POST UTME AAUA 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide.' is an example of _______ register.
A. formal
B. informal
C. neutral
D. technical
Question 2
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'The students were bored with the lesson' is grammatically incorrect because it should be 'The students were bored by the lesson'.
B. The sentence 'The students were bored with the lesson' is grammatically incorrect because it should be 'The students were bored during the lesson'.
C. The sentence 'The students were bored with the lesson' is grammatically incorrect because it should be 'The students were bored at the lesson'.
D. The sentence 'The students were bored with the lesson' is grammatically correct.
Question 3
The word 'rapidly' is a(n) _______ adjective.
A. gradable
B. non-gradable
C. comparative
D. superlative
Question 4
The sentence 'The manager was disappointed with the team's performance.' is an example of _______ tone.
A. formal
B. informal
C. positive
D. negative
Question 5
The sentence 'The new policy will take effect next month, but it's not clear what the exact date is.' is an example of which type of sentence?
A. Simple sentence
B. Compound sentence
C. Complex sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence
Question 6
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager ______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
B. The manager ______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
C. The manager ______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
D. The manager ______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
Question 7
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive and argumentative.
Question 8
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The students (to have) finished their homework.
B. The students (have) finished their homework.
C. The students (had) finished their homework.
D. The students (has) finished their homework.
Question 9
Identify the correct spelling of the word.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
D. accommodate
Question 10
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of an idiom that uses which of the following grammatical structures?
A. Phrasal verb
B. Metaphorical expression
C. Hyperbole
D. Alliteration
Question 11
The diagram below shows the process of _______ in a cell.
A. photosynthesis
B. respiration
C. mitosis
D. meiosis
Question 12
Choose the correct antonym of the word.
A. fast
B. slow
C. quick
D. rapid
Question 13
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
A. The teacher gave the student a book.
B. The teacher gave the student a book to the student.
C. The teacher gave the student a book, to the student.
D. The teacher gave the student a book, to the student.
Question 14
The sentence 'The company has been in operation for over 20 years.' is an example of _______ register.
A. formal
B. informal
C. neutral
D. technical
Question 15
Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the sentence.
A. The teacher gave the student a book.
B. The teacher gave the student a book to the student.
C. The teacher gave the student a book, to the student.
D. The teacher gave the student a book, to the student.

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