POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'to be in a state of flux' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Idiom
D. Alliteration
Question 2
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a relative clause: 'The book, which is on the table, is mine.' Identify the correct form of the relative pronoun in the sentence.
A. which
B. that
C. who
D. whom
Question 3
The musician's _______________ performance was a major hit.
A. audacious
B. auditory
C. artistic
D. abstruse
Question 4
The following sentences are from a medical report. Identify the correct form of the verb in bold.
A. The patient's **has** been experiencing severe headaches.
B. The patient's **have** been experiencing severe headaches.
C. The patient's **have** been experiencing severe headache.
D. The patient's **has** been experiencing severe headache.
Question 5
The following sentence contains a comma splice: 'I have been working on this project for weeks, it is almost finished.' Identify the error in the sentence.
A. The use of a comma to separate two independent clauses
B. The use of a semicolon to separate two independent clauses
C. The use of a conjunction to separate two independent clauses
D. The use of a comma to separate two dependent clauses
Question 6
The following sentence contains a pronoun in the nominative case: 'The manager, who is responsible for the project, will meet with the team tomorrow.' Identify the pronoun in the sentence.
A. who
B. is
C. the manager
D. the team
Question 7
The following sentences are from a sports article. Identify the correct form of the verb in bold.
A. The team **has** won the championship.
B. The team **have** won the championship.
C. The team **have** won the championships.
D. The team **has** won the championships.
Question 8
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The passage is about the importance of regular exercise.
B. The passage is about the benefits of a balanced diet.
C. The passage is about the dangers of smoking.
D. The passage is about the importance of getting enough sleep.
Question 9
The following sentences are from a medical report. Identify the correct form of the verb in bold.
A. The patient's **has** been experiencing severe headaches.
B. The patient's **have** been experiencing severe headaches.
C. The patient's **have** been experiencing severe headache.
D. The patient's **has** been experiencing severe headache.
Question 10
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a participle: 'Walking down the street, I saw a beautiful sunset.' Identify the correct form of the participle in the sentence.
A. walking
B. walks
C. walk
D. to walk
Question 11
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented.' is in the _______ tense.
A. Present
B. Past
C. Future
D. Perfect
Question 12
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain its effect on the meaning of the passage.
A. The word 'healthy' has been changed to 'unhealthy'.
B. The word 'unhealthy' has been changed to 'healthy'.
C. The word 'healthy' has been changed to 'fit'.
D. The word 'unhealthy' has been changed to 'fit'.
Question 13
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a relative clause: 'The book, which is on the table, is mine.' Identify the correct form of the relative pronoun in the sentence.
A. which
B. that
C. who
D. whom
Question 14
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain its effect on the meaning of the passage.
A. The word 'not' has been changed to 'only'.
B. The word 'only' has been changed to 'not'.
C. The word 'not' has been changed to 'just'.
D. The word 'only' has been changed to 'just'.
Question 15
The artist's _______________ use of color added depth to the painting.
A. audacious
B. auditory
C. artistic
D. abstruse

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