POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with a blank space and choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. this
Question 2
In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting', which of the following pronouns is in the objective case?
A. he
B. him
C. his
D. they
Question 3
The phrase 'in spite of' is an example of a _______ conjunction.
A. coordinating
B. subordinating
C. correlative
D. subordinating
Question 4
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence 'This is my ______ book.'
A. my
B. mine
C. mys
D. my's
Question 5
Read the following passage and answer the question.
A. The writer is discussing the benefits of a healthy diet.
B. The writer is discussing the risks of a sedentary lifestyle.
C. The writer is discussing the importance of regular exercise.
D. The writer is discussing the effects of stress on mental health.
Question 6
The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to ______ their books.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. close
B. closes
C. closing
D. to close
Question 7
The following sentence has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with a blank space and choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. this
Question 8
In the sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will be present today', which grammatical structure is used to indicate the relationship between the two clauses?
A. Subjunctive mood
B. Relative clause
C. Subordinate clause
D. Independent clause
Question 9
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, has arrived today' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Coordinating conjunction
Question 10
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of comprehension. Identify the main idea of the passage.
A. The importance of vaccination
B. The causes of a particular disease
C. The effects of a particular treatment
D. The role of a particular profession
Question 11
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence 'This is my ______ book.'
A. my
B. mine
C. mys
D. my's
Question 12
In the following passage, the writer uses the term 'register' to refer to a specific type of language used in a particular context. Which of the following best describes the type of register the writer is referring to?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated
Question 13
In the passage below, the word 'sacrament' is used in a specific context. Identify the meaning of the word in that context.
A. A ritual or ceremony
B. A symbol or representation
C. A promise or vow
D. A gift or offering
Question 14
The following passage contains a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the type of sentence and explain its structure.
A. Simple sentence
B. Compound sentence
C. Complex sentence
D. Compound-complex sentence
Question 15
The passage below contains a word with multiple meanings. Identify the word and its meanings.
A. Baptism: a ritual, a sacrament
B. Baptism: a noun, a verb
C. Baptism: a symbol, a reality
D. Baptism: a promise, a vow

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