POST UTME GREENFIELD UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's main purpose is to entertain the reader.
B. The author's main purpose is to inform the reader.
C. The author's main purpose is to persuade the reader.
D. The author's main purpose is to describe a place.
Question 2
In the following text, what is the register used?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated
Question 3
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive and argumentative.
Question 4
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy, which aims to reduce carbon emissions, will be implemented by the government in the next five years.
B. The new policy, which aims to reduce carbon emissions, will be implemented by the government in the next year.
C. The new policy, which aims to reduce carbon emissions, will be implemented by the government in the next two years.
D. The new policy, which aims to reduce carbon emissions, will be implemented by the government in the next ten years.
Question 5
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy, which aims to reduce carbon emissions, will be implemented by the government in the next five years.
B. The new policy, which aims to reduce carbon emissions, will be implemented by the government in the next year.
C. The new policy, which aims to reduce carbon emissions, will be implemented by the government in the next two years.
D. The new policy, which aims to reduce carbon emissions, will be implemented by the government in the next ten years.
Question 6
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word 'fast'.
A. slow
B. quick
C. rapid
D. swift
Question 7
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is neutral.
C. The author's tone is persuasive.
D. The author's tone is critical.
Question 8
The following sentence is an example of a grammatical error: 'The teacher give us a lot of homework.' What is the correct form of the sentence?
A. The teacher gives us a lot of homework.
B. The teacher give us a lot of homework.
C. The teacher is giving us a lot of homework.
D. The teacher was giving us a lot of homework.
Question 9
Read the passage below and answer the question: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will undoubtedly bring about significant changes in the education sector.' What is the expected outcome of the policy?
A. Improved quality of education.
B. Increased number of students.
C. Reduced cost of education.
D. Compulsory education.
Question 10
The following sentence is an example of a "filler" in spoken language: "So, like, you know, I'm going to the store." What is the function of the word "so" in this sentence?
A. To indicate a pause in the conversation
B. To soften the tone of the sentence
C. To add emphasis to the following word
D. To indicate a change in topic
Question 11
In the following sentence, 'kick the bucket' is an example of a phrasal verb. What is the meaning of this idiom?
A. To die or pass away
B. To be born or come into existence
C. To be very happy or joyful
D. To be very sad or depressed
Question 12
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy, which aims to reduce carbon emissions, will be implemented by the government in the next five years.
B. The new policy, which aims to reduce carbon emissions, will be implemented by the government in the next year.
C. The new policy, which aims to reduce carbon emissions, will be implemented by the government in the next two years.
D. The new policy, which aims to reduce carbon emissions, will be implemented by the government in the next ten years.
Question 13
The term "register" in linguistics refers to the use of language in a particular context or situation. Which of the following registers is commonly used in medical settings?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 14
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct option to correct it.
A. The manager of the company, along with his team, were responsible for the project.
B. The manager of the company, along with his team, was responsible for the project.
C. The manager of the company, along with his team, is responsible for the project.
D. The manager of the company, along with his team, has been responsible for the project.
Question 15
The phrase 'to cut corners' is an example of an idiom that means to:
A. do something quickly and efficiently
B. avoid doing something difficult or unpleasant
C. take a shortcut to save time
D. do something in a way that is not very good

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