POST UTME JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
A. The manager (to meet) with the team at 2 PM.
B. The manager (meet) with the team at 2 PM.
C. The manager (met) with the team at 2 PM.
D. The manager (meets) with the team at 2 PM.
Question 2
The word 'enervate' is closest in meaning to:
A. to invigorate
B. to weaken
C. to stimulate
D. to relax
Question 3
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of synonyms and antonyms. Choose the correct answer.
A. The word 'big' is a synonym of 'large'.
B. The word 'big' is an antonym of 'large'.
C. The word 'big' is a synonym of 'small'.
D. The word 'big' is an antonym of 'small'.
Question 4
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive
Question 5
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
A. The original passage was written in a formal tone.
B. The original passage was written in a casual tone.
C. The original passage was written in a neutral tone.
D. The original passage was written in a sarcastic tone.
Question 6
The following sentence is a classic example of a grammatical error: 'The teacher gave the student a book, which was very expensive.' Which of the following is the correct grammatical form of the sentence?
A. The teacher gave the student a book, which was very expensive.
B. The teacher gave the student a book, that was very expensive.
C. The teacher gave the student a book, which was very expensive.
D. The teacher gave the student a book, that was very expensive.
Question 7
The following sentence is in the active voice: 'John threw the ball'. Which of the following sentences is also in the active voice?
A. The teacher is teaching the students.
B. The students are reading the book.
C. The dog is barking loudly.
D. The book was read by Mary.
Question 8
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is an example of _______ because _______.
A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. past perfect tense
Question 9
Identify the correct spelling of the word.
A. accomodate
B. accomodate
C. accomodate
D. accommodate
Question 10
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What will happen if the switch is closed?
A. The current will increase.
B. The voltage will decrease.
C. The resistance will increase.
D. The circuit will be open.
Question 11
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the type of sentence and its meaning.
A. Simple sentence - The dog is barking.
B. Compound sentence - The dog is barking, and the cat is meowing.
C. Complex sentence - The dog is barking because it is excited.
D. Compound-Complex sentence - The dog is barking, and the cat is meowing because they are both excited.
Question 12
The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What will happen if the switch is opened?
A. The current will decrease.
B. The voltage will increase.
C. The resistance will decrease.
D. The circuit will be open.
Question 13
The sentence below has been modified. Identify the error and correct it.
A. The sentence should read: 'The manager and the team will meet at 2 PM.'
B. The sentence should read: 'The manager will meet the team at 2 PM.'
C. The sentence should read: 'The manager and the team will meet the team at 2 PM.'
D. The sentence should read: 'The manager will meet the manager at 2 PM.'
Question 14
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of lexis and structure. Choose the correct answer.
A. The teacher gave the student a lot of homework.
B. The teacher gave the student a lot of work.
C. The teacher gave the student a lot of assignments.
D. The teacher gave the student a lot of tasks.
Question 15
The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain the effect of the change on the meaning of the passage.
A. The word 'not' has been changed to 'only'.
B. The word 'only' has been changed to 'not'.
C. The word 'very' has been changed to 'extremely'.
D. The word 'extremely' has been changed to 'very'.

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