POST UTME UNIBEN 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following text is an example of a formal letter. Identify the correct option to complete the letter.
A. Dear Mr. Johnson, I am writing to inform you that the meeting has been rescheduled for next Wednesday at 2 PM.
B. Dear Mr. Johnson, I am writing to inform you that the meeting has been rescheduled for next Wednesday at 2 PM. Please confirm your attendance by return mail.
C. Dear Mr. Johnson, I am writing to inform you that the meeting has been rescheduled for next Wednesday at 2 PM. Please confirm your attendance by return mail and also bring any relevant documents.
D. Dear Mr. Johnson, I am writing to inform you that the meeting has been rescheduled for next Wednesday at 2 PM. Please confirm your attendance by return mail and also bring any relevant documents, and also provide a brief summary of the meeting.
Question 2
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The passage is about a person who is trying to learn a new language.
B. The passage is about a person who is trying to forget a new language.
C. The passage is about a person who is trying to learn a new skill.
D. The passage is about a person who is trying to forget a new skill.
Question 3
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to take a break.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause
Question 4
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
A. The passage has been modified to test your comprehension skills.
B. The passage has been modified to test your vocabulary skills.
C. The passage has been modified to test your grammar skills.
D. The passage has been modified to test your reading skills.
Question 5
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "actus in the desert", which means that even in the most unlikely of circumstances, there is always a chance of success.
A. The lawyer was trying to convince the judge to dismiss the case.
B. The lawyer was trying to convince the judge to grant a new trial.
C. The lawyer was trying to convince the judge that the defendant was not guilty.
D. The lawyer was trying to convince the judge that the defendant was guilty.
Question 6
In the following sentence, identify the correct phrasal verb.
A. The company has decided to bring in a new CEO.
B. The company has decided to bring up a new CEO.
C. The company has decided to take in a new CEO.
D. The company has decided to take up a new CEO.
Question 7
In the sentence 'The new employee was struggling to keep up with the team's workload', which of the following words is a verb?
A. struggling
B. keep
C. up
D. with
Question 8
The sentence 'The manager of the company was very pleased with the results of the meeting.' is an example of which type of sentence?
A. A declarative sentence.
B. An interrogative sentence.
C. An imperative sentence.
D. An exclamatory sentence.
Question 9
The following text is an example of a formal report. Identify the correct option to complete the report.
A. The company's financial performance was affected by the economic downturn, resulting in a loss of 1 million.
B. The company's financial performance was affected by the economic downturn, resulting in a loss of 1 million, and also by the increase in raw materials costs.
C. The company's financial performance was affected by the economic downturn, resulting in a loss of 1 million, and also by the increase in raw materials costs, and also by the decrease in sales revenue.
D. The company's financial performance was affected by the economic downturn, resulting in a loss of 1 million, and also by the increase in raw materials costs, and also by the decrease in sales revenue, and also by the increase in operating expenses.
Question 10
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as _______ because _______.
A. formal, the use of complex vocabulary
B. informal, the use of colloquial expressions
C. sarcastic, the use of irony
D. emotive, the use of rhetorical questions
Question 11
The company's financial reports show a "sea of red ink," indicating a significant loss.
A. The company is experiencing a decline in sales.
B. The company is experiencing a decline in profits.
C. The company is experiencing a decline in revenue.
D. The company is experiencing a decline in assets.
Question 12
In the sentence 'The manager asked the team to work more efficiently', which of the following words is a verb?
A. asked
B. work
C. more
D. efficiently
Question 13
The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter.' is an example of which grammatical tense?
A. Present simple
B. Present continuous
C. Future simple
D. Future perfect
Question 14
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of idiomatic expressions. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The manager was so furious that he stormed out of the meeting.
B. The manager was so furious that he stormed into the meeting.
C. The manager was so furious that he stormed out of the office.
D. The manager was so furious that he stormed into the office.
Question 15
The passage below has been modified. Identify the correct punctuation mark to replace the ellipsis (...).
A. .
B. ,
C. ;
D. ?

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