POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2018 English | Objective

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Question 1
The term "register" in linguistics refers to the variety of language used in a particular context or situation. Which of the following is an example of a register?
A. Formal language used in academic writing
B. Informal language used in social media
Correct C. Technical language used in medicine
D. Colloquial language used in everyday conversation

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2
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The teacher, who was very experienced, taught the students.
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the type of clause that is subordinate to the main clause.
A. Independent clause
Correct B. Dependent clause
C. Relative clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
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The passage reads: "The new policy has been implemented to improve the quality of education in our country."
Read the following passage and answer the question.
Correct A. The passage is written in a formal tone.
B. The passage is written in a persuasive tone.
C. The passage is written in a descriptive tone.
D. The passage is written in a narrative tone.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
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The sentence reads: "You must attend the meeting."
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a modal verb. Identify the modal verb used in the sentence.
A. Can
B. Could
C. May
Correct D. Must

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5
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The sentence reads: "The book was written by John."
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a passive voice. Identify the verb form used in the sentence.
A. Active voice
Correct B. Passive voice
C. Present tense
D. Past tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
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The passage is a satirical article about the government's policies.
In the passage, the author's tone is best described as:
A. formal
B. informal
Correct C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
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The word 'perspicacious' means having a keen understanding and insight.
The word 'perspicacious' can be best replaced by:
A. perceptive
B. insightful
C. astute
Correct D. discerning

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8
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The sentence is in the passive voice because the subject is receiving the action.
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of:
Correct A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. past perfect tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The word 'enervate' means to weaken or deprive of energy.
The word 'enervate' can be best replaced by:
Correct A. weaken
B. strengthen
C. revitalize
D. exhaust

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The sentence is in the past perfect tense because it describes an action that occurred before another action in the past.
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is an example of:
A. present perfect tense
Correct B. past perfect tense
C. present simple tense
D. past simple tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
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The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road by increasing the number of traffic lights and reducing the speed limit.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road.
B. The new policy aims to increase the number of accidents on the road.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of traffic jams on the road.
D. The new policy aims to increase the number of traffic jams on the road.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
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The new policy, which was introduced by the government, has been widely accepted by the people, and it has had a positive impact on the economy.
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the correct antecedent of the pronoun 'it'.
Correct A. The new policy
B. The government
C. The people
D. The economy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
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The students, who were struggling with the material, were helped by the teachers, and they were able to understand the concept.
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the correct antecedent of the pronoun 'they'.
Correct A. The students
B. The teachers
C. The parents
D. The school

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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The new policy, which was introduced by the government, has been widely accepted by the people, and it has had a positive impact on the economy.
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the correct antecedent of the pronoun 'it'.
Correct A. The new policy
B. The government
C. The people
D. The economy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
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The students, who were struggling with the material, were helped by the teachers, and they were able to understand the concept.
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the correct antecedent of the pronoun 'they'.
Correct A. The students
B. The teachers
C. The parents
D. The school

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The sentence "The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years" is in the passive voice. Identify the verb form that is in the passive voice.
A. The verb "aims" is in the passive voice.
Correct B. The verb "reduce" is in the passive voice.
C. The verb "by" is in the passive voice.
D. The verb "within" is in the passive voice.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The manager (to inform) the employees about the new policy.
B. The manager (informing) the employees about the new policy.
C. The manager (to be informed) about the new policy.
D. The manager (being informed) about the new policy.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
Identify the correct antonym of the word "fast".
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fastest
D. Speedy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The sentence "The new employee was given a warm welcome by the team" contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb.
A. Given a warm welcome
Correct B. Was given a warm welcome
C. Welcome the new employee
D. Welcome the team

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The company (to lay off) 100 employees due to financial difficulties.
B. The company (lay off) 100 employees due to financial difficulties.
C. The company (to be laid off) 100 employees due to financial difficulties.
D. The company (being laid off) 100 employees due to financial difficulties.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The sentence "The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in the next five years" is an example of a …
Correct A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. future perfect tense
D. conditional tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The sentence "The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in the next five years" is an example of a …
A. passive voice
Correct B. active voice
C. future perfect tense
D. conditional tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
The sentence "The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in the next five years" is an example of a …
A. passive voice
B. active voice
Correct C. future perfect tense
D. conditional tense

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The sentence "The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in the next five years" is an example of a …
A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. future perfect tense
Correct D. conditional tense

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25
The sentence "The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in the next five years" is an example of a …
Correct A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. future perfect tense
D. conditional tense

Correct Answer: A

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