POST UTME DELSU 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is an example of [concord]. Identify the concord and explain its function.
A. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
B. The pronoun-antecedent agreement is incorrect.
C. The adjective-noun agreement is incorrect.
D. The adverb-verb agreement is incorrect.
Question 2
The passage below has one blank space. Choose the most appropriate word to fill the 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 3
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the change in terms of lexical function.
A. The original passage used the word 'utilize' but the modified passage uses 'use'.
B. The original passage used the word 'utilize' but the modified passage uses 'utilise'.
C. The original passage used the word 'use' but the modified passage uses 'utilize'.
D. The original passage used the word 'utilise' but the modified passage uses 'use'.
Question 4
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky. The birds were singing their sweet melodies, and the gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the trees. It was a beautiful day, and everyone was in high spirits. Which of the following words best describes the atmosphere of the scene?
A. serene
B. tense
C. exciting
D. melancholic
Question 5
The following sentence is in the imperative mood: 'Close the door!' Identify the verb form that is in the base form.
A. close
B. closes
C. closed
D. closing
Question 6
Which of the following sentences is in the present perfect tense?
A. I have eaten breakfast.
B. I eat breakfast every morning.
C. I will eat breakfast tomorrow.
D. I ate breakfast yesterday.
Question 7
In the sentence 'The students who were studying for the exam were very tired', which of the following pronouns is in the objective case?
A. they
B. who
C. were
D. the
Question 8
In the sentence 'The new policy will come into effect next month,' what type of verb is 'come'?
A. Linking verb
B. Action verb
C. Auxiliary verb
D. Transitive verb
Question 9
Identify the antonym of the word 'fragile' from the options below.
A. Sturdy
B. Delicate
C. Robust
D. Flimsy
Question 10
The passage below has one blank space. Choose the most appropriate word to fill the 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 11
The following sentence is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine: 'The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis.' Which of the following words is most likely to be used in a formal medical register?
A. symptoms
B. diagnosis
C. appendicitis
D. patient
Question 12
The following sentence contains a complex sentence structure: 'Although I was tired, I finished the project on time.' Identify the grammatical structure of the sentence.
A. The sentence is in the simple present tense.
B. The sentence is in the simple past tense.
C. The sentence is in the present perfect tense.
D. The sentence is a complex sentence with a subordinate clause.
Question 13
The following text is an example of [spelling and punctuation]. Identify the error and explain the correction.
A. The text is missing a comma.
B. The text has a missing period.
C. The text has a misspelled word.
D. The text has a misplaced apostrophe.
Question 14
The passage below is from a medical text. Read the passage and answer the question.
A. The doctor prescribed the patient a course of antibiotics.
B. The patient was diagnosed with a viral infection.
C. The patient's symptoms were caused by a bacterial infection.
D. The patient was given a vaccine to prevent the disease.
Question 15
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in Lexis and Structure. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word or phrase.
A. The increasing number of
B. The growing amount of
C. The rising tide of
D. The swelling wave of

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