POST UTME GREENFIELD UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' can be rephrased using a synonym for 'met' as:
A. welcomed
B. endorsed
C. implemented
D. opposed
Question 2
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. idiom
B. phrase
C. metaphor
D. simile
Question 3
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. idiom
B. phrase
C. metaphor
D. simile
Question 4
In the sentence 'The manager has been trying to motivate the team for weeks.', the word 'motivate' can be replaced with a synonym that means:
A. encourage
B. discourage
C. inspire
D. demotivate
Question 5
The following sentence has one error in spelling, punctuation, or grammar. Choose the option that corrects the error.
A. The teacher gave us alot of homework tonight.
B. The teacher gave us a lot of homework tonight.
C. The teacher gave us alot of homework tonight.
D. The teacher gave us alot of homework tonight.
Question 6
The passage below has been modified. Choose the correct option to complete it.
A. The manager was forced to resign.
B. The manager was forced to retire.
C. The manager was forced to resign and retire.
D. The manager was forced to retire and resign.
Question 7
The diagram below represents a process of chemical synthesis. Identify the reactant labeled 'A' in the equation: ( ext{A} + ext{B} ightarrow ext{C} + ext{D} )
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Question 8
The following sentence has been modified to test your spelling skills. Choose the correct answer.
A. The sentence has been modified to test your spelling skills.
B. The sentence has been modified to test your vocabulary.
C. The sentence has been modified to test your grammar.
D. The sentence has been modified to test your sentence interpretation skills.
Question 9
Identify the type of register used in the following sentence:
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated
Question 10
The following sentence has been modified. Choose the correct option to complete it.
A. The manager was forced to resign.
B. The manager was forced to retire.
C. The manager was forced to resign and retire.
D. The manager was forced to retire and resign.
Question 11
The following sentence contains a phrase with a stressed syllable. Identify the stressed syllable and the word it belongs to.
A. en-ter
B. en-ter-ing
C. en-ter-tain
D. en-ter-tain-ment
Question 12
The following passage has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The passage has been modified to test your comprehension skills.
B. The passage has been modified to test your vocabulary.
C. The passage has been modified to test your grammar.
D. The passage has been modified to test your spelling.
Question 13
In the sentence "The manager, along with his team, has been working tirelessly to meet the deadline," which of the following pronouns is in the objective case?
A. he
B. him
C. his
D. they
Question 14
The word 'enigmatic' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. synonym of 'mysterious'
B. antonym of 'mysterious'
C. adjective derived from Greek
D. adjective describing a person's ability to observe
Question 15
The following sentence has been modified. Choose the correct option to complete it.
A. The manager was forced to resign.
B. The manager was forced to retire.
C. The manager was forced to resign and retire.
D. The manager was forced to retire and resign.

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