POST UTME AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2021 English | Objective

Practice these randomly selected questions to test your readiness.

Question 1
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'?
A. Good luck
B. Take a chance
C. Have a shot
D. Have a go
Question 2
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' can be rephrased using a synonym for 'implemented' as:
A. Introduced
B. Enacted
C. Adopted
D. Enforced
Question 3
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
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
Question 4
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year.' can be best rephrased as:
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.
Question 5
The passage below contains a lexical error. Identify the correct word to replace the error.
A. accept
B. except
C. excepted
D. exempt
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
C. Database
D. Inventory
Question 7
The sentence 'The new employee was given a comprehensive training program' can be rephrased using a synonym for 'comprehensive' as:
A. Detailed
B. Extensive
C. In-depth
D. Thorough
Question 8
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
D. Give up the ghost
Question 9
In the sentence 'The manager instructed the team to revise the report', which word is the object of the preposition 'to'?
A. team
B. report
C. manager
D. instructed
Question 10
The sentence below contains a punctuation error. Identify the correct punctuation mark to use.
A. ;
B. ,
C. .
D. ?
Question 11
The following passage is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine. Which of the following sentences would NOT be suitable for a formal medical journal?
A. The patient's symptoms were quite severe.
B. The new treatment protocol has been implemented.
C. I'm feeling really unwell today.
D. The study's findings are quite impressive.
Question 12
In the sentence 'The teacher encouraged the students to participate in the discussion', 'encouraged' can be replaced with a synonym for:
A. Motivated
B. Inspired
C. Urged
D. Coaxed
Question 13
The following sentence is an example of a passive voice construction. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses:
A. The ball was thrown (by John).
B. The ball was thrown (to John).
C. The ball was thrown (with John).
D. The ball was thrown (from John).
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?
A. Modal verb
B. Auxiliary verb
C. Linking verb
D. Action verb
Question 15
The passage below has been modified. Identify the register used in the original passage.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Elevated
D. Colloquial

Master the Exam!

You've seen a preview, but there are thousands more questions plus AI tutor to break down complex solutions.

Unlock Full Access Available for Android & Windows
Help others prepare! Share this practice hub: