POST UTME BSU 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence contains a sentence interpretation. Identify the correct interpretation of the sentence.
A. The manager was feeling down, so he decided to take a break.
B. The manager was feeling down, so he decided to take a break.
C. The manager was feeling down, so he decided to take a break.
D. The manager was feeling down, so he decided to take a break.
Question 2
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already eaten' is in the past perfect tense. Identify the verb form that is in the past perfect tense.
A. had eaten
B. eaten
C. is eating
D. was eating
Question 3
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already eaten' is in the past perfect tense. Identify the verb form that is in the past perfect tense.
A. had eaten
B. eaten
C. is eating
D. was eating
Question 4
The following sentence is in the present perfect tense: 'I have eaten breakfast.' Which of the following sentences is also in the present perfect tense?
A. I have been studying English for three years.
B. I studied English for three years.
C. I will study English for three years.
D. I am studying English for three years.
Question 5
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "actus in the desert," which implies that even in the most unlikely of circumstances, there is always a glimmer of hope.
A. The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "actus in the desert," which implies that even in the most unlikely of circumstances, there is always a glimmer of hope.
B. The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "actus in the desert," which implies that even in the most unlikely of circumstances, there is always a glimmer of hope.
C. The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "actus in the desert," which implies that even in the most unlikely of circumstances, there is always a glimmer of hope.
D. The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "actus in the desert," which implies that even in the most unlikely of circumstances, there is always a glimmer of hope.
Question 6
The following passage requires a change in register. Identify the original register and suggest an alternative.
A. The original register is formal, and the alternative is informal.
B. The original register is informal, and the alternative is formal.
C. The original register is technical, and the alternative is non-technical.
D. The original register is non-technical, and the alternative is technical.
Question 7
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of tenses. Choose the correct option.
A. I will be studying for my exams by 8pm.
B. I will have studied for my exams by 8pm.
C. I will have been studying for my exams by 8pm.
D. I will be studying for my exams by 8pm.
Question 8
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of lexis and structure. Choose the correct option.
A. The manager of the company is responsible for the company's success.
B. The manager of the company is responsible for the company's successes.
C. The manager of the company is responsible for the company's successs.
D. The manager of the company is responsible for the company's successes.
Question 9
The following sentence contains a word that is an antonym of 'fast'. Identify the word.
A. slow
B. fast
C. quick
D. rapid
Question 10
The following sentence contains a word that is a synonym of 'excessive'. Identify the word.
A. prodigious
B. excessive
C. moderate
D. extreme
Question 11
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of tenses. Choose the correct option.
A. I will be studying for my exams by 8pm.
B. I will have studied for my exams by 8pm.
C. I will have been studying for my exams by 8pm.
D. I will be studying for my exams by 8pm.
Question 12
The doctor's tone was "iceberg," meaning that while he appeared calm and composed on the surface, he was actually harboring deep concerns beneath.
A. The doctor's tone was "iceberg," meaning that while he appeared calm and composed on the surface, he was actually harboring deep concerns beneath.
B. The doctor's tone was "iceberg," meaning that while he appeared calm and composed on the surface, he was actually harboring deep concerns beneath.
C. The doctor's tone was "iceberg," meaning that while he appeared calm and composed on the surface, he was actually harboring deep concerns beneath.
D. The doctor's tone was "iceberg," meaning that while he appeared calm and composed on the surface, he was actually harboring deep concerns beneath.
Question 13
The phrase 'to break a leg' is an idiom that means to wish someone good luck. What is the antonym of this idiom?
A. to wish someone bad luck
B. to ignore someone's request
C. to pretend to wish someone good luck
D. to be neutral in a situation
Question 14
The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to revise the report' is in the passive voice. Identify the verb form that is in the passive voice.
A. was instructed
B. instructed
C. is instructing
D. has been instructed
Question 15
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and the results are already visible.' is an example of a sentence that uses the present perfect tense. What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in this sentence?
A. has been
B. is
C. was
D. were

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