POST UTME RSU 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the passage below, the author's tone is best described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 2
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The students ______ (to study) for their exams.
B. The teacher ______ (to teach) the students.
C. The students ______ (to be) tired after the exam.
D. The teacher ______ (to have) a meeting with the principal.
Question 3
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of:
A. a statement of fact
B. an opinion
C. a rhetorical question
D. a command
Question 4
Read the passage and answer the question.
A. The passage is about a person who is very happy.
B. The passage is about a person who is very sad.
C. The passage is about a person who is very angry.
D. The passage is about a person who is very surprised.
Question 5
The following text is from a medical article: 'The patient's condition was exacerbated by the administration of the wrong medication.' Which verb phrase is used in this text?
A. Administer the wrong medication
B. Exacerbate the patient's condition
C. Prescribe the wrong medication
D. Diagnose the patient's condition
Question 6
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The manager
B. The supervisor
C. The director
D. The administrator
Question 7
The word 'fastidious' is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. Careless
B. Diligent
C. Perfectionistic
D. Haphazard
Question 8
The sentence 'The manager, who was known for his exceptional leadership skills, was promoted to the position of CEO.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause
Question 9
In the passage, the author's tone is best described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 10
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence:
A. The manager's car is red.
B. The manager are car is red.
C. The manager is car is red.
D. The manager's are car is red.
Question 11
The following text is from a sports article: 'The team's performance was marred by a series of unforced errors.' Which idiom is used in this text?
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 12
The following sentence is a fill-in-the-blank exercise. Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels and transition to renewable energy sources.
B. The new policy aims to increase the country's reliance on fossil fuels and transition to renewable energy sources.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the country's reliance on renewable energy sources and transition to fossil fuels.
D. The new policy aims to maintain the country's reliance on fossil fuels and transition to renewable energy sources.
Question 13
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will be present today' illustrates which grammatical concept?
A. Subjunctive mood
B. Relative clause
C. Modal verb
D. Passive voice
Question 14
Complete the cloze test by choosing the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy will ______ the lives of millions of people.
B. The new policy will ______ the economy.
C. The new policy will ______ the environment.
D. The new policy will ______ the society.
Question 15
The following text is from a law document: 'The defendant's alibi was compromised by the testimony of the eyewitness.' Which antonym is used in this text?
A. Compromised
B. Enhanced
C. Verified
D. Invalidated

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