POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
Which of the following sentences is in the present perfect tense?
A. I have eaten breakfast.
B. I eat breakfast.
C. I will eat breakfast.
D. I ate breakfast.
Question 2
The following sentence is in the active voice: 'The manager implemented the new policy.' Identify the verb form used in the sentence.
A. Present Simple
B. Present Continuous
C. Past Simple
D. Past Perfect
Question 3
In the sentence 'The manager of the company will be attending the meeting', which word is the subject?
A. manager
B. company
C. meeting
D. will
Question 4
The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to read the passage aloud.' contains the word 'aloud'. What is the stress pattern of this word?
A. /ˈaʊɔːd/
B. /ˈaʊləʊd/
C. /ˈaʊɪd/
D. /ˈaʊɔːd/
Question 5
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The new policy has been implemented by the management.' Identify the verb form used in the sentence.
A. Present Perfect
B. Present Continuous
C. Past Simple
D. Past Perfect
Question 6
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author's main point is that the new policy is ineffective.
B. The author's main point is that the new policy is too expensive.
C. The author's main point is that the new policy is a good idea.
D. The author's main point is that the new policy is unnecessary.
Question 7
In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The company (to be) acquired by a rival firm.
B. The company (is) acquired by a rival firm.
C. The company (being) acquired by a rival firm.
D. The company (has been) acquired by a rival firm.
Question 8
The company's marketing strategy was to target a specific demographic, but the product ended up appealing to a wider audience. Which of the following phrases best describes the situation?
A. A shot in the dark.
B. A shot in the arm.
C. A shot in the foot.
D. A shot in the head.
Question 9
The company's marketing strategy was to target a specific demographic, but the product ended up appealing to a wider audience. Which of the following phrases best describes the situation?
A. A shot in the dark.
B. A shot in the arm.
C. A shot in the foot.
D. A shot in the head.
Question 10
The following sentence is in the active voice: 'The manager is implementing the new policy.' Identify the verb form used in the sentence.
A. Present Continuous
B. Present Simple
C. Past Simple
D. Past Perfect
Question 11
The politician's speech was "rambling", meaning that it was unclear and confusing.
A. Unclear and confusing.
B. Clear and concise.
C. Well-organized and coherent.
D. Incoherent and disjointed.
Question 12
The athlete's performance was "peak", meaning that it was at its highest level.
A. At its highest level.
B. At its lowest level.
C. At a moderate level.
D. At a declining level.
Question 13
The doctor's tone was "iceberg", meaning that he was being friendly and courteous on the surface but had underlying concerns.
A. Friendly and courteous on the surface but had underlying concerns.
B. Cold and distant on the surface but had underlying warmth.
C. Warm and friendly on the surface but had underlying coldness.
D. Cold and distant on the surface and had underlying coldness.
Question 14
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The new policy was being implemented by the management.' Identify the verb form used in the sentence.
A. Past Continuous
B. Past Simple
C. Present Perfect
D. Past Perfect
Question 15
The following sentence contains a cloze. Fill in the blank with the correct word: 'The new policy has been met with _______________ from the public.'
A. widespread criticism
B. general approval
C. mixed reactions
D. overwhelming support

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