POST UTME KSU 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and explain its effect on the meaning of the sentence.
A. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'
B. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'
C. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'
D. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'
Question 2
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Which part is responsible for generating energy?
A. nucleus
B. mitochondria
C. ribosomes
D. lysosomes
Question 3
The following sentence contains a homophone error. Identify the error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'The teacher wrote the word 'fair' on the board, but it should be 'fare' because it refers to a price.
B. The sentence 'The teacher wrote the word 'fair' on the board, but it should be 'fare' because it refers to a weather condition.
C. The sentence 'The teacher wrote the word 'fair' on the board, but it should be 'fare' because it refers to a type of fruit.
D. The sentence 'The teacher wrote the word 'fair' on the board, but it should be 'fare' because it refers to a type of animal.
Question 4
The following passage is an excerpt from a sports article. Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in writing the passage?
A. To inform the reader about a recent sports event
B. To persuade the reader to support a particular sports team
C. To entertain the reader with a humorous anecdote
D. To analyze the performance of a particular athlete
Question 5
The following passage is an excerpt from a medical journal. Which of the following best describes the author's tone in the passage?
A. Formal and objective
B. Informal and conversational
C. Emotional and persuasive
D. Critical and analytical
Question 6
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and explain its effect on the meaning of the sentence.
A. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'
B. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'
C. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'
D. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'
Question 7
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the independent clause.
A. The dog ran quickly around the corner.
B. The dog ran quickly around the corner, and the cat chased after it.
C. The dog ran quickly around the corner, but the cat did not.
D. The dog ran quickly around the corner, and the cat was very happy.
Question 8
The following sentence contains a dangling modifier. Identify the error and explain its effect on the meaning of the sentence.
A. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'
B. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'
C. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'
D. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'
Question 9
Read the passage below and answer the question: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of recycling
B. The benefits of renewable energy
C. The impact of climate change
D. The role of technology in sustainability
Question 10
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct option.
A. The manager and the staff were at the meeting.
B. The manager and the staff were at the meeting's.
C. The manager and the staff were at the meetings.
D. The manager and the staff were at the meeting's.
Question 11
The sentence 'The new employee was extremely nervous on her first day at work.' can be rephrased using a more formal tone. Which of the following options best captures this tone?
A. The new employee was extremely nervous on her first day at work.
B. The new employee was extremely nervous on her inaugural day at work.
C. The new employee was extremely nervous on her first day of work.
D. The new employee was extremely nervous on her first working day.
Question 12
In the sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented', what is the meaning of the phrase 'since the new policy was implemented'?
A. because of the new policy
B. after the new policy was implemented
C. due to the new policy
D. in spite of the new policy
Question 13
In the following sentence, identify the antonym of the word 'rapidly':
A. Slowly
B. Quickly
C. Fast
D. Swiftly
Question 14
Read the passage below and answer the question: What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?
A. To inform the reader about a new product
B. To persuade the reader to buy a product
C. To entertain the reader with a story
D. To educate the reader about a scientific concept
Question 15
The following passage is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine. Which of the following sentences would be most appropriate in a formal medical report?
A. The patient's symptoms were severe and required immediate attention.
B. I felt really bad and needed to see a doctor.
C. The patient's condition was critical and required emergency surgery.
D. I had a terrible headache and went to the hospital.

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