POST UTME EKSU 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the incorrect word and correct it.
A. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performance.
B. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employees' performance.
C. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performances.
D. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employees' performances.
Question 2
The scientist's _______________ (25) was to develop a new vaccine within the next two years.
A. hypothesis
B. theory
C. model
D. experiment
Question 3
Which of the following sentences is in the present perfect tense?
A. I have eaten breakfast.
B. I eat breakfast.
C. I will eat breakfast.
D. I ate breakfast.
Question 4
The passage below has been modified. Identify the antonym of the word 'sophisticated' in the original passage.
A. simplistic
B. complicated
C. elementary
D. complex
Question 5
Which of the following sentences is an example of a formal tone?
A. I'm so excited to be going on vacation!
B. The new policy will be implemented next quarter.
C. I'm feeling really under the weather today.
D. The company is experiencing financial difficulties.
Question 6
The following idiom is used in the passage: 'to be on the same page.' What does it mean?
A. To have a common goal or objective.
B. To have a disagreement or conflict.
C. To have a different opinion or perspective.
D. To have a lack of understanding or knowledge.
Question 7
The doctor prescribed a course of _______________ (22) to help the patient recover from the illness.
A. antibiotics
B. steroids
C. painkillers
D. antivirals
Question 8
The following sentence is in the passive voice. 'The new policy has been implemented by the management team.' Identify the verb form used in the sentence.
A. Present participle
B. Past participle
C. Infinitive
D. Gerund
Question 9
The following sentence contains a word that is not in the correct grammatical form. Identify the incorrect word and correct it.
A. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performance.
B. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employees' performance.
C. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performances.
D. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employees' performances.
Question 10
The following sentence is an example of a complex sentence: 'I went to the store because I needed milk.' Identify the independent clause.
A. I went to the store
B. because I needed milk
C. I went to the store because I needed milk
D. I needed milk
Question 11
Identify the correct form of the pronoun 'it' in the sentence 'The book, which is on the table, is mine, but the pen, which is next to it, belongs to my brother.'
A. it's
B. its
C. it
D. its
Question 12
The athlete's _______________ (23) was impressive, considering she had been injured just a week prior.
A. speed
B. agility
C. endurance
D. strength
Question 13
Complete the passage below with the correct word.
A. The government has implemented a new policy to reduce the number of people living in poverty.
B. The government has implemented a new policy to reduce the number of people living in destitution.
C. The government has implemented a new policy to reduce the number of people living in affluence.
D. The government has implemented a new policy to reduce the number of people living in prosperity.
Question 14
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author is a renowned expert in the field of economics.
B. The author is a renowned expert in the field of politics.
C. The author is a renowned expert in the field of sociology.
D. The author is a renowned expert in the field of psychology.
Question 15
The passage below is written in a formal register. What is the topic of the passage?
A. The importance of education.
B. The benefits of exercise.
C. The role of technology in society.
D. The impact of climate change.

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