POST UTME LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
A sentence is given: 'The new policy has been implemented, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the economy.' Which of the following antonyms for 'positive' would be most appropriate in this context?
A. Negative
B. Neutral
C. Ambivalent
D. Indifferent
Question 2
Which of the following idioms means 'to be very angry'?
A. To be in a bad mood
B. To be fed up
C. To be furious
D. To be upset
Question 3
The doctor's ______________ (register) of language was clear and concise, making it easy for the patient to understand.
A. formal
B. informal
C. technical
D. medical
Question 4
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the
B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the
C. The new policy has been implemented to eliminate the
D. The new policy has been implemented to enhance the
Question 5
A diagram is provided below. Identify the part labeled 'A' in the diagram.
A. Beaker
B. Burette
C. Test tube
D. Circuit
Question 6
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the correct meaning of the verb.
A. to take away
B. to put down
C. to turn off
D. to give up
Question 7
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the correct correction.
A. The book is on the table.
B. The book is on the table's.
C. The book is on the table's.
D. The book is on the table.
Question 8
Read the passage 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 neutral.
Question 9
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of the passive voice?
A. The teacher gave the student a book.
B. The student was given a book by the teacher.
C. The student gave the teacher a book.
D. The teacher and the student gave a book.
Question 10
The sentence 'The manager, being a perfectionist, ensured that every detail was attended to.' is an example of _______.
A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. subjunctive mood
D. imperative mood
Question 11
In the following sentence, which of the options best completes the blank to maintain the idiomatic expression?
A. to make a mountain out of a molehill
B. to cry over spilt milk
C. to cut one's nose off to spite one's face
D. to take the bull by the horns
Question 12
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 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.
Question 13
The following sentence has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
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.
Question 14
Identify the idiom in the sentence.
A. The company is on the brink of bankruptcy.
B. The company is on the verge of bankruptcy.
C. The company is in bankruptcy.
D. The company is out of bankruptcy.
Question 15
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of ______________ (concord) between the verb 'to be' and the subject 'the company'.
A. agreement
B. disagreement
C. concord
D. discord

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