POST UTME GREENFIELD UNIVERSITY 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
Choose the correct form of the verb in brackets to complete the sentence: 'By the time I ______________ (eat) breakfast, it was already 8 o'clock.'
A. had eaten
B. eat
C. will eat
D. eaten
Question 2
The following sentence contains a word that is a register of 'sports'. Identify the word.
A. athlete
B. player
C. referee
D. umpire
Question 3
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which part is responsible for storing genetic information?
A. Mitochondria
B. Nucleus
C. Cell membrane
D. Cytoplasm
Question 4
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years', identify the synonym of the word 'reduce'.
A. increase
B. decrease
C. eliminate
D. minimize
Question 5
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager has been working on the project for three months.
B. The manager has worked on the project for three months.
C. The manager works on the project for three months.
D. The manager is working on the project for three months.
Question 6
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The manager of the company was very dissatisfied with the performance of the team.
B. The manager of the company was very displeased with the performance of the team.
C. The manager of the company was very disappointed with the performance of the team.
D. The manager of the company was very pleased with the performance of the team.
Question 7
The following sentence contains a word that is an antonym of 'expensive'. Identify the word.
A. cheap
B. affordable
C. costly
D. luxurious
Question 8
In the sentence 'The manager, who was responsible for the project, had to make a difficult decision.', which of the following pronouns is in the objective case?
A. he
B. who
C. was
D. the manager
Question 9
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager of the company will be very dissatisfied with the performance of the team.
B. The manager of the company has been very dissatisfied with the performance of the team.
C. The manager of the company is very dissatisfied with the performance of the team.
D. The manager of the company was very dissatisfied with the performance of the team.
Question 10
The following sentence contains a word that is a phrasal verb. Identify the word.
A. pick up
B. get on
C. get off
D. get in
Question 11
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The manager of the company was very dissatisfied with the performance of the team.
B. The manager of the company was very displeased with the performance of the team.
C. The manager of the company was very disappointed with the performance of the team.
D. The manager of the company was very pleased with the performance of the team.
Question 12
The word 'which' is a _______ pronoun.
A. interrogative
B. relative
C. indefinite
D. demonstrative
Question 13
The passage below discusses the effects of climate change on global food production. Which sentence best summarizes the main idea?
A. Rising temperatures are causing crop yields to decrease globally.
B. Climate change is leading to an increase in food production in some regions.
C. The effects of climate change on food production vary depending on the region.
D. Climate change has no impact on global food production.
Question 14
The following sentence contains an error in punctuation. Identify the correct punctuation mark to use.
A. The new policy will affect the majority of employees, but not the CEO, who is exempt from the changes.
B. The new policy will affect the majority of employees, but not the CEO, who is exempt from the changes.
C. The new policy will affect the majority of employees, but not the CEO, who is exempt from the changes.
D. The new policy will affect the majority of employees, but not the CEO, who is exempt from the changes.
Question 15
The following sentence contains a word that is a synonym of 'rapid'. Identify the word.
A. swift
B. slow
C. fast
D. quick

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