POST UTME KSU 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next quarter, will affect the company's revenue negatively.'
A. The use of the word 'next' instead of 'following' to refer to the quarter.
B. The use of the word 'affect' instead of 'effect' to refer to the result of the policy.
C. The use of the word 'negatively' instead of 'positively' to refer to the impact of the policy.
D. The use of the word 'company' instead of 'firm' to refer to the organization.
Question 2
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuanced concord. Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'The new policy has been implemented by the management, and it has been well-received by the employees.'
A. has been implemented
B. has implemented
C. have been implemented
D. has been implementing
Question 3
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The ball was thrown by John.
B. John threw the ball.
C. The ball is being thrown.
D. The ball will be thrown.
Question 4
Identify the correct stress pattern in the following word.
A. /ˈkæmˌpɑːnɪ/
B. /ˈkæmˌpɑːnɪ/
C. /ˈkæmˌpɑːnɪ/
D. /ˈkæmˌpɑːnɪ/
Question 5
The following sentence is an example of a complex sentence: 'If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.' Which of the following is the primary function of the subordinating conjunction 'if' in this sentence?
A. To express a condition
B. To express a cause
C. To express a result
D. To express a contrast
Question 6
The table below shows the results of a survey on consumer behavior. Identify the type of data represented by the values in the 'Age' column.
A. Nominal
B. Ordinal
C. Interval
D. Ratio
Question 7
The following sentence is a good example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the correct answer.
A. The sentence is a simple sentence.
B. The sentence is a compound sentence.
C. The sentence is a complex sentence.
D. The sentence is a compound-complex sentence.
Question 8
In the sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year', identify the type of sentence.
A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory
Question 9
The following sentence is an example of a passive voice construction: 'The ball was thrown by John.' Which of the following is the primary function of the passive voice in this sentence?
A. To emphasize the action
B. To emphasize the agent
C. To avoid blame
D. To add variety
Question 10
The sentence 'The manager, who is responsible for the company's finances, will be attending the meeting.' has been modified. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence.
A. The use of the word 'who' instead of 'whom' to refer to the manager.
B. The use of the word 'responsible' instead of 'accountable' to refer to the manager's role.
C. The use of the word 'finances' instead of 'budget' to refer to the company's financial management.
D. The use of the word 'meeting' instead of 'conference' to refer to the event.
Question 11
The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next month, and it will affect all employees.' is in the present perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb in bold.
A. **will be**
B. **has been**
C. **is**
D. **was**
Question 12
The diagram below shows the structure of a protein molecule. Identify the type of bond labeled 'A'.
A. Covalent
B. Ionic
C. Hydrogen
D. Van der Waals
Question 13
The following sentence contains a pronoun that has been replaced with a synonym. Identify the correct synonym: 'The manager, who was responsible for the project, gave the team a lot of support.'
A. responsible
B. supportive
C. helpful
D. encouraging
Question 14
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 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 persuasive and argumentative.
Question 15
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which part is responsible for protein synthesis?
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Ribosome
D. Lysosome

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