POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
Choose the correct idiom.
A. break a leg
B. beat around the bush
C. cost an arm and a leg
D. cut to the chase
Question 2
The doctor's use of the phrase "shot in the dark" meant that he was making an educated guess without any concrete evidence.
A. The doctor's use of the phrase "shot in the dark" meant that he was making an educated guess without any concrete evidence.
B. The doctor's use of the phrase "shot in the dark" meant that he was making a wild guess without any evidence.
C. The doctor's use of the phrase "shot in the dark" meant that he was making a well-informed decision with concrete evidence.
D. The doctor's use of the phrase "shot in the dark" meant that he was making a random guess without any evidence.
Question 3
Choose the correct spelling of the word.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
D. accommodate
Question 4
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years.' is an example of a sentence that uses a specific grammatical structure to convey a particular meaning. Identify the grammatical structure used in this sentence.
A. Passive voice
B. Active voice
C. Future perfect tense
D. Conditional tense
Question 5
The company's profits have been dwindling due to increased competition and a decline in consumer demand.
A. The company should invest in new marketing strategies to attract more customers.
B. The company should reduce its production costs to remain competitive.
C. The company should diversify its product line to appeal to a wider range of consumers.
D. The company should focus on improving its customer service to increase customer loyalty.
Question 6
In the sentence 'The manager stressed the importance of meeting deadlines', what is the stress pattern of the word 'stressed'?
A. Stress on the first syllable
B. Stress on the second syllable
C. Stress on the third syllable
D. Stress on the first and third syllables
Question 7
The word 'persuasive' can be used as a synonym for which of the following words?
A. Convincing
B. Persuadable
C. Influential
D. Argumentative
Question 8
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The new policy was introduced by the government.
B. The new policy was introduce by the government.
C. The new policy was introducing by the government.
D. The new policy was introduces by the government.
Question 9
The teacher's use of the phrase "break a leg" meant that she was wishing the student good luck before a performance.
A. The teacher's use of the phrase "break a leg" meant that she was wishing the student good luck before a performance.
B. The teacher's use of the phrase "break a leg" meant that she was wishing the student bad luck before a performance.
C. The teacher's use of the phrase "break a leg" meant that she was wishing the student a successful performance.
D. The teacher's use of the phrase "break a leg" meant that she was wishing the student a fun and enjoyable experience.
Question 10
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author is a scientist.
B. The author is a historian.
C. The author is a philosopher.
D. The author is a journalist.
Question 11
The athlete's coach encouraged her to focus on her strengths and work on improving her weaknesses.
A. The athlete should concentrate on perfecting her technique.
B. The athlete should practice her weaknesses to improve her overall performance.
C. The athlete should focus on building her endurance.
D. The athlete should work on developing her mental toughness.
Question 12
The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to take out their pencils.' is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. declarative
B. interrogative
C. imperative
D. exclamatory
Question 13
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The company (have) been in business for ten years.
B. The company (has) been in business for ten years.
C. The company (have) be in business for ten years.
D. The company (has) be in business for ten years.
Question 14
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive and emotive.
Question 15
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive and argumentative.

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