POST UTME BSU 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the following passage, the author's tone is best described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 2
The diagram below represents a chemical reaction.
A. The reaction is a synthesis reaction.
B. The reaction is a decomposition reaction.
C. The reaction is a replacement reaction.
D. The reaction is a combustion reaction.
Question 3
In the sentence 'The manager of the company is responsible for the employees', identify the word that functions as the subject.
A. manager
B. company
C. employees
D. responsible
Question 4
The following passage is an example of:
A. a formal letter
B. an informal letter
C. a formal email
D. an informal email
Question 5
In the context of medical terminology, what is the term for a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in the size of an organ or tissue?
A. Hypertrophy
B. Atrophy
C. Hyperplasia
D. Metaplasia
Question 6
In the passage 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company', identify the word that functions as the object of the verb 'has been implemented'.
A. new policy
B. carbon footprint
C. company
D. reduce
Question 7
The following passage is an example of:
A. a narrative passage
B. a descriptive passage
C. a persuasive passage
D. a comparative passage
Question 8
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to take out their pens and pencils', what is the meaning of the phrase 'take out'?
A. To put away
B. To bring in
C. To take out of one's pocket
D. To put in one's pocket
Question 9
Choose the correct synonym for the word 'happy'.
A. Sad
B. Joyful
C. Unhappy
D. Gloomy
Question 10
The following sentence has one missing word. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new employee was very
B. The new employee was very
C. The new employee was very
D. The new employee was very
Question 11
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of punctuation. Choose the correct answer.
A. The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.
B. The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.
C. The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.
D. The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.
Question 12
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of idiomatic expressions. Choose the correct answer.
A. The company is on the verge of bankruptcy.
B. The company is in a state of financial crisis.
C. The company is experiencing financial difficulties.
D. The company is facing financial challenges.
Question 13
The following sentence has one missing word. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce
B. The new policy aims to increase
C. The new policy aims to maintain
D. The new policy aims to eliminate
Question 14
Which of the following words is a synonym for the word 'prolonged'?
A. Extended
B. Prolonged
C. Shortened
D. Delayed
Question 15
The following sentence is an example of a:
A. simple sentence
B. compound sentence
C. complex sentence
D. compound-complex sentence

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