POST UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
Which of the following sentences is an example of a sentence with a complex structure?
A. The teacher gave the students a lot of homework.
B. The teacher gave the students a lot of homework, but they didn't finish it.
C. The teacher gave the students a lot of homework and they finished it quickly.
D. The teacher gave the students a lot of homework and they didn't finish it.
Question 2
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly this quarter.' is an example of:
A. a statement of fact
B. an opinion
C. a rhetorical question
D. a command
Question 3
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. If I (study) English, I would be able to pass the exam.
B. If I (study) English, I would be able to pass the exam.
C. If I (study) English, I would be able to pass the exam.
D. If I (study) English, I would be able to pass the exam.
Question 4
The following sentence is an example of a personification: 'The sun smiled down on us.' What is the effect of this personification on the reader?
A. It creates a sense of warmth and comfort
B. It evokes a sense of sadness and loss
C. It challenges the reader's assumptions and biases
D. It creates a sense of uncertainty and fear
Question 5
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb in bold.
A. has been read
B. has read
C. has been reading
D. has read
Question 6
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of:
A. a statement of fact
B. an opinion
C. a rhetorical question
D. a command
Question 7
Complete the following sentence with a word that fits the context.
A. The new policy has been implemented to _reduce_ the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to _increase_ the number of accidents on the road.
C. The new policy has been implemented to _eliminate_ the number of accidents on the road.
D. The new policy has been implemented to _maintain_ the number of accidents on the road.
Question 8
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and explain why it is incorrect.
A. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong verb tense.
B. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong subject-verb agreement.
C. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong preposition.
D. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong article.
Question 9
Which of the following words is a synonym of 'vulnerable'?
A. fragile
B. exposed
C. defensive
D. resilient
Question 10
The passage below discusses the importance of:
A. proper citation in academic writing
B. the use of active voice in writing
C. the importance of grammar in communication
D. the role of tone in effective writing
Question 11
The following sentence has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and explain why it is incorrect.
A. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong verb tense.
B. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong subject-verb agreement.
C. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong preposition.
D. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong article.
Question 12
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb in bold.
A. has been written
B. has written
C. has been writing
D. has written
Question 13
The following sentence is an example of a simile: 'He ran like a cheetah.' What is the effect of this simile on the reader?
A. It creates a vivid and memorable image in the reader's mind
B. It challenges the reader's assumptions and biases
C. It evokes a sense of sadness and loss
D. It creates a sense of uncertainty and fear
Question 14
The following text contains a Cloze Test. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade.
B. The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next year.
C. The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next century.
D. The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next millennium.
Question 15
In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.', which of the following pronouns is in the objective case?
A. he
B. him
C. his
D. they

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