POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The students who were studying for the exam were very tired', identify the type of pronoun used in the phrase 'who were studying for the exam'.
A. Personal Pronoun
Correct B. Relative Pronoun
C. Demonstrative Pronoun
D. Interrogative Pronoun

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
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The passage below is from a book on environmental science. 'The Earth is a beautiful planet, but it's also a fragile one. We must take care of it, or else we'll suffer the consequences.'
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is neutral.
Correct C. The author's tone is ironic.
D. The author's tone is humorous.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3
Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence 'By the time I _______ to the party, it was already over'.
Correct A. had arrived
B. will have arrived
C. was arriving
D. had been arriving

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
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The passage below is from a book on environmental science. 'The Earth is a beautiful planet, but it's also a fragile one. We must take care of it, or else we'll suffer the consequences.'
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's main point is that the Earth is a fragile planet.
Correct B. The author's main point is that humans must take care of the Earth.
C. The author's main point is that the Earth is a beautiful planet.
D. The author's main point is that humans will suffer the consequences if they don't take care of the Earth.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
Identify the correct form of the verb 'to have' in the sentence 'By the time I _______ to the party, it was already over'.
Correct A. had arrived
B. will have arrived
C. was arriving
D. had been arriving

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
Correct A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
The stress pattern of the word 'computer' is _______.
Correct A. /kəmˈpjuːtər/
B. /kəmˈpjuːtər/
C. /kəmˈpjuːtər/
D. /kəmˈpjuːtər/

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The register used in medical contexts is _______.
A. Formal
B. Informal
Correct C. Technical
D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
The correct spelling of the word 'separate' is _______.
A. seperate
B. seperate
C. seperate
Correct D. separate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
Correct A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The highlighted sentence is: 'Verily, I say unto thee, thou art forgiven.'
The passage below has been modified from its original form. Identify the correct register for the highlighted sentence.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Neutral
Correct D. Ecclesiastical

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12
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The sentence is: 'I have eaten breakfast.'
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present perfect tense.
Correct A. has been
B. is being
C. have been
D. has

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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The passage is: 'The sun was shining brightly in the clear ______________ sky.'
The following passage contains a cloze test. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. a
Correct B. an
C. the
D. this

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
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The sentence is: 'I ______________ speak French.'
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the modal verb 'can' in the present tense.
Correct A. can
B. could
C. may
D. might

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The passage is: 'Recycling is an important practice that helps to conserve natural resources and reduce waste.'
The following passage contains a comprehension question. Identify the main idea of the passage.
Correct A. The importance of recycling
B. The benefits of regular exercise
C. The dangers of climate change
D. The importance of education

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as _______. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism, with many arguing that it will lead to increased unemployment. The government, however, insists that the policy will create new job opportunities and stimulate economic growth.
A. sarcastic
B. optimistic
Correct C. critical
D. neutral

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
The word 'embarrass' can be used as a _______. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism, with many arguing that it will lead to increased unemployment. The government, however, insists that the policy will create new job opportunities and stimulate economic growth.
A. noun
B. adjective
Correct C. verb
D. adverb

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism' is an example of _______. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism, with many arguing that it will lead to increased unemployment. The government, however, insists that the policy will create new job opportunities and stimulate economic growth.
Correct A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present tense
D. future tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The word 'stimulate' can be used as a _______. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism, with many arguing that it will lead to increased unemployment. The government, however, insists that the policy will create new job opportunities and stimulate economic growth.
A. noun
B. adjective
Correct C. verb
D. adverb

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The sentence 'The government, however, insists that the policy will create new job opportunities' is an example of _______. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism, with many arguing that it will lead to increased unemployment. The government, however, insists that the policy will create new job opportunities and stimulate economic growth.
Correct A. contrasting idea
B. similar idea
C. cause and effect
D. problem and solution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word or phrase that has been changed.
A. The sun rises over the horizon.
Correct B. The sun sets over the horizon.
C. The sun rises over the sea.
D. The sun sets over the sea.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
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The following sentence contains an idiomatic expression.
The following sentence contains an idiomatic expression. Identify the expression and explain its meaning.
A. The company is on the brink of bankruptcy.
Correct B. The company is on the verge of bankruptcy.
C. The company is in bankruptcy.
D. The company is out of bankruptcy.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
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The following sentence contains a phrasal verb.
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the verb and explain its meaning.
Correct A. The company has picked up the contract.
B. The company has picked up the phone.
C. The company has picked up the pieces.
D. The company has picked up the pace.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The following sentence contains a cloze test.
The following sentence contains a cloze test. Identify the missing word.
A. The company has been in operation for ten years.
Correct B. The company has been in operation for twenty years.
C. The company has been in operation for thirty years.
D. The company has been in operation for forty years.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
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The following sentence contains a spelling error.
The following sentence contains a spelling error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The company has been in operation for ten years.
B. The company has been in operation for twenty years.
Correct C. The company has been in operation for thirti years.
D. The company has been in operation for forty years.

Correct Answer: C

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