POST UTME AAUA 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Hyperbole
C. Allusion
D. Personification
Question 2
The sentence below contains a synonym and an antonym. Identify the correct synonym and antonym.
A. big - small
B. happy - sad
C. fast - slow
D. hot - cold
Question 3
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses: 'By the time I __________ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'
A. had finished
B. finish
C. will finish
D. was finishing
Question 4
In the sentence 'The doctor examined the patient carefully, but the nurse was not paying attention', which register is used?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Elevated
D. Colloquial
Question 5
Identify the correct antonym of the word 'exuberant'.
A. Muted
B. Vibrant
C. Lively
D. Dull
Question 6
Read the passage and answer the question: 'The company has announced a new product launch next month. The product is expected to revolutionize the industry and increase sales by 20%.' What is the main idea of the announcement?
A. To launch a new product
B. To increase sales
C. To revolutionize the industry
D. To announce a merger
Question 7
The following sentence contains an idiom. Choose the word that best fits the blank.
A. The company's financial situation is
B. The company's financial situation is
C. The company's financial situation is
D. The company's financial situation is
Question 8
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning.
A. 'pick up'
B. 'get on'
C. 'turn down'
D. 'put off'
Question 9
The passage below has been modified. Identify the correct sentence that would restore the original meaning.
A. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance.
B. The team's performance was very pleasing to the manager.
C. The manager was very displeased with the team's performance.
D. The team's performance was very displeasing to the manager.
Question 10
The passage below has been modified from its original form. Choose the word that best fits each blank.
A. The new policy aims to
B. The new policy aims to
C. The new policy aims to
D. The new policy aims to
Question 11
The passage below has been modified from a medical text. Identify the register used in the underlined portion.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Elevated
D. Colloquial
Question 12
In the sentence 'The new employee, whose name is John, is responsible for the sales department.', identify the correct form of the pronoun 'whose' to use in the relative clause.
A. that
B. whose
C. which
D. whom
Question 13
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The company's profits increased by 20% last quarter.
B. The company's profits decreased by 20% last quarter.
C. The company's profits remained the same last quarter.
D. The company's profits increased by 10% last quarter.
Question 14
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The manager hired a new employee.
B. The employee was hired by the manager.
C. The employee hired a new manager.
D. The manager was hired by the employee.
Question 15
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The company's profits increased by 20% last quarter.
B. The company's profits decreased by 20% last quarter.
C. The company's profits remained the same last quarter.
D. The company's profits increased by 10% last quarter.

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