POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The students (to study) for the exam.
B. The students (studying) for the exam.
C. The students (study) for the exam.
D. The students (studies) for the exam.
Question 2
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to go out of one's way to help someone. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. She was willing to lend me her car, even though she needed it herself.
B. He refused to help me with my project, saying it was not his responsibility.
C. My friend went out of her way to pick me up from the airport, even though it was late at night.
D. The company was willing to compromise on the price, but only if we agreed to buy a larger quantity.
Question 3
Which of the following words is a synonym of the word 'excessive'?
A. Excessive
B. Moderate
C. Immoderate
D. Reasonable
Question 4
The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to _______ the project by the end of the week.' is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. to complete
B. to finish
C. to accomplish
D. to achieve
Question 5
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is formal.
B. The author's tone is informal.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive.
Question 6
In the sentence 'The new employee was very nervous on her first day.', which word is a synonym of the word 'nervous'?
A. Anxious
B. Relaxed
C. Tense
D. Calm
Question 7
The word 'perspicacious' is an example of a _______ adjective.
A. gradable
B. non-gradable
C. comparative
D. superlative
Question 8
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. declarative
B. imperative
C. interrogative
D. exclamatory
Question 9
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on our roads.' is an example of:
A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. declarative sentence
D. interrogative sentence
Question 10
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. This is a universal phenomenon that has been observed by people all over the world. The sun's movement is caused by the Earth's rotation on its axis. This rotation is what gives us day and night. The sun's rays strike the Earth at different angles at different times of the day, resulting in the changing light and temperature. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the Earth's rotation?
A. Seasonal changes
B. Day and night
C. The sun's movement
D. The changing light and temperature
Question 11
The word 'disappear' in the sentence 'The money has disappeared from my wallet.' is an example of:
A. transitive verb
B. intransitive verb
C. adjective
D. adverb
Question 12
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The sentence should read 'The manager told the employee to turn down the offer from the other company.'
B. The sentence should read 'The manager told the employee to turn down the offer from the company.'
C. The sentence should read 'The manager told the employee to turn down the offer from the other company.'
D. The sentence should read 'The manager told the employee to turn down the offer from the company.'
Question 13
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
B. idiomatic expression
C. colloquialism
D. metaphor
Question 14
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and explain its meaning.
A. The idiom is 'break a leg' and it means to wish someone good luck.
B. The idiom is 'bend over backwards' and it means to go out of one's way to help someone.
C. The idiom is 'cut to the chase' and it means to get to the point.
D. The idiom is 'give someone the cold shoulder' and it means to ignore someone.
Question 15
Read the passage and answer the question.
A. The passage is written in the first person.
B. The passage is written in the second person.
C. The passage is written in the third person.
D. The passage is written in the passive voice.

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