POST UTME ELIZADE UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'burn the midnight oil' is an example of an idiom that originated from the 17th century. What does it literally mean?
A. To work late into the night
B. To study hard for an exam
C. To be lazy and procrastinate
D. To take a break and relax
Question 2
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 3
The passage below is an example of a:
A. formal report
B. informal letter
C. scientific article
D. editorial
Question 4
The sentence 'The manager is very experienced in her field' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence
Question 5
In the following sentence, which word is an example of a "phrase"?
A. The dog is barking.
B. The dog barks.
C. The dog is very happy.
D. The dog is very happy today.
Question 6
Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence below.
A. has been studying
B. has study
C. have been studying
D. have study
Question 7
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. I (go) to the store every day.
B. She (eat) breakfast at 7am.
C. They (study) for their exams.
D. We (play) soccer every weekend.
Question 8
The word 'surgical' in the passage below can be replaced with:
A. medical
B. scientific
C. technical
D. professional
Question 9
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Hyperbole
C. Allusion
D. Simile
Question 10
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author is trying to persuade the reader to buy the product.
B. The author is trying to inform the reader about the product's features.
C. The author is trying to entertain the reader with a story.
D. The author is trying to criticize the product's design.
Question 11
The passage below is an example of a:
A. narrative
B. descriptive
C. expository
D. persuasive
Question 12
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author is trying to persuade the reader to buy the product.
B. The author is trying to inform the reader about the product's features.
C. The author is trying to entertain the reader with a story.
D. The author is trying to criticize the product's design.
Question 13
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence
Question 14
The word 'patient' in the passage below can be replaced with:
A. client
B. customer
C. individual
D. person
Question 15
In the following sentence, which word is an example of a "contraction"?
A. It's
B. Its
C. Its'
D. Its's

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