POST UTME CALEB UNIVERSITY 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'to take a dim view of something' is an example of a
A. metaphorical expression
Correct B. idiomatic expression
C. colloquial expression
D. literary expression

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of
A. a declarative sentence
B. an interrogative sentence
C. an imperative sentence
Correct D. a sentence in the passive voice

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The word 'perspicacious' means
A. having a strong and unpleasant smell
Correct B. having a keen understanding and insight
C. being very quick and clever
D. being very slow and stupid

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The phrase 'to cut someone some slack' is an example of
A. a metaphorical expression
Correct B. an idiomatic expression
C. a colloquial expression
D. a literary expression

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The sentence 'The manager was praised for her leadership skills.' is an example of
A. a declarative sentence
B. an interrogative sentence
C. an imperative sentence
Correct D. a sentence in the passive voice

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6
The sentence 'The students were studying for their exams' is in the
Correct A. past tense
B. present tense
C. future tense
D. present perfect tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The word 'fast' can be replaced by
Correct A. speedy
B. swift
C. hasty
D. expeditious

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The sentence 'I have been studying English for three years' is in the
Correct A. present perfect tense
B. past perfect tense
C. present simple tense
D. past simple tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The word 'to' can be replaced by
Correct A. in
B. on
C. at
D. into

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The sentence 'The teacher gave the students a lot of homework' is in the
Correct A. past simple tense
B. past continuous tense
C. past perfect tense
D. past perfect continuous tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The sentence "The new policy has been implemented in all the regions except the North" is in the passive voice. Identify the verb form that is in the passive voice.
Correct A. has been implemented
B. has implemented
C. is being implemented
D. is implemented

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The manager _______ (to call) the meeting at 2 PM.
B. The manager _______ (call) the meeting at 2 PM.
C. The manager _______ (calls) the meeting at 2 PM.
D. The manager _______ (called) the meeting at 2 PM.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
Identify the correct antonym of the word "precise".
A. imprecise
B. accurate
C. exact
Correct D. vague

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
The following text is in the register of _______.
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. technical
D. colloquial

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The new employee _______ (to start) work next Monday.
B. The new employee _______ (start) work next Monday.
C. The new employee _______ (starts) work next Monday.
D. The new employee _______ (started) work next Monday.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
SHARED STIMULUS
The lawyer's argument was based on a misinterpretation of the law.
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in language. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The lawyer's argument was based on a misinterpretation of the law.
B. The lawyer's argument was based on a correct interpretation of the law.
C. The lawyer's argument was based on a lack of understanding of the law.
D. The lawyer's argument was based on a complete disregard for the law.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
SHARED STIMULUS
The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year.
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in language. Read the sentence carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year.
B. The company's profits have decreased significantly over the past year.
C. The company's profits have remained stable over the past year.
D. The company's profits have fluctuated over the past year.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
SHARED STIMULUS
The new policy has been implemented to reduce the company's carbon footprint.
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in language. Read the sentence carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the company's carbon footprint.
B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the company's carbon footprint.
C. The new policy has been implemented to maintain the company's carbon footprint.
D. The new policy has been implemented to ignore the company's carbon footprint.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
SHARED STIMULUS
The company's revenue has increased by 20% over the past year.
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in language. Read the sentence carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The company's revenue has increased by 20% over the past year.
B. The company's revenue has decreased by 20% over the past year.
C. The company's revenue has remained stable over the past year.
D. The company's revenue has fluctuated over the past year.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
SHARED STIMULUS
The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year.
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in language. Read the sentence carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year.
B. The company's profits have decreased significantly over the past year.
C. The company's profits have remained stable over the past year.
D. The company's profits have fluctuated over the past year.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a very enthusiastic and eager way. However, in the sentence 'She bent over backwards to help her friend move', the phrase is used to mean the opposite. What is the correct meaning of the phrase in this context?
Correct A. to do something reluctantly
B. to do something enthusiastically
C. to do something lazily
D. to do something quickly

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
In the sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the stress levels of employees', the word 'reduce' is used as a verb. However, in the sentence 'The stress levels have been reduced', the word 'reduce' is used as a verb in the past tense. What is the correct form of the verb 'reduce' in the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce the stress levels of employees'?
Correct A. reduce
B. reduces
C. reduced
D. reducing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write a short story using the phrase 'in a nutshell', the phrase is used to mean 'in a brief and concise way'. However, in the sentence 'The new employee was able to explain the project in a nutshell', the phrase is used to mean the opposite. What is the correct meaning of the phrase in this context?
Correct A. to explain something in a very detailed way
B. to explain something in a brief and concise way
C. to explain something in a very complex way
D. to explain something in a very simple way

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
In the sentence 'The company has been facing financial difficulties due to the economic downturn', the word 'due' is used as a preposition. However, in the sentence 'The company's financial difficulties are due to the economic downturn', the word 'due' is used as an adjective. What is the correct form of the word 'due' in the sentence 'The company's financial difficulties are due to the economic downturn'?
Correct A. due
B. duly
C. dune
D. dunes

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write a short story using the phrase 'on the same page', the phrase is used to mean 'in agreement'. However, in the sentence 'The two teams were on the same page during the meeting', the phrase is used to mean the opposite. What is the correct meaning of the phrase in this context?
Correct A. to be in disagreement
B. to be in agreement
C. to be in a meeting
D. to be on the same team

Correct Answer: A

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