POST UTME IMS U 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and explain how it affects the meaning of the sentence.
A. Subject-verb agreement
B. Tense consistency
C. Pronoun reference
D. Modifier placement
Question 2
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years' can be interpreted as a commitment to environmental sustainability.
A. The policy focuses on reducing energy consumption.
B. The policy aims to increase carbon emissions.
C. The policy commits to environmental sustainability.
D. The policy has no specific goals for carbon emissions.
Question 3
The following text has a Cloze Test. Read the text carefully and choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread approval.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.
Question 4
The word 'perspicacious' is an example of a:
A. noun
B. adjective
C. verb
D. adverb
Question 5
The following sentence contains a nuanced use of vocabulary. Identify the connotation of the word 'sophisticated' and explain its effect on the reader.
A. Positive
B. Negative
C. Neutral
D. Ambiguous
Question 6
The following sentence contains a punctuation error. Choose the correct correction.
A. The company's mission is to provide excellent customer service.
B. The company's mission is to provide excellent customer service.
C. The company's mission is to provide excellent customer service.
D. The company's mission is to provide excellent customer service.
Question 7
The following text has one missing word. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce
B. The new policy aims to increase
C. The new policy aims to maintain
D. The new policy aims to eliminate
Question 8
In the sentence 'The manager asked the team to work overtime to meet the deadline.', what type of register is used?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Neutral
D. Colloquial
Question 9
In the field of medicine, what register is used to convey a sense of formality and objectivity, often employed in medical journals and academic papers?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Neutral
D. Colloquial
Question 10
In the sentence 'The new policy will affect the entire company, including the CEO and all employees.', what type of stress is applied to the word 'including'?
A. Primary stress
B. Secondary stress
C. Tertiary stress
D. No stress
Question 11
The following passage contains a cloze test. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
A. The
B. A
C. An
D. The
Question 12
The following text is a passage from a sports journal. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
A. The team's winning streak was due to their strong defense.
B. The team's winning streak was due to their strong offense.
C. The team's winning streak was due to their strong midfield.
D. The team's winning streak was due to their strong forward line.
Question 13
The sentence 'The new employee was very punctual' is an example of:
A. active voice
B. passive voice
C. present tense
D. past tense
Question 14
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly' is an example of:
A. a positive statement
B. a negative statement
C. a neutral statement
D. a comparative statement
Question 15
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years' can be completed with the word 'environmentally'.
A. The sentence can be completed with the word 'financially'.
B. The sentence can be completed with the word 'socially'.
C. The sentence can be completed with the word 'environmentally'.
D. The sentence cannot be completed with any of the above options.

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