POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following passage is an excerpt from a comprehension exercise. Analyze the author's purpose in writing the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next decade.'
A. To inform the reader about the policy
B. To persuade the reader to support the policy
C. To entertain the reader with a story
D. To analyze the policy's effectiveness
Question 2
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased by 20% this quarter, mainly due to the successful launch of their new product.' illustrates which type of concord?
A. Subject-verb agreement
B. Subject-predicate agreement
C. Verb-tense agreement
D. Adjective-noun agreement
Question 3
The following passage is an excerpt from an oral English exercise. Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence 'The sun is shining brightly in the sky.'
A. The sun are shining
B. The sun is shining
C. The sun were shining
D. The sun will be shining
Question 4
The lawyer's argument was marred by a plethora of "ifs" and "s', which detracted from the clarity of his "thesis".
A. The lawyer's argument was marred by a plethora of "ifs" and "s', which detracted from the clarity of his "thesis".
B. The lawyer's argument was marred by a plethora of "ifs" and "s', which detracted from the clarity of his "thesis".
C. The lawyer's argument was marred by a plethora of "ifs" and "s', which detracted from the clarity of his "thesis".
D. The lawyer's argument was marred by a plethora of "ifs" and "s', which detracted from the clarity of his "thesis".
Question 5
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer.
A. The doctor examined the patient.
B. The patient examined the doctor.
C. The nurse examined the patient.
D. The patient examined the nurse.
Question 6
The following passage is an excerpt from an oral English exercise. Identify the correct stress pattern for the word 'university'
A. /un'i-versi-tee/
B. /un'i-ver-si-tee/
C. /un'i-ver-si-ti/
D. /un'i-ver-si-ty/
Question 7
The following passage is an excerpt from a medical textbook. Identify the register used in the sentence 'The patient's symptoms were severe, necessitating immediate hospitalization.'
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Elevated
D. Colloquial
Question 8
The following passage is an excerpt from a comprehension exercise. Analyze the tone of the sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public.'
A. Formal and objective
B. Informal and sarcastic
C. Elevated and persuasive
D. Colloquial and dismissive
Question 9
The following passage is an excerpt from a law textbook. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence 'The judge has adjourned the case until next week.'
A. Subject-verb agreement
B. Tense consistency
C. Pronoun reference
D. None of the above
Question 10
The following passage is an excerpt from a comprehension exercise. Analyze the author's use of figurative language in the sentence 'The city is a jungle, full of predators and prey.'
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
Question 11
Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. (has been studying)
B. (have been studying)
C. (has studied)
D. (have studied)
Question 12
The following passage is an excerpt from a sports article. Identify the idiom used in the sentence 'The team's morale was at an all-time low after their recent losses.'
A. Bite off more than you can chew
B. Cut to the chase
C. On the same page
D. At an all-time low
Question 13
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error.
A. The manager of the company, along with his team, has been working on the project.
B. The manager of the company, along with his team, have been working on the project.
C. The manager of the company, along with his team, is working on the project.
D. The manager of the company, along with his team, was working on the project.
Question 14
Choose the correct antonym for the word in capital letters.
A. fast
B. slow
C. quick
D. rapid
Question 15
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next five years, which will significantly impact the environment.', identify the register used.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical

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