POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is an example of a register. Identify the register used in the sentence.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 2
The following sentence contains a pronoun error. Identify the incorrect pronoun and choose the correct replacement.
A. he
B. him
C. his
D. it
Question 3
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The company will be hiring more staff next quarter.
B. The company has been hiring more staff next quarter.
C. The company will have been hiring more staff next quarter.
D. The company has been to hire more staff next quarter.
Question 4
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of synonyms and antonyms. Identify the correct answer.
A. The synonyms are 'fast' and 'slow'.
B. The synonyms are 'big' and 'small'.
C. The synonyms are 'happy' and 'sad'.
D. The synonyms are 'hot' and 'cold'.
Question 5
The following sentence is in the imperative mood. Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence.
A. You should eat
B. You should be eating
C. You should have eaten
D. You should eat
Question 6
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's main point is that the benefits of exercise outweigh the risks.
B. The author's main point is that the risks of exercise outweigh the benefits.
C. The author's main point is that exercise has no significant impact on health.
D. The author's main point is that exercise is not necessary for good health.
Question 7
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will attend the meeting today' is an example of a sentence with a dependent clause. What type of clause is the dependent clause in this sentence?
A. Adverbial clause
B. Adjectival clause
C. Nominative clause
D. Relative clause
Question 8
Which of the following sentences is in the present perfect tense?
A. I have eaten breakfast.
B. I eat breakfast every morning.
C. I will eat breakfast at 8 am.
D. I ate breakfast at 7 am.
Question 9
In the sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year.', which of the following words is a synonym for 'significantly'?
A. greatly
B. significantly
C. remarkably
D. considerably
Question 10
The sentence 'The new policy will _______ the way we do business.' is an example of a _______ clause.
A. change, subordinate
B. improve, main
C. reduce, subordinate
D. increase, main
Question 11
The word 'perspicacious' can be described as:
A. having a strong and unpleasant smell
B. having a keen understanding and insight
C. having a strong and unpleasant taste
D. having a strong and unpleasant sound
Question 12
In the sentence 'The new employee was extremely nervous on her first day at work, but she managed to make a good impression on her colleagues.', which of the following words is a synonym for 'extremely'?
A. very
B. extremely
C. highly
D. remarkably
Question 13
The following sentence has been completed with a word that is not in the original. Identify the word that has been added.
A. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance.
B. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance, and it was a great achievement.
C. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance, and it was a great success.
D. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance, and it was a great accomplishment.
Question 14
The following passage is a Cloze Test. Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by 50% by 2030.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by 50% by 2025.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by 25% by 2030.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by 25% by 2025.
Question 15
The word 'enough' is an example of a(n) _______ adverb.
A. modifying a verb
B. modifying an adjective
C. modifying a noun
D. modifying another adverb

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