POST UTME LAUTECH 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'a drop in the ocean' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb
Question 2
Read the passage below and answer the question: The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years. The government has implemented various measures to achieve this goal, including increasing the use of renewable energy sources and promoting energy-efficient technologies. However, some critics argue that the policy is too ambitious and may not be effective in reducing emissions. What is the main purpose of the new policy?
A. To increase the use of renewable energy sources
B. To promote energy-efficient technologies
C. To reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years
D. To address the concerns of critics
Question 3
The word 'enigmatic' is an antonym of which word?
A. Mysterious
B. Transparent
C. Clear
D. Obvious
Question 4
The following sentences are in the passive voice. Identify the verb form used.
A. was
B. were
C. has been
D. had been
Question 5
The passage below has been modified. Identify the error in punctuation.
A. The sentence 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk.'
B. The sentence 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk.'
C. The sentence 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk.'
D. The sentence 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk.'
Question 6
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a specific oral English register: 'The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the infection.' Which register is this sentence an example of?
A. Medical
B. Law
C. Sports
D. Formal
Question 7
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses: 'By the time I __________ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'
A. had finished
B. finish
C. will finish
D. was finishing
Question 8
The sentence 'The company ______ its profits last year' is in the:
A. present simple
B. present continuous
C. past simple
D. past perfect
Question 9
The phrase 'a drop in the ocean' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb
Question 10
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a specific oral English register: 'The patient presented with a severe headache and fever.' Which register is this sentence an example of?
A. Medical
B. Law
C. Sports
D. Formal
Question 11
The sentence 'The manager was not pleased with the employee's performance.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence
Question 12
Identify the antonym of the word 'fast' in the sentence 'The car drove __________ through the city.'
A. slow
B. quick
C. rapid
D. swift
Question 13
In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting', identify the type of pronoun used to refer to the team.
A. Personal Pronoun
B. Demonstrative Pronoun
C. Possessive Pronoun
D. Reflexive Pronoun
Question 14
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb
Question 15
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb

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