POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The original passage was written in a formal tone, but the modified passage has a more conversational tone.
The passage below has been modified to reflect a change in the author's tone. Identify the original tone of the passage.
Correct A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Conversational
D. Sarcastic

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
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The sentence uses technical vocabulary to describe a complex system.
In the following sentence, the word 'sophisticated' is used to describe a complex system. Identify the register of the sentence.
A. Formal
B. Informal
Correct C. Technical
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
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The idiom 'bite off more than you can chew' means to take on more responsibilities than you can handle.
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and its meaning.
Correct A. Bite off more than you can chew
B. Beat around the bush
C. Cut to the chase
D. Cost an arm and a leg

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
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The phrasal verb 'take off' means to leave or depart.
The following passage contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and its meaning.
A. Pick up
B. Get on
C. Turn down
Correct D. Take off

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
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The passage discusses the importance of education in society.
The following passage is a passage analysis question. Identify the main idea of the passage.
Correct A. The importance of education
B. The benefits of technology
C. The impact of climate change
D. The role of government in society

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer. The author's tone is persuasive because they use rhetorical questions to engage the reader.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is formal.
Correct C. The author's tone is persuasive.
D. The author's tone is neutral.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
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The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
The following sentence has a blank space. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
Correct A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of traffic jams on the road.
D. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of traffic jams on the road.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of traffic jams on the road.
The following passage has a blank space. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.
Correct C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of traffic jams on the road.
D. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of traffic jams on the road.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
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The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of traffic jams on the road.
The following sentence has a blank space. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of traffic jams on the road.
Correct D. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of traffic jams on the road.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
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The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.
The following passage has a blank space. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
Correct B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.
C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of traffic jams on the road.
D. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of traffic jams on the road.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
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The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with mixed reactions.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with mixed reactions.'
Correct B. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with mixed reaction.'
C. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with mixed reactions.'
D. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with mixed reaction.'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
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The students, who were tired, went home early.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence should read: 'The students, who were tired, went home early.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The students, who were tired, went home early.'
Correct C. The sentence should read: 'The students, who were tired, went home late.'
D. The sentence should read: 'The students, who were tired, went home early.'

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
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The teacher, who was absent, was replaced by a substitute.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence should read: 'The teacher, who was absent, was replaced by a substitute.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The teacher, who was absent, was replaced by a substitute.'
C. The sentence should read: 'The teacher, who was absent, was replaced by a substitute.'
Correct D. The sentence should read: 'The teacher, who was absent, was replaced by a substitute.'

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
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The students, who were tired, went home early.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence should read: 'The students, who were tired, went home early.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The students, who were tired, went home early.'
Correct C. The sentence should read: 'The students, who were tired, went home late.'
D. The sentence should read: 'The students, who were tired, went home early.'

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
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The teacher, who was absent, was replaced by a substitute.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence should read: 'The teacher, who was absent, was replaced by a substitute.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The teacher, who was absent, was replaced by a substitute.'
C. The sentence should read: 'The teacher, who was absent, was replaced by a substitute.'
Correct D. The sentence should read: 'The teacher, who was absent, was replaced by a substitute.'

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
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The students, who were tired, went home early.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence should read: 'The students, who were tired, went home early.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The students, who were tired, went home early.'
Correct C. The sentence should read: 'The students, who were tired, went home late.'
D. The sentence should read: 'The students, who were tired, went home early.'

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
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The teacher, who was absent, was replaced by a substitute.
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence should read: 'The teacher, who was absent, was replaced by a substitute.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The teacher, who was absent, was replaced by a substitute.'
C. The sentence should read: 'The teacher, who was absent, was replaced by a substitute.'
Correct D. The sentence should read: 'The teacher, who was absent, was replaced by a substitute.'

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence should read: 'The students, who were tired, went home early.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The students, who were tired, went home early.'
C. The sentence should read: 'The students, who were tired, went home late.'
D. The sentence should read: 'The students, who were tired, went home early.'

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 19
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The passage below: The new policy will affect all employees, including the manager, who will be responsible for implementing the changes.
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the grammatical error and choose the correct option.
Correct A. The original passage had a subject-verb agreement error.
B. The original passage had a tense inconsistency.
C. The original passage had a pronoun reference error.
D. The original passage had a modifier placement error.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
Choose the correct synonym for the word 'persuade' from the options below.
Correct A. Convince
B. Influence
C. Manipulate
D. Coerce

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The passage below: The manager's decision to lay off employees was based on the company's ______________ situation.
The passage below contains a cloze test. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The manager's decision was based on the company's financial situation.
Correct B. The manager's decision was based on the company's market trends.
C. The manager's decision was based on the company's customer feedback.
D. The manager's decision was based on the company's employee morale.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
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The passage below: The company's financial situation was the primary reason for the layoff.
The passage below contains a comprehension question. Choose the correct answer based on the passage.
Correct A. The company's financial situation was the primary reason for the layoff.
B. The company's market trends were the primary reason for the layoff.
C. The company's customer feedback was the primary reason for the layoff.
D. The company's employee morale was the primary reason for the layoff.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
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The passage below: The manager's decision to lay off employees was based on the company's ______________ situation.
The passage below contains a comprehension question. Choose the correct answer based on the passage.
Correct A. The manager's decision was based on the company's financial situation.
B. The manager's decision was based on the company's market trends.
C. The manager's decision was based on the company's customer feedback.
D. The manager's decision was based on the company's employee morale.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The passage below: The company's financial situation was the primary reason for the layoff.
The passage below contains a comprehension question. Choose the correct answer based on the passage.
Correct A. The company's financial situation was the primary reason for the layoff.
B. The company's market trends were the primary reason for the layoff.
C. The company's customer feedback was the primary reason for the layoff.
D. The company's employee morale was the primary reason for the layoff.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
In the sentence 'The doctor examined the patient carefully', what is the register of the verb 'examined'?
Correct A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Elevated
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: A

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