POST UTME ELIZADE UNIVERSITY 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage below discusses the impact of climate change on global food production. Which of the following is a consequence of climate change on food production?
A. Increased crop yields
B. Reduced crop yields
C. Improved soil quality
D. Increased water scarcity
Question 2
The following passage is an excerpt from a medical textbook. 'The patient's blood pressure was monitored closely during the surgery, as a sudden drop in blood pressure could lead to a fatal outcome.' Which of the following is the most suitable register for this passage?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 3
Identify the correct antonym for the word in parentheses.
A. The company's profits (increased) significantly last quarter.
B. The company's profits (decreased) significantly last quarter.
C. The company's profits (remained) the same last quarter.
D. The company's profits (stayed) the same last quarter.
Question 4
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an idiom that means to die or pass away. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the use of this idiom?
A. The old man kicked the bucket last night.
B. The bucket was kicked by the old man last night.
C. The bucket was empty, and the old man had kicked it.
D. The bucket was full, and the old man had kicked it.
Question 5
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as _______ due to the use of words and phrases such as 'despite the challenges' and 'resilient spirit'.
A. optimistic
B. pessimistic
C. neutral
D. sarcastic
Question 6
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The new employee was (to arrive) at 9am, but he arrived late.
B. The new employee was (to arrive) at 9am, but he arrived on time.
C. The new employee was (to arrive) at 9am, but he arrived early.
D. The new employee was (to arrive) at 9am, but he arrived at 10am.
Question 7
Which of the following words is an antonym for the word 'slow'?
A. Slow
B. Fast
C. Quick
D. Rapid
Question 8
Which of the following words is an antonym for the word 'fast'?
A. Fast
B. Slow
C. Quick
D. Rapid
Question 9
The word 'perspicacious' is an example of a word that is a synonym of which of the following words?
A. Perceptive
B. Discerning
C. Insightful
D. Astute
Question 10
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning.
A. The phrasal verb is 'pick up' and it means 'to lift something.'
B. The phrasal verb is 'turn down' and it means 'to refuse an offer.'
C. The phrasal verb is 'get on' and it means 'to start something.'
D. The phrasal verb is 'turn off' and it means 'to stop something.'
Question 11
The phrase 'to be on the same page' is an example of a phrasal verb. What is the meaning of the phrase?
A. To have a common goal
B. To be in agreement
C. To be in a hurry
D. To be on time
Question 12
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning.
A. The phrasal verb is 'pick up' and it means 'to lift something.'
B. The phrasal verb is 'turn down' and it means 'to refuse an offer.'
C. The phrasal verb is 'get on' and it means 'to start something.'
D. The phrasal verb is 'turn off' and it means 'to stop something.'
Question 13
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write a short essay on the topic', what type of verb is 'asked'?
A. Linking verb
B. Action verb
C. Auxiliary verb
D. Modal verb
Question 14
Which of the following sentences is an example of a sentence with a dangling modifier?
A. The book fell off the table.
B. Having studied all night, the exam was easy.
C. The new employee was very nervous on her first day.
D. The company's profits increased significantly last quarter.
Question 15
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of an idiom that originated from which of the following theatrical practices?
A. The tradition of giving a bouquet of flowers to the lead actor
B. The practice of wishing the lead actor good luck before a performance
C. The superstition that it is bad luck to wish someone good luck before a performance
D. The tradition of giving the lead actor a small gift before a performance

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