POST UTME BSU 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
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?
Correct A. boost
B. shrink
C. expand
D. contract

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
The following text is an example of a register shift: 'The patient's blood pressure was _______ to be 120/80 mmHg.' Which of the following options best completes the sentence?
A. measured
B. recorded
C. reported
Correct D. indicated

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3
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
Correct D. transferred

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
The following sentence is an example of a grammatical error: 'The new employee _______ a lot of experience in the field.' Which of the following options best completes the sentence?
A. has
Correct B. have
C. had
D. is having

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The following sentence is an example of a grammatical error: 'The company _______ a lot of money on the project.' Which of the following options best completes the sentence?
A. spend
Correct B. spent
C. spends
D. is spending

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
In the context of medical registers, what is the primary function of the National Medical Practitioners Registration Council (MDCN)?
Correct A. To regulate the practice of medicine in Nigeria
B. To provide medical education and training
C. To conduct research on medical practices
D. To establish medical standards and guidelines

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
Synonyms for the word 'complex' include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Complicated
B. Difficult
Correct C. Simple
D. Multifaceted

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the following sentence:
A. The sun rises over the horizon.
B. The sun rise over the horizon.
Correct C. The sun is rising over the horizon.
D. The sun rises over the horizon.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9
SHARED STIMULUS
The author argues that education is the key to unlocking human potential.
Read the passage and answer the question:
Correct A. The author is discussing the importance of education.
B. The author is discussing the impact of technology on society.
C. The author is discussing the role of government in education.
D. The author is discussing the benefits of reading.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
In the context of sports registers, what is the primary function of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF)?
Correct 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

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
SHARED STIMULUS
The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.
The following passage is a cloze test. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
Correct A. The
B. A
C. An
D. The

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
SHARED STIMULUS
The campaign was a huge success.
In the following sentence, identify the correct stress pattern.
Correct A. /ˈkæmˌpˈeɪn/
B. /ˈkæmˌpˈeɪn/
C. /ˈkæmˌpˈeɪn/
D. /ˈkæmˌpˈeɪn/

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
SHARED STIMULUS
The hotel accomodate guests from all over the world.
Read the following sentence and identify the correct spelling.
Correct A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
D. accomodate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
SHARED STIMULUS
The company, which is a leading manufacturer of electronics, has been in operation for over 20 years.
The following sentence is in a formal register. Identify the correct punctuation.
Correct A. The company, which is a leading manufacturer of electronics, has been in operation for over 20 years.
B. The company, which is a leading manufacturer of electronics, has been in operation for over 20 years.
C. The company, which is a leading manufacturer of electronics, has been in operation for over 20 years.
D. The company, which is a leading manufacturer of electronics, has been in operation for over 20 years.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
SHARED STIMULUS
The doctor examined the patient and diagnosed the illness.
The following sentence is in a formal register. Identify the correct register.
Correct A. Medical
B. Law
C. Sports
D. Business

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
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
Correct B. who
C. was
D. had

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The diagram below shows the structure of a protein molecule. Which of the following amino acids is NOT a component of the protein?
A. Glycine
B. Alanine
C. Valine
Correct D. Serine

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18
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?
Correct A. The book was read by Mary.
B. The teacher taught the students.
C. The dog is barking.
D. The car is driving fast.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
The following diagram shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the current flowing through the circuit when the switch is closed?
A. 5A
Correct B. 10A
C. 15A
D. 20A

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20
The following sentence is in the present perfect tense: 'I have eaten breakfast.' Which of the following sentences is also in the present perfect tense?
A. I have been studying English.
B. I will eat lunch soon.
Correct C. I have eaten dinner.
D. I am reading a book.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
In the sentence 'The manager instructed the team to revise the report', which word is the subject of the sentence?
Correct A. team
B. manager
C. report
D. instructed

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence. Identify the part labeled 'X'.
A. verb
B. adjective
Correct C. noun
D. adverb

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
Complete the sentence: 'The new policy will ______ the company's profits by 10%.'
A. increase
Correct B. decrease
C. enhance
D. reduce

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to revise the report' is an example of a ______ sentence.
A. declarative
Correct B. imperative
C. interrogative
D. exclamatory

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence. Identify the part labeled 'Y'.
A. noun
B. adjective
Correct C. verb
D. adverb

Correct Answer: C

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