POST UTME PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the type of clause that is subordinate to the main clause.
A. Adverbial clause
B. Adjective clause
C. Noun clause
D. Infinitive clause
Question 2
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030', what is the correct form of the verb 'aims'?
A. aim
B. aims
C. aiming
D. aims
Question 3
In the sentence 'The company's profits have increased by 20% over the past year', what is the correct form of the verb 'increased'?
A. increase
B. increased
C. increases
D. increasing
Question 4
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The new policy has been implemented by the management.' Which of the following sentences is also in the passive voice?
A. The report was written by the team.
B. The team wrote the report.
C. The manager is implementing the new policy.
D. The new policy is being implemented by the management.
Question 5
In the sentence 'The doctor examined the patient carefully, but the nurse was not present', which word is in the wrong register?
A. carefully
B. examined
C. present
D. nurse
Question 6
The following words are synonyms. Identify the word that is NOT a synonym.
A. Large
B. Huge
C. Small
D. Tiny
Question 7
The following passage is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine. Which of the following sentences is NOT an example of a formal register in the field of medicine?
A. The patient's symptoms are quite severe.
B. I'm afraid the patient has a rare condition.
C. The patient's condition is quite serious.
D. The patient's symptoms are really bad.
Question 8
The passage below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the word that best fits the blank.
A. The
B. of
C. a
D. an
Question 9
The following sentence is an example of a register shift from formal to informal: 'I am going to the store to buy some milk.' Which of the following sentences is also an example of a register shift from formal to informal?
A. I'm going to the store to buy some milk.
B. I am going to the store to purchase some milk.
C. I'm going to the store to get some milk.
D. I am going to the store to acquire some milk.
Question 10
The passage below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the word that best fits the blank.
A. The
B. of
C. a
D. an
Question 11
The passage below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the word that best fits the blank.
A. The
B. of
C. a
D. an
Question 12
Read the following sentence and identify the correct interpretation: 'The manager of the company was criticized for his handling of the crisis.'
A. The manager was praised for his handling of the crisis.
B. The manager was criticized for his handling of the crisis.
C. The manager was fired for his handling of the crisis.
D. The manager was promoted for his handling of the crisis.
Question 13
The following sentence contains an example of a subordinate clause: 'I went to the store because I needed milk.' Which of the following sentences also contains a subordinate clause?
A. I went to the store because it was open.
B. I went to the store because I needed milk.
C. I went to the store because the manager told me to.
D. I went to the store because it was closed.
Question 14
In the context of synonyms and antonyms, what is the antonym of the word 'happy'?
A. Sad
B. Angry
C. Excited
D. Tired
Question 15
In the following sentence, the word 'enervate' is used to describe someone who is:
A. energized
B. weakened
C. strengthened
D. revitalized

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