POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence "The new employee was given a thorough briefing on the company's policies and procedures." is an example of which type of sentence?
Correct A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The phrase "kick the bucket" is an example of which type of idiom?
A. Literal
B. Metaphorical
Correct C. Idiomatic
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The sentence "The teacher asked the students to write their names on the blackboard." is an example of which type of sentence?
A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
Correct C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
The phrase "break a leg" is an example of which type of idiom?
A. Literal
B. Metaphorical
Correct C. Idiomatic
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
The sentence "The sun rises in the east." is an example of which type of sentence?
Correct A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The phrase 'in a nutshell' is an example of a metaphor that uses a
A. simile
B. metaphor
Correct C. idiom
D. hyperbole

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
SHARED STIMULUS
The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
The passage below is an example of a narrative text that uses a
A. first-person narrative
Correct B. third-person narrative
C. omniscient narrative
D. stream-of-consciousness narrative

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is an example of a
Correct A. declarative sentence
B. interrogative sentence
C. imperative sentence
D. exclamatory sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a
Correct A. idiom
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. hyperbole

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
SHARED STIMULUS
The beach was a beautiful place with crystal-clear waters and powdery white sand.
The passage below is an example of a descriptive text that uses a
Correct A. sensory details
B. figurative language
C. personification
D. alliteration

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a very enthusiastic and eager way. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
Correct A. She bent over backwards to help her friend move into the new apartment.
B. The company will bend over backwards to meet the customer's demands.
C. The teacher bent over backwards to explain the difficult concept to the students.
D. The employee will bend over backwards to finish the project on time.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
Correct A. The manager will be attending the meeting.
B. The manager attends the meeting.
C. The manager has attended the meeting.
D. The manager is attending the meeting.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
Which of the following words is a synonym of 'vague'?
A. Clear
B. Unclear
Correct C. Ambiguous
D. Precise

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
Which of the following sentences is in the present perfect tense?
Correct A. I have eaten breakfast.
B. I eat breakfast every morning.
C. I will eat breakfast soon.
D. I ate breakfast yesterday.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
Which of the following words is an antonym of 'fast'?
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Rapid
D. Speedy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
Which of the following sentences is in the imperative mood?
A. You should eat breakfast.
Correct B. Eat breakfast every morning.
C. I will eat breakfast soon.
D. You will eat breakfast.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
Which of the following words is a synonym of 'difficult'?
A. Easy
B. Simple
C. Challenging
Correct D. Complicated

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
Which of the following sentences is in the past perfect tense?
Correct A. I had eaten breakfast.
B. I eat breakfast every morning.
C. I will eat breakfast soon.
D. I ate breakfast yesterday.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
Which of the following words is an antonym of 'happy'?
A. Sad
B. Joyful
C. Cheerful
Correct D. Miserable

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
Which of the following sentences is in the present continuous tense?
Correct A. I am eating breakfast.
B. I eat breakfast every morning.
C. I will eat breakfast soon.
D. I ate breakfast yesterday.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
Which of the following words is a synonym of 'big'?
A. Small
Correct B. Large
C. Tiny
D. Huge

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
Which of the following sentences is in the imperative mood?
A. You should eat breakfast.
B. Eat breakfast every morning.
C. I will eat breakfast soon.
D. You will eat breakfast.

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 23
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of an idiom that uses a physical action to convey a particular meaning. What is the antonym of this idiom?
Correct A. straighten up
B. lean forward
C. turn around
D. move away

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
In the passage below, the author uses the phrase 'a drop in the ocean' to describe the impact of a single person's actions. What is the meaning of this phrase?
Correct A. a small amount of something
B. a large amount of something
C. a significant impact
D. a negligible effect

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The sentence 'The new policy will take effect next month' is an example of a sentence that uses the present perfect tense to describe a future event. What is the meaning of the present perfect tense?
Correct A. a past action with a connection to the present
B. a past action with no connection to the present
C. a future action with a connection to the present
D. a future action with no connection to the present

Correct Answer: A

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