POST UTME LAUTECH 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The teacher (teach) the students about fractions.
B. The students (learn) about fractions in school.
C. The teacher (taught) the students about fractions.
D. The students (teach) about fractions in school.
Question 2
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The manager will be promoted.
B. The company is hiring new employees.
C. The new policy has been implemented.
D. The CEO is very happy.
Question 3
The following sentence is in the present perfect tense: 'I have eaten breakfast.' Identify the auxiliary verb in the sentence.
A. have
B. eaten
C. is
D. will
Question 4
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. What is the function of the mitochondria?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To generate energy
C. To store genetic information
D. To regulate cell growth
Question 5
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of _______________ (concord) between the two clauses in the contract.
A. antithesis
B. anaphora
C. symploke
D. paralipsis
Question 6
The following sentence is a grammatical error. Identify the incorrect use of pronouns.
A. The teacher asked John and I to leave the room.
B. The teacher asked John and me to leave the room.
C. The teacher asked John and him to leave the room.
D. The teacher asked John and they to leave the room.
Question 7
The company's profits have been declining steadily over the past year, and the CEO has been under pressure to turn things around. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the CEO's decision to cut costs?
A. To increase profits
B. To reduce debt
C. To improve employee morale
D. To expand the company's product line
Question 8
The following sentence is a cloze test. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the amount of pollution in the air.
B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the amount of pollution in the water.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the amount of pollution in the soil.
D. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the amount of pollution in the ground.
Question 9
The passage below has been edited to remove a pronoun. Choose the correct pronoun to replace the blank.
A. he
B. she
C. it
D. they
Question 10
The company's decision to outsource some of its operations has been met with criticism from some employees, who argue that it will lead to job losses and a decline in morale. Which of the following is the most likely consequence of the decision?
A. Improved efficiency
B. Increased employee turnover
C. Reduced costs
D. Enhanced job satisfaction
Question 11
In the sentence 'The manager of the company is responsible for the success of the project', which of the following is an example of a register?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Colloquial
Question 12
The following sentence contains a prepositional phrase. Identify the correct form of the preposition in parentheses.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. with
Question 13
The doctor's _______________ (register) changed from formal to informal as he spoke to the patient.
A. formal
B. informal
C. neutral
D. colloquial
Question 14
The company's profits have increased by 25% over the past quarter. Which verb tense is used in the sentence?
A. Present Simple
B. Present Continuous
C. Past Simple
D. Present Perfect
Question 15
The following sentence is in the active voice: 'The Ministry of Education has implemented the new policy.' Identify the verb form that is in the active voice.
A. has implemented
B. is being implemented
C. was implemented
D. will be implemented

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