POST UTME OSUSTECH 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence with a relative clause. Identify the type of clause that is relative.
A. Independent clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Relative clause
D. Adverbial clause
Question 2
The following sentence has been completed with a word from the list below. Identify the word that has been used and explain why it is the best choice.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of traffic jams on the road.
D. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of traffic jams on the road.
Question 3
The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to leave the classroom.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Imperative mood
B. Subjunctive mood
C. Passive voice
D. Active voice
Question 4
The diagram below shows a titration setup. Identify the part labeled 'A':
A. burette
B. beaker
C. test_tube
D. pipette
Question 5
The word 'enigmatic' is an example of a(n) _______ word.
A. adjective
B. adverb
C. noun
D. verb
Question 6
The following passage is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine. Which of the following words is most likely to be used in this register?
A. utilize
B. use
C. employ
D. apply
Question 7
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
B. colloquialism
C. proverb
D. idiom
Question 8
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Which of the following words is most likely to be used in this sentence?
A. although
B. because
C. despite
D. in spite of
Question 9
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The ball was thrown by John.
B. John threw the ball.
C. The ball is thrown by John.
D. The ball is being thrown by John.
Question 10
The following sentence contains a pronoun. Identify the type of pronoun it is.
A. Personal pronoun
B. Possessive pronoun
C. Reflexive pronoun
D. Demonstrative pronoun
Question 11
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. empathetic
Question 12
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'The students were going to the library' is grammatically correct.
B. The sentence 'The students were going to the library' is grammatically incorrect because it lacks a verb.
C. The sentence 'The students were going to the library' is grammatically incorrect because it uses the wrong tense.
D. The sentence 'The students were going to the library' is grammatically incorrect because it lacks a subject.
Question 13
The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to leave the classroom.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Imperative mood
B. Subjunctive mood
C. Passive voice
D. Active voice
Question 14
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
B. colloquialism
C. proverb
D. idiom
Question 15
The sentence 'The new policy will _______ the economy' is in the _______ tense because _______.
A. boost
B. will boost
C. boosting
D. boosted

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