POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
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'?
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.
Question 2
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. I (have been studying) English for three years.
B. I (have study) English for three years.
C. I (have been study) English for three years.
D. I (study) English for three years.
Question 3
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.
D. The author is a writer.
Question 4
The idiomatic expression 'to cut corners' means to
A. take shortcuts
B. avoid unnecessary tasks
C. increase productivity
D. reduce costs
Question 5
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
B. Long 'a' sound
C. Short 'e' sound
D. Long 'e' sound
Question 6
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.
C. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
D. The sentence is a fragment.
Question 7
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is in the:
A. present simple
B. present continuous
C. past simple
D. past perfect
Question 8
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
B. Active Voice
C. Imperative Mood
D. Subjunctive Mood
Question 9
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager (to apologize) for the inconvenience caused.
B. The manager (apologized) for the inconvenience caused.
C. The manager (apologizes) for the inconvenience caused.
D. The manager (apologized) for the inconvenience caused yesterday.
Question 10
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
C. The use of the passive voice is incorrect.
D. The sentence is unclear.
Question 11
In the passage, the author's tone is best described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 12
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager (to apologize) for the inconvenience caused.
B. The manager (apologized) for the inconvenience caused.
C. The manager (apologizes) for the inconvenience caused.
D. The manager (apologized) for the inconvenience caused yesterday.
Question 13
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.
D. The author is a writer.
Question 14
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'?
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.
Question 15
The sentence 'The doctor advised the patient to take two tablets three times a day' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Imperative Mood
B. Subjunctive Mood
C. Passive Voice
D. Active Voice

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