POST UTME AAUA 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The teacher gave the student a book.
B. The teacher gave the student a book, and he was very happy.
C. The teacher gave the student a book, and she was very happy.
D. The teacher gave the student a book, and they were very happy.
Question 2
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect of the change on the meaning of the passage.
A. The word 'despite' has been changed to 'because of'.
B. The word 'despite' has been changed to 'in spite of'.
C. The word 'despite' has been changed to 'despite of'.
D. The word 'despite' has been changed to 'despite the fact that'
Question 3
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive and argumentative.
Question 4
The passage below contains a word that is not in the original. Identify the word and explain why it is not in the original.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not warm.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not sunny.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky, but it was not clear.
Question 5
The following text is written in a register commonly used in the field of medicine. Identify the correct spelling of the word 'pharmacological'.
A. pharmacologial
B. pharmacological
C. pharmacologik
D. pharmacologikl
Question 6
In the context of oral English, what is the term for the process of changing the pronunciation of a word to make it easier to pronounce?
A. Assimilation
B. Palatalization
C. Metathesis
D. Vowel Shift
Question 7
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun
B. The moon
C. The stars
D. The sky
Question 8
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of Registers. Identify the correct option.
A. The doctor said, 'You have a high fever, so I'm going to prescribe some medication.'
B. The doctor said, 'You have a high fever, so I'm going to prescribe some medication.'
C. The doctor said, 'You have a high fever, so I'm going to prescribe some medication.'
D. The doctor said, 'You have a high fever, so I'm going to prescribe some medication.'
Question 9
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager _______ (to) meet with the team by 5pm.
B. The manager _______ (to) meet with the team by 5pm.
C. The manager _______ (to) meet with the team by 5pm.
D. The manager _______ (to) meet with the team by 5pm.
Question 10
In the context of medical registers, what is the primary function of the 'Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency' (MHRA)?
A. To regulate the sale of pharmaceuticals and medical devices
B. To provide medical training and education
C. To conduct clinical trials and research
D. To manage public health emergencies
Question 11
The following sentence contains a grammatical error in the use of punctuation. Identify the correct punctuation mark.
A. The researcher's findings were published in a reputable journal.
B. The researcher's data was presented at a conference.
C. The researcher's results were disseminated through a social media platform.
D. The researcher's conclusions were communicated to the public through a press release.
Question 12
Identify the antonym of the word 'exuberant' in the following sentence.
A. The crowd's reaction was subdued.
B. The crowd's reaction was enthusiastic.
C. The crowd's reaction was indifferent.
D. The crowd's reaction was ecstatic.
Question 13
The passage below contains a word that is not in the correct form. Identify the word and correct it.
A. The teacher gave the students a lot of homework.
B. The teacher gave the students a lot of home work.
C. The teacher gave the students a lot of homework.
D. The teacher gave the students a lot of home-work.
Question 14
The following sentence is from a law textbook. Identify the punctuation error.
A. The judge delivered a formal verdict.
B. The judge delivered a formal verdict.
C. The judge delivered a formal verdict.
D. The judge delivered a formal verdict.
Question 15
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager (to inform) the employees about the new policy.
B. The manager (inform) the employees about the new policy.
C. The manager (informs) the employees about the new policy.
D. The manager (informing) the employees about the new policy.

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