POST UTME GREENFIELD UNIVERSITY 2025 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of which type of idiom?
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Idiomatic expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb
Question 2
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something with great effort, but it can also imply a sense of reluctance. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this nuance?
A. I'll bend over backwards to help you with this project, but I'm not sure I'm the best person for the job.
B. I'll bend over backwards to finish this task on time, no matter what it takes.
C. I'll bend over backwards to make sure you're happy with the result, even if it means sacrificing my own interests.
D. I'll bend over backwards to avoid doing this task, but I'll do it eventually.
Question 3
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is neutral.
C. The author's tone is persuasive.
D. The author's tone is critical.
Question 4
The word below has been modified to test your synonyms and antonyms skills. Read the word carefully and answer the question that follows.
A. big
B. small
C. happy
D. sad
Question 5
The sentence 'If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam' is an example of:
A. a simple sentence
B. a compound sentence
C. a complex sentence
D. a conditional sentence
Question 6
In the following sentence, the word 'because' is an example of a _______ subordinating conjunction.
A. coordinating
B. subordinating
C. correlative
D. adversative
Question 7
In the following sentence, the word 'although' is an example of a _______ conjunction.
A. coordinating
B. subordinating
C. correlative
D. adversative
Question 8
In the following sentence, the word 'will' is an example of a _______ auxiliary verb.
A. primary
B. secondary
C. modal
D. auxiliary
Question 9
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The ball was thrown by John.
B. John threw the ball.
C. The ball is being thrown by John.
D. The ball will be thrown by John.
Question 10
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The manager will attend the meeting.
B. The meeting will be attended by the manager.
C. The manager is attending the meeting.
D. The manager has attended the meeting.
Question 11
In the context of medical registers, which of the following phrases is an example of a euphemism?
A. 'Passed away'
B. 'Deceased'
C. 'Expired'
D. 'Died'
Question 12
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented by the government' is an example of:
A. a simple sentence
B. a compound sentence
C. a complex sentence
D. a compound-complex sentence
Question 13
The following passage contains a phrase that is an example of an idiom. Choose the correct answer.
A. The phrase 'break a leg' means to wish someone good luck.
B. The phrase 'break a leg' means to wish someone bad luck.
C. The phrase 'break a leg' means to wish someone happiness.
D. The phrase 'break a leg' means to wish someone sadness.
Question 14
The following sentence is from a law text: 'The defendant's alibi was shaky, but the prosecution's case was weak.' Which word is an example of a synonym?
A. shaky
B. weak
C. alibi
D. prosecution
Question 15
The following sentence is an example of a cloze test: 'The new policy will be implemented ______________ quarter.' Which of the following is the correct answer?
A. next
B. last
C. first
D. second

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