POST UTME OAU 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage below is an example of which register?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 2
Read the passage below and answer the question: The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road by increasing the cost of parking. The policy also includes a plan to build more bike lanes and pedestrian paths. However, some critics argue that the policy will only benefit the wealthy, who can afford to own bicycles and cars, while the poor will be forced to walk or use public transportation. What is the main purpose of the new policy?
A. To reduce the number of cars on the road
B. To increase the cost of parking
C. To benefit the wealthy
D. To force the poor to walk or use public transportation
Question 3
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a misplaced modifier. Identify the correct form of the sentence.
A. Having studied for hours, the exam was very difficult.
B. The exam was very difficult having studied for hours.
C. Having studied for hours, the exam was very difficult to pass.
D. The exam was very difficult to pass having studied for hours.
Question 4
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses: The teacher asked the students ____________________ (to) their homework before the class began.
A. to do
B. doing
C. done
D. does
Question 5
The following passage has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the highway.
B. The new policy aims to increase the number of accidents on the highway.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of traffic jams on the highway.
D. The new policy aims to increase the number of traffic jams on the highway.
Question 6
What is the term for the process by which a word's meaning is influenced by its syntactic properties?
A. Syntactic influence
B. Syntactic dependence
C. Syntactic modulation
D. Syntactic role
Question 7
The following sentence is an example of which type of clause?
A. Independent
B. Dependent
C. Relative
D. Subordinate
Question 8
The following sentence is an example of which type of phrase?
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adjective
D. Adverb
Question 9
In the sentence 'The manager of the company was extremely dissatisfied with the performance of the team.', identify the correct form of the verb 'was' to express the speaker's attitude towards the team's performance.
A. was
B. were
C. is
D. are
Question 10
In a medical context, what is the primary function of the stress hormone cortisol?
A. Regulation of blood sugar levels
B. Maintenance of blood pressure
C. Suppression of the immune system
D. Stimulation of appetite
Question 11
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of stress patterns. Choose the correct answer.
A. The teacher gave the student a high grade.
B. The teacher gave the student a low grade.
C. The teacher gave the student a medium grade.
D. The teacher gave the student a very low grade.
Question 12
Read the passage below and answer the question. What is the author's main argument?
A. That social media has a negative impact on mental health
B. That social media has a positive impact on mental health
C. That social media has no impact on mental health
D. That social media is a necessary tool for communication
Question 13
In a sentence, what is the term for the word that is used to indicate a cause or reason?
A. Conjunction
B. Preposition
C. Interjection
D. Cause marker
Question 14
In a sentence, what is the term for the word that is used to indicate a contrast or opposition?
A. Conjunction
B. Preposition
C. Interjection
D. Contrastive marker
Question 15
Read the passage below and answer the question. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. To describe a scientific experiment
B. To explain a medical condition
C. To discuss a legal issue
D. To analyze a social problem

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