POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
Choose the correct idiom for the sentence.
A. break a leg
B. cost an arm and a leg
C. bend over backwards
D. beat around the bush
Question 2
The following passage contains a word that is an antonym of the word 'happy'. Identify the word.
A. The news of the company's bankruptcy sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many feeling ______.
B. The news of the company's bankruptcy sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many feeling ______.
C. The news of the company's bankruptcy sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many feeling ______.
D. The news of the company's bankruptcy sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many feeling ______.
Question 3
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun
B. The moon
C. The stars
D. The planets
Question 4
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain its effect on the meaning of the passage.
A. The word 'quickly' has been changed to 'slowly'.
B. The word 'quickly' has been changed to 'rapidly'.
C. The word 'quickly' has been changed to 'swiftly'.
D. The word 'quickly' has been changed to 'hastily'.
Question 5
In the following passage, the author employs a rhetorical device to convey a sense of urgency. Identify the device and explain its effect on the reader.
A. Alliteration
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Anaphora
Question 6
The following passage has been modified. Identify the word that best fits the blank space.
A. sustainable
B. unsustainable
C. environmentally friendly
D. harmful to the environment
Question 7
Read the passage and answer the question: The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. The policy also includes incentives for companies that invest in renewable energy.
A. The policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 100% by 2030.
B. The policy includes incentives for companies that invest in fossil fuels.
C. The policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2025.
D. The policy does not include incentives for companies that invest in renewable energy.
Question 8
The following sentence has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The teacher gave the student a book.
B. The teacher gave the student a pen.
C. The teacher gave the student a pencil.
D. The teacher gave the student a ruler.
Question 9
Identify the correct form of the pronoun in the sentence 'The manager, who ______ (be) absent yesterday, will be present today':
A. was
B. is
C. were
D. will be
Question 10
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the independent and dependent clauses and explain their relationship.
A. The independent clause is 'I went to the store' and the dependent clause is 'because I needed milk'
B. The independent clause is 'because I needed milk' and the dependent clause is 'I went to the store'
C. The sentence has only one independent clause
D. The sentence has only one dependent clause
Question 11
The following passage has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The teacher is smiling.
B. The teacher is frowning.
C. The teacher is talking.
D. The teacher is writing.
Question 12
The following passage has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The dog is barking loudly.
B. The dog is barking softly.
C. The dog is sleeping.
D. The dog is running.
Question 13
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' can be rephrased as:
A. The nationwide policy has been implemented.
B. The new policy has been implemented across the country.
C. The nationwide policy has been put into effect.
D. The new policy has been implemented globally.
Question 14
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
B. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
C. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
D. The manager _______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
Question 15
The following sentence is an example of which type of vocabulary?
A. Colloquial
B. Formal
C. Technical
D. Idiomatic

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