POST UTME RSU 2025 English | Objective

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Question 1
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author is describing a beautiful landscape.
B. The author is describing a peaceful atmosphere.
C. The author is describing a busy city.
D. The author is describing a quiet village.
Question 2
What is the meaning of the idiom 'break a leg'?
A. Good luck
B. Bad luck
C. Failure
D. Success
Question 3
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is formal.
C. The author's tone is persuasive.
D. The author's tone is neutral.
Question 4
The _______ of the company's financial reports was a major concern for investors.
A. accuracy
B. completeness
C. timeliness
D. transparency
Question 5
The sentence 'The new employee was very nervous on her first day at work.' is an example of a sentence with a specific grammatical structure. Which of the following sentences also illustrates this structure?
A. The new employee was very nervous on her first day at work.
B. The new employee was very nervous on her first day at work, but she was determined to succeed.
C. The new employee was very nervous on her first day at work, and she was determined to succeed.
D. The new employee was very nervous on her first day at work, and she was determined to fail.
Question 6
The diagram below represents a circuit. Identify the component labeled A.
A. Resistor
B. Capacitor
C. Inductor
D. Diode
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. finished
Question 8
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun rises in the east.
B. The sun rises in the west.
C. The sun rises in the north.
D. The sun rises in the south.
Question 9
What is the meaning of the phrase 'on the same page'?
A. Having a shared understanding
B. Having different opinions
C. Having a common goal
D. Having a competitive advantage
Question 10
The following sentence contains a word with multiple meanings. Identify the synonym of the word in parentheses.
A. The new policy (implement) the old system.
B. The new policy (abolish) the old system.
C. The new policy (establish) the old system.
D. The new policy (reform) the old system.
Question 11
The lawyer's _______ argument was unable to sway the judge's decision.
A. emotional
B. logical
C. rhetorical
D. technical
Question 12
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it is expected to _______ the economy.' is an example of a sentence that uses a _______ verb.
A. reduce
B. increase
C. optimize
D. stabilize
Question 13
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a very enthusiastic and helpful way. Identify the phrasal verb 'get on someone's nerves' and explain its meaning.
A. To annoy or irritate someone
B. To make someone happy or pleased
C. To make someone feel uncomfortable or uneasy
D. To make someone feel relaxed or calm
Question 14
The phrase 'in a state of flux' is an example of a metaphorical expression that employs a _______ relationship between two concepts.
A. synecdoche
B. metonymy
C. hyperbole
D. personification
Question 15
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The manager of the company was very happy with the new employee.
B. The manager of the company was very unhappy with the new employee.
C. The manager of the company was very disappointed with the new employee.
D. The manager of the company was very pleased with the new employee.

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