POST UTME IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of which type of phrasal verb?
A. Separable Phrasal Verb
B. Inseparable Phrasal Verb
C. Transitive Phrasal Verb
D. Intransitive Phrasal Verb
Question 2
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years' is an example of which type of sentence?
A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory
Question 3
The sentence 'The manager, who was known for his exceptional leadership skills, was promoted to the position of CEO.' Which of the following is the correct interpretation of the underlined phrase?
A. The manager was known for his exceptional leadership skills because he was promoted to the position of CEO.
B. The manager was promoted to the position of CEO because he was known for his exceptional leadership skills.
C. The manager was promoted to the position of CEO, and he was known for his exceptional leadership skills.
D. The manager was known for his exceptional leadership skills, and he was promoted to the position of CEO.
Question 4
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author's tone is formal.
B. The author's tone is informal.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic.
D. The author's tone is humorous.
Question 5
The idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' means that something is very expensive. Which of the following phrases has a similar meaning?
A. Break the bank
B. Bite off more than you can chew
C. Cut to the chase
D. Beat around the bush
Question 6
The sentence 'The new policy will affect not only the employees but also their families.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Passive voice
B. Active voice
C. Relative clause
D. Subordinate clause
Question 7
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager had (to be) promoted to the position of CEO.
B. The manager had been (to be) promoted to the position of CEO.
C. The manager had been promoted to the position of CEO.
D. The manager had been (being) promoted to the position of CEO.
Question 8
The word 'enervate' is best described as:
A. to make someone or something weaker or less energetic
B. to make someone or something stronger or more energetic
C. to make someone or something more beautiful
D. to make someone or something more interesting
Question 9
The sentence 'The new policy will affect not only the employees but also their families.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Passive voice
B. Active voice
C. Relative clause
D. Subordinate clause
Question 10
The phrase 'cost an arm and a leg' is an example of which type of idiom?
A. Literal Idiom
B. Metaphorical Idiom
C. Colloquial Idiom
D. Proverbial Idiom
Question 11
The word 'separate' can be used as a verb or an adjective. Which of the following sentences uses 'separate' as a verb?
A. The company will separate the recyclables from the non-recyclables.
B. The separate rooms in the hotel were very comfortable.
C. The teacher asked the students to separate the wheat from the chaff.
D. The separate entity was formed to manage the company's finances.
Question 12
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of casualties on the road.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of fatalities on the road.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of injuries on the road.
Question 13
The word 'separate' can be used as a verb or an adjective. Which of the following sentences uses 'separate' as an adjective?
A. The separate rooms in the hotel were very comfortable.
B. The company will separate the recyclables from the non-recyclables.
C. The separate entity was formed to manage the company's finances.
D. The teacher asked the students to separate the wheat from the chaff.
Question 14
The use of modal verbs in the sentence 'It is necessary that she should attend the meeting' can be described as an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Subjunctive Mood
B. Hypothetical Condition
C. Declarative Sentence
D. Imperative Mood
Question 15
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent, apologized for the delay.' contains a dependent clause. Identify the type of clause.
A. Adverbial clause
B. Relative clause
C. Noun clause
D. Adjective clause

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