POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with the word 'uninterested'. Which of the following sentences uses the correct word?
A. The disinterested judge made a fair decision.
B. The uninterested crowd watched the game.
C. The disinterested crowd watched the game.
D. The uninterested judge made a fair decision.
Question 2
The doctor's diagnosis was based on a combination of physical examination, laboratory tests, and medical history.
A. The doctor relied solely on the patient's symptoms.
B. The doctor used a variety of diagnostic tools to reach a conclusion.
C. The doctor consulted with other medical professionals to confirm the diagnosis.
D. The doctor relied on the patient's medical history alone.
Question 3
The following sentence is in the present perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. I (have) been studying English for three years.
B. I (has) been studying English for three years.
C. I (have) study English for three years.
D. I (has) study English for three years.
Question 4
The teacher's use of the phrase "break a leg" meant that she was wishing the student good luck before a performance.
A. The teacher's use of the phrase "break a leg" meant that she was wishing the student good luck before a performance.
B. The teacher's use of the phrase "break a leg" meant that she was wishing the student bad luck before a performance.
C. The teacher's use of the phrase "break a leg" meant that she was wishing the student a successful performance.
D. The teacher's use of the phrase "break a leg" meant that she was wishing the student a fun and enjoyable experience.
Question 5
In the sentence 'The manager stressed the importance of meeting deadlines', what is the stress pattern of the word 'stressed'?
A. Stress on the first syllable
B. Stress on the second syllable
C. Stress on the third syllable
D. Stress on the first and third syllables
Question 6
The following sentence is an example of a register in medicine. Identify the correct register.
A. Technical register
B. Formal register
C. Informal register
D. Ecclesiastical register
Question 7
In the sentence 'The manager of the company is responsible for the success of the project.', identify the word that functions as the object of the sentence.
A. manager
B. company
C. project
D. success
Question 8
The athlete's coach encouraged her to focus on her strengths and work on improving her weaknesses.
A. The athlete should concentrate on perfecting her technique.
B. The athlete should practice her weaknesses to improve her overall performance.
C. The athlete should focus on building her endurance.
D. The athlete should work on developing her mental toughness.
Question 9
The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to complete the project by the end of the week.' is an example of a sentence that uses a specific grammatical structure to convey a particular meaning. Identify the grammatical structure used in this sentence.
A. Imperative mood
B. Indicative mood
C. Subjunctive mood
D. Conditional mood
Question 10
Choose the correct idiom.
A. break a leg
B. beat around the bush
C. cost an arm and a leg
D. cut to the chase
Question 11
The doctor's use of the phrase "shot in the dark" meant that he was making an educated guess without any concrete evidence.
A. The doctor's use of the phrase "shot in the dark" meant that he was making an educated guess without any concrete evidence.
B. The doctor's use of the phrase "shot in the dark" meant that he was making a wild guess without any evidence.
C. The doctor's use of the phrase "shot in the dark" meant that he was making a well-informed decision with concrete evidence.
D. The doctor's use of the phrase "shot in the dark" meant that he was making a random guess without any evidence.
Question 12
The phrase 'to break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. idiom
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. hyperbole
Question 13
The following sentence is an example of a sentence interpretation. Identify the correct interpretation.
A. The sentence is a statement.
B. The sentence is a question.
C. The sentence is a command.
D. The sentence is an exclamation.
Question 14
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The passage has been modified to test your comprehension skills.
B. The passage has been modified to test your vocabulary skills.
C. The passage has been modified to test your grammar skills.
D. The passage has been modified to test your spelling skills.
Question 15
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 formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive and emotive.

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