POST UTME ESUT 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a
A. idiom
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. hyperbole
Question 2
The word "separate" can be replaced by which of the following synonyms?
A. Different
B. Distinct
C. Separate
D. Independent
Question 3
The word 'perspicacious' is an example of a
A. synonym of 'intelligent'
B. antonym of 'intelligent'
C. adjective
D. noun
Question 4
The sentence "The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years" can be rephrased as "The new policy aims to decrease carbon emissions by 50% over the next five years". Which of the following sentences is a more accurate paraphrase?
A. The new policy aims to cut carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years.
B. The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next five years.
C. The new policy aims to decrease carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years.
D. The new policy aims to lower carbon emissions by 50% over the next five years.
Question 5
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write a short essay on the topic', which of the following is the correct form of the verb 'write'?
A. will write
B. is writing
C. was writing
D. has written
Question 6
Read the passage and answer the question.
A. The passage is written in a formal register.
B. The passage is written in an informal register.
C. The passage is written in an elevated register.
D. The passage is written in a colloquial register.
Question 7
In the passage, the author's tone is best described as _______ because _______.
A. sarcastic
B. condescending
C. neutral
D. empathetic
Question 8
The antonym of the word 'fast' is?
A. slow
B. quick
C. rapid
D. swift
Question 9
Complete the passage with the correct word.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the sky.
B. The sun was shining dimly in the sky.
C. The sun was shining clearly in the sky.
D. The sun was shining poorly in the sky.
Question 10
Read the passage below and answer the question: The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade. The policy also includes measures to increase the use of renewable energy sources and to improve energy efficiency in buildings. However, some critics argue that the policy does not go far enough in addressing the root causes of climate change.
A. The policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 100% over the next decade.
B. The policy includes measures to increase the use of fossil fuels.
C. The policy does not go far enough in addressing the root causes of climate change.
D. The policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 25% over the next decade.
Question 11
The following sentence is in the present perfect tense: 'I have studied for three hours.' Identify the auxiliary verb used in the sentence.
A. has
B. have
C. had
D. will have
Question 12
The following sentence contains an idiom: 'It's raining cats and dogs.' Identify the meaning of the idiom.
A. When it's raining heavily
B. When it's sunny
C. When it's cloudy
D. When it's windy
Question 13
Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the sentence below.
A. The
B. of
C. a
D. the
Question 14
The sentence "The company's profits have increased by 20% over the past year" is an example of a sentence that uses which of the following grammatical structures?
A. Comparative sentence
B. Superlative sentence
C. Adjective sentence
D. Adverbial sentence
Question 15
Read the passage below and answer the question: The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade. The policy also includes measures to increase the use of renewable energy sources and to improve energy efficiency in buildings. However, some critics argue that the policy does not go far enough in addressing the root causes of climate change.
A. The policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 100% over the next decade.
B. The policy includes measures to increase the use of fossil fuels.
C. The policy does not go far enough in addressing the root causes of climate change.
D. The policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 25% over the next decade.

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