POST UTME OSUSTECH 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
The word 'enigmatic' is closest in meaning to:
A. clear
B. obscure
C. mysterious
D. transparent
Question 2
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct answer.
A. The manager of the company was pleased with the employee's performance, which was satisfactory.
B. The manager of the company was pleased with the employee's performance, which was excellent.
C. The manager of the company was pleased with the employee's performance, which was satisfactory.
D. The manager of the company was pleased with the employee's performance, which was poor.
Question 3
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of grammatical concord. Identify the correct form of the verb in the italicized sentence.
A. has been modified
B. has modified
C. has been modified to test
D. has been modified to test your understanding
Question 4
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence. Which of the following words is the subject of the sentence?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Question 5
The word 'unfortunately' is an example of a(n) _______ adverb.
A. manner
B. time
C. place
D. frequency
Question 6
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence.
A. was written
B. is written
C. has been written
D. had been written
Question 7
The sentence "The new employee was given a tour of the office by the HR representative," which of the following words is in the correct grammatical case?
A. tour
B. office
C. HR
D. representative
Question 8
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the correct meaning of the verb.
A. to make a decision quickly
B. to make a decision slowly
C. to make a decision without thinking
D. to make a decision after careful consideration
Question 9
The following sentence contains an idiomatic expression. Identify the correct meaning of the expression.
A. to make a decision quickly
B. to make a decision slowly
C. to make a decision without thinking
D. to make a decision after careful consideration
Question 10
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct answer.
A. The manager of the company was pleased with the employee's performance, which was satisfactory.
B. The manager of the company was pleased with the employee's performance, which was excellent.
C. The manager of the company was pleased with the employee's performance, which was satisfactory.
D. The manager of the company was pleased with the employee's performance, which was poor.
Question 11
The word 'rapidly' is an example of a(n) _______ adjective.
A. gradable
B. non-gradable
C. comparative
D. superlative
Question 12
The following sentence is in the present perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence.
A. has been studying
B. has studied
C. has been studied
D. has studied
Question 13
The following text is from a sports article: 'The team's victory was a result of their hard work and dedication.' Identify the register used in the text.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated
Question 14
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct answer.
A. The manager of the company was pleased with the employee's performance, which was satisfactory.
B. The manager of the company was pleased with the employee's performance, which was excellent.
C. The manager of the company was pleased with the employee's performance, which was satisfactory.
D. The manager of the company was pleased with the employee's performance, which was poor.
Question 15
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write a short essay on the topic', identify the word that best fits the blank space to maintain the same meaning as the original sentence.
A. write
B. read
C. listen
D. speak

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