POST UTME BSU 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence contains a word that is a synonym of 'complex'. Identify the word.
A. simple
B. difficult
C. complicated
D. easy
Question 2
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of idiomatic expressions. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic downturn.
B. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic upturn.
C. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic boom.
D. The company's profits have been dwindling due to the economic bust.
Question 3
The following sentence contains a word that is an antonym of 'fast'. Identify the word.
A. slow
B. quick
C. rapid
D. swift
Question 4
The passage below has been modified. Identify the error in punctuation.
A. The comma after 'however' is incorrect.
B. The semicolon after 'nevertheless' is incorrect.
C. The period after 'meanwhile' is incorrect.
D. The colon after 'meanwhile' is incorrect.
Question 5
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the correct answer.
A. The sentence is an example of a simple sentence.
B. The sentence is an example of a compound sentence.
C. The sentence is an example of a complex sentence.
D. The sentence is an example of a compound-complex sentence.
Question 6
In the sentence "The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years," what type of verb is "reduce"?
A. Linking verb
B. Action verb
C. Auxiliary verb
D. Modal verb
Question 7
The following diagram shows the structure of a molecule. Identify the correct answer.
A. The molecule is the smallest part of the diagram.
B. The atom is the smallest part of the diagram.
C. The bond is the smallest part of the diagram.
D. The molecule is the largest part of the diagram.
Question 8
The following sentence contains a grammatical error: 'The new employee was very happy to be working at the company, because it was a great place to work.' Identify the error.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The sentence is missing a comma.
C. The sentence is missing a semicolon.
D. The sentence is missing a period.
Question 9
Read the passage and answer the question.
A. The author's tone is formal.
B. The author's tone is informal.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic.
D. The author's tone is neutral.
Question 10
The following sentence contains a word that is a verb in the present tense. Identify the word.
A. run
B. jump
C. eat
D. sleep
Question 11
The passage below has been modified. Identify the error in spelling.
A. The word 'accomodate' is spelled incorrectly.
B. The word 'accomodate' is spelled correctly.
C. The word 'accomodate' is spelled incorrectly.
D. The word 'accomodate' is spelled correctly.
Question 12
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled 'A':
A. Mitochondria
B. Nucleus
C. Cell membrane
D. Cytoplasm
Question 13
The sentence 'The manager ______ the meeting at 5 o'clock' can be rephrased as:
A. called
B. called for
C. called to
D. called up
Question 14
The following sentence contains a word that is a verb in the past tense. Identify the word.
A. ran
B. jumped
C. ate
D. slept
Question 15
Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence 'By the time I ______ home, it was already dark.'
A. was
B. were
C. been
D. being

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