POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The company's profits have been declining over the past year.' is an example of a sentence that uses which of the following grammatical structures?
A. Active voice
B. Passive voice
C. Present perfect tense
D. Past simple tense
Question 2
In the sentence 'The doctor prescribed a new medication for the patient's chronic condition', what is the register of the word 'medication'?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Neutral
D. Technical
Question 3
Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses to complete the sentence. "The company, which (has/have) been in business for over 20 years, is now expanding into new markets."
A. has
B. have
C. has been
D. have been
Question 4
In the sentence "The manager, who had been with the company for over a decade, was finally promoted to the position of CEO," what type of pronoun is "who"?
A. Relative pronoun
B. Interrogative pronoun
C. Demonstrative pronoun
D. Indefinite pronoun
Question 5
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer.
A. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic downturn.
B. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic boom.
C. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic stagnation.
D. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic growth.
Question 6
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer.
A. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic downturn.
B. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic boom.
C. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic stagnation.
D. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic growth.
Question 7
The word 'perspicacious' is most closely related to which of the following?
A. Perceptive
B. Discerning
C. Insightful
D. Astute
Question 8
The word 'fastidious' is most closely related to which of the following?
A. Meticulous
B. Perfectionistic
C. Fussy
D. Pedantic
Question 9
The following passage is from a book on environmental science. Read the passage and answer the question that follows. "The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, covering an area of over 5.5 million square kilometers. It is home to an estimated 10% of all known plant and animal species, including thousands of birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects. The rainforest plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate, producing about 20% of the world's oxygen, and absorbing carbon dioxide." What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To inform readers about the Amazon rainforest
B. To persuade readers to visit the Amazon rainforest
C. To compare the Amazon rainforest with other rainforests
D. To describe the importance of the Amazon rainforest
Question 10
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer.
A. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic downturn.
B. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic boom.
C. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic stagnation.
D. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic growth.
Question 11
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which part is responsible for protein synthesis?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Question 12
Read the following passage and answer the question that follows. "The city's transportation system is a complex network of buses, trains, and taxis. The buses are the most popular mode of transportation, with over 1 million passengers per day. The trains are the second most popular, with over 500,000 passengers per day. The taxis are the least popular, with only a few thousand passengers per day." What is the main difference between the buses and the trains?
A. The number of passengers per day
B. The mode of transportation
C. The number of routes
D. The frequency of service
Question 13
The following text has one missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
Question 14
The following sentence contains a conditional sentence: 'If it rains, the game will be cancelled.' Identify the type of conditional sentence used in the sentence.
A. Zero Conditional
B. First Conditional
C. Second Conditional
D. Third Conditional
Question 15
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of which of the following?
A. Active voice
B. Passive voice
C. Assertive tone
D. Defensive tone

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