POST UTME UNILORIN 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The new policy, which has been implemented recently, aims to reduce carbon emissions.', identify the grammatical function of the phrase 'which has been implemented recently'.
A. Adverbial phrase
B. Relative clause
C. Noun phrase
D. Adjective phrase
Question 2
The following text is from a sports article. Identify the synonym of the word 'tournament' in the passage.
A. Competition
B. Match
C. League
D. Game
Question 3
In the following sentence, the word 'which' is used as a relative pronoun: 'The book, which is on the table, belongs to me.' Which of the following is a synonym for 'relative'?
A. Correlative
B. Interrogative
C. Relative
D. Demonstrative
Question 4
The following sentence is from a medical textbook. Identify the type of sentence.
A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory
Question 5
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the incorrect word and correct it: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company, but he was very unhappy with the working conditions.'
A. The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company, but he was very unhappy with the working conditions.
B. The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company, but he was very unhappy with the working conditions.
C. The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company, but he was very unhappy with the working conditions.
D. The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company, but he was very unhappy with the working conditions.
Question 6
In the following passage, identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The students (to be) studying for their exams.
B. The students (are) studying for their exams.
C. The students (were) studying for their exams.
D. The students (will be) studying for their exams.
Question 7
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the incorrect word and correct it: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company, but he was very unhappy with the working conditions.'
A. The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company, but he was very unhappy with the working conditions.
B. The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company, but he was very unhappy with the working conditions.
C. The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company, but he was very unhappy with the working conditions.
D. The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company, but he was very unhappy with the working conditions.
Question 8
The passage below has five sentences. Identify the sentence that contains a verb in the past perfect tense.
A. The company had been facing financial difficulties for several years.
B. The manager had decided to cut costs.
C. The employees had been working overtime.
D. The company had finally turned a profit.
Question 9
The following sentence is an example of a complex sentence: 'I went to the store, and I bought some milk.' Which of the following is a synonym for 'complex'?
A. Compound
B. Simple
C. Complex
D. Compound-Complex
Question 10
The passage below has five sentences. Identify the sentence that contains a verb in the present perfect tense.
A. The company has been facing financial difficulties for several years.
B. The manager has decided to cut costs.
C. The employees have been working overtime.
D. The company has finally turned a profit.
Question 11
The following sentence is from a law textbook. Identify the type of sentence.
A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory
Question 12
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses: 'By the time I ______ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'
A. By the time I finish my homework, it was already midnight.
B. By the time I finishes my homework, it was already midnight.
C. By the time I have finished my homework, it was already midnight.
D. By the time I had finished my homework, it was already midnight.
Question 13
The following sentence is from a law textbook. Identify the antonym of the word 'liable' in the sentence.
A. Responsible
B. Unaccountable
C. Exempt
D. Immune
Question 14
The passage below has five sentences. Identify the sentence that contains a verb in the present perfect tense.
A. The company has been facing financial difficulties for several years.
B. The manager has decided to cut costs.
C. The employees have been working overtime.
D. The company has finally turned a profit.
Question 15
In the sentence 'The manager of the company, who is also the CEO, will be attending the meeting.', identify the grammatical function of the phrase 'who is also the CEO'.
A. Adverbial phrase
B. Relative clause
C. Noun phrase
D. Adjective phrase

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