POST UTME OAU 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and choose the correct option.
A. 'Pick up'.
B. 'Turn down'.
C. 'Get on'.
D. 'Give up'.
Question 2
In the following passage, the word 'sophisticated' is used to describe a medical device. What register is the word 'sophisticated' in?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Colloquial
Question 3
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and choose the correct option.
A. 'Bite off more than you can chew'.
B. 'Beat around the bush'.
C. 'Cut to the chase'.
D. 'Give someone the cold shoulder'.
Question 4
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a passive voice. Identify the type of verb that is used in the sentence.
A. Transitive verb
B. Intransitive verb
C. Linking verb
D. Action verb
Question 5
The following sentence contains a register shift. Identify the register shift and choose the correct option.
A. Formal to informal.
B. Informal to formal.
C. Technical to non-technical.
D. Neutral to persuasive.
Question 6
The sentence below has been modified to test your sentence interpretation skills. Read the sentence carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The sentence has been modified to test your sentence interpretation skills.
B. The sentence has been modified to test your vocabulary skills.
C. The sentence has been modified to test your grammar skills.
D. The sentence has been modified to test your spelling skills.
Question 7
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade', what is the antonym of the word 'reduce'?
A. increase
B. decrease
C. expand
D. contract
Question 8
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce waste and increase efficiency.' is an example of a sentence using the phrasal verb 'implement'. Which of the following is a synonym for 'implement'?
A. enact
B. abolish
C. suspend
D. repeal
Question 9
In the sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will be present today', which pronoun is in the objective case?
A. he
B. who
C. was
D. will
Question 10
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
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 11
The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years. Which tense is used in the sentence?
A. Present Simple
B. Present Continuous
C. Future Simple
D. Future Continuous
Question 12
The passage 'The city was a bustling metropolis, with towering skyscrapers and busy streets. The sound of car horns and chatter filled the air, and the smell of food from street vendors wafted through the streets.' is an example of which literary device?
A. Imagery
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
D. Alliteration
Question 13
The passage 'The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky. The birds were singing their sweet melodies, and the flowers were blooming in every color of the rainbow.' is an example of which literary device?
A. Imagery
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
D. Alliteration
Question 14
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The passage has been modified to test your comprehension skills.
B. The passage has been modified to test your vocabulary skills.
C. The passage has been modified to test your grammar skills.
D. The passage has been modified to test your spelling skills.
Question 15
The idiom 'break a leg' means 'good luck'. Which of the following is a synonym for 'break a leg'?
A. good luck
B. bad luck
C. take a chance
D. give up

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