POST UTME BSU 2021 English | Objective

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Question 1
The phrase 'to cut one's teeth on' is an idiom that means to gain experience or skill in a particular activity by doing it for the first time. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?
Correct A. She cut her teeth on playing the piano.
B. He cut his teeth on writing novels.
C. They cut their teeth on hiking in the mountains.
D. We cut our teeth on playing soccer.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
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The sky was a deep shade of indigo, with clouds that seemed to stretch on forever. The wind howled through the trees, causing the branches to sway violently.
The following passage is from a novel. Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
A. The author is describing a beautiful sunset.
Correct B. The author is describing a stormy night.
C. The author is describing a peaceful morning.
D. The author is describing a busy city street.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. By the time I ______________ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.
B. By the time I ______________ (finish) my homework, it was already 11 pm.
C. By the time I ______________ (finish) my homework, it was already 10 pm.
D. By the time I ______________ (finish) my homework, it was already 9 pm.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.
A. The manager of the company, who is very experienced, is responsible for the success of the company.
B. The manager of the company, who is very experienced, is responsible for the success of the company's.
Correct C. The manager of the company, who is very experienced, is responsible for the company's success.
D. The manager of the company, who is very experienced, is responsible for the company's successes.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5
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We must take action against climate change, not just for the sake of the planet, but for the sake of our own survival.
The following passage is from a speech. Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Correct A. The speaker is encouraging people to take action against climate change.
B. The speaker is encouraging people to take action against poverty.
C. The speaker is encouraging people to take action against inequality.
D. The speaker is encouraging people to take action against injustice.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The author's tone is best described as formal because the language used is objective and lacks emotional appeal.
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 7
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The sentence is an example of a complex sentence because it contains an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
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 8
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The passage is an example of formal writing because it is objective, informative, and lacks emotional appeal.
The following passage is an example of:
Correct A. formal writing
B. informal writing
C. technical writing
D. creative writing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The sentence is an example of passive voice because the subject receives the action of the verb.
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 10
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The passage is an example of expository writing because it aims to inform or explain a topic.
The following passage is an example of:
A. narrative writing
B. descriptive writing
Correct C. expository writing
D. persuasive writing

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and the results are already visible.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Simple Past Tense
Correct B. Present Perfect Tense
C. Future Perfect Tense
D. Conditional Tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The word 'necessity' is a synonym of which word?
Correct A. compulsion
B. obligation
C. requirement
D. possibility

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Simple Past Tense
Correct B. Present Perfect Tense
C. Future Perfect Tense
D. Conditional Tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The word 'fastidious' is an antonym of which word?
A. careless
B. hasty
Correct C. meticulous
D. relaxed

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15
The sentence 'I have been studying English for three years.' is an example of which grammatical structure?
A. Simple Past Tense
Correct B. Present Perfect Tense
C. Future Perfect Tense
D. Conditional Tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
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The hotel staff will have to accommodate the extra guests.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the correct form of the underlined word.
A. accommodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodated
Correct D. accommodated

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
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The cake was eaten by the guests.
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the underlined verb.
A. was being eaten
B. was eating
Correct C. was eaten
D. is being eaten

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
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The dog eats the bone.
The following sentence is in the active voice. Identify the correct form of the underlined verb.
A. was being eaten
B. was eating
C. is being eaten
Correct D. eats

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19
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The cake was eaten by the guests.
The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the underlined verb.
A. was being eaten
B. was eating
Correct C. was eaten
D. is being eaten

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
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The dog eats the bone.
The following sentence is in the active voice. Identify the correct form of the underlined verb.
A. was being eaten
B. was eating
C. is being eaten
Correct D. eats

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21
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The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky. The birds were singing their sweet melodies. The children were playing in the green grass. The smell of freshly cut grass filled the air. The sound of the children's laughter echoed through the valley.
The passage below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the word that best fits the blank.
Correct A. The
B. of
C. a
D. the

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
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The word in capital letters is FAST.
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.
A. fast
Correct B. slow
C. quick
D. rapid

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23
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The sentence is grammatically incorrect.
Identify the error in the sentence below.
A. The dog chased the cat.
B. The dog chased the cat, and it ran away.
Correct C. The dog chased the cat, and it ran.
D. The dog chased the cat, and it was running.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
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The word in capital letters is BIG.
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.
A. big
Correct B. small
C. large
D. huge

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
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The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky. The birds were singing their sweet melodies. The children were playing in the green grass. The smell of freshly cut grass filled the air. The sound of the children's laughter echoed through the valley.
The passage below has been edited to remove one word. Choose the word that best fits the blank.
Correct A. The
B. of
C. a
D. the

Correct Answer: A

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