POST UTME WELLSPRING UNIVERSITY 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter' is an example of a sentence that uses which of the following grammatical structures?
A. Future Perfect Continuous
Correct B. Future Perfect Simple
C. Future Continuous
D. Future Simple

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
Which of the following words is a synonym of the word 'verbose'?
A. Concise
B. Verbose
C. Eloquent
Correct D. Voluminous

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, which of the following will happen?
Correct A. The current will flow through the resistor.
B. The current will not flow through the resistor.
C. The voltage will increase across the resistor.
D. The voltage will decrease across the resistor.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The sentence 'The manager will be meeting with the team at 2 PM tomorrow' is an example of a sentence that uses which of the following grammatical structures?
Correct A. Future Simple
B. Future Continuous
C. Future Perfect Simple
D. Future Perfect Continuous

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The word 'rapidly' is an example of which of the following types of adverbs?
A. Manner Adverb
Correct B. Time Adverb
C. Place Adverb
D. Frequency Adverb

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect of the change on the meaning of the passage.
A. The original passage: The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road. The modified passage: The new policy aims to reduce the number of trucks on the road.
Correct B. The original passage: The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road. The modified passage: The new policy aims to reduce the number of buses on the road.
C. The original passage: The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road. The modified passage: The new policy aims to reduce the number of motorcycles on the road.
D. The original passage: The new policy aims to reduce the number of cars on the road. The modified passage: The new policy aims to reduce the number of bicycles on the road.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the verb form and explain why it is in the passive voice.
Correct A. The new policy was implemented by the government.
B. The new policy is being implemented by the government.
C. The new policy has been implemented by the government.
D. The new policy will be implemented by the government.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The following sentence is in the active voice. Identify the verb form and explain why it is in the active voice.
Correct A. The government implemented the new policy.
B. The government is implementing the new policy.
C. The government has implemented the new policy.
D. The government will implement the new policy.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The following sentence is in the present perfect tense. Identify the verb form and explain why it is in the present perfect tense.
Correct A. The new policy has been implemented by the government.
B. The new policy is being implemented by the government.
C. The new policy was implemented by the government.
D. The new policy will be implemented by the government.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The following sentence is in the past perfect tense. Identify the verb form and explain why it is in the past perfect tense.
Correct A. The new policy had been implemented by the government.
B. The new policy was implemented by the government.
C. The new policy is being implemented by the government.
D. The new policy will be implemented by the government.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
In the context of Oral English, what is the primary function of stress in a sentence?
A. To indicate the speaker's attitude or emotion
B. To distinguish between homophones
Correct C. To convey the speaker's level of emphasis
D. To indicate the speaker's level of certainty

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
Which of the following is an example of a formal register in English?
A. A newspaper article
B. A medical report
C. A sports commentary
Correct D. A law court transcript

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
B. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
C. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
D. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage is a formal report on the company's financial performance.
Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The passage is written in a formal register.
B. The passage is written in an informal register.
C. The passage is written in a neutral register.
D. The passage is written in a humorous register.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
Identify the correct spelling of the word.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
Correct D. accommodate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
Correct D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
SHARED STIMULUS
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of a(n) _______________ idiom.
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of a(n) _______________ idiom.
A. Literal
Correct B. Figurative
C. Colloquial
D. Metaphorical

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
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The word 'enormous' is a synonym of the word _______________.
The word 'enormous' is a synonym of the word _______________.
A. tiny
Correct B. enormous
C. small
D. large

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
SHARED STIMULUS
The correct spelling of the word is _______________.
The correct spelling of the word is _______________.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
Correct D. accommodate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
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The correct punctuation of the sentence is _______________.
The correct punctuation of the sentence is _______________.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
Correct D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
SHARED STIMULUS
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect on the meaning of the passage.
A. The word 'quickly' has been changed to 'slowly'.
Correct B. The word 'quickly' has been changed to 'rapidly'.
C. The word 'quickly' has been changed to 'swiftly'.
D. The word 'quickly' has been changed to 'hastily'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
SHARED STIMULUS
The book belongs to ______ friend.
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence below.
Correct A. his
B. its
C. her
D. their

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. Identify the correct label for the resistor.
A. R1
Correct B. R2
C. R3
D. R4

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
SHARED STIMULUS
The children were happy to see their parents.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect on the meaning of the passage.
A. The word 'happy' has been changed to 'sad'.
B. The word 'happy' has been changed to 'joyful'.
C. The word 'happy' has been changed to 'content'.
Correct D. The word 'happy' has been changed to 'ecstatic'.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
SHARED STIMULUS
The book ______ been written by John.
Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence below.
Correct A. has been
B. is being
C. has
D. is

Correct Answer: A

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