POST UTME MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of an idiom that means to go out of one's way to help someone.
A. to refuse to help someone
Correct B. to go out of one's way to help someone
C. to ignore someone's request
D. to pretend to help someone

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and the results are already visible.' is an example of a sentence that uses the present perfect tense to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.
Correct A. The new policy has been implemented, and the results are already visible.
B. The new policy will be implemented, and the results will be visible soon.
C. The new policy was implemented, and the results were visible at the time.
D. The new policy is being implemented, and the results are not yet visible.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The word 'verbose' is an antonym of the word 'concise'.
A. verbose
Correct B. concise
C. eloquent
D. vague

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The phrase 'break a leg' is an idiom that means 'good luck'.
Correct A. good luck
B. bad luck
C. no luck
D. maybe luck

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is an example of a sentence that uses the past perfect tense to describe an action that started and finished before another action in the past.
Correct A. By the time I arrived, they had already left.
B. By the time I arrived, they were still there.
C. By the time I arrived, they had just left.
D. By the time I arrived, they had not yet left.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, which the judge deemed a 'red herring' in the case.
A. A legal loophole
Correct B. A misleading clue
C. A crucial piece of evidence
D. A key witness statement

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's bacterial infection.
A. To cure the patient's fever
Correct B. To treat the patient's bacterial infection
C. To administer a vaccine
D. To perform surgery

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The athlete's coach emphasized the importance of proper nutrition and hydration to optimize performance.
A. To improve the athlete's endurance
B. To enhance the athlete's speed
Correct C. To optimize the athlete's performance
D. To reduce the athlete's risk of injury

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The company's marketing strategy focused on creating a buzz around their new product launch.
A. To increase brand awareness
B. To generate customer interest
Correct C. To create a buzz around the product launch
D. To promote the company's services

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
The teacher encouraged her students to use their critical thinking skills to analyze the information presented.
A. To improve their problem-solving abilities
Correct B. To enhance their critical thinking skills
C. To develop their analytical thinking
D. To increase their knowledge retention

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, which the judge deemed to be a mere 'red herring' in the case.
A. A legal loophole
Correct B. A misleading clue
C. A crucial piece of evidence
D. A key witness statement

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The company's profits have been dwindling due to a 'perfect storm' of economic factors.
A. A combination of favorable economic conditions
B. A severe economic downturn
Correct C. A perfect storm of economic factors
D. A sudden increase in competition

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The patient's symptoms were a 'textbook case' of a rare disease.
A. A common and well-known disease
Correct B. A rare and unusual disease
C. A disease with a unique set of symptoms
D. A disease with a high mortality rate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The company's financial reports showed a 'paper-thin' profit margin.
A. A small but significant profit
B. A very small profit
Correct C. A profit margin that is barely sustainable
D. A large and stable profit

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The new policy was a 'game-changer' for the industry.
A. A significant improvement
B. A major innovation
Correct C. A radical change
D. A minor adjustment

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The phrase 'burn the midnight oil' is an example of an idiom that originated in the 17th century. It means to work late into the night, often to meet a deadline. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
Correct A. She stayed up late to finish her project.
B. The company's profits increased significantly after they hired a new marketing team.
C. The phrase 'burn the midnight oil' is a metaphor for a person who is always tired.
D. The new employee was struggling to keep up with the workload.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The sentence 'The new employee, who had been working for the company for only a few months, was promoted to a leadership position.' is an example of a sentence that uses which grammatical structure?
A. Passive voice
Correct B. Active voice
C. Relative clause
D. Independent clause

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of an idiom that means 'good luck.' Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. The actor was nervous before his performance.
B. The phrase 'break a leg' is a metaphor for a person who is always confident.
Correct C. The audience cheered as the actor took the stage.
D. The actor tripped on his way to the stage.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The sentence 'The book, which was written by John Grisham, is a bestseller.' is an example of a sentence that uses which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Independent clause
C. Subordinate clause
D. Adjective clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The phrase 'cost an arm and a leg' is an example of an idiom that means 'something is very expensive.' Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
Correct A. The new smartphone costs ₦50,000.
B. The phrase 'cost an arm and a leg' is a metaphor for a person who is always cheap.
C. The restaurant meal was worth every penny.
D. The new car is a great value for the price.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
Correct B. idiomatic expression
C. colloquialism
D. proverb

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The sentence 'The new policy will _______ the company's profits.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
Correct A. increase, declarative
B. decrease, interrogative
C. remain the same, imperative
D. become more complex, exclamatory

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of concord and tense.
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of _______ and _______.
Correct A. concord, tense
B. pronoun, clause
C. verb, adjective
D. noun, adverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The word 'stress' in the sentence 'The teacher _______ the importance of time management.' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. verb, noun
Correct B. noun, verb
C. adjective, adverb
D. adverb, adjective

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The sentence 'The manager _______ the team to work harder.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
Correct A. imperative, declarative
B. declarative, interrogative
C. interrogative, imperative
D. exclamatory, imperative

Correct Answer: A

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