POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The new policy has been implemented by the management.' Identify the verb form used in the sentence.
A. Present Simple
B. Present Continuous
Correct C. Past Simple
D. Past Perfect

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
In the sentence 'The manager will be meeting the client at 2 PM.', identify the verb form used.
A. Present Simple
B. Present Continuous
Correct C. Future Simple
D. Future Perfect

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
The following sentence is in the active voice: 'The manager is meeting the client at 2 PM.' Identify the verb form used in the sentence.
A. Present Simple
Correct B. Present Continuous
C. Past Simple
D. Past Perfect

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
In the sentence 'The new policy has been implemented by the management.', identify the word that functions as the subject.
Correct A. The new policy
B. The management
C. The sentence
D. The verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The new policy has been implemented by the management.' Identify the word that functions as the object.
A. The new policy
Correct B. The management
C. The sentence
D. The verb

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
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passage
In the passage below, the author's tone is best described as _______. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism, with many arguing that it will only serve to exacerbate the existing problems. The government's decision to implement this policy without consulting the public is a clear indication of their disregard for the people's opinions.
A. sarcastic
Correct B. indignant
C. condescending
D. exasperated

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
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sentence
The following sentence is an example of _______. The manager, who had been with the company for over a decade, was finally promoted to the position of CEO.
Correct A. a passive construction
B. an active construction
C. a relative clause
D. a subordinate clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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diagram
The following diagram illustrates the process of _______. { "type": "svg", "category": "biology", "elements": [ { "type": "cell", "label": "A", "position": "center" } ], "connections": [], "style": "black_and_white_textbook" }
Correct A. photosynthesis
B. respiration
C. mitosis
D. meiosis

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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sentence
The following sentence is an example of _______. The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year, despite the economic downturn.
Correct A. a comparative construction
B. a superlative construction
C. a relative clause
D. a subordinate clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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diagram
The following diagram illustrates the process of _______. { "type": "svg", "category": "physics", "elements": [ { "type": "circuit", "label": "A", "position": "left" } ], "connections": [], "style": "black_and_white_textbook" }
Correct A. electricity generation
B. electricity transmission
C. electricity distribution
D. electricity consumption

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to take a break' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
Identify the antonym of the word 'fast' in the sentence 'The car drove fast down the highway.'
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fast
D. Rapid

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The sentence 'The new employee, who was struggling to keep up, was given additional training' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to take a break' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
Identify the antonym of the word 'fast' in the sentence 'The car drove fast down the highway.'
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fast
D. Rapid

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
In the sentence 'The manager instructed the team to revise the report immediately', which word is the subject of the sentence?
Correct A. team
B. manager
C. report
D. immediately

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
Which of the following idioms means 'to be very angry'?
A. to be in a good mood
B. to be very tired
Correct C. to be boiling with rage
D. to be feeling sad

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence 'This is my book.'
Correct A. my
B. mine
C. mys
D. mies

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The passage is written in the third person because it uses the pronoun 'he'.
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The passage is written in the first person.
B. The passage is written in the second person.
Correct C. The passage is written in the third person.
D. The passage is written in the passive voice.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The manager was promoted.
B. The manager promoted the employee.
Correct C. The employee was promoted by the manager.
D. The employee promoted the manager.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
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The passage: 'The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky. The birds were singing their sweet melodies.'
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word or phrase that has been changed.
A. The original passage
Correct B. The word 'the' has been changed to 'a'
C. The word 'and' has been changed to 'but'
D. The word 'of' has been changed to 'in'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
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The passage: 'He was fuming with rage when he heard the news.'
The following idioms are used in the passage. Identify the one that means 'to be very angry'.
A. To be in a bad mood
Correct B. To be very angry
C. To be very happy
D. To be very sad

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
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The passage: 'After working all day, he was exhausted.'
The following synonyms are used in the passage. Identify the one that means 'to be very tired'.
A. To be very happy
Correct B. To be very tired
C. To be very sad
D. To be very angry

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
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The passage: 'The library was very quiet.'
The following antonyms are used in the passage. Identify the one that means 'to be very quiet'.
A. To be very loud
Correct B. To be very quiet
C. To be very happy
D. To be very sad

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
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The passage: 'The company's annual report was a comprehensive document that outlined the company's financial performance.'
The following register is used in the passage. Identify the one that is formal.
Correct A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: A

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