POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is an example of a sentence that uses the imperative mood. Identify the verb that is in the imperative mood.
A. Close the door.
B. He is closing the door.
C. It is necessary to close the door.
D. He will close the door.
Question 2
The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, which the judge deemed to be a "red herring" in the case.
A. A misleading or irrelevant issue introduced in a trial or argument.
B. A legal term used to describe a person who is not a lawyer.
C. A type of evidence that is not admissible in court.
D. A lawyer's fee for representing a client.
Question 3
Choose the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
A. slow
B. quick
C. rapid
D. swift
Question 4
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled 'A'.
A. Mitochondria
B. Nucleus
C. Cytoplasm
D. Lysosome
Question 5
In the sentence 'The company will launch a new product next quarter', identify the verb tense used.
A. Present Simple
B. Present Continuous
C. Past Simple
D. Future Simple
Question 6
The new policy is a "shot in the dark", and its effectiveness is uncertain.
A. A sudden or unexpected action.
B. A well-planned or carefully thought-out action.
C. A decision made without considering all the facts.
D. A decision made after careful consideration of all the facts.
Question 7
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a compound predicate: 'She sings and dances.' Which of the following best describes the relationship between the two verbs?
A. Both verbs are in the same tense
B. Both verbs are in the same voice
C. The two verbs are in a parallel structure
D. The two verbs are in a contrasting structure
Question 8
In the sentence 'The manager instructed the team to work on the project until it was completed', identify the verb tense used.
A. Present Simple
B. Present Continuous
C. Past Simple
D. Future Simple
Question 9
The company's "bottom line" was affected by the economic downturn, resulting in a significant loss.
A. The company's net income or profit.
B. The company's total revenue or sales.
C. The company's total expenses or costs.
D. The company's overall financial health.
Question 10
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.
A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
B. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
Question 11
The new employee was given a "blank check" to complete the project, with minimal supervision.
A. A person who is given complete freedom to make decisions.
B. A person who is given minimal supervision or guidance.
C. A person who is given a specific set of instructions to follow.
D. A person who is given a set of goals to achieve.
Question 12
The following sentence is an example of a sentence that uses the imperative mood. Identify the verb that is in the imperative mood.
A. Close the door.
B. He is closing the door.
C. It is necessary to close the door.
D. He will close the door.
Question 13
The following sentence is an example of a figure of speech: 'He was so angry that he could have bitten the head off a snake.' Which of the following best describes the figure of speech used in this sentence?
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
D. Personification
Question 14
In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years', identify the register used.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Ecclesiastical
Question 15
The following sentence is a good example of a sentence that uses the present perfect tense. Identify the verb that is in the present perfect tense.
A. I have eaten breakfast.
B. I eat breakfast.
C. I will eat breakfast.
D. I ate breakfast.

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