POST UTME ELIZADE UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly' is an example of which type of sentence?
A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory
Question 2
The sentence 'The new employee is expected to report to the HR department' is an example of which type of sentence?
A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory
Question 3
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 4
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The passage is written in a formal tone.
B. The passage is written in an informal tone.
C. The passage is written in a neutral tone.
D. The passage is written in a sarcastic tone.
Question 5
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with its antonym.
A. chaotic
B. orderly
C. organized
D. systematic
Question 6
Identify the correct spelling of the word.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
D. accommodate
Question 7
Which of the following words is a synonym of the word 'excessive'?
A. Moderate
B. Excessive
C. Immoderate
D. Mild
Question 8
The following sentence is an example of a passive voice. Identify the word that is being used to convey a passive voice.
A. The
B. A
C. An
D. This
Question 9
In the sentence 'The manager instructed the team to work overtime', what is the relationship between 'manager' and 'team'?
A. Superior to subordinate
B. Equal
C. Subordinate to superior
D. Independent
Question 10
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with its synonym.
A. profound
B. deep
C. intense
D. extreme
Question 11
The following sentence is in the active voice: 'The management team implemented the new policy.' Identify the verb form that is in the active voice.
A. implemented
B. is implementing
C. will implement
D. has implemented
Question 12
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is an example of which register?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Neutral
D. Technical
Question 13
In the passage below, identify the antonym of the word 'happy' and explain the effect of the antonym on the meaning of the passage.
A. The original passage: 'The news of the promotion made her happy.'
B. The modified passage: 'The news of the promotion made her sad.'
C. The antonym of 'happy' is 'sad'.
D. The effect of the antonym is to make the passage more negative.
Question 14
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: 'The new policy aims to ______ the high levels of unemployment in the country.'
A. reduce
B. increase
C. eliminate
D. mitigate
Question 15
The following sentence is an example of a rhetorical question. Identify the word that is being used rhetorically.
A. What
B. Why
C. How
D. When

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