POST UTME JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2017 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The passage describes a medical record that contains information about a patient's diagnosis and treatment.
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?
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
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The correct form of the verb in parentheses is the present perfect tense.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct A. The manager ______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
B. The manager ______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
C. The manager ______ (to) the employees about the new policy.
D. The manager ______ (to) the employees about the new policy.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
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The sentence contains a subject-verb agreement error.
Identify the error in the following sentence.
A. The sentence is grammatically correct.
B. The sentence is grammatically correct.
C. The sentence is grammatically correct.
Correct D. The sentence contains a subject-verb agreement error.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4
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The passage describes a new medical treatment.
Read the following passage and answer the question.
Correct A. The author is describing a new medical treatment.
B. The author is describing a new medical device.
C. The author is describing a new medical procedure.
D. The author is describing a new medical record system.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
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The resistor reduces the current of the circuit.
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.
Correct C. To reduce the current of the circuit.
D. To increase the voltage of the circuit.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6
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The manager of the company was very pleased with the progress that the team had made so far.
The passage below has been edited to remove a word. Choose the word that should be inserted to make the passage grammatically correct.
Correct A. The
B. a
C. an
D. the

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7
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The manager of the company was very pleased with the progress that the team had made so far, and she was looking forward to seeing the results of the next quarter.
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence below.
A. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
Correct B. The tense is inconsistent.
C. The pronoun reference is unclear.
D. The sentence is a fragment.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8
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The manager of the company was very pleased with the progress that the team had made so far, and she was looking forward to seeing the results of the next quarter.
The passage below has been edited to remove a word. Choose the word that should be inserted to make the passage grammatically correct.
Correct A. The
B. a
C. an
D. the

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
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The manager of the company was very pleased with the progress that the team had made so far, and she was looking forward to seeing the results of the next quarter.
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence below.
A. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect.
B. The tense is inconsistent.
Correct C. The pronoun reference is unclear.
D. The sentence is a fragment.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10
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The manager of the company was very pleased with the progress that the team had made so far, and she was looking forward to seeing the results of the next quarter.
The passage below has been edited to remove a word. Choose the word that should be inserted to make the passage grammatically correct.
Correct A. The
B. a
C. an
D. the

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
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Formal letters are typically written in a formal tone and use proper grammar and spelling.
The following passage is an example of a formal letter. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of formal letters?
A. Use of contractions
B. Use of abbreviations
Correct C. Use of slang
D. Use of polite language

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12
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Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
In the following sentence, which of the following words is a synonym for the word 'utilize'?
A. Use
Correct B. Employ
C. Utilize
D. Operate

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
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Persuasive texts are typically written to convince the reader of a particular point of view or to take a specific action.
The following passage is an example of a persuasive text. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of persuasive texts?
A. Use of emotional appeals
B. Use of logical reasoning
C. Use of persuasive language
Correct D. Use of complex vocabulary

Correct Answer: D

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Question 14
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Homophones are words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings.
In the following sentence, which of the following words is a homophone for the word 'fair'?
A. Fair
Correct B. Fare
C. Fairly
D. Fairs

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
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Descriptive texts are typically written to describe a person, place, object, or experience in detail.
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
Correct D. Use of persuasive language

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
The following text is an example of a medical register. Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of the word 'treatment'?
A. Therapy
B. Medication
C. Surgery
Correct D. Diagnosis

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17
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.
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The following text is an example of a sentence with a formal tone. Identify the correct register of the sentence:
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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.
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20
The following text is an example of a sentence with a formal tone. Identify the correct register of the sentence:
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
The following text 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.
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22
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.

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 23
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The passage is about the author's experience with a new technology.
In the passage, the author's tone can be described as _______.
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
Correct D. emotive

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24
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The sentence is talking about a general fact.
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is in the _______ tense.
Correct A. present simple
B. present continuous
C. past simple
D. past perfect

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
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The word 'university' can be counted.
The word 'university' is a _______ noun.
A. common
B. collective
C. abstract
Correct D. countable

Correct Answer: D

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