POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will be present today, I hope', identify the type of pronoun used in the phrase 'who was absent yesterday'.
A. Personal Pronoun
Correct B. Relative Pronoun
C. Demonstrative Pronoun
D. Interrogative Pronoun

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses: 'By the time I ______________ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'
Correct A. had finished
B. finish
C. will finish
D. was finishing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
Identify the antonym of the word 'fast' in the sentence 'The car drove ______________ (slow) down the highway.'
Correct A. slow
B. quick
C. rapid
D. swift

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
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?
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
The sentence 'The new policy, which was implemented last year, has been ______________ (successful) in reducing crime rates.' contains a word that is in the past perfect tense. Identify the word.
A. has been
Correct B. had been
C. was
D. were

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to go out of one's way to help someone. However, in the context of a medical professional, what does this idiom imply?
Correct A. To prioritize the patient's needs over one's own
B. To ignore the patient's needs and focus on one's own
C. To take a break from work to attend to personal matters
D. To delegate tasks to colleagues

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
In the context of law, what does the term 'subpoena' mean?
A. A written statement of facts
Correct B. A court order to appear as a witness
C. A document that proves ownership of property
D. A contract between two parties

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
The phrase 'break a leg' is an idiom that means good luck. However, in the context of sports, what does this phrase imply?
Correct A. To perform well and win the game
B. To get injured and be unable to play
C. To take a break and rest
D. To quit the game and give up

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The word 'sanction' can have multiple meanings depending on the context. In the context of medicine, what does this word imply?
A. A medical treatment or procedure
Correct B. A penalty or punishment
C. A form of insurance coverage
D. A type of medical equipment

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
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?
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, left the office early' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence 'This is my ______ car.'
Correct A. my
B. mine
C. mys
D. my's

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The sentence 'The new employee was given a warm welcome by the team' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Passive voice
Correct B. Active voice
C. Relative clause
D. Subordinate clause

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, left the office early' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence 'This is my ______ car.'
Correct A. my
B. mine
C. mys
D. my's

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The sentence 'The new employee was given a warm welcome by the team' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Passive voice
Correct B. Active voice
C. Relative clause
D. Subordinate clause

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, left the office early' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence 'This is my ______ car.'
Correct A. my
B. mine
C. mys
D. my's

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The sentence 'The new employee was given a warm welcome by the team' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Passive voice
Correct B. Active voice
C. Relative clause
D. Subordinate clause

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, left the office early' is an example of which grammatical structure?
Correct A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence 'This is my ______ car.'
A. my
B. mine
C. mys
D. my's

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 22
SHARED STIMULUS
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The passage has been modified to test your comprehension skills.
B. The passage has been modified to test your vocabulary skills.
C. The passage has been modified to test your grammar skills.
D. The passage has been modified to test your spelling skills.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
SHARED STIMULUS
The idiom is 'to make a decision after careful consideration.'
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
Correct D. To make a decision after careful consideration

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
SHARED STIMULUS
The phrasal verb is 'to give something to someone.'
The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb.
Correct A. To give something to someone
B. To take something from someone
C. To give something to someone and then take it back
D. To take something from someone and then give it back

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
SHARED STIMULUS
The synonym is 'happy.'
The following sentence contains a synonym. Choose the correct synonym.
Correct A. Happy
B. Sad
C. Angry
D. Excited

Correct Answer: A

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