POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the following text, the writer uses a formal tone. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To inform the reader about a new policy
B. To persuade the reader to adopt a new policy
C. To entertain the reader with a story
D. To educate the reader about a scientific concept
Question 2
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is neutral.
C. The author's tone is ironic.
D. The author's tone is humorous.
Question 3
Read the passage below and answer the question. 'The company's decision to downsize was met with widespread criticism from employees and the media. The move was seen as a cost-cutting measure, but it ultimately led to a significant loss of revenue.'
A. The company's decision to downsize was a cost-cutting measure
B. The company's decision to downsize led to a significant loss of revenue
C. The company's decision to downsize was met with widespread criticism
D. The company's decision to downsize was a successful move
Question 4
The passage below has been modified in some way. Identify the change and explain its effect on the meaning.
A. The change is the addition of the word 'however' to the first sentence.
B. The change is the replacement of the word 'although' with 'despite' in the second sentence.
C. The change is the addition of the word 'nevertheless' to the third sentence.
D. The change is the replacement of the word 'in addition' with 'furthermore' in the fourth sentence.
Question 5
The sentence 'The company's profits _______ last year.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
A. conjugate verb
B. declarative sentence
C. interrogative sentence
D. exclamatory sentence
Question 6
Read the passage below and identify the correct answer to the question.
A. The author's main point is to persuade the reader to buy a new car.
B. The author's main point is to inform the reader about the benefits of a new car.
C. The author's main point is to entertain the reader with a story.
D. The author's main point is to educate the reader about the history of cars.
Question 7
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer.
A. The main idea of the passage is to describe a process.
B. The main idea of the passage is to describe a person.
C. The main idea of the passage is to describe a place.
D. The main idea of the passage is to describe an event.
Question 8
The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to _______ their books.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.
A. declarative sentence
B. interrogative sentence
C. exclamatory sentence
D. imperative sentence
Question 9
Identify the correct idiom for the sentence below.
A. break a leg
B. cost an arm and a leg
C. bend over backwards
D. beat around the bush
Question 10
The passage below has been modified in some way. Identify the change and explain its effect on the meaning.
A. The change is the addition of the word 'however' to the first sentence.
B. The change is the replacement of the word 'although' with 'despite' in the second sentence.
C. The change is the addition of the word 'nevertheless' to the third sentence.
D. The change is the replacement of the word 'in addition' with 'furthermore' in the fourth sentence.
Question 11
Which of the following idioms is an example of a phrasal verb?
A. To take a break
B. To turn off the light
C. To pick up the phone
D. To get on the bus
Question 12
Identify the correct punctuation mark to use in the sentence 'The company's mission statement is to provide high-quality products and services to its customers while maintaining a strong commitment to social responsibility.'
A. Comma
B. Period
C. Semicolon
D. Colon
Question 13
The following sentence is an example of a complex sentence. Identify the independent clause.
A. The manager has been working late every night.
B. The project has been delayed due to the lack of resources.
C. The team has been working efficiently.
D. The manager has been working late every night because the project has been delayed.
Question 14
The sentence 'The new employee was very nervous on his first day, but he tried to _______ his anxiety.' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. conjugate verb
B. idiomatic expression
C. phrasal verb
D. colloquialism
Question 15
The following sentence is an example of a hyperbole. Identify the word that is being used as a hyperbole.
A. I'm so hungry I could eat a whole elephant.
B. I'm a little hungry.
C. I'm starving.
D. I'm not hungry at all.

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