POST UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager (to) the employees about the new policy.
B. The manager (to) the employees about the new policy.
C. The manager (to) the employees about the new policy.
D. The manager (to) the employees about the new policy.
Question 2
The company's marketing strategy was to target a specific demographic, which was identified as young adults aged 18-35. The marketing team created a series of ads that were designed to appeal to this age group. What is the meaning of the phrase 'target a demographic'?
A. To appeal to a specific age group
B. To sell a product to a specific group of people
C. To create a product that appeals to a specific group of people
D. To market a product to a specific age group
Question 3
In the passage below, the author's tone is best described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 4
Which of the following words is an example of a modal verb?
A. can
B. will
C. should
D. must
Question 5
The company's profits had been declining for several years, and the CEO was under pressure to turn things around. He decided to implement a new strategy, which involved cutting costs and investing in new technology. However, the company's employees were resistant to the changes and felt that their jobs were at risk. What is the meaning of the phrase 'turn things around'?
A. To make a profit
B. To increase sales
C. To improve the company's image
D. To reverse a decline in profits
Question 6
The passage below has been modified to create a nuanced effect. Identify the register used in the underlined phrase.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Elevated
D. Colloquial
Question 7
The word 'sophisticated' can be replaced by:
A. complicated
B. sophisticated
C. complex
D. intricate
Question 8
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect.
A. The teacher gave the student a book.
B. The teacher gave the student's a book.
C. The teacher gave the student a book's.
D. The teacher gave the student's book.
Question 9
Antonyms for the word 'fast' are:
A. slow, quick, rapid
B. fast, quick, rapid
C. slow, slow, slow
D. fast, fast, fast
Question 10
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence 'This is my book.'
A. my
B. mine
C. mys
D. my's
Question 11
The following sentence contains a homograph. Identify the correct antonym for the underlined word.
A. Fast
B. Slow
C. Quick
D. Sluggish
Question 12
The passage below has been modified to create a sense of irony. Identify the register used in the original passage and explain how the modification affects the tone.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 13
In the sentence 'The manager instructed the team to revise the report', which word is in the active voice?
A. instructed
B. team
C. report
D. manager
Question 14
The word 'unpredictable' can be replaced by:
A. unreliable
B. unstable
C. unreliable
D. unstable
Question 15
The use of modal verbs in the following sentence is an example of which register?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Neutral
D. Ecclesiastical

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