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POST UTME ELIZADE UNIVERSITY 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1

The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to _______

Correct A. go out of one's way

B. take a break

C. be lazy

D. be in a hurry

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

The phrase 'cost an arm and a leg' means that something is _______

Correct A. very expensive

B. very cheap

C. very difficult

D. very easy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

The sentence 'The new policy has been _______ since its introduction.' is an example of a _______

Correct A. successful, passive voice

B. unsuccessful, active voice

C. successful, active voice

D. unsuccessful, passive voice

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

The word 'enormous' is a(n) _______

Correct A. adjective

B. adverb

C. noun

D. verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

SHARED STIMULUS

The new policy has been _______ since its introduction.

The passage below has been completed with a _______

Correct A. synonym

B. antonym

C. idiom

D. phrase

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the incorrect usage of the pronoun 'it' and correct it.

A. The new policy will affect many people, but it is unclear who will be most impacted.

B. The new policy will affect many people, but they are unclear who will be most impacted.

Correct C. The new policy will affect many people, but them is unclear who will be most impacted.

D. The new policy will affect many people, but them are unclear who will be most impacted.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7

The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the incorrect usage of the verb tense and correct it.

A. By the time I arrived, they had already eaten dinner.

B. By the time I arrived, they had eaten dinner.

C. By the time I arrived, they were eating dinner.

Correct D. By the time I arrived, they will have eaten dinner.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8

The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the incorrect usage of the idiomatic expression and correct it.

A. I'm feeling under the weather today.

Correct B. I'm feeling on top of the weather today.

C. I'm feeling in the weather today.

D. I'm feeling above the weather today.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the incorrect usage of the register and correct it.

A. The patient was experiencing severe symptoms, so the doctor prescribed a strong medication.

B. The patient was experiencing severe symptoms, so the doctor prescribed a strong medication, which was very effective.

C. The patient was experiencing severe symptoms, so the doctor prescribed a strong medication, which was very effective, and the patient was able to recover quickly.

Correct D. The patient was experiencing severe symptoms, so the doctor prescribed a strong medication, which was very effective, and the patient was able to recover quickly, and the doctor was very happy.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10

The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the incorrect usage of the punctuation and correct it.

A. The new policy will affect many people, and they will be very happy.

B. The new policy will affect many people, and they will be very happy.

C. The new policy will affect many people, and they will be very happy.

Correct D. The new policy will affect many people, and they will be very happy.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11

The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to revise the report' is an example of a sentence with a specific grammatical structure. Identify the grammatical term that best describes this structure.

Correct A. Passive voice

B. Active voice

C. Imperative mood

D. Subjunctive mood

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

The word 'fastidious' can be replaced by a synonym that conveys a similar meaning. Choose the correct option.

Correct A. Meticulous

B. Careless

C. Haphazard

D. Precise

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13

The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' contains a specific grammatical structure. Identify the grammatical term that best describes this structure.

Correct A. Present perfect tense

B. Past perfect tense

C. Future perfect tense

D. Present continuous tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14

The word 'reckless' can be replaced by an antonym that conveys a similar meaning. Choose the correct option.

Correct A. Cautious

B. Rash

C. Thoughtless

D. Impulsive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

The sentence 'The team has been working on the project for three months' contains a specific grammatical structure. Identify the grammatical term that best describes this structure.

Correct A. Present perfect continuous tense

B. Past perfect continuous tense

C. Future perfect continuous tense

D. Present simple tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16

The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter' can be rephrased using a synonym for 'implemented' as follows:

Correct A. Introduced

B. Enacted

C. Adopted

D. Executed

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

The idiom 'break a leg' means

Correct A. Good luck

B. Bad luck

C. Be careful

D. Take a risk

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

The sentence 'The manager will be responsible for overseeing the project' can be rephrased using a synonym for 'overseeing' as follows:

Correct A. Supervising

B. Monitoring

C. Coordinating

D. Directing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

The word 'necessity' is a synonym for

Correct A. Compulsion

B. Obligation

C. Requirement

D. Demand

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

The sentence 'The company will be downsizing its workforce' can be rephrased using a synonym for 'downsizing' as follows:

Correct A. Reducing

B. Cutting

C. Eliminating

D. Terminating

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21

The manager's decision to lay off employees was met with widespread criticism from the union, who argued that the move would exacerbate the already dire economic situation.

A. The union's criticism was unwarranted.

B. The manager's decision was a necessary evil.

Correct C. The union's concerns were valid, but the manager's decision was ultimately justified.

D. The union's criticism was a thinly veiled attempt to protect their own interests.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22

The new policy has been met with resistance from some quarters, who argue that it will lead to a loss of autonomy and a homogenization of local cultures.

A. The policy is a necessary step towards greater efficiency and standardization.

B. The policy is a thinly veiled attempt to impose a particular ideology on local communities.

Correct C. The policy is a complex issue that requires a nuanced approach.

D. The policy is a clear example of cultural imperialism.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23

The company's decision to outsource its manufacturing operations to a low-wage country has been met with widespread criticism from labor unions and human rights groups.

A. The decision was a necessary step towards increasing competitiveness and reducing costs.

B. The decision was a morally reprehensible attempt to exploit cheap labor.

Correct C. The decision was a complex issue that required a nuanced approach.

D. The decision was a clear example of corporate greed.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24

The government's decision to impose a nationwide curfew has been met with resistance from some quarters, who argue that it is an infringement on their civil liberties.

A. The decision was a necessary step towards maintaining public safety and order.

B. The decision was a clear example of government overreach and abuse of power.

Correct C. The decision was a complex issue that required a nuanced approach.

D. The decision was a thinly veiled attempt to suppress dissent and opposition.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25

The company's decision to invest in renewable energy sources has been met with widespread praise from environmental groups and critics of fossil fuels.

A. The decision was a necessary step towards reducing the company's carbon footprint and improving its environmental reputation.

B. The decision was a clear example of corporate social responsibility and a commitment to sustainability.

Correct C. The decision was a complex issue that required a nuanced approach.

D. The decision was a thinly veiled attempt to improve the company's public image.

Correct Answer: C

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