POST UTME COAL CITY UNIVERSITY 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next month, will affect the majority of the population, including the poor and the wealthy.'
A. The use of the comma after 'month' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'including' is incorrect.
C. The sentence is a run-on sentence.
D. The sentence is a fragment.
Question 2
In the sentence 'The manager of the company is responsible for the overall strategy and direction of the organization.', which of the following words is an adjective?
A. strategy
B. direction
C. organization
D. overall
Question 3
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. The city's transportation system is in a state of crisis. The roads are congested, and the public transportation system is unreliable. The city council has proposed a new plan to improve the transportation system, which includes the construction of a new highway and the expansion of the public transportation system. What is the main problem with the city's transportation system?
A. The roads are congested
B. The public transportation system is unreliable
C. The city council has not proposed a new plan
D. The city's transportation system is not in a state of crisis
Question 4
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 5
The following sentence is an example of a grammatical construction known as the 'passive voice'. Identify the subject and the verb in the sentence.
A. The ball was thrown by John.
B. The ball threw John.
C. John threw the ball.
D. The ball is thrown by John.
Question 6
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error: 'The company, who's employees are highly skilled, will be able to complete the project on time.'
A. The use of the word 'who's' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'employees' is incorrect.
C. The sentence is a run-on sentence.
D. The sentence is a fragment.
Question 7
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of _______________ (lexis and structure) that the client's rights had been violated.
A. presumption of innocence
B. right to a fair trial
C. protection against self-incrimination
D. right to a speedy trial
Question 8
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next month, will affect the majority of the population, including the poor and the wealthy.'
A. The use of the comma after 'month' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'including' is incorrect.
C. The sentence is a run-on sentence.
D. The sentence is a fragment.
Question 9
The passage below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. this
Question 10
The athlete's _______________ (registers) was to win the gold medal in the 100-meter dash.
A. personal best
B. world record
C. olympic record
D. national record
Question 11
The word 'narrative' can be described as:
A. a type of verb
B. a type of noun
C. a type of adjective
D. a type of adverb
Question 12
The word 'enigmatic' is an example of a word that means mysterious or difficult to understand. What is the synonym of this word?
A. obscure
B. clear
C. ambiguous
D. transparent
Question 13
The following passage is an example of a literary device known as 'foreshadowing'. Identify the event that is being foreshadowed and explain its significance.
A. The death of the main character
B. The discovery of a hidden treasure
C. The arrival of a new character
D. The resolution of a conflict
Question 14
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The passage is written in the first person.
B. The passage is written in the third person.
C. The passage is written in the second person.
D. The passage is written in the passive voice.
Question 15
The following sentence has been modified. Choose the correct option to complete it.
A. The government has implemented policies to reduce the impact of climate change.
B. The government has implemented policies to increase the impact of climate change.
C. The government has implemented policies to mitigate the effects of climate change.
D. The government has implemented policies to exacerbate the effects of climate change.

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