POST UTME BSU 2020 English | Objective

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Question 1
In the sentence 'The teacher, who was very patient, helped the student', identify the type of phrase used to describe the teacher.
A. Noun Phrase
B. Verb Phrase
C. Adjective Phrase
D. Adverb Phrase
Question 2
The following sentence is an example of 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 3
The following passage is an excerpt from a sports article. Identify the lexis used in the sentence 'The team's morale was boosted after their victory in the championship game.'
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Colloquial
D. Elevated
Question 4
The following sentence is an example of which register of language?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Technical
D. Elevated
Question 5
The word 'rapidly' is an example of a(n) _______ adjective.
A. gradable
B. non-gradable
C. comparative
D. superlative
Question 6
The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to _______ their assignments.' is an example of a(n) _______.
A. submit, verb
B. complete, verb
C. finish, verb
D. hand in, verb
Question 7
The word 'yesterday' is an example of a(n) _______ adverb.
A. time
B. manner
C. place
D. frequency
Question 8
Read the passage below and answer the question.
A. The author is a scientist.
B. The author is a historian.
C. The author is a philosopher.
D. The author is a writer.
Question 9
The following passage is an excerpt from a medical textbook. Identify the register used in the sentence 'The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis.'
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Elevated
D. Colloquial
Question 10
The following passage requires a comprehension question. Read the passage and answer the question.
A. The passage is written in a formal tone.
B. The passage is written in a casual tone.
C. The passage is written in a neutral tone.
D. The passage is written in a sarcastic tone.
Question 11
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will attend the meeting today' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause
Question 12
The sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, will attend the meeting today' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Relative clause
B. Subordinate clause
C. Independent clause
D. Adverbial clause
Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of a protein molecule. Which of the following is a characteristic of the protein's secondary structure?
A. Hydrogen bonding
B. Disulfide bridges
C. Salt bridges
D. Van der Waals forces
Question 14
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in concord. Identify the correct form of the verb in bold.
A. had been studying
B. has been studying
C. had study
D. has study
Question 15
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell membrane. Which of the following is a characteristic of the cell membrane's fluidity?
A. High
B. Low
C. Variable
D. Constant

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