POST UTME OAU 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a compound predicate. Identify the predicates and explain their function.
A. The predicates are 'I went to the store' and 'I bought some milk' and their function is to provide more information about the subject.
B. The predicates are 'I went to the store' and 'I bought some milk' and their function is to provide more information about the object.
C. The predicates are 'I went to the store' and 'I bought some milk' and their function is to provide more information about the verb.
D. The predicates are 'I went to the store' and 'I bought some milk' and their function is to provide more information about the adverb.
Question 2
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a relative clause. Identify the relative clause and explain its function.
A. The relative clause is 'who is a doctor' and its function is to provide more information about the subject.
B. The relative clause is 'who is a doctor' and its function is to provide more information about the object.
C. The relative clause is 'who is a doctor' and its function is to provide more information about the verb.
D. The relative clause is 'who is a doctor' and its function is to provide more information about the adverb.
Question 3
Complete the sentence: 'The new employee was given a thorough ______ of the company's policies and procedures.'
A. briefing
B. orientation
C. interview
D. evaluation
Question 4
The following passage contains a word that is a homophone of another word. Identify the word and choose the correct answer.
A. The word is a homophone of another word.
B. The word is a synonym of another word.
C. The word is an antonym of another word.
D. The word is a hyponym of another word.
Question 5
The following passage contains a word that is not in its correct register. Identify the word and choose the correct answer.
A. The word is in its correct register.
B. The word is in the formal register.
C. The word is in the informal register.
D. The word is in the technical register.
Question 6
Complete the sentence: 'The company's new product is a game-changer in the ______ industry.'
A. technology
B. finance
C. healthcare
D. education
Question 7
The following sentence contains a word that is a synonym of another word. Identify the word and choose the correct answer.
A. The word is a synonym of another word.
B. The word is an antonym of another word.
C. The word is a homophone of another word.
D. The word is a hyponym of another word.
Question 8
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write a short essay on the topic', identify the part of speech of the word 'the'.
A. adjective
B. article
C. noun
D. verb
Question 9
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The passage has been modified to test your comprehension skills.
B. The passage has been modified to test your vocabulary skills.
C. The passage has been modified to test your grammar skills.
D. The passage has been modified to test your spelling skills.
Question 10
The following passage is an example of a formal register. Identify the register and explain why it is formal.
A. Formal register is used in business and academic writing.
B. Formal register is used in informal conversations.
C. Formal register is used in creative writing.
D. Formal register is used in personal letters.
Question 11
Identify the synonym of the word 'large' in the sentence 'The company's new headquarters is a large building.'
A. big
B. small
C. medium
D. tiny
Question 12
In the sentence 'The manager instructed the team to revise the report', identify the part of speech of the word 'the'.
A. adjective
B. article
C. noun
D. verb
Question 13
The following passage is an example of a passage with a persuasive tone. Identify the tone and explain why it is persuasive.
A. The tone is persuasive because it is used in business and academic writing.
B. The tone is persuasive because it is used in informal conversations.
C. The tone is persuasive because it is used in creative writing.
D. The tone is persuasive because it is used in personal letters.
Question 14
The following sentence is an example of a complex sentence. Identify the independent and dependent clauses.
A. The independent clause is 'I went to the store' and the dependent clause is 'because I needed milk'.
B. The independent clause is 'because I needed milk' and the dependent clause is 'I went to the store'.
C. The independent clause is 'I went to the store' and the dependent clause is 'when I got home'.
D. The independent clause is 'when I got home' and the dependent clause is 'I went to the store'.
Question 15
The following sentence is an example of a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and its meaning.
A. pick up, to lift something
B. get on, to board a vehicle
C. turn off, to switch something off
D. put down, to place something down

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