POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The athlete's _______________ training regimen helped her win the gold medal.
A. arduous
B. audacious
C. auditory
D. artistic
Question 2
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a relative clause: 'The book, which is on the table, is mine.' Identify the correct form of the relative pronoun in the sentence.
A. which
B. that
C. who
D. whom
Question 3
The writer's _______________ style was a major influence on the literary world.
A. audacious
B. auditory
C. artistic
D. abstruse
Question 4
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The passage is about the importance of regular exercise.
B. The passage is about the benefits of a balanced diet.
C. The passage is about the dangers of smoking.
D. The passage is about the importance of getting enough sleep.
Question 5
The following passage contains a comprehension question: 'The company has been facing financial difficulties due to the economic downturn. The management team has been working hard to find a solution.' What is the main reason for the company's financial difficulties?
A. The economic downturn
B. The company's poor management
C. The company's lack of resources
D. The company's high employee turnover
Question 6
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain its effect on the meaning of the passage.
A. The word 'healthy' has been changed to 'unhealthy'.
B. The word 'unhealthy' has been changed to 'healthy'.
C. The word 'healthy' has been changed to 'fit'.
D. The word 'unhealthy' has been changed to 'fit'.
Question 7
The doctor's _______________ manner put the patient at ease.
A. gentle
B. garrulous
C. gaudy
D. garrulous
Question 8
The following passage contains a cloze test: 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the amount of waste generated by the company. The goal is to _______ the amount of waste by 50% within the next six months.' Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. reduce
B. increase
C. eliminate
D. maintain
Question 9
The politician's _______________ speech was met with widespread criticism.
A. audacious
B. auditory
C. abstruse
D. artistic
Question 10
The phrase 'to be in a state of flux' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Idiom
D. Alliteration
Question 11
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a modal verb: 'You should attend the meeting.' Identify the correct form of the modal verb in the sentence.
A. should
B. must
C. can
D. may
Question 12
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a modal verb: 'You should attend the meeting.' Identify the correct form of the modal verb in the sentence.
A. should
B. must
C. can
D. may
Question 13
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The passage is about the importance of regular exercise.
B. The passage is about the benefits of a balanced diet.
C. The passage is about the dangers of smoking.
D. The passage is about the importance of getting enough sleep.
Question 14
The company's _______________ financial reports were a major concern for investors.
A. flawed
B. fictitious
C. fiscal
D. fanciful
Question 15
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a relative clause: 'The book, which is on the table, is mine.' Identify the correct form of the relative pronoun in the sentence.
A. which
B. that
C. who
D. whom

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