POST UTME BSU 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the context of medical terminology, what does the suffix '-itis' signify?
Correct A. Inflammation
B. Infection
C. Abscess
D. Cancer

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and the results are already visible.' can be best described as 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 3
Identify the antonym of the word 'fast'.
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fastest
D. Rapid

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.', which word is the subject of the sentence?
Correct A. Manager
B. Team
C. Meeting
D. Along

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The sentence 'The company has been facing financial difficulties, which has led to a significant decrease in its stock price.' can be best described as 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 6
In the sentence 'The manager, who was responsible for the project, had to make a difficult decision.', which of the following pronouns is in the objective case?
Correct A. who
B. was
C. the manager
D. had

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence 'By the time I ______ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'
Correct A. had finished
B. finish
C. will finish
D. was finishing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
In the sentence 'The new policy, which has been implemented to reduce pollution, ______ (be) more effective if it were enforced strictly.'
Correct A. has been
B. is being
C. was
D. will be

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
In the sentence 'The manager, who was responsible for the project, had to make a difficult decision.', which of the following words is a synonym for 'difficult'?
Correct A. hard
B. easy
C. simple
D. complex

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
In the sentence 'The new policy, which has been implemented to reduce pollution, ______ (be) more effective if it were enforced strictly.'
Correct A. has been
B. is being
C. was
D. will be

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer. The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. This will be achieved through a combination of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency measures, and reducing waste. The policy will also provide incentives for businesses and individuals to adopt sustainable practices.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
Correct D. The author's tone is persuasive and emotive.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
SHARED STIMULUS
The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of spelling and punctuation. Choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
B. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
C. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
D. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
SHARED STIMULUS
The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of oral English. Choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
B. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
C. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
D. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
SHARED STIMULUS
The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of registers. Choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
B. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
C. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
D. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
SHARED STIMULUS
The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of comprehension. Choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
B. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
C. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
D. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
SHARED STIMULUS
The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of spelling and punctuation. Choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
B. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
C. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
D. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
SHARED STIMULUS
The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of oral English. Choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
B. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
C. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
D. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of registers. Choose the correct answer.
A. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
B. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
C. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
D. The new policy will reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 19
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage is an excerpt from a newspaper article discussing the impact of climate change.
In the passage below, the author's use of the phrase 'a drop in the ocean' is an example of which register?
A. Formal
Correct B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
Which of the following idioms is an example of a phrasal verb?
A. 'to run out of time'
B. 'to get on with someone'
Correct C. 'to take off'
D. 'to turn down'

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
In the sentence 'The students were studying for their exams in the library.', which word is in the nominative case?
Correct A. students
B. were
C. studying
D. library

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage is an excerpt from a brochure discussing ways to reduce waste.
Read the passage below and answer the question. What is the main idea of the passage?
Correct A. The importance of recycling
B. The effects of climate change
C. The benefits of renewable energy
D. The dangers of pollution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to leave the classroom.', which word is in the imperative mood?
A. teacher
B. asked
C. students
Correct D. leave

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
In the sentence 'The manager, who had been with the company for over a decade, was finally promoted to the position of CEO', what is the grammatical function of the phrase 'who had been with the company for over a decade'?
A. Adverbial phrase
Correct B. Relative clause
C. Noun phrase
D. Verb phrase

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence. Identify the type of sentence.
A. Simple sentence
B. Compound sentence
Correct C. Complex sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence

Correct Answer: C

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