POST UTME JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2022 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The passage is a formal academic article.
In the passage, the author's tone is best described as _______ because _______.
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
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The sentence uses the verb 'has been implemented' in the passive voice.
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' is an example of _______ because _______.
Correct A. passive voice
B. active voice
C. present perfect tense
D. past perfect tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
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The word 'disseminate' means to spread or distribute information.
The word 'disseminate' is closest in meaning to _______ because _______.
Correct A. spread
B. contain
C. transmit
D. receive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
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The sentence uses the verb 'had already left' in the past perfect tense.
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left' is an example of _______ because _______.
A. present perfect tense
Correct B. past perfect tense
C. present simple tense
D. past simple tense

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
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The word 'perspicacious' means having a keen understanding and insight.
The word 'perspicacious' is closest in meaning to _______ because _______.
Correct A. perceptive
B. insightful
C. discerning
D. astute

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
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The passage: 'The new policy will not allow students to bring their phones to class. However, students can use their phones during breaks.'
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'.
Correct 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'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7
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The sentence: 'The manager will meet with the team at 2 PM.'
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The sentence: 'The manager and the team will meet the team at 2 PM.'
Identify the error in the sentence and correct it.
A. The sentence should read: 'The manager and the team will meet at 2 PM.'
Correct 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.'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
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The sentence: 'The manager will meet the team at 2 PM.'
The diagram below shows the structure of a sentence. Identify the type of sentence and explain why it is a [insert type of sentence].
Correct A. The sentence is a declarative sentence because it makes a statement.
B. The sentence is an interrogative sentence because it asks a question.
C. The sentence is an imperative sentence because it gives a command.
D. The sentence is an exclamatory sentence because it expresses strong emotion.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
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The sentence: 'The manager and the team will meet the team at 2 PM.'
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.'
Correct 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.'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11
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The passage is a formal academic essay on the topic of climate change.
In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. sarcastic
D. emotive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12
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The word 'perspicacious' is an adjective that means having a keen understanding and insight.
The word 'perspicacious' is closest in meaning to:
A. careless
B. thoughtful
Correct C. perceptive
D. oblivious

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13
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The sentence is a statement about the reaction to a new policy.
The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' can be rephrased as:
A. The new policy has been widely accepted.
B. The new policy has been met with praise.
Correct C. The new policy has been met with criticism from many people.
D. The new policy has been met with indifference.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14
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The word 'enervate' is a verb that means to weaken or deprive of energy.
The word 'enervate' is closest in meaning to:
A. to invigorate
Correct B. to weaken
C. to stimulate
D. to relax

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
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The sentence is a statement about the company's financial performance.
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly.' can be rephrased as:
A. The company's profits have decreased significantly.
B. The company's profits have remained the same.
C. The company's profits have increased slightly.
Correct D. The company's profits have increased significantly.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16
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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer. The author's tone is persuasive because he is trying to convince the reader of a particular point of view.
The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The author's tone is sarcastic.
B. The author's tone is neutral.
Correct C. The author's tone is persuasive.
D. The author's tone is critical.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17
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The company is going to lay off the employee because of the economic downturn.
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of idioms and phrasal verbs. Choose the correct answer.
A. The company is going to sack the employee.
B. The company is going to fire the employee.
Correct C. The company is going to lay off the employee.
D. The company is going to terminate the employee.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
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The teacher gave the student a lot of homework because it was a Friday.
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of lexis and structure. Choose the correct answer.
Correct 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.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19
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The word 'big' is a synonym of 'large' because they both refer to something that is large in size.
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of synonyms and antonyms. Choose the correct answer.
Correct 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'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20
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The teacher asked the student to bring a lot of books because it was a reading day.
The following sentence has been modified to test your knowledge of lexis and structure. Choose the correct answer.
Correct A. The teacher asked the student to bring a lot of books.
B. The teacher asked the student to bring a lot of work.
C. The teacher asked the student to bring a lot of assignments.
D. The teacher asked the student to bring a lot of tasks.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
In the sentence 'The manager of the company is very experienced', identify the stress pattern of the word 'experienced'.
A. Stress on the first syllable
Correct B. Stress on the second syllable
C. Stress on the third syllable
D. Stress on the fourth syllable

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence 'By the time I _______ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'
Correct A. had finished
B. finish
C. will finish
D. was finishing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
Identify the correct form of the adjective 'happy' in the sentence 'The news made her _______ (happy) for weeks.'
A. happier
Correct B. happiest
C. happy
D. happiness

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
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The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company.
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company. The policy includes the use of renewable energy sources and the reduction of waste.' What is the main idea of the passage?
Correct A. The company is reducing its carbon footprint
B. The company is increasing its carbon footprint
C. The company is using renewable energy sources
D. The company is reducing waste

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
In the sentence 'The manager of the company is very experienced', identify the part of speech of the word 'experienced'.
Correct A. Adjective
B. Adverb
C. Noun
D. Verb

Correct Answer: A

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