POST UTME BABCOCK UNIVERSITY 2025 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following passage is an example of a passage with a formal tone. Identify the correct synonym for the word 'formal' in this passage.
A. informal
B. official
C. professional
D. casual
Question 2
The sentence 'The company has been experiencing financial difficulties due to the economic downturn.' can be interpreted as
A. The company is experiencing financial difficulties due to the economic downturn.
B. The company is not experiencing financial difficulties due to the economic downturn.
C. The economic downturn is not affecting the company's finances.
D. The company is experiencing financial difficulties, but it's not due to the economic downturn.
Question 3
The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade.' can be interpreted as
A. The policy is expected to have a significant impact on the environment.
B. The policy is only a suggestion and not a requirement.
C. The policy is focused on reducing emissions from a specific industry.
D. The policy is only applicable to a small group of people.
Question 4
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's bacterial infection. Which of the following tenses is used to describe the treatment?
A. Present Simple
B. Present Continuous
C. Past Simple
D. Future Simple
Question 5
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.
A. The original passage reads: 'The patient's symptoms were exacerbated by the prolonged exposure to the toxic substance.'
B. The modified passage reads: 'The patient's symptoms were worsened by the prolonged exposure to the toxic substance.'
C. The original passage reads: 'The patient's symptoms were alleviated by the prolonged exposure to the toxic substance.'
D. The modified passage reads: 'The patient's symptoms were improved by the prolonged exposure to the toxic substance.'
Question 6
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been replaced with its antonym.
A. fast
B. slow
C. quick
D. rapid
Question 7
In the sentence below, the word in italics is an example of a word that has been used to convey the opposite meaning of the word it is replacing. Identify the word.
A. *_hot_*
B. *_cold_*
C. *_warm_*
D. *_cool_*
Question 8
Which of the following words is a homophone of the word 'fair'?
A. Fair
B. Fare
C. Fairly
D. Fairs
Question 9
In the sentence 'The manager of the company will be attending the meeting', which word is in the correct stress pattern?
A. The manager
B. of the company
C. will be attending
D. the meeting
Question 10
The sentence 'The manager asked the team to work overtime to meet the deadline.' can be interpreted as
A. The team is expected to work extra hours to complete the task.
B. The team is not expected to work extra hours to complete the task.
C. The manager is not concerned about the deadline.
D. The team is expected to work extra hours to complete the task, but it's not necessary.
Question 11
Identify the correct grammatical structure of the sentence.
A. The manager of the company will be attending the meeting.
B. The manager of the company, will be attending the meeting.
C. The manager of the company, will be attending the meeting.
D. The manager of the company will be attending the meeting.
Question 12
The idiom 'break a leg' means
A. to have good luck
B. to be nervous before a performance
C. to be tired and exhausted
D. to be happy and joyful
Question 13
In the sentence below, the word in italics is an example of a word that has been used to convey the opposite meaning of the word it is replacing. Identify the word.
A. *_slow_*
B. *_fast_*
C. *_quick_*
D. *_rapid_*
Question 14
The word 'perspicacious' is an example of a _______ word because it is derived from the Latin word 'perspicax', meaning 'having a keen understanding'.
A. synonym
B. antonym
C. derivative
D. prefix
Question 15
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. I (go) to the store every day.
B. She (eat) breakfast at 7am.
C. They (play) soccer in the park.
D. We (watch) a movie last night.

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