POST UTME IMS U 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the following sentence: 'This is my ______ car.'
A. my
B. mine
C. my's
D. myself
Question 2
The following passage contains a cloze. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The correct word is 'happy'.
B. The correct word is 'sad'.
C. The correct word is 'angry'.
D. The correct word is 'excited'.
Question 3
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence with a dangling modifier. Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence.
A. is
B. are
C. were
D. was
Question 4
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain its effect on the meaning of the passage.
A. The word 'although' has been changed to 'despite'.
B. The word 'despite' has been changed to 'although'.
C. The word 'in spite of' has been changed to 'despite'.
D. The word 'despite' has been changed to 'in spite of'.
Question 5
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Literal
B. Figurative
C. Metaphorical
D. Idiomatic
Question 6
In the context of oral English, what is the term for the process of changing the sound of a word when it appears at the end of a sentence?
A. Vowel shift
B. Consonant shift
C. Stress shift
D. Intonation shift
Question 7
In the sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.', what tense is used to describe the action of arriving?
A. Past perfect
B. Simple past
C. Present perfect
D. Future perfect
Question 8
In the context of sports, what is the term for the act of deliberately fouling an opponent to gain an advantage?
A. Tactical foul
B. Intentional foul
C. Unsportsmanlike conduct
D. Physical confrontation
Question 9
In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.', what grammatical structure is used to convey the relationship between the manager and his team?
A. Subordination
B. Coordination
C. Apposition
D. Ellipsis
Question 10
In the sentence 'The new policy will affect the employees who are not familiar with the new software.', identify the correct form of the verb 'are' in relation to the subject 'employees'.
A. are
B. is
C. were
D. was
Question 11
Which of the following sentences is in the present perfect tense?
A. I have eaten breakfast.
B. I eat breakfast every morning.
C. I will eat breakfast soon.
D. I ate breakfast yesterday.
Question 12
In the following passage, identify the word that has been italicized and explain its effect on the meaning of the passage.
A. The word '_although_' has been italicized.
B. The word '_despite_' has been italicized.
C. The word '_in spite of_' has been italicized.
D. The word '_despite_' has been italicized.
Question 13
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it: 'The company, which have been in operation for over 20 years, is facing financial difficulties.'
A. The company, which has been in operation for over 20 years, is facing financial difficulties.
B. The company, which have been in operation for over 20 years, is facing financial difficulties.
C. The company, which has been in operation for over 20 years, are facing financial difficulties.
D. The company, which have been in operation for over 20 years, are facing financial difficulties.
Question 14
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence 'The new policy, which was implemented last year, has been met with widespread criticism, but the government is adamant that it will not be repealed.'
A. The use of the passive voice
B. The incorrect use of the subjunctive mood
C. The incorrect use of the present perfect tense
D. The incorrect use of the future perfect tense
Question 15
Complete the following sentence with the correct form of the verb 'to be': 'By the time I ______ 25, I had finished my degree.'
A. was
B. were
C. am
D. is

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