POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it: "The company has been facing financial difficulties due to the economic downturn, which has resulted in a significant loss of revenue."
A. The company has been facing financial difficulties due to the economic downturn, which has resulted in a significant loss of revenue.
B. The company has been facing financial difficulties due to the economic downturn, which has resulted in a significant loss of revenue.
C. The company has been facing financial difficulties due to the economic downturn, which has resulted in a significant loss of revenue.
D. The company has been facing financial difficulties due to the economic downturn, which has resulted in a significant loss of revenue.
Question 2
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "actus in the desert", which implies that even in the most unlikely of circumstances, there is always a glimmer of hope.
A. A figure of speech that describes a situation where something is present even though it is not expected.
B. A type of legal argument that relies on the principle of stare decisis.
C. A phrase used to describe a situation where a person is forced to take a difficult decision.
D. A type of legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of a contract.
Question 3
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the following sentence: 'This is my ______ car.'
A. my
B. mine
C. mys
D. my's
Question 4
In the following sentence, identify the register used: 'The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's infection.'
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Elevated
D. Colloquial
Question 5
The doctor's tone was condescending, implying that the patient was ignorant of the obvious.
A. The doctor's tone was condescending because the patient was being uncooperative.
B. The doctor's tone was condescending because the patient was being ignorant.
C. The doctor's tone was condescending because the patient was being argumentative.
D. The doctor's tone was condescending because the patient was being respectful.
Question 6
The athlete's performance was impressive, but she still had a long way to go before she could be considered a top contender.
A. The athlete's performance was impressive because she had a high level of skill.
B. The athlete's performance was impressive because she had a high level of endurance.
C. The athlete's performance was impressive because she had a high level of speed.
D. The athlete's performance was impressive because she had a high level of strength.
Question 7
Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework, but he didn't finish it.'
A. Subject-verb agreement
B. Tense consistency
C. Modal verb usage
D. Pronoun reference
Question 8
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence should read: 'The company, which is based in Lagos, has been in operation for over 20 years.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The company, which is based in Abuja, has been in operation for over 20 years.'
C. The sentence should read: 'The company, which is based in Lagos, has been in operation for over 10 years.'
D. The sentence should read: 'The company, which is based in Abuja, has been in operation for over 10 years.'
Question 9
The following passage is an example of a narrative text. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The passage is an example of a descriptive text.
B. The passage is an example of a persuasive text.
C. The passage is an example of a narrative text.
D. The passage is an example of an expository text.
Question 10
The word 'perspicacious' means having a keen understanding and insight. Which of the following synonyms best captures this meaning?
A. perceptive
B. discerning
C. astute
D. inquisitive
Question 11
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something with great effort, but it can also imply a sense of servitude. Which of the following synonyms best captures this nuance?
A. toil
B. sacrifice
C. deference
D. obedience
Question 12
The diagram below represents a biological process. Identify the component labeled 'A' and explain its function.
A. The cell membrane labeled 'A' is responsible for regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
B. The cell membrane labeled 'A' is responsible for generating energy for the cell.
C. The cell membrane labeled 'A' is responsible for storing genetic information.
D. The cell membrane labeled 'A' is responsible for conducting electrical signals.
Question 13
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The ball was thrown by John.' Which of the following sentences is also in the passive voice?
A. The book was read by the student.
B. The teacher gave the student a book.
C. The student read the book.
D. The student gave the teacher a book.
Question 14
The following text is from a sports article: 'The team's coach was very pleased with their performance.' Which register is used in this text?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated
Question 15
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with 'uninterested'. Which of the following sentences uses 'disinterested' correctly?
A. I'm disinterested in the movie.
B. The judge was disinterested in the case.
C. The company is disinterested in expanding its market.
D. The customer was uninterested in the product.

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