POST UTME CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The new policy will take effect next month.' is an example of a sentence that uses the future perfect tense. What is the term for the verb form used in this sentence?
A. future perfect
B. present perfect
C. past perfect
D. simple future
Question 2
In the sentence 'The manager, who is responsible for the company's financial performance, has been promoted to the position of CEO.', identify the grammatical error.
A. The use of the word 'who' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'has' is incorrect.
C. The use of the word 'promoted' is incorrect.
D. The use of the word 'CEO' is incorrect.
Question 3
The word 'perspicacious' is an example of a word that has a strong connotation. What is the synonym of this word?
A. perceptive
B. discerning
C. astute
D. sagacious
Question 4
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of an idiom that means to die. What is the antonym of this idiom?
A. live
B. survive
C. thrive
D. prosper
Question 5
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
A. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to understand complex vocabulary.
B. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the main idea.
C. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to analyze the author's tone.
D. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's purpose.
Question 6
The following sentence contains a blank space. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. 'The new policy will ______ the company's profits by 10%.'
A. increase
B. decrease
C. improve
D. reduce
Question 7
The sentence "The new policy will be implemented next quarter" is in the "future perfect" tense. What is the meaning of "will be implemented"?
A. It is already implemented
B. It will be implemented next quarter
C. It was implemented last quarter
D. It has been implemented for a long time
Question 8
In the passage below, identify the author's purpose.
A. The author's purpose is to entertain the reader.
B. The author's purpose is to educate the reader.
C. The author's purpose is to persuade the reader.
D. The author's purpose is to inform the reader.
Question 9
The following sentence is an example of a formal register: 'The company's financial report has been submitted to the board of directors.' Identify the word that is characteristic of formal language.
A. submitted
B. financial
C. company
D. board
Question 10
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager (to have) been working on the project for months.
B. The manager (has) been working on the project for months.
C. The manager (have) been working on the project for months.
D. The manager (has) been working on the project for months.
Question 11
In the sentence 'The manager of the company is responsible for the employees', what is the function of the word 'responsible'?
A. To describe the relationship between the manager and the employees
B. To indicate the location of the company
C. To specify the type of management style used
D. To show the manager's qualifications
Question 12
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "actus in the desert", which is a metaphor for "exception to the rule". What is the meaning of "actus in the desert"?
A. A rare occurrence
B. A universal truth
C. A principle that applies in all situations
D. A principle that applies only in exceptional circumstances
Question 13
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a way that is extremely helpful or accommodating. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. She went out of her way to help me with my project.
B. He refused to lend me his car.
C. They were very rude to me on the phone.
D. I had to wait in line for hours.
Question 14
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, have been working on the project for months.' is grammatically correct.
B. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically correct.
C. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, have been working on the project for months.' is grammatically incorrect.
D. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically incorrect.
Question 15
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. What is the function of the mitochondria?
A. To produce energy for the cell
B. To synthesize proteins
C. To store genetic information
D. To regulate cell growth

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