POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The idiomatic expression 'to cut corners' means to
A. take shortcuts
B. avoid unnecessary tasks
C. increase productivity
D. reduce costs
Question 2
The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to finalize the project by the end of the week' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Passive Voice
B. Active Voice
C. Imperative Mood
D. Subjunctive Mood
Question 3
The phrase 'cut to the chase' is an idiom that means to get to the point or the most interesting part of a conversation. However, the phrase 'cut' can also be used to describe a situation where something is shortened or reduced. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the idiomatic expression 'cut to the chase'?
A. The manager cut to the chase and told the employee what he really wanted.
B. The editor cut the article to make it shorter.
C. The politician was accused of cutting to the chase to avoid answering difficult questions.
D. The teacher cut to the chase and explained the main idea of the chapter.
Question 4
In the following passage, identify the correct form of the pronoun in parentheses.
A. The teacher asked the student (he) to leave the classroom.
B. The teacher asked the student (him) to leave the classroom.
C. The teacher asked the student (his) to leave the classroom.
D. The teacher asked the student (it) to leave the classroom.
Question 5
In the passage, the author's tone is best described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 6
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author is a scientist.
B. The author is a historian.
C. The author is a philosopher.
D. The author is a writer.
Question 7
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
C. The use of the passive voice is incorrect.
D. The sentence is unclear.
Question 8
The phrase 'give someone the cold shoulder' is an idiom that means to deliberately ignore or show indifference to someone. However, the phrase 'cold shoulder' can also be used to describe a situation where someone is served a cold meal. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the idiomatic expression 'give someone the cold shoulder'?
A. The host gave the guest the cold shoulder and didn't even offer them a drink.
B. The restaurant served the customer a cold meal and apologized for the mistake.
C. The politician was accused of giving the cold shoulder to the protesters.
D. The teacher gave the student the cold shoulder and didn't even acknowledge their presence.
Question 9
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager (to apologize) for the inconvenience caused.
B. The manager (apologized) for the inconvenience caused.
C. The manager (apologizes) for the inconvenience caused.
D. The manager (apologized) for the inconvenience caused yesterday.
Question 10
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a very enthusiastic and helpful way. However, the phrase 'bend over' can also be used to describe a situation where someone is being taken advantage of. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the idiomatic expression 'bend over backwards'?
A. She bent over backwards to help her friend move into the new apartment.
B. The company is trying to bend over backwards to meet the customer's demands.
C. The politician was accused of bending over backwards to please the wealthy donors.
D. The teacher bent over backwards to help the struggling student understand the material.
Question 11
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, has apologized for the inconvenience caused.' contains a dependent clause. Identify the type of clause.
A. Adverbial clause
B. Adjective clause
C. Noun clause
D. Relative clause
Question 12
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. I (have been studying) English for three years.
B. I (have study) English for three years.
C. I (have been study) English for three years.
D. I (study) English for three years.
Question 13
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The new policy will be implemented next quarter.
B. The old policy will be implemented next quarter.
C. The policy will be implemented next quarter.
D. The policy will not be implemented next quarter.
Question 14
The sentence 'If I were you, I would not have taken that job.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Conditional sentence
Question 15
The following text is from a sports commentary. Identify the phrasal verb used in the sentence: 'The team's performance was 'on the upswing'.'
A. Get on the ball
B. Get on the upswing
C. Get on the same page
D. Get on the right track

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