POST UTME LAUTECH 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence contains a spelling error: 'The teacher gave the student a ______________ (noun) to complete.'
A. homework
B. homewirk
C. homewirk
D. homewirk
Question 2
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error.
A. The students were very happy when they received their results.
B. The students were very happy when they received their results.
C. The students were very happy when they received their results.
D. The students were very happy when they received their results.
Question 3
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a dangling modifier: 'Having studied all night, the exam was easy.' Which of the following words is the dangling modifier?
A. Having studied all night
B. the exam
C. was
D. easy
Question 4
In the following sentence, identify the word that is an antonym of the word 'expensive'.
A. The word is 'affordable'.
B. The word is 'inexpensive'.
C. The word is 'cheap'.
D. The word is 'luxurious'.
Question 5
The following sentence contains a grammatical error: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will affect the entire nation, including the rural areas, where the majority of the population is.' Identify the error and correct it.
A. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will affect the entire nation, including the rural areas, where the majority of the population live.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will affect the entire nation, including the rural areas, where the majority of the population resides in.'
C. The sentence is grammatically correct as it stands.
D. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will affect the entire nation, including the rural areas, where the majority of the population is.'
Question 6
Identify the word that is used in a formal register.
A. The word is 'hello'.
B. The word is 'hi'.
C. The word is 'good morning'.
D. The word is 'good day'.
Question 7
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
Question 8
The following sentence is a correct example of a compound sentence. Identify the correct answer.
A. The students were very happy when they received their results.
B. The students were very happy when they received their results.
C. The students were very happy when they received their results.
D. The students were very happy when they received their results.
Question 9
The nurse's aide carefully monitored the patient's vital signs, ensuring that the blood pressure reading was within the normal range. However, the patient's blood oxygen level was slightly lower than expected. Which of the following medical terms best describes this situation?
A. Hypoxemia
B. Hypertension
C. Hypotension
D. Tachycardia
Question 10
The coach's instructions to the team were clear and concise, using a formal tone that was suitable for the occasion. This is an example of a speech register that is often used in
A. Formal speech
B. Informal speech
C. Technical speech
D. Business speech
Question 11
In the sentence 'The manager instructed the team to revise the report', which grammatical structure is used to express the relationship between the manager and the team?
A. Subjunctive mood
B. Imperative mood
C. Infinitive construction
D. Gerund construction
Question 12
In the following sentence, identify the register used: 'The patient's symptoms were severe, and the doctor immediately administered the antidote.'
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Poetic
Question 13
The following sentence contains a grammatical error: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will affect the entire nation, including the rural areas, where the majority of the population is.' Identify the error and correct it.
A. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will affect the entire nation, including the rural areas, where the majority of the population live.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will affect the entire nation, including the rural areas, where the majority of the population resides in.'
C. The sentence is grammatically correct as it stands.
D. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will affect the entire nation, including the rural areas, where the majority of the population is.'
Question 14
The following passage is a cloze test. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The company's profits have increased significantly.
C. The team is working on a new project.
D. The manager has been trying to resolve the issue.
Question 15
The athlete's performance was impressive, with a strong emphasis on the importance of proper training and nutrition. This is an example of a sports-related topic that often involves the use of
A. Technical vocabulary
B. Formal tone
C. Technical jargon
D. Colloquial expressions

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