POST UTME COAL CITY UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
Which of the following sentences is in the imperative mood?
A. The manager will be attending the meeting.
B. The manager is attending the meeting.
C. The manager has attended the meeting.
D. Attend the meeting, manager!
Question 2
In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting', which of the following words is a conjunction?
A. manager
B. along
C. with
D. team
Question 3
The following sentence is an example of a phrase that uses a phrasal verb. Identify the correct meaning of the verb.
A. to leave something behind
B. to take something with you
C. to give something to someone
D. to receive something from someone
Question 4
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is formal.
B. The author's tone is informal.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive.
Question 5
The following passage contains a synonym for the word 'large'. Identify the word.
A. big
B. small
C. huge
D. tiny
Question 6
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer.
A. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's point of view.
B. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's tone.
C. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's purpose.
D. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the main idea.
Question 7
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. who
Question 8
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The manager will be attending the meeting.
B. The manager is attending the meeting.
C. The manager has attended the meeting.
D. The manager attends the meeting.
Question 9
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's purpose is to inform.
B. The author's purpose is to persuade.
C. The author's purpose is to entertain.
D. The author's purpose is to describe.
Question 10
The following sentence is a correct example of a compound sentence. Identify the conjunction used.
A. The dog is happy, and the cat is sad.
B. The dog is happy, but the cat is sad.
C. The dog is happy, or the cat is sad.
D. The dog is happy, so the cat is sad.
Question 11
The following passage contains a word that is a synonym for 'to move quickly'. Identify the word.
A. run
B. walk
C. jump
D. sprint
Question 12
The following sentence is grammatically incorrect. Identify the error.
A. The cat chased the mouse.
B. The cat chased the mouse, and the dog ran away.
C. The cat chased the mouse, and the dog ran.
D. The cat chased the mouse, but the dog ran.
Question 13
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the main idea.
B. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the supporting details.
C. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's tone.
D. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's purpose.
Question 14
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
B. The sun rises in the west and sets in the east.
C. The sun rises in the north and sets in the south.
D. The sun rises in the south and sets in the north.
Question 15
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun
B. The moon
C. The stars
D. The planets

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