POST UTME NOUN 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following text is an example of a register in English. Which register is it?
A. Formal register
B. Informal register
C. Technical register
D. Elevated register
Question 2
The following sentence is an example of a sentence interpretation. What is the meaning of the underlined phrase?
A. The manager is very experienced.
B. The manager has been with the company for over a decade.
C. The manager is known for his exceptional leadership skills.
D. The manager has been with the company for over a decade and is known for his exceptional leadership skills.
Question 3
The following passage is from a medical textbook. Identify the register used in the sentence: "The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis."
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Elevated
D. Colloquial
Question 4
The sentence 'The new employee was given a warm welcome by the team' is an example of a sentence that uses which of the following grammatical structures?
A. Passive voice
B. Active voice
C. Present perfect tense
D. Simple past tense
Question 5
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year' is an example of a sentence that uses which of the following grammatical structures?
A. Passive voice
B. Active voice
C. Present perfect tense
D. Simple past tense
Question 6
In the sentence 'The manager, who was known for his exceptional leadership skills, had been with the company for over a decade.', what type of pronoun is 'his'?
A. Possessive pronoun
B. Reflexive pronoun
C. Demonstrative pronoun
D. Interrogative pronoun
Question 7
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the following sentence: 'The book ______ cover is blue.'
A. its
B. it's
C. its'
D. it's'
Question 8
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The new policy has been implemented by the Ministry of Education.' Identify the verb form that is used to indicate the extent to which the action has been completed.
A. has been implemented
B. has implemented
C. is being implemented
D. was implemented
Question 9
The following text has one missing word. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the
B. The new policy aims to reduce the
C. The new policy aims to reduce the
D. The new policy aims to reduce the
Question 10
The following text has one missing word. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the
B. The new policy aims to reduce the
C. The new policy aims to reduce the
D. The new policy aims to reduce the
Question 11
The following text has one missing word. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the
B. The new policy aims to reduce the
C. The new policy aims to reduce the
D. The new policy aims to reduce the
Question 12
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The new policy has been implemented by the Ministry of Education.' Identify the verb form that is used to indicate the extent to which the action has been completed.
A. has been implemented
B. has implemented
C. is being implemented
D. was implemented
Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled 'A' and explain its function.
A. The nucleus is responsible for storing genetic information.
B. The mitochondria is responsible for generating energy for the cell.
C. The ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.
D. The lysosomes are responsible for breaking down waste materials.
Question 14
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and explain its effect on the meaning.
A. The incorrect use of the present perfect tense in the sentence 'I have been studying for three hours.'
B. The misuse of the passive voice in the sentence 'The book was written by John.'
C. The incorrect use of the modal verb 'should' in the sentence 'You should have studied harder.'
D. The incorrect use of the subjunctive mood in the sentence 'It is necessary that he be there.'
Question 15
The following sentence is from a law textbook. Identify the antonym of the word in bold: "The judge **dismissed** the case due to lack of evidence."
A. upheld
B. dismissed
C. rejected
D. approved

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