POST UTME AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The manager
B. The supervisor
C. The administrator
D. The director
Question 2
The following sentence contains an example of a complex sentence: 'If it rains, we will cancel the picnic.' Which of the following sentences also contains a complex sentence?
A. We will go to the park if it is sunny.
B. If it rains, we will cancel the picnic.
C. We will go to the park because it is sunny.
D. We will go to the park unless it is raining.
Question 3
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author is a doctor.
B. The author is a lawyer.
C. The author is a teacher.
D. The author is a scientist.
Question 4
The teacher asked the student to 'think outside the box' when solving the math problem. This phrase is an example of a(n)
A. Idiom
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
D. Alliteration
Question 5
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's bacterial infection. The patient was advised to take the medication for 7 days, twice a day, after meals. This is an example of a(n)
A. Medical prescription
B. Pharmaceutical instruction
C. Healthcare advice
D. Medical treatment plan
Question 6
Read the passage below and answer the question: The company's profits have been declining over the past few years. The CEO has attributed this to the increasing competition in the market. However, some analysts believe that the company's products are not innovative enough.
A. The company's products are not innovative enough
B. The company's profits are declining due to increasing competition
C. The company's profits are declining due to a lack of innovation
D. The company's profits are increasing
Question 7
The writer used the phrase 'to cut to the chase' to mean 'to get to the point.' This phrase is an example of a(n)
A. Idiom
B. Proverb
C. Legal maxim
D. Philosophical concept
Question 8
The company's CEO said, 'We're going to take it one step at a time.' This is an example of a(n)
A. Business slogan
B. Corporate vision statement
C. Marketing tagline
D. Company motto
Question 9
Which of the following words is a synonym of 'verbose'?
A. concise
B. eloquent
C. verbose
D. vague
Question 10
The following sentence is an example of a phrasal verb. Identify the correct meaning of the verb.
A. to give something to someone
B. to take something from someone
C. to put something in a place
D. to remove something from a place
Question 11
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of:
A. idiomatic expression
B. metaphorical expression
C. literary device
D. colloquialism
Question 12
The following sentence has a missing word. Choose the correct word to fill the blank.
A. The
B. A
C. An
D. The
Question 13
Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence 'By the time I ______ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight'.
A. had finished
B. finish
C. will finish
D. was finishing
Question 14
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
B. The sun rises in the west and sets in the east.
C. The sun rises in the north and sets in the south.
D. The sun rises in the south and sets in the north.
Question 15
The following passage has a missing word. Choose the correct word to fill the blank.
A. The
B. A
C. An
D. The

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