POST UTME LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The word 'perspicacious' is closest in meaning to:
A. Perceptive
B. Insightful
C. Discerning
D. Astute
Question 2
The following sentence has a missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
A. happy
B. sad
C. angry
D. tired
Question 3
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Condescending
D. Sarcastic
Question 4
In the passage below, identify the word that has been replaced with a word that has a different consonant sound.
A. The cat sat on the mat.
B. The cat sat on the mat.
C. The cat sat on the mat.
D. The cat sat on the mat.
Question 5
The following sentence is in the active voice. Identify the verb form that is used to form the active voice and explain its function in the sentence.
A. The sentence is: 'The government introduced the new policy.' The verb form used to form the active voice is the base form 'introduced.'
B. The sentence is: 'The government introduced the new policy.' The verb form used to form the active voice is the past participle 'was introduced.'
C. The sentence is: 'The government introduced the new policy.' The verb form used to form the active voice is the present participle 'is introducing.'
D. The sentence is: 'The government introduced the new policy.' The verb form used to form the active voice is the infinitive 'to introduce.'
Question 6
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a very enthusiastic way. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. She bent over backwards to help her friend move into the new apartment.
B. The company will bend over backwards to meet its sales targets.
C. The teacher will bend over backwards to ensure that all students understand the material.
D. The athlete will bend over backwards to win the gold medal.
Question 7
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. revised
B. modified
C. altered
D. amended
Question 8
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of idiomatic expressions. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option.
A. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic downturn.
B. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic upturn.
C. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic boom.
D. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic slump.
Question 9
The following passage requires you to identify the correct register. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option.
A. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic downturn.
B. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic upturn.
C. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic boom.
D. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic slump.
Question 10
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is in the:
A. Present Perfect Tense
B. Simple Past Tense
C. Present Continuous Tense
D. Simple Present Tense
Question 11
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'The new employee has been hired by the company.' is grammatically correct.
B. The sentence 'The new employee has been hired by the company.' is grammatically incorrect because it lacks a verb.
C. The sentence 'The new employee has been hired by the company.' is grammatically incorrect because it uses the passive voice.
D. The sentence 'The new employee has been hired by the company.' is grammatically incorrect because it uses the wrong tense.
Question 12
The following sentence requires you to identify the correct grammatical structure. Read the sentence carefully and choose the correct option.
A. The manager will get the report by tomorrow.
B. The manager will get the report off by tomorrow.
C. The manager will get the report on by tomorrow.
D. The manager will get the report up by tomorrow.
Question 13
The following sentence is a classic example of a rhetorical question. Which of the following is the correct answer?
A. What is the meaning of life?
B. Why do we need to study English?
C. What is the purpose of education?
D. How do we learn a new language?
Question 14
The following passage requires you to identify the correct idiomatic expression. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option.
A. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic downturn.
B. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic upturn.
C. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic boom.
D. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic slump.
Question 15
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left' is an example of:
A. Simple Past Tense
B. Present Perfect Tense
C. Past Perfect Tense
D. Future Perfect Tense

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