POST UTME BSU 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is an example of a phrasal verb: 'The manager _______ the project to the team.' Which of the following options best completes the sentence?
A. assigned
B. handed
C. passed
D. transferred
Question 2
The sentence 'The new policy will undoubtedly _______ the economy.' is an example of a sentence that requires a specific grammatical structure to convey the intended meaning. Which of the following options best completes the sentence?
A. boost
B. shrink
C. expand
D. contract
Question 3
In the sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company', the word 'implemented' is in the past perfect tense. What is the function of the past perfect tense in this sentence?
A. To indicate that the policy was implemented before the current situation
B. To indicate that the policy was implemented at the same time as the current situation
C. To indicate that the policy will be implemented in the future
D. To indicate that the policy is still being implemented
Question 4
The following passage is a cloze test. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
A. The
B. A
C. An
D. The
Question 5
Identify the correct spelling of the word.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
D. accommodate
Question 6
In the following sentence, the verb tense is best described as:
A. past simple
B. present simple
C. past perfect
D. present perfect
Question 7
In the sentence 'The manager, who was responsible for the project, had to make a difficult decision.', which of the following pronouns is in the objective case?
A. The manager
B. who
C. was
D. had
Question 8
The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it: 'The new employee, who is very experienced, has been working for the company for over 10 years.'
A. The use of the present perfect tense
B. The incorrect use of the relative pronoun 'who'
C. The misuse of the adjective 'experienced'
D. The incorrect use of the preposition 'for'
Question 9
The sentence 'The company has been facing financial difficulties for several years' is an example of a sentence that uses the passive voice. What is the function of the passive voice in this sentence?
A. To emphasize the action rather than the doer of the action
B. To avoid mentioning the doer of the action
C. To make the sentence more formal or objective
D. To make the sentence more informal or subjective
Question 10
The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The ball was thrown by John.' Which of the following sentences is also in the passive voice?
A. The book was read by Mary.
B. The teacher taught the students.
C. The dog is barking.
D. The car is driving fast.
Question 11
Read the following sentence and identify the correct spelling.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
D. accomodate
Question 12
The sentence 'The manager asked the team to work overtime to meet the deadline' is an example of a sentence that uses the imperative mood. What is the function of the imperative mood in this sentence?
A. To give a command or instruction
B. To make a request or suggestion
C. To express a wish or hope
D. To state a fact or opinion
Question 13
In the following passage, the speaker's tone is best described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. empathetic
Question 14
Read the passage below and answer the question: 'The company's decision to invest in renewable energy has been met with praise from environmental groups, who claim that the move will reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability.' What is the main benefit of the company's decision?
A. Reduced carbon emissions
B. Increased profitability
C. Improved public image
D. All of the above
Question 15
In the context of sports registers, what is the primary function of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF)?
A. To regulate the practice of football in Nigeria
B. To provide football education and training
C. To conduct research on football practices
D. To establish football standards and guidelines

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