POST UTME COAL CITY UNIVERSITY 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. this
Question 2
In the sentence 'The manager of the company is responsible for the overall strategy and direction of the organization.', which of the following words is a verb?
A. strategy
B. direction
C. organization
D. is
Question 3
The passage below has been edited to remove one vowel. Choose the correct vowel to fill in the blank.
A. e
B. a
C. i
D. o
Question 4
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 neutral and matter-of-fact.
Question 5
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error: 'The company, who's employees are highly skilled, will be able to complete the project on time.'
A. The use of the word 'who's' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'employees' is incorrect.
C. The sentence is a run-on sentence.
D. The sentence is a fragment.
Question 6
The athlete's _______________ (registers) was to win the gold medal in the 100-meter dash.
A. personal best
B. world record
C. olympic record
D. national record
Question 7
The writer's use of _______________ (lexis and structure) created a sense of suspense and tension in the story.
A. adjectives and adverbs
B. verbs and verb tenses
C. nouns and pronouns
D. clauses and phrases
Question 8
The word 'narrative' can be described as:
A. a type of verb
B. a type of noun
C. a type of adjective
D. a type of adverb
Question 9
The doctor said, 'I'm going to prescribe you some medication, but you must take it with food.' Which register is the doctor using?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated
Question 10
The word 'perspicacious' is an example of a word that means having a keen understanding and insight. What is the antonym of this word?
A. obtuse
B. perceptive
C. inattentive
D. skeptical
Question 11
The following diagram illustrates a chemical reaction. Identify the reactants and the products.
A. A and B
B. B and C
C. A and C
D. B and A
Question 12
The following sentence has been modified. Choose the correct option to complete it.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the impact of climate change.
B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the impact of climate change.
C. The new policy has been implemented to mitigate the effects of climate change.
D. The new policy has been implemented to exacerbate the effects of climate change.
Question 13
Identify the correct stress pattern for the word 'university'.
A. unIverSity
B. unIverSiTy
C. unIverSiTy
D. unIverSiTy
Question 14
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next month, will affect the majority of the population, including the poor and the wealthy.'
A. The use of the comma after 'month' is incorrect.
B. The use of the word 'including' is incorrect.
C. The sentence is a run-on sentence.
D. The sentence is a fragment.
Question 15
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. The city's transportation system is in a state of crisis. The roads are congested, and the public transportation system is unreliable. The city council has proposed a new plan to improve the transportation system, which includes the construction of a new highway and the expansion of the public transportation system. What is the main problem with the city's transportation system?
A. The roads are congested
B. The public transportation system is unreliable
C. The city council has not proposed a new plan
D. The city's transportation system is not in a state of crisis

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