POST UTME UNILAG 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
Identify the correct spelling of the word.
A. seperation
B. seperation
C. seperation
D. separation
Question 2
The sentence "The manager, being a perfectionist, always double-checked the reports" is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. The passive voice
B. The active voice
C. The subjunctive mood
D. The imperative mood
Question 3
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The doctor examined the patient.
B. The patient was examined by the doctor.
C. The patient examined the doctor.
D. The doctor was examined by the patient.
Question 4
Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence below.
A. was
B. were
C. is
D. are
Question 5
The sentence 'The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy, which is already struggling to recover from the recent recession.' contains a grammatical error. Identify the error.
A. The use of the word 'which' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'already' is incorrect.
C. The use of the word 'struggling' is incorrect.
D. The use of the word 'recover' is incorrect.
Question 6
The sentence 'The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy, which is already struggling to recover from the recent recession.' contains a grammatical error. Identify the error.
A. The use of the word 'which' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'already' is incorrect.
C. The use of the word 'struggling' is incorrect.
D. The use of the word 'recover' is incorrect.
Question 7
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide.' is an example of which register?
A. formal
B. informal
C. neutral
D. emotive
Question 8
The word 'reckon' can be used as a verb or a noun. Which of the following is a synonym for 'reckon' as a verb?
A. Estimate
B. Calculate
C. Assume
D. Suppose
Question 9
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and explain its effect on the meaning of the sentence.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The sentence is grammatically incorrect because of the use of the word 'which' instead of 'that'.
C. The sentence is grammatically incorrect because of the use of the word 'who' instead of 'whom'.
D. The sentence is grammatically incorrect because of the use of the word 'its' instead of 'it's.
Question 10
The following sentence is an example of a "register" in English, which is used to convey a particular tone or attitude. Identify the register.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 11
The sentence "The new policy will have a significant impact on the company's bottom line" is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. The passive voice
B. The active voice
C. The subjunctive mood
D. The imperative mood
Question 12
The word 'sophisticated' can be used to describe something that is complex or something that is cultured. Which of the following is a synonym for 'sophisticated' when describing something as cultured?
A. Refined
B. Elegant
C. Complex
D. Sophisticated
Question 13
The sentence 'The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy, which is already struggling to recover from the recent recession.' contains a grammatical error. Identify the error.
A. The use of the word 'which' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'already' is incorrect.
C. The use of the word 'struggling' is incorrect.
D. The use of the word 'recover' is incorrect.
Question 14
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "res ipsa loquitur," which is a Latin phrase meaning "the thing speaks for itself." What is the primary purpose of this legal doctrine?
A. To establish the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
B. To prove the plaintiff's injury or damage
C. To demonstrate the defendant's negligence or recklessness
D. To show that the accident was unavoidable
Question 15
The passage below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and explain its effect on the meaning of the sentence.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The sentence is grammatically incorrect because of the use of the word 'me' instead of 'I'.
C. The sentence is grammatically incorrect because of the use of the word 'myself' instead of 'I'.
D. The sentence is grammatically incorrect because of the use of the word 'him' instead of 'he'.

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