POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to finalize the project by the end of the week' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Passive Voice
Correct B. Active Voice
C. Imperative Mood
D. Subjunctive Mood

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
The idiomatic expression 'to cut corners' means to
Correct A. take shortcuts
B. avoid unnecessary tasks
C. increase productivity
D. reduce costs

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The sentence 'The doctor advised the patient to take two tablets three times a day' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Imperative Mood
B. Subjunctive Mood
C. Passive Voice
D. Active Voice

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The idiomatic expression 'to be on the same page' means to
Correct A. have a common understanding
B. be in agreement
C. have different opinions
D. be in conflict

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The sentence 'The company will launch a new product next quarter' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Future Simple
B. Future Continuous
C. Future Perfect
D. Future Perfect Continuous

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The following text is from a medical journal article. Identify the register used in the sentence: 'The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis.'
Correct A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The following text is from a law court transcript. Identify the idiomatic expression used in the sentence: 'The defendant's alibi was a 'smoke screen'.'
A. A red herring
Correct B. A smoke screen
C. A wild goose chase
D. A fishing expedition

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The following text is from a sports commentary. Identify the phrasal verb used in the sentence: 'The team's performance was 'on the upswing'.'
A. Get on the ball
Correct B. Get on the upswing
C. Get on the same page
D. Get on the right track

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The following text is from a medical journal article. Identify the stress pattern used in the sentence: 'The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis.'
A. Stress on the first syllable
Correct B. Stress on the second syllable
C. Stress on the third syllable
D. Stress on the fourth syllable

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
The following text is from a law court transcript. Identify the vowel sound used in the sentence: 'The defendant's alibi was a 'smoke screen'.'
A. Short 'a' sound
Correct B. Long 'a' sound
C. Short 'e' sound
D. Long 'e' sound

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
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The manager of the company was by his employees. He was very kind to them.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and explain the correction.
A. The sentence is in the passive voice.
B. The sentence is in the active voice.
Correct C. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
D. The sentence is a fragment.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage below is an excerpt from a book on the history of science.
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author is a scientist.
B. The author is a historian.
C. The author is a philosopher.
Correct D. The author is a writer.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
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The manager of the company was by his employees. He was very kind to them.
The following sentence has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and explain the correction.
A. The sentence is in the passive voice.
B. The sentence is in the active voice.
Correct C. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
D. The sentence is a fragment.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage below is an excerpt from a book on the history of science.
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author is a scientist.
B. The author is a historian.
C. The author is a philosopher.
Correct D. The author is a writer.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
SHARED STIMULUS
The manager of the company was by his employees. He was very kind to them.
The following sentence has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and explain the correction.
A. The sentence is in the passive voice.
B. The sentence is in the active voice.
Correct C. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
D. The sentence is a fragment.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a very enthusiastic and helpful way. However, the phrase 'bend over' can also be used to describe a situation where someone is being taken advantage of. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the idiomatic expression 'bend over backwards'?
Correct A. She bent over backwards to help her friend move into the new apartment.
B. The company is trying to bend over backwards to meet the customer's demands.
C. The politician was accused of bending over backwards to please the wealthy donors.
D. The teacher bent over backwards to help the struggling student understand the material.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The phrase 'break a leg' is an idiom that means 'good luck.' However, the phrase 'break' can also be used to describe a situation where something is damaged or destroyed. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the idiomatic expression 'break a leg'?
Correct A. The actor broke a leg on stage during the performance.
B. The company is trying to break into the competitive market.
C. The politician was accused of breaking the law.
D. The athlete broke a leg during the game and had to be taken off the field.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The phrase 'cost an arm and a leg' is an idiom that means something is very expensive. However, the phrase 'cost' can also be used to describe a situation where something is paid for. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the idiomatic expression 'cost an arm and a leg'?
Correct A. The new smartphone costs an arm and a leg, but it's worth it.
B. The company is trying to cost-cut to stay competitive.
C. The politician was accused of costing the taxpayers a lot of money.
D. The restaurant meal costs an arm and a leg, but the service is excellent.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The phrase 'cut to the chase' is an idiom that means to get to the point or the most interesting part of a conversation. However, the phrase 'cut' can also be used to describe a situation where something is shortened or reduced. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the idiomatic expression 'cut to the chase'?
Correct A. The manager cut to the chase and told the employee what he really wanted.
B. The editor cut the article to make it shorter.
C. The politician was accused of cutting to the chase to avoid answering difficult questions.
D. The teacher cut to the chase and explained the main idea of the chapter.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The phrase 'give someone the cold shoulder' is an idiom that means to deliberately ignore or show indifference to someone. However, the phrase 'cold shoulder' can also be used to describe a situation where someone is served a cold meal. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the idiomatic expression 'give someone the cold shoulder'?
Correct A. The host gave the guest the cold shoulder and didn't even offer them a drink.
B. The restaurant served the customer a cold meal and apologized for the mistake.
C. The politician was accused of giving the cold shoulder to the protesters.
D. The teacher gave the student the cold shoulder and didn't even acknowledge their presence.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
Correct A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter.' is in the _______ tense.
A. Present
B. Past
Correct C. Future
D. Conditional

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
The pronoun 'it' in the sentence 'The book, which is on the table, is mine.' is a(n) _______ pronoun.
A. Personal pronoun
B. Demonstrative pronoun
Correct C. Relative pronoun
D. Interrogative pronoun

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The sentence 'If I were you, I would not have taken that job.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
Correct D. Conditional sentence

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
SHARED STIMULUS
The new policy will be implemented next quarter. However, the old policy will be phased out by the end of the year.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The new policy will be implemented next quarter.
B. The old policy will be implemented next quarter.
Correct C. The policy will be implemented next quarter.
D. The policy will not be implemented next quarter.

Correct Answer: C

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