POST UTME SUMMIT UNIVERSITY 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to go out of one's way to be helpful, but it can also imply a sense of reluctance or obligation. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this nuance?
A. I'd be happy to help you move, but I'm really busy.
B. I'll bend over backwards to make sure this project is completed on time.
C. I'm only doing this because I have to, not because I want to.
D. I'm not sure I can help you, but I'll try my best.
Question 2
In oral English, what is the term for the process of changing the pitch of a word to convey different meanings?
A. Stress
B. Intonation
C. Tone
D. Pitch
Question 3
The phrasal verb 'get over' can have different meanings depending on the context. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the meaning of 'get over' as 'to recover from an illness or injury'?
A. I got over the flu and went back to work.
B. I got over the hill and saw the beautiful view.
C. I got over the phone and called my friend.
D. I got over the book and started reading it.
Question 4
The passage below has one sentence that requires interpretation. Identify the correct interpretation.
A. The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year.
B. The company's profits have decreased significantly over the past year.
C. The company's profits have remained the same over the past year.
D. The company's profits have fluctuated over the past year.
Question 5
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of a sentence that uses a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb in the sentence.
A. has been met with
B. has been met
C. has met with
D. has met
Question 6
The sentence "What is the capital of France?" is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. declarative
B. imperative
C. interrogative
D. exclamatory
Question 7
Choose the correct synonym for the word 'expedite' from the options below.
A. delay
B. hurry
C. postpone
D. accelerate
Question 8
The passage below has one sentence that requires comprehension. Identify the correct comprehension.
A. The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year.
B. The company's profits have decreased significantly over the past year.
C. The company's profits have remained the same over the past year.
D. The company's profits have fluctuated over the past year.
Question 9
The passage below has one sentence that requires comprehension. Identify the correct comprehension.
A. The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year.
B. The company's profits have decreased significantly over the past year.
C. The company's profits have remained the same over the past year.
D. The company's profits have fluctuated over the past year.
Question 10
Choose the correct antonym for the word 'fast' from the options below.
A. slow
B. quick
C. rapid
D. swift
Question 11
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Colloquialism
C. Hyperbole
D. Onomatopoeia
Question 12
In the diagram below, identify the part labeled B.
A. A plant
B. An animal
C. A cell
D. A beaker
Question 13
The phrasal verb 'put off' can have different meanings depending on the context. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the meaning of 'put off' as 'to delay or postpone something'?
A. I put off the meeting until next week.
B. I put off the phone and called my friend.
C. I put off the book and started reading it.
D. I put off the pace and finished the project quickly.
Question 14
The word "phenomenon" is an example of a _______ word.
A. noun
B. verb
C. adjective
D. adverb
Question 15
The phrasal verb 'get on' can have different meanings depending on the context. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the meaning of 'get on' as 'to become friends with someone'?
A. I got on the bus and headed to work.
B. I got on with my colleague and we started chatting.
C. I got on the phone and called my friend.
D. I got on the plane and flew to Paris.

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