POST UTME JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with the word 'uninterested.' Which of the following sentences is an example of the correct usage of the word 'disinterested'?
A. The judge was disinterested in the case.
B. The judge was uninterested in the case.
C. The judge was interested in the case.
D. The judge was disinterested in the verdict.
Question 2
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect of the change on the meaning of the passage.
A. The word 'not' has been changed to 'only'.
B. The word 'only' has been changed to 'not'.
C. The word 'very' has been changed to 'extremely'.
D. The word 'extremely' has been changed to 'very'.
Question 3
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, and it's been a huge success.' uses the phrase 'huge success' to mean a significant achievement. However, in some contexts, it can also imply a sense of exaggeration or hyperbole. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this nuance?
A. The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, and it's been a huge success.
B. The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, but it's not as big of a deal as everyone makes it out to be.
C. The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, and it's exactly what we expected.
D. The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, and it's been a huge disappointment.
Question 4
The sentence 'The new policy has been a huge success, and it's been a game-changer for the company.' uses the phrase 'huge success' to mean a significant achievement. However, in some contexts, it can also imply a sense of exaggeration or hyperbole. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this nuance?
A. The new policy has been a huge success, and it's been a game-changer for the company.
B. The new policy has been a huge success, but it's not as big of a deal as everyone makes it out to be.
C. The new policy has been a huge success, and it's exactly what we expected.
D. The new policy has been a huge success, and it's been a huge disappointment.
Question 5
Identify the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fastest
D. Rapid
Question 6
In the following passage, identify the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fastest
D. Faster
Question 7
The sentence 'The new policy will affect the majority of employees.' is an example of a sentence with a(n) _______ antecedent.
A. singular
B. plural
C. collective
D. distributive
Question 8
The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter' is an example of a sentence with a specific grammatical structure. Which of the following is the correct term for this structure?
A. Future Perfect Continuous
B. Future Perfect Simple
C. Future Simple
D. Future Continuous
Question 9
Read the following passage and answer the question.
A. The author is a scientist.
B. The author is a historian.
C. The author is a philosopher.
D. The author is a writer.
Question 10
The sentence 'The company will be expanding its operations to three new countries next year' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Future Perfect Tense
B. Future Continuous Tense
C. Future Simple Tense
D. Present Perfect Tense
Question 11
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'd be happy to help you move, but I'm really busy.
B. I'll bend over backwards to make sure you're satisfied with the service.
C. I'm not sure I can help you with that, but I'll try.
D. I'd rather not help you, but I'll do it anyway.
Question 12
The passage below contains a cloze. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The manager of the company will be attending the meeting.
B. The manager of the company will be attending the meeting tomorrow.
C. The manager of the company will be attending the meeting next week.
D. The manager of the company will be attending the meeting next month.
Question 13
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with the word 'uninterested.' Which of the following sentences is an example of the correct usage of the word 'disinterested'?
A. The judge was disinterested in the case.
B. The judge was uninterested in the case.
C. The judge was interested in the case.
D. The judge was disinterested in the verdict.
Question 14
The following passage has been modified to test your understanding of Comprehension. Identify the main idea of the passage.
A. The importance of recycling
B. The benefits of using public transportation
C. The effects of climate change
D. The impact of social media on society
Question 15
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, and it's been a huge success.' uses the phrase 'huge success' to mean a significant achievement. However, in some contexts, it can also imply a sense of exaggeration or hyperbole. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this nuance?
A. The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, and it's been a huge success.
B. The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, but it's not as big of a deal as everyone makes it out to be.
C. The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, and it's exactly what we expected.
D. The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, and it's been a huge disappointment.

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