POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
The doctor's tone was condescending, implying that the patient was ignorant of the obvious.
A. The doctor's tone was condescending because the patient was asking a stupid question.
B. The doctor's tone was condescending because the patient was being uncooperative.
C. The doctor's tone was condescending because the patient was asking for a second opinion.
D. The doctor's tone was condescending because the patient was being rude.
Question 2
Choose the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence below.
A. my
B. mine
C. mys
D. mines
Question 3
The word 'necessarily' is an example of which part of speech?
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adjective
D. Adverb
Question 4
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of stare decisis, which holds that a court should follow the decisions of lower courts in similar cases.
A. The principle of stare decisis is a fundamental concept in law.
B. The principle of stare decisis is a doctrine that allows judges to make decisions based on their personal opinions.
C. The principle of stare decisis is a rule that requires judges to follow the decisions of higher courts.
D. The principle of stare decisis is a concept that is not relevant in modern law.
Question 5
The lawyer's tone was _______________ as he delivered his closing argument.
A. condescending
B. conciliatory
C. condemning
D. confrontational
Question 6
In the sentence 'The new policy, which has been implemented recently, aims to reduce pollution', what is the function of the word 'which'?
A. to introduce a contrast
B. to introduce a concession
C. to introduce a relative clause
D. to introduce a condition
Question 7
Choose the correct form of the phrase in the sentence below.
A. in order to
B. so that
C. in case
D. in spite of
Question 8
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n)
A. Metaphor
B. Idiom
C. Simile
D. Alliteration
Question 9
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the following sentence: 'This is my ______ book.'
A. my
B. mine
C. mys
D. my's
Question 10
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with 'uninterested'. Which of the following sentences uses 'disinterested' correctly?
A. I'm disinterested in the outcome of the election.
B. The judge was disinterested in the case.
C. The uninterested customer left the store.
D. The disinterested observer remained neutral.
Question 11
The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter' contains a verb in the future perfect tense. What is the main function of this verb?
A. To describe a completed action in the past
B. To describe a future action that will be completed
C. To describe a habitual action
D. To describe a general truth
Question 12
Choose the correct form of the idiom in the sentence below.
A. break a leg
B. cost an arm and a leg
C. bend over backwards
D. beat around the bush
Question 13
The athlete's _______________ training regimen helped her win the gold medal.
A. intensive
B. intuitive
C. intuitive
D. intuitive
Question 14
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of res ipsa loquitur, which holds that an accident can be inferred from the circumstances.
A. The principle of res ipsa loquitur is a fundamental concept in law.
B. The principle of res ipsa loquitur is a doctrine that allows judges to make decisions based on their personal opinions.
C. The principle of res ipsa loquitur is a rule that requires judges to follow the decisions of higher courts.
D. The principle of res ipsa loquitur is a concept that is not relevant in modern law.
Question 15
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The report was written by the team.' Which of the following sentences is also in the passive voice?
A. The team wrote the report.
B. The report was written by the team.
C. The team is writing the report.
D. The team has written the report.

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