POST UTME GREENFIELD UNIVERSITY 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something with great effort or enthusiasm. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. She went out of her way to help her friend.
B. He refused to lend me his book.
Correct C. The company is willing to bend over backwards to meet customer needs.
D. The teacher was too strict with the students.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
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The passage is about medical procedures and uses specialized vocabulary.
The passage below is from a medical text. Identify the register used in the passage.
A. Formal
B. Informal
Correct C. Technical
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
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The verb in parentheses is 'has been working'.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The manager has been working on the project for three months.
B. The manager has worked on the project for three months.
C. The manager works on the project for three months.
D. The manager is working on the project for three months.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
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The correct word to fill in the blank is 'highway'.
The passage below is a cloze test. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
Correct B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the highway.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the street.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the roadways.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
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The passage discusses the importance of exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
The passage below is a comprehension passage. Identify the main idea of the passage.
Correct A. The importance of exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
B. The benefits of a balanced diet in preventing diseases.
C. The role of sleep in improving cognitive function.
D. The impact of stress on mental health.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In the sentence 'The manager, who was responsible for the project, had to make a difficult decision.', which of the following pronouns is in the objective case?
Correct A. he
B. who
C. was
D. the manager

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
Choose the correct form of the verb in brackets to complete the sentence: 'By the time I ______________ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'
Correct A. had finished
B. finish
C. will finish
D. finished

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
In the sentence 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been very successful.', which of the following words is a relative pronoun?
A. new
B. policy
Correct C. which
D. year

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
Choose the correct form of the verb in brackets to complete the sentence: 'By the time I ______________ (eat) breakfast, it was already 8 o'clock.'
Correct A. had eaten
B. eat
C. will eat
D. eaten

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
In the sentence 'The manager, who was responsible for the project, had to make a difficult decision.', which of the following words is a subordinate clause?
Correct A. who was responsible for the project
B. had to make a difficult decision
C. The manager
D. the project

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a very enthusiastic and eager way. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
Correct A. She bent over backwards to help her friend move into a new apartment.
B. The company is bending over backwards to meet the new deadline.
C. The teacher bent over backwards to explain the difficult concept to the students.
D. The athlete bent over backwards to stretch before the game.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
The sentence 'The new policy will take effect next month, but it may be delayed if the government decides to review it.' is in the _______ tense.
A. present
B. past
Correct C. future
D. conditional

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The word 'which' is a _______ pronoun.
A. interrogative
Correct B. relative
C. indefinite
D. demonstrative

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The sentence 'The manager asked the employees to work overtime, but they refused.' is an example of _______ concord.
Correct A. subject-verb
B. subject-object
C. verb-object
D. adjective-noun

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The word 'stress' is pronounced as /strɛs/ in the _______ accent.
Correct A. Received Pronunciation
B. General American
C. Australian
D. South African

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years', identify the antonym of the word 'reduce'.
Correct A. increase
B. decrease
C. eliminate
D. minimize

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which part is responsible for generating energy?
Correct A. Mitochondria
B. Nucleus
C. Cell membrane
D. Cytoplasm

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The effects of climate change on global food production are a pressing concern.
The passage below discusses the effects of climate change on global food production. Which sentence best summarizes the main idea?
Correct A. Rising temperatures are causing crop yields to decrease globally.
B. Climate change is leading to an increase in food production in some regions.
C. The effects of climate change on food production vary depending on the region.
D. Climate change has no impact on global food production.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years', identify the synonym of the word 'reduce'.
A. increase
Correct B. decrease
C. eliminate
D. minimize

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which part is responsible for storing genetic information?
A. Mitochondria
Correct B. Nucleus
C. Cell membrane
D. Cytoplasm

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive and argumentative.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
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The following sentence contains a word that is a synonym of 'rapid'. Identify the word.
The following sentence contains a word that is a synonym of 'rapid'. Identify the word.
Correct A. swift
B. slow
C. fast
D. quick

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The following sentence contains a word that is an antonym of 'expensive'. Identify the word.
The following sentence contains a word that is an antonym of 'expensive'. Identify the word.
Correct A. cheap
B. affordable
C. costly
D. luxurious

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The following sentence contains a word that is a register of 'sports'. Identify the word.
The following sentence contains a word that is a register of 'sports'. Identify the word.
Correct A. athlete
B. player
C. referee
D. umpire

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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The following sentence contains a word that is a phrasal verb. Identify the word.
The following sentence contains a word that is a phrasal verb. Identify the word.
Correct A. pick up
B. get on
C. get off
D. get in

Correct Answer: A

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