POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2025 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a
A. idiom
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. hyperbole
Question 2
The word 'its' is a
A. possessive pronoun
B. possessive adjective
C. contraction
D. interjection
Question 3
The phrase 'cut to the chase' is an example of a
A. metaphor
B. simile
C. idiom
D. hyperbole
Question 4
Read the passage below and answer the question: 'The company's decision to downsize was met with resistance from the employees, who felt that it was unfair and would lead to job losses.' What is the meaning of the word 'unaware' in this context?
A. The employees were not informed about the decision.
B. The employees were not affected by the decision.
C. The employees were not opposed to the decision.
D. The employees were not in favor of the decision.
Question 5
The sentence 'The company has been facing financial difficulties for several years.' is an example of
A. present perfect tense
B. past perfect tense
C. present simple tense
D. past simple tense
Question 6
Read the passage below and answer the question: 'The company's decision to downsize was met with resistance from the employees, who felt that it was unfair and would lead to job losses.' What is the meaning of the word 'resistance' in this context?
A. The employees were opposed to the decision.
B. The employees were in favor of the decision.
C. The employees were neutral about the decision.
D. The employees were unaware of the decision.
Question 7
Identify the correct option that completes the sentence grammatically.
A. The teacher asked the student to do the homework, which was very difficult.
B. The teacher asked the student to do the homework, which was very easy.
C. The teacher asked the student to do the homework, which was very fun.
D. The teacher asked the student to do the homework, which was very boring.
Question 8
The sentence 'The manager has been working late every night this week.' is an example of
A. present perfect tense
B. past perfect tense
C. present simple tense
D. past simple tense
Question 9
The company's financial reports showed a significant increase in revenue, but a decrease in profit margin. Which of the following financial ratios would be most useful in analyzing this trend?
A. Current Ratio
B. Debt-to-Equity Ratio
C. Return on Equity (ROE)
D. Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
Question 10
Choose the correct synonym for the word 'exhausted' from the options below.
A. tired
B. energized
C. refreshed
D. rejuvenated
Question 11
The following sentence contains an example of a "synecdoche": "I got a new set of wheels." Which of the following best describes the meaning of this expression?
A. I got a new car.
B. I got a new set of tires.
C. I got a new bike.
D. I got a new pair of shoes.
Question 12
Read the passage below and answer the question: 'The company's decision to downsize was met with resistance from the employees, who felt that it was unfair and would lead to job losses.' What is the meaning of the word 'unaware' in this context?
A. The employees were not informed about the decision.
B. The employees were not affected by the decision.
C. The employees were not opposed to the decision.
D. The employees were not in favor of the decision.
Question 13
The following sentence contains an example of a "metonymy": "I'm reading the news." Which of the following best describes the meaning of this expression?
A. I'm reading a book about news.
B. I'm watching a TV show about news.
C. I'm listening to a radio show about news.
D. I'm reading the news itself.
Question 14
The lawyer's argument was based on a distinction between 'actus reus' and 'mens rea', but the judge countered that the defendant's actions were motivated by a desire to cause harm, which is a key element of 'mens rea'. Which of the following best describes the relationship between 'actus reus' and 'mens rea' in this context?
A. actus reus is a necessary condition for mens rea
B. mens rea is a necessary condition for actus reus
C. actus reus and mens rea are mutually exclusive
D. actus reus and mens rea are equivalent terms
Question 15
The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter.' is an example of which type of sentence?
A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory

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