POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
The use of the present perfect tense in English can be confusing, especially when it comes to the difference between 'for' and 'since'. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the present perfect tense?
A. I have been studying English for three years.
B. I have studied English since I was a child.
C. I have been studying English since I was a child.
D. I have studied English for three years.
Question 2
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
B. idiomatic expression
C. colloquialism
D. metaphorical phrase
Question 3
The word 'rapidly' is a(n) _______ adjective.
A. gradable
B. non-gradable
C. comparative
D. superlative
Question 4
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.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
Question 5
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the modal verb 'can' in the present tense.
A. can
B. could
C. may
D. might
Question 6
In the sentence 'The students who were studying for the exam were very tired', identify the type of pronoun used in the phrase 'who were studying for the exam'.
A. Personal Pronoun
B. Relative Pronoun
C. Demonstrative Pronoun
D. Interrogative Pronoun
Question 7
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread approval.
C. The new policy has been met with mixed reactions.
D. The new policy has been met with indifference.
Question 8
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present perfect tense.
A. has been
B. is being
C. have been
D. has
Question 9
The following sentence contains a metaphor: 'He is a shining light in a dark room.' Identify the metaphor.
A. He is a happy person.
B. He is a source of inspiration.
C. He is a brilliant student.
D. He is a shining light in a dark room.
Question 10
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word or phrase 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 11
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. declarative sentence
B. interrogative sentence
C. imperative sentence
D. exclamatory sentence
Question 12
The following passage contains a cloze test. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. this
Question 13
The following sentence contains an idiomatic expression. Identify the expression and explain its meaning.
A. The company is on the brink of bankruptcy.
B. The company is on the verge of bankruptcy.
C. The company is in bankruptcy.
D. The company is out of bankruptcy.
Question 14
The passage below has been modified from its original form. Identify the correct register for the highlighted sentence.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Neutral
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 15
The phrase 'in the long run' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. idiomatic expression
B. colloquialism
C. metaphorical expression
D. hyperbolic expression

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