POST UTME BSU 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the type of sentence and explain its structure.
A. Simple sentence
B. Compound sentence
C. Complex sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence
Question 2
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
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.
Question 3
The word 'narrate' is a(n) _______________________ verb.
A. Action verb
B. Linking verb
C. Auxiliary verb
D. Transitive verb
Question 4
The following sentence is an example of a _______.
A. simple sentence
B. compound sentence
C. complex sentence
D. compound-complex sentence
Question 5
The sentence 'The new policy will take effect in three months' is an example of a(n) _______________________ sentence.
A. Declarative sentence
B. Interrogative sentence
C. Imperative sentence
D. Exclamatory sentence
Question 6
In the sentence 'The teacher, who was very patient, helped the student', identify the type of phrase used to describe the teacher.
A. Noun Phrase
B. Verb Phrase
C. Adjective Phrase
D. Adverb Phrase
Question 7
The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to _______ their assignments.' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. submit, verb
B. complete, verb
C. finish, verb
D. hand in, verb
Question 8
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and the results are _______.' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. good, adjective
B. bad, adjective
C. interesting, adverb
D. difficult, noun
Question 9
In the sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will attend the meeting today', identify the type of verb used to describe the manager's action.
A. Linking Verb
B. Action Verb
C. Auxiliary Verb
D. Modal Verb
Question 10
The following sentence is an example of which register of language?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated
Question 11
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.
C. The doctor will see you now, please.
D. The patient is experiencing a lot of pain.
Question 12
The passage below has been modified. Identify the idiom or phrasal verb that has been altered.
A. bend over backwards
B. burn the midnight oil
C. cut to the chase
D. cry over spilt milk
Question 13
The following passage requires a comprehension question. Read the passage and answer the question.
A. The passage is written in a formal tone.
B. The passage is written in a casual tone.
C. The passage is written in a neutral tone.
D. The passage is written in a sarcastic tone.
Question 14
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.
B. The manager, along with his team, have been working on the project for months.
C. The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.
D. The manager, along with his team, is working on the project for months.
Question 15
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?
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.

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