POST UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next five years', what is the register of the word 'reduce'?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Colloquial
Question 2
In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the conference', which of the following pronouns is in the objective case?
A. he
B. him
C. his
D. they
Question 3
The passage below contains a sentence with a verb in the present perfect tense. Identify the sentence.
A. I have been studying for three hours.
B. The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years.
C. The company has been in operation for over twenty years.
D. The manager of the company is responsible for making important decisions.
Question 4
The sentence 'The manager of the company is responsible for making important decisions' contains a phrase that functions as a noun. Identify the phrase.
A. The manager of the company
B. is responsible for making important decisions
C. The company
D. decisions
Question 5
The following passage is written in a formal register. Identify the correct synonym for the word 'utilize' in the context of the passage.
A. Harness
B. Utilize
C. Employ
D. Activate
Question 6
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence. Identify the part of speech of the word 'running' in the sentence 'The children are running in the park'.
A. Verb
B. Noun
C. Adjective
D. Adverb
Question 7
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 8
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The ball was thrown (by John) by John.
B. The ball was thrown (by John) to John.
C. The ball was thrown (to John) by John.
D. The ball was thrown (by John) to the ground.
Question 9
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The passage is written in the formal register.
B. The passage is written in the informal register.
C. The passage is written in both the formal and informal registers.
D. The passage is written in neither the formal nor the informal register.
Question 10
The diagram below shows a simple circuit.
A. The circuit is a series circuit.
B. The circuit is a parallel circuit.
C. The circuit is a combination of series and parallel circuits.
D. The circuit is a closed circuit.
Question 11
The following sentence has been modified to test your spelling and punctuation skills. Identify the correct answer.
A. The student's homework was completed on time.
B. The student's homework was completed on time.
C. The student's homework was completed on time.
D. The student's homework was completed on time.
Question 12
Which of the following sentences is in the formal register?
A. I'm going to the store.
B. I will be attending the conference.
C. The manager will be attending the conference.
D. I'm attending the conference.
Question 13
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The passage is written in the first person.
B. The passage is written in the second person.
C. The passage is written in the third person.
D. The passage is written in neither the first, second, nor third person.
Question 14
In the following sentence, identify the register used: 'The patient's symptoms worsened after the medication was administered.'
A. Medical
B. Legal
C. Sports
D. Formal
Question 15
The sentence 'The manager of the company is responsible for making important decisions' contains a phrase that functions as a noun. Identify the phrase.
A. The manager of the company
B. is responsible for making important decisions
C. The company
D. decisions

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