POST UTME FUTO 2024 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. Hyperbole
D. Alliteration
Question 2
The following sentence contains a vocabulary error. Identify the correct vocabulary.
A. The teacher gave the student a lot of homework.
B. The teacher gave the student a lot of home work.
C. The teacher gave the student a lot of homeworks.
D. The teacher gave the student a lot of home-works.
Question 3
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Hyperbole
D. Alliteration
Question 4
The following sentence contains a register error. Identify the correct register.
A. I'm going to the store to buy some milk.
B. I'm going to the store to buy some milk, mate.
C. I'm going to the store to buy some milk, old chap.
D. I'm going to the store to buy some milk, my good fellow.
Question 5
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to _______ the meeting.' is an example of a _______ clause.
A. attend, relative
B. leave, subordinate
C. cancel, independent
D. postpone, adverbial
Question 6
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the correct grammatical structure.
A. The book is on the table.
B. The book is on the table, it is.
C. The book is on the table, and it is.
D. The book is on the table, but it is.
Question 7
The phrase "kick the bucket" is an example of a …
A. idiomatic expression
B. metaphorical expression
C. hyperbolic expression
D. colloquial expression
Question 8
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to _______ the meeting.' is an example of a _______ clause.
A. attend, relative
B. leave, subordinate
C. cancel, independent
D. postpone, adverbial
Question 9
Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence.
A. has been
B. have been
C. had been
D. has been being
Question 10
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the correct meaning of the idiom.
A. To be in a difficult situation.
B. To be in a good situation.
C. To be in a neutral situation.
D. To be in a bad situation.
Question 11
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Literal expression
B. Metaphorical expression
C. Hyperbole
D. Alliteration
Question 12
The following sentence contains a spelling error. Identify the correct spelling.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
D. accommodate
Question 13
The manager's decision to lay off employees was met with widespread criticism from the union, who argued that the move was a clear breach of the company's social responsibility clause, which stipulates that the firm must prioritize the welfare of its employees.
A. The union's argument was based on a misinterpretation of the company's social responsibility clause.
B. The union's argument was based on a correct interpretation of the company's social responsibility clause.
C. The union's argument was irrelevant to the company's decision to lay off employees.
D. The union's argument was based on a breach of the company's confidentiality clause.
Question 14
The passage below has been edited to remove some of the words. Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. this
Question 15
In the following passage, what is the author's main argument?
A. That renewable energy is the only solution to climate change
B. That governments should prioritize reducing carbon emissions
C. That individuals have a responsibility to address climate change
D. That climate change is a global issue that requires international cooperation

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