POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The sun was shining brightly in the sky. The moon was full and the stars were twinkling. The planets were aligned in a straight line.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun
Correct B. The moon
C. The stars
D. The planets

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
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The teacher gave the student a book. The student was very happy.
The following sentence has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The teacher gave the student a book.
Correct B. The teacher gave the student a pen.
C. The teacher gave the student a pencil.
D. The teacher gave the student a ruler.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
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The dog is barking loudly. The dog is very happy.
The following passage has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The dog is barking loudly.
Correct B. The dog is barking softly.
C. The dog is sleeping.
D. The dog is running.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
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The student is reading a book. The student is very interested.
The following sentence has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The student is reading a book.
Correct B. The student is writing a book.
C. The student is drawing a picture.
D. The student is playing a game.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
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The teacher is smiling. The student is very happy.
The following passage has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The teacher is smiling.
Correct B. The teacher is frowning.
C. The teacher is talking.
D. The teacher is writing.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
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The passage: 'However, the new policy has been met with resistance. In addition, many experts have expressed concerns about its effectiveness.'
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word or phrase that has been altered and explain the effect of the change on the meaning of the passage.
A. The original passage
Correct B. The word 'however' has been replaced with 'in addition'
C. The sentence structure has been changed
D. The passage has been shortened

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
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The sentence: 'The city was so crowded that I felt like a sardine in a can.'
The following sentence is an example of a rhetorical device. Identify the device and explain its effect on the reader.
A. Alliteration
B. Metaphor
Correct C. Hyperbole
D. Personification

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
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The passage: 'It is imperative that the company takes immediate action to rectify the situation. Furthermore, a thorough investigation must be conducted to determine the root cause of the problem.'
The following passage is an example of a formal register. Identify the features that make it formal and explain their effect on the reader.
A. The use of complex vocabulary
B. The use of passive voice
C. The use of technical jargon
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9
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The sentence: 'I went to the store because I needed milk.'
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the independent and dependent clauses and explain their relationship.
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The passage: 'Imagine a world without pollution. A world where our children can breathe fresh air and play in clean parks. We can make this world a reality by supporting renewable energy sources.'
The following passage is an example of a persuasive text. Identify the techniques used to persuade the reader and explain their effect.
A. The use of emotional appeals
B. The use of logical reasoning
C. The use of testimonials
Correct D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11
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The passage reads: 'We must act now, or risk losing everything we hold dear.'
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
Correct D. Anaphora

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
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The sentence is: 'The manager gave the employee a raise, which was a surprise to everyone.'
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The manager gave the employee a raise, which was a surprise to everyone.
Correct B. The manager gave the employee a raise, which was a surprise to him.
C. The manager gave the employee a raise, which was a surprise to everyone.
D. The manager gave the employee a raise, which was a surprise to him.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
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The passage reads: 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism, with many arguing that it is a step ______ direction.'
The following passage contains a cloze test. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism, with many arguing that it is a step in the wrong direction.
Correct B. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism, with many arguing that it is a step in the right direction.
C. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism, with many arguing that it is a step in the wrong direction.
D. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism, with many arguing that it is a step in the right direction.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
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The sentence is: 'The company's new headquarters is a ______ structure that dominates the skyline.'
The following sentence contains a word that is a synonym of the word 'large'. Identify the word.
A. The company's new headquarters is a massive structure that dominates the skyline.
Correct B. The company's new headquarters is a huge structure that dominates the skyline.
C. The company's new headquarters is a massive structure that dominates the skyline.
D. The company's new headquarters is a huge structure that dominates the skyline.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
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The passage reads: 'The news of the company's bankruptcy sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many feeling ______.'
The following passage contains a word that is an antonym of the word 'happy'. Identify the word.
Correct 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 ______.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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The new policy is designed to be _______ and easy to understand.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that best fits the blank space.
A. sophisticated
B. simplistic
Correct C. elaborate
D. complicated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
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The manager was very _______ in her approach to the problem.
In the following sentence, the word in italics is an example of a _______.
Correct A. adverb
B. adjective
C. noun
D. verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The following diagram shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. Identify the part labeled A.
Correct A. battery
B. resistor
C. switch
D. wire

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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Is this the correct answer?
The following sentence is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. declarative
Correct B. interrogative
C. imperative
D. exclamatory

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
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The new policy aims to promote _______ practices in the community.
The following passage has been modified. Identify the word that best fits the blank space.
Correct A. sustainable
B. unsustainable
C. environmentally friendly
D. harmful to the environment

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The sentence "The new employee, who was hired last week, has already made a significant impact on the team" 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 22
The word "precipitous" can be replaced by which of the following synonyms?
A. Rapid
Correct B. Sudden
C. Hasty
D. Impulsive

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
In the sentence "The manager gave the employee a raise, which was well-deserved," the word "which" is an example of which grammatical function?
Correct A. Relative pronoun
B. Subordinating conjunction
C. Adverb
D. Preposition

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
The sentence "The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year" is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Simple sentence
B. Compound sentence
Correct C. Complex sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25
The word "nuanced" can be replaced by which of the following synonyms?
Correct A. Subtle
B. Delicate
C. Sophisticated
D. Refined

Correct Answer: A

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