POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence contains a homograph: 'The bank of the river was lined with trees.' Identify the homograph.
A. Bank
B. River
C. Trees
D. Lined
Question 2
The passage below contains the phrase 'beat around the bush.' Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. He's been beating around the bush, but I think he's trying to say something important.
B. The politician beat around the bush when asked about the scandal.
C. The teacher told the students to stop beating around the bush and give a clear answer.
D. The company is beating around the bush, but I think they're trying to hide something.
Question 3
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something with great effort, but it can also imply a sense of reluctance. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this nuance?
A. I'll bend over backwards to help you with your project.
B. She bent over backwards to avoid arguing with her boss.
C. He's willing to bend over backwards to learn a new skill.
D. The company will bend over backwards to meet its sales targets.
Question 4
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "res ipsa loquitur," which means that the injury was so "obvious" that it spoke for itself. The judge was impressed by the lawyer's use of this "legal maxim," which is a "phrase" that is commonly used in law.
A. The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "res ipsa loquitur," which means that the injury was so "obvious" that it spoke for itself.
B. The judge was impressed by the lawyer's use of this "legal maxim," which is a "phrase" that is commonly used in law.
C. The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "res ipsa loquitur," which means that the injury was so "obvious" that it spoke for itself, and the judge was impressed by the lawyer's use of this "legal maxim," which is a "phrase" that is commonly used in law.
D. The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "res ipsa loquitur," which means that the injury was so "obvious" that it spoke for itself, and the judge was impressed by the lawyer's use of this "legal maxim," which is a "phrase" that is commonly used in law, but the lawyer's argument was not based on this principle.
Question 5
In the following passage, the author uses the phrase 'cut to the chase' to mean 'get to the point.' Which of the following sentences best illustrates this usage?
A. Let's cut to the chase and discuss the main topic.
B. I've been trying to cut to the chase, but my boss keeps interrupting me.
C. The movie cuts to the chase after a long and boring introduction.
D. The teacher asked the students to cut to the chase and finish their project.
Question 6
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a subject-verb agreement error: 'The team of doctors and nurses were able to save the patient's life.' Which of the following is a correct correction of the sentence?
A. The team of doctors and nurses was able to save the patient's life.
B. The team of doctors and nurses are able to save the patient's life.
C. The team of doctors and nurses is able to save the patient's life.
D. The team of doctors and nurses were able to save the patient's life.
Question 7
Which of the following words is a synonym of 'venerable'?
A. Respectable
B. Venerable
C. Respect
D. Dignity
Question 8
The athlete's ______________ (3) was to win the gold medal in the 100-meter dash.
A. objective
B. goal
C. target
D. aspiration
Question 9
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a pronoun reference error: 'The doctor gave the patient a prescription, and she was able to fill it at the pharmacy.' Which of the following is a correct correction of the sentence?
A. The doctor gave the patient a prescription, and he was able to fill it at the pharmacy.
B. The doctor gave the patient a prescription, and she was able to fill it at the pharmacy.
C. The doctor gave the patient a prescription, and they were able to fill it at the pharmacy.
D. The doctor gave the patient a prescription, and it was able to fill it at the pharmacy.
Question 10
The word 'phenomenon' is an example of a _______ word.
A. noun
B. adjective
C. adverb
D. verb
Question 11
The following sentence is a comprehension question. Read the passage and answer the question.
A. The manager was pleased with the team's performance because they had faced several challenges.
B. The manager was pleased with the team's performance despite the fact that they had faced several challenges.
C. The manager was not pleased with the team's performance because they had faced several challenges.
D. The manager was not pleased with the team's performance despite the fact that they had faced several challenges.
Question 12
The passage below has been edited to remove some of the information. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of traffic jams on the road.
D. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of traffic jams on the road.
Question 13
The following sentence contains a simile: 'He ran like a cheetah.' Identify the simile.
A. He ran a cheetah
B. He ran like a cheetah
C. He ran as fast as a cheetah
D. He ran faster than a cheetah
Question 14
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of ______________ (1) that the defendant's actions were justified.
A. caveat
B. habeas corpus
C. nolle prosequi
D. subpoena
Question 15
The following sentence contains a personification: 'The sun smiled down on us.' Identify the personification.
A. The sun smiled down on us
B. The sun shone brightly
C. The sun was smiling
D. The sun was shining

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