POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
Which of the following phrasal verbs means 'to leave a place quickly'?
A. To get out of
B. To get away from
C. To get out of hand
D. To get out of sight
Question 2
The following sentence contains a metaphor: 'He was a shining light in a dark room.' Which of the following best describes the metaphor?
A. A comparison between two unlike things
B. A description of a person's appearance
C. A statement of fact
D. A request for information
Question 3
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will be present today' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adjective phrase
Question 4
The sentence 'The students, who were studying for their exams, were very tired' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adjective phrase
Question 5
The following sentence contains a word that is an example of a synonym: 'The manager was very pleased with the employee's performance.' Which of the following best describes the synonym?
A. Happy
B. Satisfied
C. Content
D. Pleased
Question 6
The following passage contains an example of a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and its meaning.
A. pick up
B. get on
C. turn down
D. put off
Question 7
The following sentence contains an example of a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The error is in the verb tense.
C. The error is in the subject-verb agreement.
D. The error is in the use of the article 'a' instead of 'an'.
Question 8
The following sentence is an example of a phrase that is often used to express a strong feeling of sadness or sorrow. Which of the following options best completes the sentence?
A. I'm heartbroken by this news.
B. I'm sad about this situation.
C. I'm disappointed by this outcome.
D. I'm upset by this person.
Question 9
The sentence 'The manager, who was known for his exceptional leadership skills, was promoted to the position of CEO.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Appositive phrase
B. Relative clause
C. Adjective phrase
D. Noun phrase
Question 10
The following sentence contains a word that is an example of an antonym: 'The manager was very dissatisfied with the employee's performance.' Which of the following best describes the antonym?
A. Happy
B. Satisfied
C. Content
D. Dissatisfied
Question 11
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will be present today' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adjective phrase
Question 12
The sentence 'The students, who were studying for their exams, were very tired' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adjective phrase
Question 13
The following sentence is an example of a phrase that is often used to express a strong feeling of surprise or astonishment. Which of the following options best completes the sentence?
A. I'm shocked by the news.
B. I'm surprised by the result.
C. I'm amazed by the view.
D. I'm disappointed by the outcome.
Question 14
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence 'Me and my friend went to the movies last night.'
A. Me and my friend went to the movies last night.
B. My friend and I went to the movies last night.
C. My friend and me went to the movies last night.
D. Me and my friend went to the movies last night.
Question 15
The sentence 'The manager, who was known for his exceptional leadership skills, was promoted to the position of CEO.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Appositive phrase
B. Relative clause
C. Adjective phrase
D. Noun phrase

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