POST UTME BSU 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will attend the meeting today' 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 2
The diagram below shows the structure of a protein molecule. Which of the following is a characteristic of the protein's secondary structure?
Correct A. Hydrogen bonding
B. Disulfide bridges
C. Salt bridges
D. Van der Waals forces

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The sentence 'The new policy, which has been implemented in several countries, aims to reduce carbon emissions' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
Correct B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell membrane. Which of the following is a characteristic of the cell membrane's fluidity?
A. High
Correct B. Low
C. Variable
D. Constant

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will attend the meeting today' 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 6
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The patient is experiencing a lot of pain.
The following passage is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine. Which of the following sentences is NOT an example of a formal register in the field of medicine?
A. The patient's symptoms are quite severe.
B. I'm afraid the patient has a terminal illness.
Correct C. The doctor will see you now, please.
D. The patient is experiencing a lot of pain.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
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The judge will hear your case now, please.
The following passage is an example of a formal register in the field of law. Which of the following sentences is NOT an example of a formal register in the field of law?
A. The court has ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
B. The defendant is guilty of the crime.
Correct C. The judge will hear your case now, please.
D. The law is quite clear on this matter.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
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The referee will make the final call.
The following passage is an example of a formal register in the field of sports. Which of the following sentences is NOT an example of a formal register in the field of sports?
A. The team is scheduled to play the championship game.
B. The coach has decided to bench the player.
Correct C. The referee will make the final call.
D. The game is quite intense.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
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The patient is experiencing a lot of pain.
The following passage is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine. Which of the following sentences is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine?
Correct A. I'm afraid the patient has a terminal illness.
B. The patient's symptoms are quite severe.
C. The doctor will see you now, please.
D. The patient is experiencing a lot of pain.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The judge will hear your case now, please.
The following passage is an example of a formal register in the field of law. Which of the following sentences is an example of a formal register in the field of law?
Correct A. The court has ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
B. The defendant is guilty of the crime.
C. The judge will hear your case now, please.
D. The law is quite clear on this matter.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
B. colloquialism
Correct C. idiom
D. metaphor

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and the results are _______.' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. good, adjective
Correct B. bad, adjective
C. interesting, adverb
D. difficult, noun

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The word 'rapidly' is an example of a(n) _______ adjective.
A. gradable
Correct B. non-gradable
C. comparative
D. superlative

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to _______ their assignments.' is an example of a(n) _______.
Correct A. submit, verb
B. complete, verb
C. finish, verb
D. hand in, verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The word 'yesterday' is an example of a(n) _______ adverb.
Correct A. time
B. manner
C. place
D. frequency

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of a(n) _______________________ idiom.
Correct A. Metaphorical expression
B. Hyperbole
C. Allusion
D. Personification

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
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The sky was painted with hues of orange and pink, a breathtaking sight to behold.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read it carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author is describing a beautiful sunset.
Correct B. The author is describing a peaceful landscape.
C. The author is describing a busy city.
D. The author is describing a serene forest.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The sentence 'The new policy will take effect in three months' is an example of a(n) _______________________ sentence.
Correct A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The word 'narrate' is a(n) _______________________ verb.
Correct A. Action verb
B. Linking verb
C. Auxiliary verb
D. Transitive verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The sentence 'The book, which is on the table, is mine' is an example of a(n) _______________________ sentence.
A. Simple sentence
B. Compound sentence
Correct C. Complex sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
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The students **had been studying** for the exam for three hours.
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in concord. Identify the correct form of the verb in bold.
Correct A. had been studying
B. has been studying
C. had study
D. has study

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. I (to go) to the store yesterday.
B. She (to eat) breakfast at 8am.
C. They (to study) for the exam all night.
D. We (to play) soccer every Saturday.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
Identify the correct antonym of the word in bold.
A. The new policy **increased** taxes.
Correct B. The new policy **decreased** taxes.
C. The new policy **remained** the same.
D. The new policy **changed** direction.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
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The author's latest book, 'The History of Science,' is a comprehensive account of the development of scientific thought.
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author is a scientist.
B. The author is a historian.
C. The author is a philosopher.
Correct D. The author is a writer.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The students (to be) very tired after the exam.
B. The teacher (to give) the students a lot of homework.
C. The students (to have) a lot of fun at the party.
D. The teacher (to be) very strict with the students.

Correct Answer: A

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