POST UTME BSU 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following passage is a cloze test. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The
B. A
C. An
D. The
Question 2
The following sentence is in a formal register. Identify the correct punctuation.
A. The company, which is a leading manufacturer of electronics, has been in operation for over 20 years.
B. The company, which is a leading manufacturer of electronics, has been in operation for over 20 years.
C. The company, which is a leading manufacturer of electronics, has been in operation for over 20 years.
D. The company, which is a leading manufacturer of electronics, has been in operation for over 20 years.
Question 3
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The new policy, which was implemented last year, has been met with widespread criticism, despite its intended benefits.'
A. The use of the passive voice
B. The incorrect use of the subjunctive mood
C. The misuse of the relative pronoun 'which'
D. The incorrect use of the present perfect tense
Question 4
In the following sentence, the verb tense is best described as:
A. past simple
B. present simple
C. past perfect
D. present perfect
Question 5
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?
A. The manager
B. who
C. was
D. had
Question 6
Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence:
A. The cat chased the mouse.
B. The cat chases the mouse.
C. The cat is chasing the mouse.
D. The cat chase the mouse.
Question 7
In the following passage, the author's use of metaphor is best described as:
A. a comparison between two unlike things
B. a description of a person or place
C. a statement of fact
D. a question
Question 8
The following sentence is in a formal register. Identify the correct register.
A. Medical
B. Law
C. Sports
D. Business
Question 9
The sentence 'The company has been facing financial difficulties for several years' is an example of a sentence that uses the passive voice. What is the function of the passive voice in this sentence?
A. To emphasize the action rather than the doer of the action
B. To avoid mentioning the doer of the action
C. To make the sentence more formal or objective
D. To make the sentence more informal or subjective
Question 10
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it: 'The new employee, who is very experienced, has been working for the company for over 10 years.'
A. The use of the present perfect tense
B. The incorrect use of the relative pronoun 'who'
C. The misuse of the adjective 'experienced'
D. The incorrect use of the preposition 'for'
Question 11
The sentence 'The manager asked the team to work overtime to meet the deadline' is an example of a sentence that uses the imperative mood. What is the function of the imperative mood in this sentence?
A. To give a command or instruction
B. To make a request or suggestion
C. To express a wish or hope
D. To state a fact or opinion
Question 12
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence. Identify the part labeled 'X'.
A. verb
B. adjective
C. noun
D. adverb
Question 13
The sentence 'The new policy will ______________ (to) reduce the company's carbon footprint.' Which of the following verbs best completes the sentence?
A. has
B. have
C. had
D. will have
Question 14
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to go out of one's way to help someone, but it can also imply a sense of reluctance or obligation. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this nuance?
A. I'm happy to help you with your project, but I have a lot on my plate right now.
B. I'll do whatever it takes to make sure you're satisfied with the outcome.
C. I'm not sure I'm comfortable with this request, but I'll try my best.
D. I'm more than happy to assist you, it's the least I can do.
Question 15
In the following passage, the author's use of allusion is best described as:
A. a reference to a person, place, or event from history or literature
B. a description of a person or place
C. a statement of fact
D. a question

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