POST UTME KSU 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage below contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and choose the correct option.
A. pick up the phone and call her.
B. pick up the book and read it.
C. pick up the pen and write it.
D. pick up the phone and write it.
Question 2
The word 'enigmatic' can be described as:
A. easy to understand
B. difficult to understand
C. having a strong and unpleasant smell
D. being very small in size
Question 3
The word 'perspicacious' can be described as:
A. having a strong and unpleasant smell
B. having a keen understanding and insight
C. being very small in size
D. being very old in age
Question 4
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' can be rephrased as:
A. The nationwide implementation of the new policy has been completed.
B. The new policy is being implemented in all states.
C. The new policy has been implemented in some states.
D. The new policy has not been implemented yet.
Question 5
The following sentence is an example of a phrasal verb. Identify the verb and its meaning.
A. pick up, to lift something
B. get on, to board a vehicle
C. turn off, to stop a machine
D. put down, to place something
Question 6
The word 'perspicacious' can be replaced with:
A. perceptive
B. discerning
C. astute
D. sagacious
Question 7
The following passage has been modified to test your understanding of comprehension. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic downturn.
B. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic boom.
C. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic stagnation.
D. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic growth.
Question 8
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the incorrect phrase and correct it.
A. The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.
B. The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting tomorrow.
C. The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting at 2 o'clock.
D. The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting at 2 o'clock tomorrow.
Question 9
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' can be described as:
A. a statement of fact
B. an expression of opinion
C. a question
D. a command
Question 10
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the incorrect phrase and correct it.
A. The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.
B. The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting tomorrow.
C. The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting at 2 o'clock.
D. The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting at 2 o'clock tomorrow.
Question 11
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the incorrect phrase and correct it.
A. The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.
B. The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting tomorrow.
C. The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting at 2 o'clock.
D. The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting at 2 o'clock tomorrow.
Question 12
The following passage is an excerpt from a sports article. Identify the type of sports being discussed.
A. Football
B. Basketball
C. Tennis
D. Cricket
Question 13
The passage below contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and choose the correct option.
A. It's raining cats and dogs.
B. It's raining cats and mice.
C. It's raining dogs and cats.
D. It's raining cats and birds.
Question 14
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of idiomatic expressions. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic downturn.
B. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic boom.
C. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic stagnation.
D. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic growth.
Question 15
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the incorrect phrase and correct it.
A. The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.
B. The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting tomorrow.
C. The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting at 2 o'clock.
D. The manager of the company, along with his team, will be attending the meeting at 2 o'clock tomorrow.

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