POST UTME BELLS UNIVERSITY 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage below has been modified from the original. 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 with a few white clouds.
C. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky with a few white clouds and a gentle breeze.
D. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky with a few white clouds and a gentle breeze blowing through the trees.
Question 2
The following sentence contains a fill-in-the-blank. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The company has been in operation for over 10 years.
B. The company has been in operation for over 20 years.
C. The company has been in operation for over 30 years.
D. The company has been in operation for over 40 years.
Question 3
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The new policy was implemented by the management.
B. The company is being managed by the CEO.
C. The employees are working hard to meet the deadline.
D. The project was completed on time.
Question 4
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain its original meaning.
A. The original word was 'sophisticated' and it meant 'lacking in taste or refinement'.
B. The original word was 'sophisticated' and it meant 'having a high level of knowledge or experience'.
C. The original word was 'sophisticated' and it meant 'having a simple or uncomplicated nature'.
D. The original word was 'sophisticated' and it meant 'having a complex or intricate nature'.
Question 5
The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, which the judge deemed to be a mere 'red herring' in the case.
A. A legal loophole
B. A misleading clue
C. A crucial piece of evidence
D. A key witness statement
Question 6
The following text is a passage from a medical journal. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
B. The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.
C. The patient's symptoms are not consistent with a diagnosis of either type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
D. The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of gestational diabetes.
Question 7
Complete the following cloze test: 'The new policy will ______________ (1) the company to reduce its carbon footprint.'
A. encourage
B. discourage
C. require
D. allow
Question 8
In the sentence 'The company's profits have been declining over the past year.', which of the following words is a synonym for 'declining'?
A. increasing
B. declining
C. stable
D. fluctuating
Question 9
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and explain its meaning.
A. The company is on the same page as its investors.
B. The company is on the same page as its competitors.
C. The company is on the same page as its employees.
D. The company is on the same page as its suppliers.
Question 10
In the sentence "The manager, who was known for his exceptional leadership skills, had been with the company for over a decade," what type of pronoun is "his"?
A. Possessive pronoun
B. Reflexive pronoun
C. Demonstrative pronoun
D. Interrogative pronoun
Question 11
The following sentence is a statement from a medical article. Identify the correct answer.
A. The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.
B. The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
C. The patient's symptoms are not consistent with a diagnosis of either type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
D. The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of gestational diabetes.
Question 12
The following text is a passage from a law journal. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The court's decision was based on the principle of stare decisis.
B. The court's decision was based on the principle of judicial review.
C. The court's decision was based on the principle of separation of powers.
D. The court's decision was based on the principle of due process.
Question 13
Identify the idiom in the following sentence: 'The new employee was feeling under the weather.'
A. Feeling under the weather
B. Feeling on top of the world
C. Feeling down in the dumps
D. Feeling on the same page
Question 14
The phrase 'in a nutshell' is an idiom that means to summarize or describe something briefly.
A. to expand or elaborate on something
B. to summarize or describe something briefly
C. to ignore or dismiss something
D. to analyze or critique something
Question 15
The word 'disinterested' means unbiased or impartial.
A. biased or prejudiced
B. unbiased or impartial
C. uninformed or unaware
D. uninvolved or disconnected

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