POST UTME KSU 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is an example of a:
A. simple sentence
B. compound sentence
C. complex sentence
D. compound-complex sentence
Question 2
The following passage is an example of a:
A. formal letter
B. informal letter
C. memo
D. report
Question 3
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'The students were bored with the lesson' is grammatically correct.
B. The sentence 'The students were bored with the lesson' is grammatically incorrect.
C. The sentence 'The students were bored by the lesson' is grammatically correct.
D. The sentence 'The students were bored by the lesson' is grammatically incorrect.
Question 4
Read the passage below and choose the word that best fits each blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread support.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.
Question 5
The following sentence has a missing word. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new employee was very nervous on his first day at the office.
B. The new employee was very nervous on his first day at the company.
C. The new employee was very nervous on his first day at the store.
D. The new employee was very nervous on his first day at the restaurant.
Question 6
The phrase 'to cut corners' is an example of a phrasal verb. What is the idiomatic meaning of this phrase?
A. To take the easiest route
B. To avoid unnecessary work
C. To complete a task quickly
D. To follow the rules
Question 7
Read the passage below and choose the word that best fits each blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread support.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.
Question 8
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a formal tone: 'It is imperative that the company's financial reports are reviewed by a team of experts.' Identify the word that contributes to the formal tone of this sentence.
A. imperative
B. company
C. financial
D. experts
Question 9
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past quarter.' is an example of a sentence with a specific structure. What is the structure of this sentence?
A. Simple sentence
B. Compound sentence
C. Complex sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence
Question 10
The following text is from a medical report: 'The patient's blood pressure was 120/80 mmHg.' Identify the register used in this text.
A. Formal Register
B. Informal Register
C. Technical Register
D. Elevated Register
Question 11
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to go out of one's way to help someone. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
A. She went to great lengths to assist her colleague with the project.
B. The manager was very strict and wouldn't compromise on the deadline.
C. The customer service representative was very rude and unhelpful.
D. The team worked efficiently and completed the task on time.
Question 12
In the sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will be present today', identify the type of pronoun used to refer to the manager.
A. Personal Pronoun
B. Demonstrative Pronoun
C. Possessive Pronoun
D. Relative Pronoun
Question 13
Read the passage below and choose the word that best fits each blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread support.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy.
Question 14
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the correct meaning of the sentence.
A. The teacher gave the student a book.
B. The teacher gave the student a book and a pen.
C. The teacher gave the student a book, but not a pen.
D. The teacher did not give the student a book.
Question 15
The following text is from a sports article: 'The team's victory was a result of their hard work and dedication.' Identify the type of vocabulary used in this text.
A. Formal Vocabulary
B. Informal Vocabulary
C. Technical Vocabulary
D. Colloquial Vocabulary

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