POST UTME AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
Choose the correct idiom to complete the sentence.
A. The company is on the brink of bankruptcy.
B. The company is on the verge of bankruptcy.
C. The company is on the edge of bankruptcy.
D. The company is on the slope of bankruptcy.
Question 2
The passage below contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning.
A. The phrasal verb is 'pick up.' It means to start doing something again.
B. The phrasal verb is 'get on.' It means to start doing something.
C. The phrasal verb is 'turn down.' It means to refuse an offer.
D. The phrasal verb is 'put off.' It means to delay something.
Question 3
The phrase 'a drop in the ocean' is an example of a
A. metaphor
B. simile
C. hyperbole
D. personification
Question 4
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 5
The following passage contains a cloze test. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism and
B. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism and skepticism.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism and optimism.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism and apathy.
Question 6
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 7
In the following passage, the writer uses the word 'however' to indicate a contrast. Identify the sentence that contains the word 'however'.
A. The researchers conducted the experiment.
B. However, the results were not as expected.
C. The data was collected by the students.
D. The experiment was a success.
Question 8
The passage below has been taken from a novel. Read it carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author is describing a character's physical appearance.
B. The author is describing a character's personality.
C. The author is describing a setting.
D. The author is describing a plot twist.
Question 9
In the following sentence, the word 'utilize' is used in a formal register: 'The company will utilize the latest technology to improve efficiency.' Which of the following words is most likely to be used in a formal business report?
A. utilize
B. use
C. employ
D. apply
Question 10
The passage below has been taken from a novel. Read it carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author is describing a character's physical appearance.
B. The author is describing a character's personality.
C. The author is describing a setting.
D. The author is describing a plot twist.
Question 11
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new employee is very experienced.
B. The new employee is very inexperienced.
C. The new employee is very skilled.
D. The new employee is very unskilled.
Question 12
The passage below has been modified from a real text. Choose the word that best fits each gap.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. by
Question 13
The word 'enigmatic' is closest in meaning to
A. mysterious
B. obscure
C. ambiguous
D. vague
Question 14
In the following passage, the writer uses the word 'despite' to indicate a contrast. Identify the sentence that contains the word 'despite'.
A. The researchers conducted the experiment.
B. Despite the challenges, the results were positive.
C. The data was collected by the students.
D. The experiment was a success.
Question 15
The passage below contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and explain its meaning.
A. The idiom is 'break a leg.' It means to wish someone good luck.
B. The idiom is 'bend over backwards.' It means to go out of one's way to help someone.
C. The idiom is 'beat around the bush.' It means to avoid talking directly about something.
D. The idiom is 'cut to the chase.' It means to get to the point.

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