POST UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb to replace the underlined word:
A. has
B. have
C. had
D. has had
Question 2
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Idiomatic expression
D. Colloquial expression
Question 3
The sentence 'The manager _______ the team to work harder.' is an example of a _______ verb.
A. encouraged, transitive
B. discouraged, intransitive
C. motivated, linking
D. demotivated, auxiliary
Question 4
The passage below has one blank space. Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.
A. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin.
B. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin therapy.
C. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin production.
D. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin treatment.
Question 5
The sentence 'If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.' is in the conditional tense. What is the main function of the conditional tense in this sentence?
A. to describe a hypothetical or imaginary situation
B. to describe a situation that is contrary to fact
C. to describe a situation that is uncertain or unpredictable
D. to describe a situation that is likely or probable
Question 6
The following sentence is in the present perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb to replace the underlined word:
A. has
B. have
C. had
D. has had
Question 7
The passage below has been edited to remove some of the _______ words. Identify the missing words.
A. auxiliary
B. modal
C. linking
D. transitive
Question 8
The phrase 'burn the midnight oil' is an example of a phrasal verb. What does it mean?
A. To work late into the night
B. To take a break from work
C. To go to bed early
D. To wake up early
Question 9
In the sentence below, identify the correct form of the pronoun in parentheses.
A. The manager (he/him) is responsible for the project.
B. The manager (he/him) is responsible for the project.
C. The manager (him/he) is responsible for the project.
D. The manager (him/he) is responsible for the project.
Question 10
The sentence 'If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.' is in the conditional tense. What is the main function of the conditional tense in this sentence?
A. to describe a hypothetical or imaginary situation
B. to describe a situation that is contrary to fact
C. to describe a situation that is uncertain or unpredictable
D. to describe a situation that is likely or probable
Question 11
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
B. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the development of new antibiotics.
C. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the reduction in the number of bacterial infections.
D. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the increase in the number of bacterial infections.
Question 12
Read the passage and answer the question: 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company. The policy includes the use of renewable energy sources and the reduction of waste.' What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The company is increasing its carbon footprint
B. The company is reducing its carbon footprint
C. The company is using more renewable energy sources
D. The company is reducing waste
Question 13
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun rises over the horizon.
B. The sun sets over the horizon.
C. The sun rises over the sea.
D. The sun sets over the sea.
Question 14
The sentence 'The company has been facing financial difficulties for several years.' is in the present perfect tense. What is the main function of the present perfect tense in this sentence?
A. to describe a completed action in the past
B. to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present
C. to describe an action that will happen in the future
D. to describe an action that is happening at the moment
Question 15
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
A. The passage is an excerpt from a novel.
B. The passage is a scientific article.
C. The passage is a poem.
D. The passage is a speech.

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