POST UTME CRAWFORD UNIVERSITY 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The manager, who was known for his exceptional leadership skills, was promoted to the position of CEO.' is an example of a sentence that uses a specific grammatical structure to convey meaning. Which of the following sentences uses a similar structure?
A. The new employee, who had just graduated from college, was hired by the company.
B. The company, which was founded in 1990, is still in operation today.
C. The CEO, who was a well-respected figure in the industry, announced his retirement.
D. The team, which had been working on the project for months, finally completed it.
Question 2
Read the passage and answer the question that follows. The sun was setting over the ocean, casting a golden glow over the waves. The sky was painted with hues of pink and orange, a breathtaking sight to behold. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the stars began to twinkle in the night sky. It was a moment of pure beauty, one that would be etched in the memory of those who witnessed it forever.
A. The passage describes a peaceful scene.
B. The passage describes a chaotic scene.
C. The passage describes a moment of great beauty.
D. The passage describes a moment of great sadness.
Question 3
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence.
A. has been studying
B. has study
C. have been studying
D. have study
Question 4
The following sentence is in the imperative mood. Identify the subject and the verb.
A. The subject is the teacher and the verb is 'teach'.
B. The subject is the student and the verb is 'learn'.
C. The subject is the principal and the verb is 'teach'.
D. The subject is the teacher and the verb is 'learn'.
Question 5
The following sentence is an example of a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
C. The sentence is a run-on sentence.
D. The sentence is a fragment.
Question 6
The passage below has been modified. Choose the word that best fits each blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread approval.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread confusion.
Question 7
The word 'fastidious' is an example of a word that has a specific meaning. Which of the following words has a similar meaning?
A. meticulous
B. careless
C. haphazard
D. relaxed
Question 8
The following sentence is an example of a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
C. The sentence is a run-on sentence.
D. The sentence is a fragment.
Question 9
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 10
Identify the antonym of the underlined word.
A. fast
B. slow
C. quick
D. rapid
Question 11
The following passage has been modified. Choose the word that best fits each blank.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread approval.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread confusion.
Question 12
In the sentence 'The lawyer argued that the defendant was not guilty', what is the function of the word 'argued'?
A. To describe the action of the lawyer
B. To indicate the location of the defendant
C. To specify the type of evidence presented
D. To introduce the defendant's alibi
Question 13
In the passage, the author uses the phrase 'a storm in a teacup' to describe the reaction of the crowd to the news. What is the connotation of this phrase?
A. The news was insignificant and the crowd was overreacting.
B. The news was significant and the crowd was justified in their reaction.
C. The news was shocking and the crowd was in a state of panic.
D. The news was mundane and the crowd was bored.
Question 14
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the agent and the patient.
A. The agent is the teacher and the patient is the student.
B. The agent is the student and the patient is the teacher.
C. The agent is the principal and the patient is the teacher.
D. The agent is the teacher and the patient is the principal.
Question 15
The diagram below represents a circuit. Identify the component labeled A.
A. Resistor
B. Capacitor
C. Inductor
D. Battery

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