POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence contains a phrase that is an example of an idiom: 'It's raining cats and dogs.' Identify the phrase.
A. It's raining cats and dogs
B. The weather is terrible
C. It's a beautiful day
D. The sun is shining brightly
Question 2
The athlete's “game face” was on, and she was completely focused on the competition.
A. A type of mental state that involves being completely focused and concentrated on a task or activity.
B. A type of physical state that involves being in top physical condition and ready to perform at a high level.
C. A type of emotional state that involves being confident and motivated to succeed.
D. A type of social state that involves being part of a team or group and working together towards a common goal.
Question 3
The graph below shows the relationship between the number of hours studied and the exam score. What type of relationship is depicted?
A. positive correlation
B. negative correlation
C. no correlation
D. inverse correlation
Question 4
The phrase 'burn the midnight oil' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. fixed
B. colloquial
C. idiomatic
D. metaphorical
Question 5
The sentence "The company will be hiring new employees next quarter" is an example of a "future tense".
A. The sentence "The company will be hiring new employees next quarter" is an example of a "future tense".
B. The sentence "The company will be hiring new employees next quarter" is an example of a "present tense".
C. The sentence "The company will be hiring new employees next quarter" is an example of a "future tense".
D. The sentence "The company will be hiring new employees next quarter" is an example of a "present tense".
Question 6
The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to brainstorm ideas for the new project.' contains a phrasal verb. Identify the verb.
A. instruct
B. brainstorm
C. manage
D. team
Question 7
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The ball was thrown (by John).
B. The ball was thrown (to John).
C. The ball was thrown (with John).
D. The ball was thrown (for John).
Question 8
The lawyer's argument was based on a “slippery slope” fallacy, which assumes that a small initial action will inevitably lead to a chain of related events culminating in some significant effect.
A. A type of logical fallacy that occurs when a person assumes that because one event is similar to another, the same consequences will necessarily follow.
B. A type of argument that involves making a claim based on a generalization or stereotype.
C. A type of fallacy that occurs when a person assumes that because something is true in one instance, it must be true in all instances.
D. A type of argument that involves making a claim based on a personal experience or anecdote.
Question 9
The phrase 'to take a rain check' is an example of a(n) _______ phrasal verb.
A. transitive
B. intransitive
C. phrasal
D. idiomatic
Question 10
The doctor's “bedside manner” was excellent, and she put the patient at ease with her warm and empathetic tone.
A. A type of medical treatment that involves using a combination of medication and therapy to treat a patient.
B. A type of medical professional who specializes in the care of patients in a hospital or clinical setting.
C. A type of communication style that is warm, empathetic, and personable, often used by healthcare professionals to put patients at ease.
D. A type of medical equipment used to monitor a patient's vital signs.
Question 11
The speaker's tone in the passage is best described as ______.
A. sarcastic
B. condescending
C. exasperated
D. exasperating
Question 12
The sentence 'The manager will be speaking at the conference tomorrow.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
A. declarative
B. interrogative
C. imperative
D. exclamatory
Question 13
The sentence 'The patient's symptoms worsened after taking the medication.' contains a modal verb. Identify the verb.
A. worsen
B. take
C. have
D. must
Question 14
The company's “bottom line” was affected by the economic downturn, and they had to lay off several employees to stay afloat.
A. A type of financial statement that shows a company's revenue and expenses over a given period of time.
B. A type of economic indicator that measures the overall health of a country's economy.
C. A type of financial term that refers to the profit or loss of a company, often used to describe the company's financial performance.
D. A type of business strategy that involves cutting costs and reducing expenses to stay competitive in a market.
Question 15
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread ______.' is an example of ______.
A. opposition
B. criticism
C. adoption
D. implementation

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