POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb
Question 2
The use of the passive voice in English can be confusing, especially when it comes to the difference between 'by' and 'with'. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the passive voice?
A. The ball was thrown by John.
B. The ball was thrown with John's help.
C. The ball was thrown by John's help.
D. The ball was thrown with John.
Question 3
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. phrasal verb
B. idiomatic expression
C. colloquialism
D. metaphorical phrase
Question 4
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
C. critical
D. neutral
Question 5
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of a _______ sentence.
A. declarative sentence
B. interrogative sentence
C. imperative sentence
D. exclamatory sentence
Question 6
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is in the _______ tense.
A. present perfect
B. past simple
C. past perfect
D. past continuous
Question 7
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's main point is that the Earth is a fragile planet.
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.
Question 8
The use of the present perfect tense in English can be confusing, especially when it comes to the difference between 'for' and 'since'. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the present perfect tense?
A. I have been studying English for three years.
B. I have studied English since I was a child.
C. I have been studying English since I was a child.
D. I have studied English for three years.
Question 9
Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence 'By the time I _______ to the party, it was already over'.
A. had arrived
B. will have arrived
C. was arriving
D. had been arriving
Question 10
The stress pattern of the word 'computer' is _______.
A. /kəmˈpjuːtər/
B. /kəmˈpjuːtər/
C. /kəmˈpjuːtər/
D. /kəmˈpjuːtər/
Question 11
The following sentence is in the passive voice. 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 (in John).
Question 12
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
C. verb
D. adverb
Question 13
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.
A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present tense
D. future tense
Question 14
The register used in medical contexts is _______.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Colloquial
Question 15
The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.
A. Metaphorical expression
B. Literal expression
C. Colloquialism
D. Proverb

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