POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The new employee was struggling to adapt to the company's culture.', which of the following words is a synonym for 'struggling'?
A. flourishing
B. struggling
C. thriving
D. experiencing difficulties
Question 2
In the sentence 'The doctor prescribed a new medication for the patient's chronic condition', what is the register of the word 'medication'?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Neutral
D. Technical
Question 3
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write their names on the board', what grammatical term describes the relationship between the subject and the verb?
A. Concord
B. Tense
C. Aspect
D. Mood
Question 4
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer.
A. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic downturn.
B. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic boom.
C. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic stagnation.
D. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic growth.
Question 5
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased exponentially.' is an example of which of the following?
A. Hyperbole
B. Exaggeration
C. Understatement
D. Exaggerated language
Question 6
The following text has one missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
Question 7
The diagram below shows the structure of a molecule. Which of the following is a correct description of the type of bond between the two atoms?
A. Covalent bond
B. Ionic bond
C. Hydrogen bond
D. Van der Waals force
Question 8
The following sentence contains a subjunctive mood: 'It is necessary that he be present at the meeting.' Identify the type of sentence used in the sentence.
A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Subjunctive
Question 9
The following text has one missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
Question 10
Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses to complete the sentence. "The company, which (has/have) been in business for over 20 years, is now expanding into new markets."
A. has
B. have
C. has been
D. have been
Question 11
The following text has one missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
Question 12
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented successfully.' is an example of a sentence that uses which of the following grammatical structures?
A. Present perfect tense
B. Past simple tense
C. Future perfect tense
D. Future simple tense
Question 13
The following sentence contains a conditional sentence: 'If it rains, the game will be cancelled.' Identify the type of conditional sentence used in the sentence.
A. Zero Conditional
B. First Conditional
C. Second Conditional
D. Third Conditional
Question 14
The following text has one missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of
Question 15
The diagram below shows the structure of a molecule. Which part is responsible for chemical bonding?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

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