POST UTME MADONNA UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it seems to be working well.' is an example of a(n) _______________________ sentence.
A. declarative
B. interrogative
C. imperative
D. exclamatory
Question 2
The passage below has been modified from a real text. Identify the register used in the original text.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 3
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The new policy will ______ (require) all employees to undergo additional training.
B. The new policy will ______ (requires) all employees to undergo additional training.
C. The new policy will ______ (require) all employees to undergo additional training.
D. The new policy will ______ (requiring) all employees to undergo additional training.
Question 4
In the passage below, the author's tone is best described as _______________________.
A. sarcastic
B. condescending
C. neutral
D. empathetic
Question 5
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a specific stress pattern. Identify the stress pattern.
A. Stress on the first syllable
B. Stress on the second syllable
C. Stress on the third syllable
D. Stress on the fourth syllable
Question 6
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a specific spelling pattern. Identify the spelling pattern.
A. Double consonant
B. Double vowel
C. Silent letter
D. Prefix
Question 7
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author is suggesting that the new policy is a good idea.
B. The author is arguing that the new policy is a bad idea.
C. The author is neutral about the new policy.
D. The author is unsure about the new policy.
Question 8
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The passage is a description of a scientific experiment.
B. The passage is a narrative about a person's experience.
C. The passage is a persuasive essay about a social issue.
D. The passage is a poem about nature.
Question 9
The passage below contains a sentence with a missing word. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The word 'a' should be filled in the blank.
B. The word 'an' should be filled in the blank.
C. The word 'the' should be filled in the blank.
D. The word 'of' should be filled in the blank.
Question 10
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The students (to study) for their exams.
B. The teacher (to write) on the blackboard.
C. The students (to have studied) for their exams.
D. The teacher (to have written) on the blackboard.
Question 11
The following passage is a specimen of formal writing in the register of Sports. Which of the following words is most likely to be used in the passage?
A. Perfidious
B. Inscrutable
C. Eloquent
D. Perspicacious
Question 12
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. 'By the time I ________ (eat) breakfast, it was already 8 o'clock.'
A. had eaten
B. eat
C. will eat
D. eaten
Question 13
Identify the correct form of the pronoun in parentheses.
A. The teacher gave the student (he) a book.
B. The teacher gave the student (him) a book.
C. The teacher gave the student (it) a book.
D. The teacher gave the student (they) a book.
Question 14
The sentence below contains a word that is opposite in meaning to the word 'happy'. Choose the correct answer.
A. The word 'sad' is an antonym of the word 'happy'.
B. The word 'angry' is an antonym of the word 'happy'.
C. The word 'tired' is an antonym of the word 'happy'.
D. The word 'excited' is an antonym of the word 'happy'.
Question 15
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The passage is a description of a scientific experiment.
B. The passage is a narrative about a person's experience.
C. The passage is a persuasive essay about a social issue.
D. The passage is a poem about nature.

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