POST UTME RSU 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence contains a word that is not in its correct grammatical form. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
A. The company has been experiencing a lot of problems with their new product.
B. The company has been experiencing a lot of problems with their new product.
C. The company has been experiencing a lot of problems with their new product.
D. The company has been experiencing a lot of problems with their new product.
Question 2
The following idioms are used in the passage. Identify the idioms and explain their meanings.
A. The idioms used are 'break a leg' and 'call it a day'.
B. The idioms used are 'beat around the bush' and 'call it a day'.
C. The idioms used are 'beat around the bush' and 'break a leg'.
D. The idioms used are 'call it a day' and 'break a leg'.
Question 3
The passage below has been modified to create a sense of irony. Identify the original sentence and explain how the modification affects the tone.
A. The original sentence is 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' The modification is 'The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim.'
B. The original sentence is 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' The modification is 'The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.'
C. The original sentence is 'The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim.' The modification is 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.'
D. The original sentence is 'The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.' The modification is 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.'
Question 4
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the organelle that is responsible for protein synthesis.
A. Mitochondria
B. Endoplasmic reticulum
C. Ribosome
D. Lysosome
Question 5
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and explain how to correct it.
A. The sentence: 'Me and my friends went to the movies last night.'
B. The error is the use of 'me' instead of 'I'.
C. The corrected sentence is: 'My friends and I went to the movies last night.'
D. The error is the use of 'my friends and I' instead of 'I and my friends'.
Question 6
The following sentence has a blank space that needs to be filled with a word that completes the sentence grammatically and semantically. Identify the correct word and explain its function in the sentence.
A. The correct word is 'despite'.
B. The correct word is 'although'.
C. The correct word is 'if'.
D. The correct word is 'because'.
Question 7
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled A.
A. The nucleus
B. The mitochondria
C. The cell membrane
D. The cytoplasm
Question 8
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of grammatical concepts. Identify the correct answer.
A. The subject-verb agreement is correct.
B. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
C. The pronoun reference is ambiguous.
D. The sentence is a fragment.
Question 9
The following words have been replaced with synonyms. Identify the original words and explain the meanings of the synonyms.
A. The original word is 'happy' and the synonym is 'joyful'.
B. The original word is 'happy' and the synonym is 'cheerful'.
C. The original word is 'happy' and the synonym is 'glad'.
D. The original word is 'happy' and the synonym is 'pleased'.
Question 10
In the following sentence, the idiom 'break a leg' is used. Identify the register and explain why it is appropriate in this context.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 11
The following sentence contains a vowel sound. Identify the sound and explain its pronunciation.
A. The vowel sound in 'cat' is /æ/.
B. The vowel sound in 'dog' is /ɒ/.
C. The vowel sound in 'hat' is /æ/.
D. The vowel sound in 'mat' is /ɒ/.
Question 12
The sentence "The manager, being very experienced, had a deep understanding of the company's financial situation" contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The sentence should read "The manager, being very experienced, had a deep understanding of the company's financial situation, which was a result of his years of experience".
C. The sentence should read "The manager, being very experienced, had a deep understanding of the company's financial situation, which was a result of his extensive knowledge".
D. The sentence should read "The manager, being very experienced, had a deep understanding of the company's financial situation, which was a result of his extensive experience".
Question 13
In the following passage, the word 'sophisticated' is used to describe a particular type of technology. What is the antonym of 'sophisticated' in this context?
A. primitive
B. simplistic
C. complex
D. innovative
Question 14
The following passage is written in a formal register. Identify the topic and explain why the register is appropriate.
A. A medical report
B. A scientific paper
C. A business proposal
D. A government announcement
Question 15
The sentence 'The manager is very experienced and has a proven track record of success.' is an example of a sentence that uses which type of pronoun?
A. possessive pronoun
B. reflexive pronoun
C. demonstrative pronoun
D. relative pronoun

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