POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n)
A. metaphor
B. simile
C. idiom
D. hyperbole
Question 2
In the following passage, identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses: 'The manager (to have) met with the team before the meeting.'
A. to have met
B. to meet
C. met
D. meet
Question 3
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, has arrived today' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause
Question 4
Choose the correct word that completes the sentence without changing its meaning.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the roads.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road's.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
Question 5
The following sentence contains a comma splice. Identify the two independent clauses that are joined by a comma.
A. I went to the store, and I bought some milk.
B. The sun was shining, the birds were singing.
C. I love to read, I love to write.
D. The teacher gave us a lot of homework, we were very tired.
Question 6
The following passage is an excerpt from a medical journal. Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
A. The patient's symptoms are indicative of a viral infection.
B. The patient's symptoms are indicative of a bacterial infection.
C. The patient's symptoms are indicative of a fungal infection.
D. The patient's symptoms are indicative of a parasitic infection.
Question 7
The following synonyms and antonyms are used in the passage. Identify the correct meaning of each word.
A. big - small
B. happy - sad
C. fast - slow
D. hot - cold
Question 8
The word 'regret' in the sentence 'I regret not studying harder' is an example of:
A. noun
B. verb
C. adjective
D. adverb
Question 9
The phrase 'burn the midnight oil' is an example of a(n)
A. metaphor
B. simile
C. idiom
D. hyperbole
Question 10
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it has been well-received by the public' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Complex sentence
B. Compound sentence
C. Simple sentence
D. Fragment
Question 11
Choose the correct word that completes the sentence without changing its meaning.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the roads.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road's.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
Question 12
In the sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to call it a day', which of the following words is a relative pronoun?
A. who
B. was tired
C. it
D. day
Question 13
The following passage is an excerpt from a sports article. 'The team's victory was a result of their hard work and dedication.' Which of the following registers is most suitable for this passage?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 14
The following sentence contains a pronoun error. Identify the correct form of the pronoun in parentheses: 'The teacher asked the student (he/she) to leave the classroom.'
A. he
B. she
C. him
D. her
Question 15
The following sentence contains a homograph. Identify the homograph and explain its meaning in the context of the sentence.
A. The homograph is 'bank' and it refers to a financial institution.
B. The homograph is 'bank' and it refers to the side of a river.
C. The homograph is 'spring' and it refers to a season.
D. The homograph is 'spring' and it refers to a source of water.

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