POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The author is describing a situation where someone works late into the night to meet a deadline.
In the following passage, the author uses the idiom 'burn the midnight oil' to mean:
Correct A. to work late into the night
B. to take a break during the day
C. to attend a party in the evening
D. to go to bed early

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
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The sentence is: 'Can you turn off the lights when you leave the room?'
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the verb and its meaning:
A. pick up, to move something
B. get on, to board a vehicle
Correct C. turn off, to stop something from working
D. put down, to place something

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
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The author is describing someone who is very intelligent and perceptive.
In the following passage, the author uses the word 'perspicacious' to describe someone who is:
Correct A. very intelligent and perceptive
B. somewhat intelligent but not very perceptive
C. not very intelligent and not very perceptive
D. extremely intelligent but not very perceptive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
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The correct word is 'adaptable'.
The following sentence contains a cloze test. Fill in the blank with the correct word:
A. The new employee was very _______________ and quickly learned the company's policies.
Correct B. The new employee was very _______________ and quickly learned the company's policies.
C. The new employee was very _______________ and quickly learned the company's policies.
D. The new employee was very _______________ and quickly learned the company's policies.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
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The passage discusses the effects of stress on the body and how it can lead to various health problems.
The following passage requires you to identify the main idea. Read the passage and choose the correct answer:
A. The main idea of the passage is to describe the benefits of exercise.
B. The main idea of the passage is to describe the importance of a healthy diet.
Correct C. The main idea of the passage is to describe the effects of stress on the body.
D. The main idea of the passage is to describe the importance of getting enough sleep.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
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The company has been facing criticism for its environmental impact, and the new policy aims to address these concerns.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The new policy aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the company by 50% within the next two years.
B. The new policy aims to increase the carbon footprint of the company by 50% within the next two years.
C. The new policy aims to maintain the current carbon footprint of the company within the next two years.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the company by 25% within the next two years.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
Choose the correct synonym for the word 'procrastinate' from the options below.
Correct A. To delay or put off until later
B. To hurry or rush
C. To work or labor
D. To rest or relax

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The passage is written in a formal tone, but the register shifts to a more informal tone when the doctor speaks to the patient.
The passage below contains a register shift. Identify the correct answer.
A. The doctor examined the patient and prescribed some medication.
Correct B. The doctor examined the patient and told them to take some medication.
C. The doctor examined the patient and ordered some medication.
D. The doctor examined the patient and suggested some medication.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The idiom 'break a leg' means to wish someone good luck. Identify the correct antonym.
Correct A. To wish someone bad luck
B. To wish someone good health
C. To wish someone success
D. To wish someone happiness

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The passage is written in a formal tone, and the phrasal verb 'lay off' is used to convey a negative meaning.
The passage below contains a phrasal verb. Identify the correct answer.
Correct A. The company decided to lay off some employees due to financial difficulties.
B. The company decided to hire some employees due to financial difficulties.
C. The company decided to promote some employees due to financial difficulties.
D. The company decided to demote some employees due to financial difficulties.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
In the sentence 'The doctor examined the patient's X-ray', what is the function of the word 'examined'?
Correct A. To describe the action of the doctor
B. To indicate the location of the X-ray
C. To specify the type of examination
D. To introduce the patient's name

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
Which of the following words is an example of a homophone in the sentence 'The bare tree stood in the garden'?
A. tree
Correct B. bare
C. garden
D. stood

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write a short essay', what is the function of the word 'short'?
Correct A. To specify the length of the essay
B. To indicate the topic of the essay
C. To describe the writing style
D. To introduce the teacher's name

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
Which of the following sentences is an example of a passive voice?
A. The dog bit the man
Correct B. The man was bitten by the dog
C. The dog is very happy
D. The man is very sad

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
In the sentence 'The company will be launching a new product next month', what is the function of the word 'will'?
Correct A. To indicate the future tense
B. To express uncertainty
C. To introduce the product name
D. To specify the launch date

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter' is an example of a sentence in the _______ tense.
A. present
Correct B. future
C. past
D. conditional

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of an idiom that means _______.
Correct A. to die
B. to be born
C. to get married
D. to get divorced

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The sentence 'The manager asked the employees to _______ their reports by the end of the day.' is an example of a sentence in the _______ voice.
A. submit
Correct B. write
C. read
D. edit

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of an idiom that means _______.
Correct A. to help someone
B. to refuse to help someone
C. to be very busy
D. to be very lazy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The sentence 'The new employee was very nervous on his first day at work.' is an example of a sentence in the _______ tense.
A. present
Correct B. past
C. future
D. conditional

Correct Answer: B

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