POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2025 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and _______ has been the result.' is an example of a _______ clause.
A. However, the sentence is an example of a subordinate clause.
B. However, the sentence is an example of an independent clause.
C. However, the sentence is an example of a dependent clause.
D. However, the sentence is an example of a relative clause.
Question 2
The stress pattern in the sentence 'The manager is going to the meeting' can be analyzed using the concept of syllable stress. Which of the following options best describes the stress pattern of the sentence?
A. The manager IS go-ing TO the MEET-ing
B. The MAN-age-er IS go-ing TO the meet-ing
C. The MAN-age-er IS go-ing to the MEET-ing
D. The manager IS go-ing to the meet-ing
Question 3
The idiom 'bend over backwards' is an example of a phrasal verb that can be used in various registers, including formal and informal contexts. Which of the following synonyms for 'bend over backwards' is most suitable for a formal medical report?
A. go the extra mile
B. pull out all the stops
C. turn on the charm
D. pull out all the stops
Question 4
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is an example of _______ register.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated
Question 5
In the sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will attend the meeting today', identify the type of pronoun used to refer to the manager.
A. Personal Pronoun
B. Demonstrative Pronoun
C. Relative Pronoun
D. Interrogative Pronoun
Question 6
The company's financial reports showed a 'net loss' due to the economic downturn.
A. The company made a profit
B. The company broke even
C. The company made a loss
D. The company's financial situation is uncertain
Question 7
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will attend the meeting today' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Coordinating conjunction
Question 8
The sentence 'If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.' is an example of a sentence in the conditional tense. Which of the following sentences is also in the conditional tense?
A. I would have been happy if I had won the lottery.
B. The company would have made a lot of money if they had invested in the stock market.
C. The new employee would have been promoted if he had worked harder.
D. The weather would have been nice if it had rained less.
Question 9
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's 'bacterial infection'.
A. A viral infection
B. A fungal infection
C. A bacterial infection
D. A parasitic infection
Question 10
The athlete's performance was 'off the charts' due to her rigorous training regimen.
A. Her performance was average
B. Her performance was below average
C. Her performance was exceptional
D. Her performance was inconsistent
Question 11
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
B. colloquialism
C. idiom
D. metaphor
Question 12
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it seems to be working well.' is an example of a sentence in the present perfect tense. Which of the following sentences is also in the present perfect tense?
A. I have been studying English for three years.
B. The company has made a lot of money this year.
C. The new employee has been working here for six months.
D. The weather has been nice all week.
Question 13
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a very enthusiastic and helpful way. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. She went out of her way to help her friend move into a new apartment.
B. The company's customer service team was uncooperative and unhelpful.
C. The teacher was very strict and didn't give any extra credit.
D. The new employee was very lazy and didn't want to do any work.
Question 14
The idiom 'kick the bucket' means to die.
A. The idiom 'kick the bucket' means to die.
B. The idiom 'kick the bucket' means to get married.
C. The idiom 'kick the bucket' means to get divorced.
D. The idiom 'kick the bucket' means to get promoted.
Question 15
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it seems to be working well.' is an example of a sentence in the present perfect tense. Which of the following sentences is also in the present perfect tense?
A. I have been studying English for three years.
B. The company has made a lot of money this year.
C. The new employee has been working here for six months.
D. The weather has been nice all week.

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