POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
Choose 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 studies English for three years.
D. I have been study English for three years.
Question 2
The following sentence contains a punctuation error. Identify the error and choose the correct answer.
A. The sentence 'Let's eat, Grandma!' is grammatically correct.
B. The sentence 'Let's eat, Grandma!' should be punctuated with a comma.
C. The sentence 'Let's eat Grandma!' is grammatically correct.
D. The sentence 'Let's eat Grandma!' should be punctuated with a comma.
Question 3
The following text is an example of a sports register. Identify the correct term for the sport described.
A. Football
B. Basketball
C. Tennis
D. Volleyball
Question 4
Choose the correct form of the pronoun in parentheses.
A. The manager of the company was a woman, but she was not the CEO.
B. The manager of the company was a man, but he was not the CEO.
C. The manager of the company was a child, but he was not the CEO.
D. The manager of the company was a robot, but he was not the CEO.
Question 5
In the medical field, the term 'register' refers to a record of patient information. Which of the following is an example of a medical register?
A. A patient's medical history
B. A doctor's prescription
C. A hospital's administrative records
D. A patient's insurance information
Question 6
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. fixed
B. colloquial
C. idiomatic
D. metaphorical
Question 7
The following diagram shows a graph of a quadratic function. What is the x-coordinate of the vertex of this function?
A. -2
B. -1
C. 0
D. 1
Question 8
In the context of medical writing, which register is typically used to convey complex information to a specialized audience?
A. formal
B. informal
C. technical
D. academic
Question 9
In the following sentence, the word 'sophisticated' is used to describe a person's taste in music. Which of the following words would best replace 'sophisticated' to convey the same meaning?
A. refined
B. sensitive
C. discerning
D. cultivated
Question 10
The following sentence contains a cloze test. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.
Question 11
The following sentence contains a spelling error. Identify the error and choose the correct answer.
A. The word 'accomodate' is spelled correctly.
B. The word 'accomodate' should be spelled 'accommodate'.
C. The word 'accomodate' is spelled 'accommodat'.
D. The word 'accomodate' is spelled 'accomodat'.
Question 12
The following sentence has been modified in some way. Choose the option that best restores the original text.
A. The manager of the company was a woman, but she was not the CEO.
B. The manager of the company was a man, but he was not the CEO.
C. The manager of the company was a child, but he was not the CEO.
D. The manager of the company was a robot, but he was not the CEO.
Question 13
The following sentence has been modified in some way. Choose the option that best restores the original text.
A. The manager of the company was a woman, but she was not the CEO.
B. The manager of the company was a man, but he was not the CEO.
C. The manager of the company was a child, but he was not the CEO.
D. The manager of the company was a robot, but he was not the CEO.
Question 14
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The ball was thrown by John.
B. The ball was thrown John.
C. The ball was thrown to John.
D. The ball was thrown with John.
Question 15
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years.' is an example of a sentence with a specific grammatical structure. Identify the type of clause that contains the main verb in this sentence.
A. Independent clause
B. Dependent clause
C. Subordinate clause
D. Relative clause

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