POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
C. The sentence is a run-on sentence.
D. The sentence is a fragment.
Question 2
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the effect of closing the switch on the circuit?
A. The current in the circuit increases.
B. The current in the circuit decreases.
C. The voltage in the circuit increases.
D. The voltage in the circuit decreases.
Question 3
The passage below has been edited to remove one grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct option.
A. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to improve the quality of education in Nigeria.' is grammatically correct.
B. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to improve the quality of education in Nigeria, but it has not been effective.' is grammatically correct.
C. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to improve the quality of education in Nigeria, but it has not been effective yet.' is grammatically correct.
D. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to improve the quality of education in Nigeria, but it has not been effective yet, and it is not clear when it will be effective.' is grammatically correct.
Question 4
The phrase 'cost an arm and a leg' is an idiom that means something is very expensive. However, in the context of sports, what does this phrase imply?
A. To spend a lot of money on equipment
B. To risk injury and lose a limb
C. To take a break and rest
D. To quit the game and give up
Question 5
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is formal and objective.
B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.
C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.
D. The author's tone is humorous and playful.
Question 6
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, left the office early' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause
Question 7
The following sentence contains an idiom. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom.
A. To make a decision quickly
B. To make a decision slowly
C. To make a decision without thinking
D. To make a decision after careful consideration
Question 8
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's purpose is to inform the reader.
B. The author's purpose is to entertain the reader.
C. The author's purpose is to persuade the reader.
D. The author's purpose is to describe a place.
Question 9
In the passage below, what is the author's tone?
A. Formal and objective.
B. Informal and subjective.
C. Concise and to the point.
D. Complex and convoluted.
Question 10
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
C. The sentence is a run-on sentence.
D. The sentence is a fragment.
Question 11
In the diagram below, what is the function of the circuit?
A. To measure the voltage of a circuit.
B. To determine the current of a circuit.
C. To analyze the resistance of a circuit.
D. To prepare a sample for further analysis.
Question 12
Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence below.
A. The company will be hiring new employees next month.
B. The company will hire new employees next month.
C. The company is hiring new employees next month.
D. The company was hiring new employees last month.
Question 13
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is formal.
C. The author's tone is persuasive.
D. The author's tone is neutral.
Question 14
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, left the office early' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause
Question 15
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence 'This is my ______ car.'
A. my
B. mine
C. mys
D. my's

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