POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
The passage below has been modified. Choose the word that best fits each blank.
Correct A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread support.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread confusion.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
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The manager has the meeting at 2 PM.
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager (to have) the meeting at 2 PM.
Correct B. The manager (has) the meeting at 2 PM.
C. The manager (have) the meeting at 2 PM.
D. The manager (having) the meeting at 2 PM.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
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The author's tone is formal.
Read the passage below and answer the question.
Correct A. The author's tone is formal.
B. The author's tone is informal.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic.
D. The author's tone is neutral.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
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The company to be acquired by a rival firm.
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The company (to be) acquired by a rival firm.
B. The company (is) acquired by a rival firm.
C. The company (being) acquired by a rival firm.
D. The company (has been) acquired by a rival firm.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
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The author's purpose is to persuade.
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author's purpose is to inform.
Correct B. The author's purpose is to persuade.
C. The author's purpose is to entertain.
D. The author's purpose is to analyze.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The manager of a company was accused of embezzling funds. The board of directors decided to investigate the allegations, but the manager refused to cooperate, citing his right to privacy. Which of the following idioms best describes the manager's attitude?
A. He's hiding behind a smokescreen.
B. He's playing a cat-and-mouse game.
C. He's beating around the bush.
Correct D. He's cutting his nose to spite his face.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7
The company's financial reports showed a significant increase in profits, but the CEO was concerned about the rising costs of production. Which of the following phrases best describes the situation?
A. A drop in the ocean.
Correct B. A drop in the bucket.
C. A small fish in a big pond.
D. A big fish in a small pond.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The company's marketing strategy was to target a specific demographic, but the product ended up appealing to a wider audience. Which of the following phrases best describes the situation?
A. A shot in the dark.
Correct B. A shot in the arm.
C. A shot in the foot.
D. A shot in the head.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
The company's financial reports showed a significant decrease in profits, but the CEO was concerned about the rising costs of production. Which of the following phrases best describes the situation?
Correct A. A drop in the ocean.
B. A drop in the bucket.
C. A small fish in a big pond.
D. A big fish in a small pond.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The company's marketing strategy was to target a specific demographic, but the product ended up appealing to a wider audience. Which of the following phrases best describes the situation?
A. A shot in the dark.
Correct B. A shot in the arm.
C. A shot in the foot.
D. A shot in the head.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence 'The new policy, which was implemented last year, has been met with widespread criticism from the public.'
A. The use of the passive voice
B. The use of the present perfect tense
C. The use of the relative clause
Correct D. The use of the subjunctive mood

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
The following sentence contains a cloze. Fill in the blank with the correct word: 'The new employee was very _______________ and quickly became a valuable member of the team.'
A. efficient
B. productive
C. adaptable
Correct D. motivated

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13
The following sentence contains a fill-in-the-blank exercise. Identify the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The company's _______________ in the market has led to a significant increase in sales.'
A. presence
B. absence
Correct C. growth
D. decline

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it: 'The manager, who was very _______________ , was able to motivate the team to work harder.'
A. efficient
B. productive
C. adaptable
Correct D. motivated

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15
The following sentence contains a cloze. Fill in the blank with the correct word: 'The new policy has been met with _______________ from the public.'
Correct A. widespread criticism
B. general approval
C. mixed reactions
D. overwhelming support

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "actus in the desert," which is a common idiom used to describe a situation where something is present but not noticeable.
Correct A. A situation where something is present but not noticeable.
B. A situation where something is absent but expected.
C. A situation where something is present and noticeable.
D. A situation where something is absent and unnoticed.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The doctor's tone was "iceberg", meaning that he was being friendly and courteous on the surface but had underlying concerns.
Correct A. Friendly and courteous on the surface but had underlying concerns.
B. Cold and distant on the surface but had underlying warmth.
C. Warm and friendly on the surface but had underlying coldness.
D. Cold and distant on the surface and had underlying coldness.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The athlete's performance was "peak", meaning that it was at its highest level.
Correct A. At its highest level.
B. At its lowest level.
C. At a moderate level.
D. At a declining level.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The company's financial situation was "bleak", meaning that it was in a state of financial difficulty.
Correct A. In a state of financial difficulty.
B. In a state of financial stability.
C. In a state of financial growth.
D. In a state of financial decline.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The politician's speech was "rambling", meaning that it was unclear and confusing.
Correct A. Unclear and confusing.
B. Clear and concise.
C. Well-organized and coherent.
D. Incoherent and disjointed.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
In the sentence 'The manager of the company will be attending the meeting', which word is the subject?
Correct A. manager
B. company
C. meeting
D. will

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
SHARED STIMULUS
The manager of the company will be attending the meeting.
The passage below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the correct word to fill the blank.
Correct A. the
B. a
C. an
D. this

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
In the sentence 'The manager of the company will be attending the meeting', which word is the verb?
A. manager
B. company
C. meeting
Correct D. will

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
SHARED STIMULUS
The manager of the company will be attending the meeting.
The passage below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the correct word to fill the blank.
A. the
Correct B. a
C. an
D. this

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
In the sentence 'The manager of the company will be attending the meeting', which word is the object?
A. manager
B. company
Correct C. meeting
D. will

Correct Answer: C

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