POST UTME LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Present Perfect Tense
B. Simple Past Tense
C. Present Continuous Tense
D. Future Perfect Tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of which idiom?
Correct A. to die
B. to be born
C. to get married
D. to get divorced

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Present Perfect Tense
B. Simple Past Tense
C. Present Continuous Tense
D. Future Perfect Tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of which idiom?
Correct A. to help someone
B. to refuse to help someone
C. to be very busy
D. to be very lazy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The sentence 'The new employee has been working here for three months' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Present Perfect Tense
B. Simple Past Tense
C. Present Continuous Tense
D. Future Perfect Tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road by increasing the number of traffic lights.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road by increasing the number of traffic lights.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road by increasing the number of speed cameras.
Correct C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road by increasing the number of police patrols.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road by increasing the number of road signs.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
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The book (was written) by John.
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The book (was written) by John.
B. The book (is written) by John.
C. The book (will be written) by John.
D. The book (has been written) by John.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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I (have eaten) breakfast.
The following sentence is in the present perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. I (have eaten) breakfast.
B. I (eat) breakfast.
C. I (will eat) breakfast.
D. I (am eating) breakfast.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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Close the door!
The following sentence is in the imperative mood. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. Close the door!
B. Close the door.
C. Close the door?
D. Close the door, please.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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It is necessary that he (be) here.
The following sentence is in the subjunctive mood. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. It is necessary that he (be) here.
B. It is necessary that he (is) here.
C. It is necessary that he (will be) here.
D. It is necessary that he (has been) here.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'I have been studying English for three years' is grammatically correct.
Correct B. The sentence 'I have been studying English for three years' is grammatically incorrect because it should be 'I have been studying English for three year'.
C. The sentence 'I have been studying English for three years' is grammatically incorrect because it should be 'I have been studying English for three years'.
D. The sentence 'I have been studying English for three years' is grammatically incorrect because it should be 'I have been studying English for three years'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
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The sentence 'The manager of the company, who is responsible for the financial department, has been working for five years.'
In the sentence 'The manager of the company, who is responsible for the financial department, has been working for five years.', identify the grammatical function of the phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department'.
A. The phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department' is a subject complement.
Correct B. The phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department' is a relative clause.
C. The phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department' is an adverbial clause.
D. The phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department' is a prepositional phrase.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
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The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write their names on the blackboard.'
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write their names on the blackboard.', identify the grammatical function of the phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard'.
Correct A. The phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard' is an infinitive phrase.
B. The phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard' is a gerund phrase.
C. The phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard' is a finite verb phrase.
D. The phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard' is a prepositional phrase.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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The sentence 'The manager of the company, who is responsible for the financial department, has been working for five years.'
In the sentence 'The manager of the company, who is responsible for the financial department, has been working for five years.', identify the grammatical function of the phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department'.
A. The phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department' is a subject complement.
Correct B. The phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department' is a relative clause.
C. The phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department' is an adverbial clause.
D. The phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department' is a prepositional phrase.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
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The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write their names on the blackboard.'
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write their names on the blackboard.', identify the grammatical function of the phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard'.
Correct A. The phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard' is an infinitive phrase.
B. The phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard' is a gerund phrase.
C. The phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard' is a finite verb phrase.
D. The phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard' is a prepositional phrase.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The sentence 'The manager of the company, who is responsible for the financial department, has been working for five years.'
In the sentence 'The manager of the company, who is responsible for the financial department, has been working for five years.', identify the grammatical function of the phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department'.
A. The phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department' is a subject complement.
Correct B. The phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department' is a relative clause.
C. The phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department' is an adverbial clause.
D. The phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department' is a prepositional phrase.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
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The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write their names on the blackboard.'
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write their names on the blackboard.', identify the grammatical function of the phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard'.
Correct A. The phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard' is an infinitive phrase.
B. The phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard' is a gerund phrase.
C. The phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard' is a finite verb phrase.
D. The phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard' is a prepositional phrase.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The new policy has been implemented by the management.' Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?
Correct A. The management has implemented the new policy.
B. The new policy has been implemented by the management.
C. The policy has been implemented by the management.
D. The management has been implementing the new policy.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which of the following is a function of the mitochondria?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
Correct C. To generate energy for the cell
D. To regulate cell growth

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The following sentence is an example of a metaphor: 'He is a lion on the battlefield.' Which of the following sentences is an example of a simile?
Correct A. He runs like a cheetah.
B. He is a lion on the battlefield.
C. He is as strong as a bear.
D. He is the strongest man in the army.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The diagram below shows the structure of a molecule. Which of the following is a type of chemical bond?
A. Ionic bond
Correct B. Covalent bond
C. Hydrogen bond
D. Van der Waals force

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The following sentence is an example of a hyperbole: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a whole elephant.' Which of the following sentences is an example of an understatement?
Correct A. I'm a little tired.
B. I'm so hungry I could eat a whole elephant.
C. I'm extremely tired.
D. I'm exhausted.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n)
Correct A. Idiomatic expression
B. Metaphorical phrase
C. Hyperbolic expression
D. Colloquialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide.' is an example of
Correct A. A declarative sentence
B. An interrogative sentence
C. An imperative sentence
D. A negative sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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The new policy has been implemented nation wide. The new policy has been implemented nation-wide. The new policy has been implemented in nation wide.
The passage below has been edited to remove grammatical errors. Identify the correct version.
Correct A. The new policy has been implemented nationwide.
B. The new policy has been implemented nation wide.
C. The new policy has been implemented nation-wide.
D. The new policy has been implemented in nation wide.

Correct Answer: A

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