POST UTME COAL CITY UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is grammatically incorrect. Identify the error.
A. The cat chased the mouse.
B. The cat chased the mouse, and the dog ran away.
C. The cat chased the mouse, and the dog ran.
D. The cat chased the mouse, but the dog ran.
Question 2
The following sentence is an example of a sentence that uses a formal register. Identify the correct meaning of the sentence.
A. The patient was diagnosed with a serious illness and required immediate treatment.
B. The patient was diagnosed with a serious illness and required immediate treatment, but the doctor was not available.
C. The patient was diagnosed with a serious illness and required immediate treatment, but the doctor was not available, and the patient had to wait for hours.
D. The patient was diagnosed with a serious illness and required immediate treatment, but the doctor was not available, and the patient had to wait for hours, and the patient's family was not informed.
Question 3
The following sentence is an example of a phrase that uses a phrasal verb. Identify the correct meaning of the verb.
A. to leave something behind
B. to take something with you
C. to give something to someone
D. to receive something from someone
Question 4
The following sentence is an example of a sentence that uses a formal register. Identify the correct meaning of the sentence.
A. The patient was diagnosed with a serious illness and required immediate treatment.
B. The patient was diagnosed with a serious illness and required immediate treatment, but the doctor was not available.
C. The patient was diagnosed with a serious illness and required immediate treatment, but the doctor was not available, and the patient had to wait for hours.
D. The patient was diagnosed with a serious illness and required immediate treatment, but the doctor was not available, and the patient had to wait for hours, and the patient's family was not informed.
Question 5
In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting', which of the following words is a preposition?
A. manager
B. along
C. with
D. team
Question 6
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer.
A. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's point of view.
B. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's tone.
C. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's purpose.
D. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the main idea.
Question 7
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun
B. The moon
C. The stars
D. The planets
Question 8
The following passage contains a word that is a synonym for 'to move quickly'. Identify the word.
A. run
B. walk
C. jump
D. sprint
Question 9
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the main idea.
B. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the supporting details.
C. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's tone.
D. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's purpose.
Question 10
In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting', which of the following words is a conjunction?
A. manager
B. along
C. with
D. team
Question 11
The following passage contains a synonym for the word 'large'. Identify the word.
A. big
B. small
C. huge
D. tiny
Question 12
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's purpose is to inform.
B. The author's purpose is to persuade.
C. The author's purpose is to entertain.
D. The author's purpose is to describe.
Question 13
In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting', which of the following pronouns is in the objective case?
A. he
B. him
C. his
D. who
Question 14
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
B. The sun rises in the west and sets in the east.
C. The sun rises in the north and sets in the south.
D. The sun rises in the south and sets in the north.
Question 15
The following sentence is an example of a sentence that uses a formal register. Identify the correct meaning of the sentence.
A. The patient was diagnosed with a serious illness and required immediate treatment.
B. The patient was diagnosed with a serious illness and required immediate treatment, but the doctor was not available.
C. The patient was diagnosed with a serious illness and required immediate treatment, but the doctor was not available, and the patient had to wait for hours.
D. The patient was diagnosed with a serious illness and required immediate treatment, but the doctor was not available, and the patient had to wait for hours, and the patient's family was not informed.

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