POST UTME AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'break a leg' is an idiom that means 'good luck.' What is the literal meaning of the phrase?
A. To hit one's head
B. To trip and fall
C. To injure oneself
D. To have a good performance
Question 2
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased by 20% this quarter' is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. declarative sentence
B. interrogative sentence
C. imperative sentence
D. exclamatory sentence
Question 3
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a specific grammatical structure. Identify the correct term for the part of the sentence in bold.
A. Passive Voice
B. Active Voice
C. Present Tense
D. Past Tense
Question 4
The passage 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next five years. This will be achieved through a combination of renewable energy sources and energy-efficient technologies.' is an example of a _______ passage.
A. descriptive passage
B. narrative passage
C. expository passage
D. persuasive passage
Question 5
In the passage, the author uses the phrase 'a storm in a teacup' to describe the reaction of the public to the news. What register is the author employing?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Colloquial
D. Technical
Question 6
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased by 20% this quarter' is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. declarative sentence
B. interrogative sentence
C. imperative sentence
D. exclamatory sentence
Question 7
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is persuasive and argumentative.
Question 8
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. What is the function of the mitochondria?
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store genetic information
C. To generate energy
D. To regulate cell growth
Question 9
The following diagram shows the structure of a sentence. Identify the correct term for the part of the sentence in bold.
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adjective
D. Adverb
Question 10
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the correct meaning of the idiom.
A. To be in a difficult situation.
B. To be in a good situation.
C. To be in a neutral situation.
D. To be in a bad situation.
Question 11
The passage below has one sentence missing. Choose the most appropriate option to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels and transition to renewable energy sources.
B. The new policy aims to increase the country's reliance on fossil fuels and transition to renewable energy sources.
C. The new policy aims to maintain the country's reliance on fossil fuels and transition to renewable energy sources.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the country's reliance on renewable energy sources and transition to fossil fuels.
Question 12
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the following sentence:
A. The manager's team is responsible for the project's success.
B. The manager's team are responsible for the project's success.
C. The manager's team is responsible for the project's successes.
D. The manager's team are responsible for the project's successes.
Question 13
The doctor's ______________ (9) bedside manner put the patient at ease, making her feel more comfortable during the examination.
A. compassionate
B. authoritative
C. detached
D. irritable
Question 14
The company's ______________ (register) was evident in the way they communicated with their customers.
A. formal
B. formal
C. formal
D. formal
Question 15
The following sentence is in the active voice. Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence:
A. The team successfully completed the project.
B. The team successfully completed the project's success.
C. The team successfully completed the project's completion.
D. The team successfully completed the project's management.

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