POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following passage is an example of:
A. narrative
B. descriptive
C. expository
D. persuasive
Question 2
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next month, will affect the majority of the employees, who are currently working on a part-time basis, and will be required to work full-time, and will receive a salary increase, and will be given a bonus, and will be eligible for a promotion.'
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The use of the comma after 'basis' is incorrect.
C. The use of the comma after 'full-time' is incorrect.
D. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next month, will affect the majority of the employees, who are currently working on a part-time basis, and will be required to work full-time, and will receive a salary increase, and will be given a bonus, and will be eligible for a promotion, starting from next month.'
Question 3
In the sentence, the correct form of the verb 'to be' is:
A. is
B. are
C. was
D. were
Question 4
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years', identify the type of verb phrase used to express the intended duration.
A. Adverbial phrase
B. Prepositional phrase
C. Infinitive phrase
D. Gerund phrase
Question 5
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to answer the question.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by 50% within the next five years.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by 50% within the next ten years.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by 25% within the next five years.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by 75% within the next five years.
Question 6
The following sentence has one missing word. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by 50% within the next five years.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by 50% within the next ten years.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by 25% within the next five years.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by 75% within the next five years.
Question 7
The following text is an excerpt from a medical journal. Identify the register used in the sentence 'The patient's symptoms were exacerbated by the medication.'
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 8
Read the passage below and choose the correct option to answer the question.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by 50% within the next five years.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by 50% within the next ten years.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by 25% within the next five years.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by 75% within the next five years.
Question 9
The following sentence has been modified in some way. Choose the option that best restores the original text.
A. The manager asked the employee to leave the office immediately.
B. The manager asked the employee to leave the office as soon as possible.
C. The manager asked the employee to leave the office right away.
D. The manager asked the employee to leave the office at once.
Question 10
The diagram below shows the structure of a plant cell. Identify the part labeled 'A' and describe its function.
A. Cell wall
B. Cytoplasm
C. Nucleus
D. Mitochondria
Question 11
The following passage is an excerpt from a medical text. Identify the register used in the sentence: 'The patient's symptoms were exacerbated by the side effects of the medication.'
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated
Question 12
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it: 'The new employee, who is currently on probation, has been working here for three months, and has been doing a great job, and will be required to work full-time, and will receive a salary increase, and will be given a bonus.'
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The use of the comma after 'job' is incorrect.
C. The use of the comma after 'full-time' is incorrect.
D. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, who is currently on probation, has been working here for three months, and has been doing a great job, and will be required to work full-time, and will receive a salary increase, and will be given a bonus, starting from next month.'
Question 13
In the sentence 'The manager instructed the team to revise the report', which of the following words is the subject of the sentence?
A. manager
B. team
C. report
D. revision
Question 14
The following sentence is an example of a:
A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present tense
D. past tense
Question 15
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next month, will affect the majority of the employees, who are currently working on a part-time basis, and will be required to work full-time.'
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The use of the comma after 'basis' is incorrect.
C. The use of the comma after 'full-time' is incorrect.
D. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next month, will affect the majority of the employees, who are currently working on a part-time basis, and will be required to work full-time, starting from next month.'

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