POST UTME EKSU 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb
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
D. an exclamatory sentence
Question 3
Read the sentence and identify the correct answer.
A. The sentence is in the passive voice.
B. The sentence is in the active voice.
C. The sentence is in the imperative mood.
D. The sentence is in the indicative mood.
Question 4
In the context of medicine, what does the phrase 'to take a patient's history' mean?
A. To examine a patient's physical condition
B. To record a patient's medical history
C. To administer medication to a patient
D. To perform a medical procedure on a patient
Question 5
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 6
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as _______. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism, with many experts arguing that it will have devastating consequences for the environment.
A. sarcastic
B. condescending
C. critical
D. disapproving
Question 7
Read the passage and answer the question: The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next decade. The government plans to achieve this goal by investing in renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power. However, some critics argue that the policy is too ambitious and may not be feasible. They claim that the cost of transitioning to renewable energy is too high and may lead to job losses in the fossil fuel industry. What is the main argument of the critics against the new policy?
A. The policy is too ambitious and may not be feasible
B. The policy will lead to job losses in the fossil fuel industry
C. The policy is not ambitious enough
D. The policy will not reduce carbon emissions
Question 8
The word 'vocal' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. Synonym
B. Antonym
C. Homophone
D. Alliteration
Question 9
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is ironic.
C. The author's tone is neutral.
D. The author's tone is enthusiastic.
Question 10
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is an example of which register?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 11
The word 'fastidious' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. Synonym
B. Antonym
C. Homophone
D. Hyperbole
Question 12
The word 'perspicacious' is closest in meaning to _______.
A. careless
B. perceptive
C. inattentive
D. oblivious
Question 13
The sentence 'The author's tone can be described as _______' is an example of _______.
A. a declarative sentence
B. an interrogative sentence
C. an imperative sentence
D. an exclamatory sentence
Question 14
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to go': 'By the time I ______ home, it was already midnight.'
A. was going
B. had gone
C. go
D. went
Question 15
The word 'criticism' in the passage is an example of _______.
A. a noun
B. a verb
C. an adjective
D. an adverb

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