POST UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
The word 'enough' is an example of a(n) _______ adverb.
A. modifying a verb
B. modifying an adjective
C. modifying a noun
D. modifying another adverb
Question 2
In the sentence 'The new employee was extremely nervous on her first day at work, but she managed to make a good impression on her colleagues.', which of the following words is a synonym for 'extremely'?
A. very
B. extremely
C. highly
D. remarkably
Question 3
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The manager will be promoted next quarter.
B. The company will promote the manager next quarter.
C. The manager will promote the company next quarter.
D. The company will be promoted next quarter.
Question 4
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of grammar. Identify the correct answer.
A. The sentence is in the present tense.
B. The sentence is in the past tense.
C. The sentence is in the future tense.
D. The sentence is in the conditional tense.
Question 5
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. fixed
B. idiomatic
C. colloquial
D. metaphorical
Question 6
The following sentence is in the imperative mood. Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence.
A. You should eat
B. You should be eating
C. You should have eaten
D. You should eat
Question 7
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's main point is that the benefits of exercise outweigh the risks.
B. The author's main point is that the risks of exercise outweigh the benefits.
C. The author's main point is that exercise has no significant impact on health.
D. The author's main point is that exercise is not necessary for good health.
Question 8
The following sentence contains a spelling error. Identify the incorrect word and choose the correct spelling.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
D. accommodate
Question 9
The following sentence contains a pronoun error. Identify the incorrect pronoun and choose the correct replacement.
A. he
B. him
C. his
D. it
Question 10
The sentence below has been altered to change the verb tense. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. had eaten
B. eats
C. will eat
D. was eating
Question 11
The following passage is about a medical condition. Identify the correct term for the condition.
A. Diabetes
B. Hypertension
C. Asthma
D. Cancer
Question 12
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with the word _______.
A. uninterested
B. unbiased
C. impartial
D. neutral
Question 13
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun rises in the east.
B. The sun rises in the west.
C. The sun rises in the north.
D. The sun rises in the south.
Question 14
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The manager will meet the client at 2 pm.
B. The manager meets the client at 2 pm.
C. The client will be met by the manager at 2 pm.
D. The manager is meeting the client at 2 pm.
Question 15
The sentence 'The new policy will _______ the way we do business.' is an example of a _______ clause.
A. change, subordinate
B. improve, main
C. reduce, subordinate
D. increase, main

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