POST UTME UNILORIN 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
Which of the following words is a homophone of 'fair'?
A. fare
B. fair
C. hair
D. care
Question 2
The following sentence has been modified in some way. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect.
A. The use of the word 'meanwhile' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.
B. The use of the word 'however' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.
C. The use of the word 'in addition' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.
D. The use of the word 'although' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.
Question 3
The sentence below contains a phrasal verb. Identify the correct meaning of the verb.
A. to give up
B. to take away
C. to put back
D. to turn off
Question 4
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
A. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performance.
B. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performances.
C. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performance's.
D. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performances.
Question 5
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's point of view.
B. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's tone.
C. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's purpose.
D. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's main idea.
Question 6
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's purpose is to inform.
B. The author's purpose is to persuade.
C. The author's purpose is to entertain.
D. The author's purpose is to describe.
Question 7
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is objective.
C. The author's tone is persuasive.
D. The author's tone is neutral.
Question 8
The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to work efficiently and effectively.' is an example of which type of register?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Neutral
D. Technical
Question 9
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and the results are quite encouraging.' is an example of which type of register?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Neutral
D. Technical
Question 10
In the sentence below, identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present simple tense.
A. I am going to the store.
B. I go to the store.
C. I goes to the store.
D. I go going to the store.
Question 11
The following sentence has been modified in some way. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect.
A. The use of the word 'in addition' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.
B. The use of the word 'meanwhile' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.
C. The use of the word 'however' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.
D. The use of the word 'although' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.
Question 12
In the sentence 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread criticism.', what is the function of the word 'which'?
A. To introduce a non-essential clause
B. To introduce an essential clause
C. To introduce a restrictive clause
D. To introduce a non-restrictive clause
Question 13
In the sentence below, identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present simple tense.
A. I am going to the store.
B. I go to the store.
C. I goes to the store.
D. I go going to the store.
Question 14
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 the reader's ability to identify the main idea.
B. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the supporting details.
C. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's tone.
D. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's purpose.
Question 15
The author's use of _______________ (cloze test) in the novel was effective in conveying the character's emotions.
A. imagery
B. symbolism
C. metaphor
D. personification

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