POST UTME AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the register used in the original passage.
A. Formal
B. Informal
Correct C. Elevated
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
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The diagram below represents a medical procedure.
The diagram below represents a medical procedure. Identify the phrasal verb used in the procedure.
A. pick up
B. put down
Correct C. take out
D. cut off

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
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The passage below contains a lexical error.
The passage below contains a lexical error. Identify the correct word to replace the error.
A. accept
Correct B. except
C. excepted
D. exempt

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4
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The sentence below contains a punctuation error.
The sentence below contains a punctuation error. Identify the correct punctuation mark to use.
A. ;
B. ,
Correct C. .
D. ?

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
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The passage below contains a grammatical error.
The passage below contains a grammatical error. Identify the correct grammatical structure to use.
Correct A. The book, which is on the table, is mine.
B. The book, that is on the table, is mine.
C. The book, which is on the table, was mine.
D. The book, that is on the table, was mine.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In the following sentence, 'Register' is used in the sense of a formal list of names, addresses, or other details. Which of the following words is a synonym for 'Register'?
A. Directory
B. Catalog
Correct C. Database
D. Inventory

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The following sentence contains a word that is used to describe the way something sounds. Which of the following words is an antonym for the word?
Correct A. Harsh
B. Soft
C. Clear
D. Muffled

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
In the following sentence, the word 'Structure' is used to describe the arrangement of words in a sentence. Which of the following words is a synonym for 'Structure'?
Correct A. Syntax
B. Semantics
C. Pragmatics
D. Phonology

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The following sentence contains a word that is used to describe the way something is pronounced. Which of the following words is an antonym for the word?
A. Stressed
Correct B. Unstressed
C. Emphasized
D. De-emphasized

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
In the following sentence, the word 'Lexis' is used to describe the words and phrases used in a language. Which of the following words is a synonym for 'Lexis'?
Correct A. Vocabulary
B. Syntax
C. Semantics
D. Pragmatics

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years.' is an example of a sentence that uses a specific type of vocabulary. What is the term for this type of vocabulary?
A. Technical vocabulary
B. Formal vocabulary
Correct C. Specialized vocabulary
D. Jargon

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to work on the project over the weekend.' contains a phrase that indicates a specific time frame. What is the term for this type of phrase?
A. Temporal phrase
B. Manner phrase
Correct C. Time phrase
D. Frequency phrase

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year.' contains a word that indicates a specific degree of change. What is the term for this type of word?
Correct A. Intensifier
B. Quantifier
C. Adverb
D. Adjective

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The sentence 'The manager asked the team to work on the project over the weekend.' contains a word that indicates a specific relationship between the manager and the team. What is the term for this type of word?
Correct A. Modal verb
B. Auxiliary verb
C. Linking verb
D. Action verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year.' contains a phrase that indicates a specific time frame. What is the term for this type of phrase?
A. Temporal phrase
B. Manner phrase
Correct C. Time phrase
D. Frequency phrase

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of an idiom that has been in use since the 17th century. Which of the following is a synonym for 'kick the bucket'?
A. Meet one's maker
B. Bite the dust
C. Pass away
Correct D. Give up the ghost

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
The sentence 'The manager, who had been working late, finally went home' is an example of a sentence with a dependent clause. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the sentence?
A. The manager had been working late and finally went home
Correct B. The manager went home because he had been working late
C. The manager had been working late, but he did not go home
D. The manager went home, but he had not been working late

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The sentence 'The new employee, who had just joined the company, was struggling to keep up with the workload' is an example of a sentence with a dependent clause. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the sentence?
A. The new employee had just joined the company and was struggling to keep up with the workload
Correct B. The new employee was struggling to keep up with the workload because he had just joined the company
C. The new employee had just joined the company, but he was not struggling to keep up with the workload
D. The new employee was struggling to keep up with the workload, but he had not just joined the company

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of an idiom that is used to wish someone good luck. Which of the following is a synonym for 'break a leg'?
Correct A. Good luck
B. Take a chance
C. Have a shot
D. Have a go

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
The sentence 'The company, which had been struggling financially, was forced to downsize' is an example of a sentence with a dependent clause. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the sentence?
A. The company had been struggling financially and was forced to downsize
Correct B. The company was forced to downsize because it had been struggling financially
C. The company had been struggling financially, but it was not forced to downsize
D. The company was forced to downsize, but it had not been struggling financially

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide, affecting millions of people.' can be best rephrased as:
A. The new policy has been implemented across the country, impacting a large number of people.
B. The new policy has been implemented in all states, affecting a significant number of people.
Correct C. The new policy has been implemented in every region, impacting millions of people.
D. The new policy has been implemented in all areas, affecting a large population.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of:
Correct A. Idiomatic expression
B. Metaphorical phrase
C. Literal phrase
D. Figurative language

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year.' can be best rephrased as:
Correct A. The company's profits have risen substantially over the past year.
B. The company's profits have decreased significantly over the past year.
C. The company's profits have remained the same over the past year.
D. The company's profits have fluctuated over the past year.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The new policy has been implemented nationwide, affecting millions of people.
The passage below has been modified. Choose the correct rephrased sentence:
A. The new policy has been implemented nationwide, affecting millions of people.
Correct B. The new policy has been implemented across the country, impacting a large number of people.
C. The new policy has been implemented in all states, affecting a significant number of people.
D. The new policy has been implemented in every region, impacting millions of people.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of:
Correct A. Idiomatic expression
B. Metaphorical phrase
C. Literal phrase
D. Figurative language

Correct Answer: A

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