POST UTME IMS U 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following passage contains a register error. Identify the error and suggest a correction.
A. The new policy has been implemented by the government.
B. The new policy has been implemented by the government's.
C. The new policy has been implemented by the government.
D. The new policy has been implemented by the government's.
Question 2
The following passage is an example of a text that uses a formal register in the field of law. Identify the type of vocabulary that is used in this passage.
A. Technical vocabulary
B. Formal vocabulary
C. Colloquial vocabulary
D. Informal vocabulary
Question 3
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
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 4
In the passage below, what is the author's tone towards the topic of climate change?
A. Convincing
B. Critical
C. Optimistic
D. Pessimistic
Question 5
In the context of sports registers, what is the primary function of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF)?
A. To regulate the practice of football in Nigeria
B. To provide football education and training
C. To conduct research on football issues
D. To provide football services to the public
Question 6
The following passage is an example of a text that uses a formal register in the field of sports. Identify the type of vocabulary that is used in this passage.
A. Technical vocabulary
B. Formal vocabulary
C. Colloquial vocabulary
D. Informal vocabulary
Question 7
The following passage is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine. Which of the following sentences is NOT a characteristic of this register?
A. It uses technical vocabulary.
B. It is used in formal settings.
C. It is often used in academic writing.
D. It is used in informal conversations.
Question 8
The word 'whilst' in the sentence 'I was studying for my exam whilst my friend was watching TV' can be replaced with:
A. while
B. and
C. but
D. or
Question 9
The following sentence contains a pronoun error. Identify the error and suggest a correction.
A. The teacher gave the student his book.
B. The teacher gave the student his book.
C. The teacher gave the student their book.
D. The teacher gave the student their book.
Question 10
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. declarative sentence
D. interrogative sentence
Question 11
The diagram below shows the process of _______.
A. distillation
B. filtration
C. crystallization
D. evaporation
Question 12
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
B. colloquialism
C. idiom
D. metaphor
Question 13
In the sentence "The new employee, being very nervous, stumbled over his words," identify the type of phrase used to describe the new employee.
A. Adjective phrase
B. Adverbial phrase
C. Noun phrase
D. Prepositional phrase
Question 14
The sentence "The manager, who had been working late, finally left the office" contains a dependent clause. Identify the type of clause.
A. Adverbial clause
B. Adjective clause
C. Noun clause
D. Relative clause
Question 15
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 your comprehension skills.
B. The passage has been modified to test your vocabulary.
C. The passage has been modified to test your grammar.
D. The passage has been modified to test your spelling.

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