the policy is too ambitious and may not be feasible. They claim that the cost of transitioning to renewable energy is too high and may lead to job losses in the fossil fuel industry. What is the main argument of the critics against the new policy?
A. The policy is too ambitious and may not be feasible
B. The policy will lead to job losses in the fossil fuel industry
C. The policy is not ambitious enough
D. The policy will not reduce carbon emissions
Question 15
The word 'devastating' in the passage is an example of _______.
A. a synonym of 'harmful'
B. a synonym of 'beneficial'
C. a synonym of 'harmless'
D. a synonym of 'useful'

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