POST UTME LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of which idiom?
A. to die
B. to be born
C. to get married
D. to get divorced
Question 2
The sentence 'The manager is very busy.' is an example of
A. A declarative sentence
B. An interrogative sentence
C. An imperative sentence
D. A negative sentence
Question 3
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write their names on the blackboard.', identify the grammatical function of the phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard'.
A. The phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard' is an infinitive phrase.
B. The phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard' is a gerund phrase.
C. The phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard' is a finite verb phrase.
D. The phrase 'to write their names on the blackboard' is a prepositional phrase.
Question 4
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n)
A. Idiomatic expression
B. Metaphorical phrase
C. Hyperbolic expression
D. Colloquialism
Question 5
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road by increasing the number of traffic lights.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road by increasing the number of speed cameras.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road by increasing the number of police patrols.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road by increasing the number of road signs.
Question 6
The passage below has six sentences. Identify the sentence that contains a verb in the past perfect tense.
A. By the time I arrived, they had already eaten dinner.
B. I had been waiting for over an hour before they finally arrived.
C. They had been studying for the exam for weeks.
D. The manager had been with the company for over a decade.
Question 7
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The new policy has been implemented by the management.' Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?
A. The management has implemented the new policy.
B. The new policy has been implemented by the management.
C. The policy has been implemented by the management.
D. The management has been implementing the new policy.
Question 8
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. The policy also includes incentives for companies that invest in renewable energy.' What is the main idea of the policy?
A. To increase carbon emissions
B. To reduce carbon emissions
C. To promote the use of fossil fuels
D. To reduce the use of renewable energy
Question 9
In the sentence 'The manager of the company, who is responsible for the financial department, has been working for five years.', identify the grammatical function of the phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department'.
A. The phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department' is a subject complement.
B. The phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department' is a relative clause.
C. The phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department' is an adverbial clause.
D. The phrase 'who is responsible for the financial department' is a prepositional phrase.
Question 10
The following sentence is in the subjunctive mood. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. It is necessary that he (be) here.
B. It is necessary that he (is) here.
C. It is necessary that he (will be) here.
D. It is necessary that he (has been) here.
Question 11
The sentence 'The new employee has been working here for three months' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Present Perfect Tense
B. Simple Past Tense
C. Present Continuous Tense
D. Future Perfect Tense
Question 12
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Present Perfect Tense
B. Simple Past Tense
C. Present Continuous Tense
D. Future Perfect Tense
Question 13
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide.' is an example of
A. A declarative sentence
B. An interrogative sentence
C. An imperative sentence
D. A negative sentence
Question 14
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
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 15
The sentence below uses an idiom. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom.
A. to make a decision quickly
B. to think carefully before making a decision
C. to make a decision without considering the consequences
D. to make a decision based on emotions

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