POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage below has been modified. Choose the word that best fits each blank.
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.
Question 2
Read the passage below and answer the question.
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.
Question 3
In the sentence 'The manager stressed the importance of meeting deadlines', which of the following words is stressed?
A. manager
B. meeting
C. deadlines
D. importance
Question 4
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author's main point is that the new policy is ineffective.
B. The author's main point is that the new policy is too expensive.
C. The author's main point is that the new policy is a good idea.
D. The author's main point is that the new policy is unnecessary.
Question 5
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is ironic.
C. The author's tone is neutral.
D. The author's tone is enthusiastic.
Question 6
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.
B. A shot in the arm.
C. A shot in the foot.
D. A shot in the head.
Question 7
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly.' is an example of a sentence interpretation. What is the implied meaning of this sentence?
A. The company's profits have decreased.
B. The company's profits have remained the same.
C. The company's profits have increased significantly.
D. The company's profits have decreased significantly.
Question 8
In the sentence 'The manager of the company will be attending the meeting', which word is the verb?
A. manager
B. company
C. meeting
D. will
Question 9
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
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.
Question 10
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
D. motivated
Question 11
The passage below has been modified from its original form. Identify the word that best fits the blank space.
A. The
B. A
C. An
D. This
Question 12
The politician's speech was "rambling", meaning that it was unclear and confusing.
A. Unclear and confusing.
B. Clear and concise.
C. Well-organized and coherent.
D. Incoherent and disjointed.
Question 13
The doctor's tone was "iceberg", meaning that he was being friendly and courteous on the surface but had underlying concerns.
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.
Question 14
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager (to have) the meeting at 2 PM.
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.
Question 15
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.
B. A shot in the arm.
C. A shot in the foot.
D. A shot in the head.

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