POST UTME JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the correct antecedent of the pronoun 'it' in the sentence:
A. The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy, and it will be implemented next year.
B. The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy, and it will be implemented next year, but the government is still undecided.
C. The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy, and it will be implemented next year, but the government is still undecided, and it is unclear what the consequences will be.
D. The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy, and it will be implemented next year, but the government is still undecided, and it is unclear what the consequences will be, and the opposition is already criticizing it.
Question 2
In the following sentence, which of the following words is a homophone for the word 'fair'?
A. Fair
B. Fare
C. Fairly
D. Fairs
Question 3
The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the register used in the modified passage.
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Elevated
D. Colloquial
Question 4
The following passage is an excerpt from a sports text. Identify the word that is most likely to be replaced by a synonym in a formal sports report.
A. The team's performance was impressive and they won the game.
B. The team's performance was outstanding and they won the game.
C. The options for replacement are: impressive, outstanding, impressive, outstanding.
D. The correct replacement is: outstanding.
Question 5
The phrase 'pull out all the stops' means to make a great effort or to do something with maximum energy. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this phrase?
A. The band pulled out all the stops to create a memorable performance.
B. The company pulled out all the stops to meet the tight deadline.
C. The athlete pulled out all the stops to win the championship.
D. The teacher pulled out all the stops to engage the students in the lesson.
Question 6
The following diagram shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a light bulb. What is the function of the resistor in the circuit?
A. To reduce the voltage of the battery.
B. To increase the current of the circuit.
C. To reduce the current of the circuit.
D. To increase the voltage of the circuit.
Question 7
The phrase 'give someone the cold shoulder' means to deliberately ignore or show indifference to someone. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this phrase?
A. She gave her ex-boyfriend the cold shoulder after the breakup.
B. The company gave the new employee the cold shoulder because of his lack of experience.
C. The teacher gave the student the cold shoulder because of his poor performance.
D. The host gave the guest the cold shoulder because of his rude behavior.
Question 8
The passage below has been edited to remove a word. Choose the word that should be inserted to make the passage grammatically correct.
A. The
B. a
C. an
D. the
Question 9
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence below.
A. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
B. The tense is inconsistent.
C. The pronoun reference is unclear.
D. The sentence is a fragment.
Question 10
The following text is an example of a sentence with a formal tone. Identify the correct register of the sentence:
A. The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy, and it will be implemented next year.
B. The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy, and it will be implemented next year, but the government is still undecided.
C. The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy, and it will be implemented next year, but the government is still undecided, and it is unclear what the consequences will be.
D. The new policy will have a significant impact on the economy, and it will be implemented next year, but the government is still undecided, and it is unclear what the consequences will be, and the opposition is already criticizing it.
Question 11
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left' is an example of the _______ tense.
A. present perfect
B. past perfect
C. present simple
D. past simple
Question 12
The following passage is an example of a descriptive text. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of descriptive texts?
A. Use of sensory details
B. Use of figurative language
C. Use of descriptive language
D. Use of persuasive language
Question 13
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence below.
A. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
B. The tense is inconsistent.
C. The pronoun reference is unclear.
D. The sentence is a fragment.
Question 14
The following passage is an excerpt from a medical text. Identify the word that is most likely to be replaced by an antonym in a formal medical report.
A. The patient's symptoms were mild and required no treatment.
B. The patient's symptoms were severe and required immediate attention.
C. The options for replacement are: mild, severe, mild, severe.
D. The correct replacement is: severe.
Question 15
In the following passage, the author uses the term 'register' to refer to a specific type of medical record. Which of the following best describes the register in question?
A. A medical record that contains information about a patient's diagnosis and treatment.
B. A medical record that contains information about a patient's medical history.
C. A medical record that contains information about a patient's medication and dosages.
D. A medical record that contains information about a patient's test results.

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