POST UTME BSU 2019 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The new policy has been implemented since last year.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the original sentence and explain the change.
A. The original sentence is 'The new policy has been implemented.'
Correct B. The original sentence is 'The new policy has been implemented since last year.'
C. The original sentence is 'The new policy has been implemented since last week.'
D. The original sentence is 'The new policy has been implemented since last month.'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplast.
Read the passage and answer the question.
A. Photosynthesis occurs in the mitochondria.
Correct B. Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplast.
C. Photosynthesis occurs in the nucleus.
D. Photosynthesis occurs in the ribosome.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
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The current in the circuit is 6A.
Read the passage and answer the question.
A. The current in the circuit is 2A.
B. The current in the circuit is 4A.
Correct C. The current in the circuit is 6A.
D. The current in the circuit is 8A.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
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The sentence is in the passive voice.
Read the passage and answer the question.
Correct A. The sentence is in the passive voice.
B. The sentence is in the active voice.
C. The sentence is in the imperative mood.
D. The sentence is in the indicative mood.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
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The reaction is an acid-base reaction.
Read the passage and answer the question.
Correct A. The reaction is an acid-base reaction.
B. The reaction is a redox reaction.
C. The reaction is a precipitation reaction.
D. The reaction is a combustion reaction.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
In the context of medical terminology, what is the term for a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in the size of an organ or tissue?
A. Hypertrophy
B. Atrophy
Correct C. Hyperplasia
D. Metaplasia

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
Which of the following words is a synonym for the word 'prolonged'?
Correct A. Extended
B. Prolonged
C. Shortened
D. Delayed

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
In the sentence 'The manager of the company has decided to ______________ the project', which of the following words would be the correct choice to fill in the blank?
Correct A. Postpone
B. Cancel
C. Suspend
D. Resume

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
Which of the following words is an antonym for the word 'fast'?
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Rapid
D. Swift

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
In the sentence 'The new employee was very ______________ in his first week at the company', which of the following words would be the correct choice to fill in the blank?
Correct A. Confident
B. Nervous
C. Anxious
D. Relaxed

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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The author's use of complex vocabulary and formal sentence structure suggests a formal tone.
In the following passage, the author's tone is best described as:
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
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The sentence contains an independent clause and a dependent clause.
The following sentence is an example of a:
A. simple sentence
B. compound sentence
Correct C. complex sentence
D. compound-complex sentence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
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The phrase is a common expression used to wish someone good luck.
The following phrase is an example of an idiomatic expression:
Correct A. break a leg
B. call it a day
C. cut to the chase
D. get down to business

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
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The passage is attempting to convince the reader of a particular point of view.
The following passage is an example of:
A. a narrative passage
B. a descriptive passage
Correct C. a persuasive passage
D. a comparative passage

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
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The sentence contains a verb that is not the doer of the action.
The following sentence is an example of a:
A. active voice
Correct B. passive voice
C. present tense
D. past tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
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The passage discusses a new policy.
The following passage has one missing word. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
Correct A. The new policy aims to reduce
B. The new policy aims to increase
C. The new policy aims to maintain
D. The new policy aims to eliminate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
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The question asks for an antonym of 'fast'.
Choose the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
Correct A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fastest
D. Speedy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18
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The sentence describes a new employee.
The following sentence has one missing word. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The new employee was very
B. The new employee was very
C. The new employee was very
D. The new employee was very

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The question asks for a synonym of 'happy'.
Choose the correct synonym for the word 'happy'.
A. Sad
Correct B. Joyful
C. Unhappy
D. Gloomy

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
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The sentence discusses a new policy.
The following sentence has one missing word. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
Correct A. The new policy aims to reduce
B. The new policy aims to increase
C. The new policy aims to maintain
D. The new policy aims to eliminate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension. Read it carefully and choose the correct answer. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism, with many experts calling it 'a recipe for disaster.'
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension. Read it carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is objective.
Correct C. The author's tone is persuasive.
D. The author's tone is neutral.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
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The company is on the brink of collapse.
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of idiomatic expressions. Choose the correct answer.
A. The company is on the verge of bankruptcy.
Correct B. The company is in a state of financial crisis.
C. The company is experiencing financial difficulties.
D. The company is facing financial challenges.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
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The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of punctuation. Choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.
B. The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.
C. The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.
D. The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24
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The patient's symptoms are quite severe.
The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of registers. Choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The patient's symptoms are quite severe.
B. The patient's symptoms are quite severe.
C. The patient's symptoms are quite severe.
D. The patient's symptoms are quite severe.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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The new policy has been met with widespread criticism, with many experts calling it 'a recipe for disaster.'
The following passage has been modified to test your comprehension. Read it carefully and choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.
B. The new policy has been met with widespread support.
C. The new policy has been met with mixed reactions.
D. The new policy has been met with indifference.

Correct Answer: A

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