POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something with great effort or to go out of one's way to help someone. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. She went to the store for me because I was too tired to go.
B. The company is willing to bend over backwards to meet the customer's needs.
C. I'm not going to bend over backwards to help you with your homework.
D. The teacher asked the student to bend over backwards to pick up the pencil.
Question 2
Which of the following words is a synonym of 'eloquent'?
A. Persuasive
B. Convincing
C. Eloquent
D. Influential
Question 3
Read the passage and answer the question. The passage is about the benefits of meditation. 'Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years, and its benefits are well-documented. Regular meditation can reduce stress, improve sleep, and increase focus. It can also improve emotional regulation and boost the immune system.' Which of the following is a benefit of meditation?
A. It can improve your memory.
B. It can reduce stress.
C. It can improve your physical strength.
D. It can improve your emotional regulation.
Question 4
In the context of Oral English, what is the primary function of the vowel sound in the word 'about'?
A. To indicate a change in pitch
B. To indicate a change in stress
C. To indicate a change in intonation
D. To indicate a change in rhythm
Question 5
The following passage has one missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the passage. 'The city of Paris is known for its _______ architecture, which includes the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum.'
A. beautiful
B. historic
C. modern
D. ancient
Question 6
The following sentence has one missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. 'The new employee was very nervous on her first day at the office, but her colleagues were very _______ and helped her to feel more at ease.'
A. angry
B. helpful
C. scared
D. bored
Question 7
Which of the following words is an antonym of 'fast'?
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fast
D. Rapid
Question 8
In the sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter', what is the function of the word 'will'?
A. To indicate a future tense
B. To indicate a past tense
C. To indicate a present tense
D. To indicate a conditional tense
Question 9
In the sentence 'The manager will meet with the team at 2 PM', what is the function of the word 'at'?
A. To indicate a time
B. To indicate a place
C. To indicate a date
D. To indicate a duration
Question 10
The following sentence has one missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. 'The new policy has been met with _______ from the public, who are concerned about its impact on the environment.'
A. positive
B. negative
C. neutral
D. mixed

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