POST UTME JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2023 English | Objective

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Question 1
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with the word 'uninterested.' Which of the following sentences is an example of the correct usage of the word 'disinterested'?
A. The judge was disinterested in the case.
B. The judge was uninterested in the case.
C. The judge was interested in the case.
D. The judge was disinterested in the verdict.
Question 2
The following sentence contains a synonym and an antonym. Identify the correct pair.
A. fast/slow
B. big/small
C. hot/cold
D. loud/quiet
Question 3
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, and it's been a huge success.' uses the phrase 'huge success' to mean a significant achievement. However, in some contexts, it can also imply a sense of exaggeration or hyperbole. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this nuance?
A. The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, and it's been a huge success.
B. The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, but it's not as big of a deal as everyone makes it out to be.
C. The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, and it's exactly what we expected.
D. The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, and it's been a huge disappointment.
Question 4
The sentence 'The company will be hiring new employees next month' is an example of a sentence with a specific grammatical structure. Which of the following is the correct term for this structure?
A. Future Perfect Continuous
B. Future Perfect Simple
C. Future Simple
D. Future Continuous
Question 5
The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a very enthusiastic and helpful way. However, in the following sentence, the phrase is used in a different sense. Which of the following meanings is closest to the intended meaning?
A. to be extremely lazy
B. to be extremely enthusiastic and helpful
C. to be extremely stubborn
D. to be extremely careless
Question 6
The sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, and it's been a huge success.' uses the phrase 'huge success' to mean a significant achievement. However, in some contexts, it can also imply a sense of exaggeration or hyperbole. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this nuance?
A. The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, and it's been a huge success.
B. The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, but it's not as big of a deal as everyone makes it out to be.
C. The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, and it's exactly what we expected.
D. The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented, and it's been a huge disappointment.
Question 7
The sentence 'The new policy will affect the majority of employees.' is an example of a sentence with a(n) _______ antecedent.
A. singular
B. plural
C. collective
D. distributive
Question 8
The word 'disinterested' is often confused with the word 'uninterested.' Which of the following sentences is an example of the correct usage of the word 'disinterested'?
A. The judge was disinterested in the case.
B. The judge was uninterested in the case.
C. The judge was interested in the case.
D. The judge was disinterested in the verdict.
Question 9
The following passage has been modified to test your understanding of Comprehension. Identify the main idea of the passage.
A. The importance of recycling
B. The benefits of using public transportation
C. The effects of climate change
D. The impact of social media on society
Question 10
The passage discusses the benefits of regular exercise. Which of the following is NOT a benefit mentioned?
A. Improved cardiovascular health
B. Increased muscle mass
C. Enhanced mental clarity
D. Reduced risk of chronic diseases
Question 11
In the following passage, identify the correct synonym for the word 'analyze'.
A. Examine
B. Analyze
C. Interpret
D. Evaluate
Question 12
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'.
Question 13
The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled 'A'.
A. Cell membrane
B. Nucleus
C. Mitochondria
D. Cytoplasm
Question 14
In the following passage, identify the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Fastest
D. Faster
Question 15
The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter' is an example of a sentence with a specific grammatical structure. Which of the following is the correct term for this structure?
A. Future Perfect Continuous
B. Future Perfect Simple
C. Future Simple
D. Future Continuous

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