POST UTME AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence "The manager has been trying to solve the problem for hours" is in the present perfect tense. What is the main verb in this sentence?
A. has been trying
B. has solved
C. is trying
D. was trying
Question 2
The sentence below contains a word that is used to convey a specific tone. Identify the word and explain how it contributes to the tone of the sentence.
A. The sentence is: 'The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy.' The word is: 'significant'.
B. The sentence is: 'The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy.' The word is: 'new'.
C. The sentence is: 'The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy.' The word is: 'impact'.
D. The sentence is: 'The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy.' The word is: 'economy'.
Question 3
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 4
The following passage has been modified to test your understanding of comprehension. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option.
A. The company has been in operation for over 20 years and has a strong reputation in the industry.
B. The company has been in operation for over 20 years and has a weak reputation in the industry.
C. The company has been in operation for over 20 years and has a good reputation in the industry.
D. The company has been in operation for over 20 years and has a bad reputation in the industry.
Question 5
In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the conference.', what type of pronoun is 'his'?
A. Possessive pronoun
B. Reflexive pronoun
C. Demonstrative pronoun
D. Interrogative pronoun
Question 6
The passage below contains a word that is used incorrectly. Identify the word and explain how to use it correctly.
A. The passage is: 'The new policy will affect the majority of the population, which will have a significant impact on the economy.' The incorrect word is: 'affect'.
B. The passage is: 'The new policy will affect the majority of the population, which will have a significant impact on the economy.' The incorrect word is: 'majority'.
C. The passage is: 'The new policy will affect the majority of the population, which will have a significant impact on the economy.' The incorrect word is: 'significant'.
D. The passage is: 'The new policy will affect the majority of the population, which will have a significant impact on the economy.' The incorrect word is: 'economy'.
Question 7
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence 'This is my ______ book.'
A. my
B. mine
C. mys
D. my's
Question 8
Which of the following words is a synonym of 'exuberant'?
A. thrilling
B. exuberant
C. dull
D. monotonous
Question 9
The word 'necessity' is a _______ of the word 'need'.
A. synonym
B. antonym
C. hyponym
D. hypernym
Question 10
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence. Which of the following is the correct term for the part labeled B?
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adjective
D. Adverb
Question 11
The sentence 'The new policy will come into effect next month' is an example of a sentence in the
A. present simple tense
B. present continuous tense
C. future simple tense
D. future perfect tense
Question 12
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 sentence.
A. The original sentence was: 'The new policy will affect the majority of the population.' The modified sentence is: 'The new policy will affect the majority of the population, which will have a significant impact on the economy.'
B. The original sentence was: 'The new policy will affect the majority of the population.' The modified sentence is: 'The new policy will affect the majority of the population, which will have a significant impact on the environment.'
C. The original sentence was: 'The new policy will affect the majority of the population.' The modified sentence is: 'The new policy will affect the majority of the population, which will have a significant impact on the economy and the environment.'
D. The original sentence was: 'The new policy will affect the majority of the population.' The modified sentence is: 'The new policy will affect the majority of the population, which will have a significant impact on the social welfare system.'
Question 13
The following passage has been modified to test your understanding of comprehension. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option.
A. The company has been in operation for over 20 years and has a strong reputation in the industry.
B. The company has been in operation for over 20 years and has a weak reputation in the industry.
C. The company has been in operation for over 20 years and has a good reputation in the industry.
D. The company has been in operation for over 20 years and has a bad reputation in the industry.
Question 14
Identify the correct spelling of the word:
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accommodate
D. accomodated
Question 15
The diagram below shows a simple circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a light bulb. What is the function of the resistor in this circuit?
A. to reduce the voltage of the battery
B. to increase the current flowing through the light bulb
C. to protect the light bulb from overheating
D. to connect the battery to the light bulb

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