POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
C. The tense is inconsistent.
D. The sentence is a run-on.
Question 2
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company.' is an example of which register?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 3
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and its meaning.
A. Bite off more than you can chew
B. Beat around the bush
C. Cost an arm and a leg
D. Cut to the chase
Question 4
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
C. The tense is inconsistent.
D. The sentence is a run-on.
Question 5
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030', which word is a synonym of 'reduce'?
A. lower
B. increase
C. decrease
D. enhance
Question 6
What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present simple tense?
A. am
B. is
C. are
D. be
Question 7
The diagram below represents a graph. Identify the type of graph.
A. A line graph
B. A bar graph
C. A pie chart
D. A scatter plot
Question 8
In the passage below, the author's tone is best described as:
A. sarcastic
B. condescending
C. neutral
D. empathetic
Question 9
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
C. The tense is inconsistent.
D. The sentence is a run-on.
Question 10
The following text is a passage from a medical journal. Identify the register used in the passage.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated
Question 11
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______________ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Hyperbole
C. Allusion
D. Onomatopoeia
Question 12
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years', what type of verb is 'aims'?
A. Auxiliary verb
B. Linking verb
C. Action verb
D. Modal verb
Question 13
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the student to write a composition,' which word is in the imperative mood?
A. asked
B. student
C. write
D. composition
Question 14
The word 'accommodate' can be replaced by the word _______________________ in the sentence 'The hotel can accommodate up to 50 guests'.
A. house
B. accommodate
C. host
D. welcome
Question 15
What is the synonym of the word 'rapid'?
A. fast
B. slow
C. quick
D. rapid

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