POST UTME AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of 'actus meus, actus mei' which translates to 'my deed, my responsibility'. This phrase is an example of a(n)
A. Idiom
B. Proverb
C. Legal maxim
D. Philosophical concept
Question 2
The coach told the athlete to 'hit the ground running' before the competition. This phrase is an example of a(n)
A. Idiom
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
D. Alliteration
Question 3
The following sentence contains an example of a phrasal verb: 'The company will be looking into the matter.' Which of the following sentences also contains a phrasal verb?
A. The manager will be looking at the financial reports.
B. The company will be looking into the matter.
C. The team will be looking over the contract.
D. The employee will be looking for a new job.
Question 4
The teacher asked the student to 'think outside the box' when solving the math problem. This phrase is an example of a(n)
A. Idiom
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
D. Alliteration
Question 5
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 6
The following sentence is an example of a grammatical error. Identify the correct grammatical structure.
A. The manager of the company is a woman.
B. The manager of the company are women.
C. The manager of the company is women.
D. The managers of the company are women.
Question 7
The following sentence has a missing word. Choose the correct word to fill the blank.
A. The
B. A
C. An
D. The
Question 8
In the sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to take a break', which of the following pronouns is in the objective case?
A. he
B. him
C. who
D. whom
Question 9
The following sentence is an example of a register shift. Identify the correct register.
A. The doctor told the patient to take two tablets three times a day.
B. The doctor told the patient to take two tablets three times a day, and also to rest for a while.
C. The doctor told the patient to take two tablets three times a day, and also to rest for a while, and to come back for a check-up.
D. The doctor told the patient to take two tablets three times a day, and also to rest for a while, and to come back for a check-up, and to also take some rest for a few days.
Question 10
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The new policy has been implemented by the Ministry of Finance.' Which of the following sentences is also in the passive voice?
A. The report was written by the team of researchers.
B. The new policy was implemented by the Ministry of Finance.
C. The team of researchers wrote the report.
D. The Ministry of Finance implemented the new policy.
Question 11
The following sentence is an example of a grammatical error. Identify the correct grammatical structure.
A. The manager of the company is a woman.
B. The manager of the company are women.
C. The manager of the company is women.
D. The managers of the company are women.
Question 12
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author is a doctor.
B. The author is a lawyer.
C. The author is a teacher.
D. The author is a scientist.
Question 13
The following sentence is an example of a register shift. Identify the correct register.
A. The doctor told the patient to take two tablets three times a day.
B. The doctor told the patient to take two tablets three times a day, and also to rest for a while.
C. The doctor told the patient to take two tablets three times a day, and also to rest for a while, and to come back for a check-up.
D. The doctor told the patient to take two tablets three times a day, and also to rest for a while, and to come back for a check-up, and to also take some rest for a few days.
Question 14
Read the passage below and answer the question: The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next decade. The policy also encourages the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power. However, some critics argue that the policy is too ambitious and may not be achievable.
A. The policy is too ambitious
B. The policy is not ambitious enough
C. The policy will definitely reduce carbon emissions
D. The policy will not reduce carbon emissions
Question 15
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of:
A. idiomatic expression
B. metaphorical expression
C. literary device
D. colloquialism

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