POST UTME FUTA 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence "The manager, being absent, delegated the task to his assistant" is an example of
A. Passive voice
B. Active voice
C. Impersonal construction
D. Indirect speech
Question 2
The word 'phenomenon' in the sentence 'The sudden increase in temperature is a phenomenon that has puzzled scientists for years' is an example of _______.
A. noun
B. adjective
C. verb
D. adverb
Question 3
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, despite the opposition from some stakeholders' is an example of _______.
A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. conditional tense
D. subjunctive mood
Question 4
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The original passage had a different tone.
B. The original passage had a different structure.
C. The original passage had a different vocabulary.
D. The original passage had a different meaning.
Question 5
The following sentence contains a subject-verb agreement error: 'The team of students are going to the library.' Identify the error.
A. The subject 'team of students' is a plural noun.
B. The verb 'are' agrees with the subject 'team of students'.
C. The sentence is grammatically correct.
D. The sentence is unclear.
Question 6
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect of the change on the meaning of the passage.
A. The original passage read: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.' The modified passage reads: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 75% by 2030.'
B. The original passage read: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.' The modified passage reads: 'The new policy aims to increase carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.'
C. The original passage read: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.' The modified passage reads: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2025.'
D. The original passage read: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.' The modified passage reads: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 25% by 2030.'
Question 7
The diagram below shows a circuit. Identify the part labeled 'A' and explain its function.
A. The part labeled 'A' is the resistor, which reduces the voltage in the circuit.
B. The part labeled 'A' is the capacitor, which stores energy in the circuit.
C. The part labeled 'A' is the inductor, which opposes changes in current in the circuit.
D. The part labeled 'A' is the diode, which allows current to flow in one direction but not the other.
Question 8
The sentence 'The manager gave the employee a raise.' is an example of a sentence that demonstrates which of the following grammatical features?
A. Subject-verb agreement
B. Tense consistency
C. Modal auxiliary verb
D. Subjunctive mood
Question 9
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled 'A'.
A. Mitochondria
B. Nucleus
C. Ribosome
D. Lysosome
Question 10
The following sentence contains a modifier error: 'The new employee, who is very experienced, was hired yesterday.' Identify the error.
A. The phrase 'who is very experienced' is a dangling modifier.
B. The phrase 'who is very experienced' is a misplaced modifier.
C. The sentence is grammatically correct.
D. The sentence is unclear.
Question 11
The sentence 'The new policy will affect the majority of employees.' is an example of a sentence that demonstrates which of the following grammatical features?
A. Passive voice
B. Active voice
C. Impersonal construction
D. Indirect speech
Question 12
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as _______ because of the use of words like 'despite' and 'notwithstanding'.
A. sarcastic
B. condescending
C. formal
D. emotive
Question 13
The sentence "The manager, being absent, delegated the task to his assistant" is an example of
A. Passive voice
B. Active voice
C. Impersonal construction
D. Indirect speech
Question 14
In the sentence 'The doctor prescribed a strong antibiotic to cure the patient's infection.', what is the register used by the doctor?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Colloquial
Question 15
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is formal.
C. The author's tone is persuasive.
D. The author's tone is neutral.

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