POST UTME JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2024 English | Objective

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Question 1
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The passage below has been modified.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and explain its effect on the overall meaning.
A. The use of the passive voice in the first sentence makes the text sound more formal.
Correct B. The incorrect use of the present perfect tense in the second sentence creates a sense of uncertainty.
C. The absence of a comma after the introductory phrase in the third sentence disrupts the flow of ideas.
D. The use of the first person pronoun in the fourth sentence makes the text sound more personal.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2
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The diagram below represents a chemical reaction.
The diagram below represents a chemical reaction. Identify the type of reaction and explain the role of the catalyst.
Correct A. The reaction is an oxidation-reduction reaction, and the catalyst is a metal.
B. The reaction is a synthesis reaction, and the catalyst is a base.
C. The reaction is a decomposition reaction, and the catalyst is an acid.
D. The reaction is a combustion reaction, and the catalyst is a salt.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
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The passage below contains an idiom.
The passage below contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and explain its meaning.
A. The idiom is 'break a leg,' and it means 'good luck.'
B. The idiom is 'bend over backwards,' and it means 'to go out of one's way to help someone.'
Correct C. The idiom is 'beat around the bush,' and it means 'to avoid talking directly or clearly about something.'
D. The idiom is 'cut to the chase,' and it means 'to get to the point or the most interesting part of a conversation.'

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4
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The diagram below represents a medical condition.
The diagram below represents a medical condition. Identify the condition and explain its symptoms.
Correct A. The condition is diabetes, and its symptoms include increased thirst and urination.
B. The condition is hypertension, and its symptoms include headaches and dizziness.
C. The condition is arthritis, and its symptoms include joint pain and stiffness.
D. The condition is asthma, and its symptoms include wheezing and shortness of breath.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5
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The passage below contains a register shift.
The passage below contains a register shift. Identify the shift and explain its effect on the tone.
A. The shift is from formal to informal, and it makes the text sound more casual.
Correct B. The shift is from informal to formal, and it makes the text sound more professional.
C. The shift is from passive to active, and it makes the text sound more engaging.
D. The shift is from active to passive, and it makes the text sound more objective.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6
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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 7
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The sentence describes a general truth or fact.
The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide.' is in the:
Correct A. present simple
B. present continuous
C. past simple
D. past perfect

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
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The word 'disinterested' means unbiased or impartial.
The word 'disinterested' can be replaced by:
A. uninterested
Correct B. unbiased
C. impartial
D. neutral

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9
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The sentence describes an action that happened before another action in the past.
The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is in the:
A. present perfect
Correct B. past perfect
C. past simple
D. present simple

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10
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The word 'perspicacious' means having a keen understanding and insight.
The word 'perspicacious' can be replaced by:
Correct A. perceptive
B. discerning
C. astute
D. sagacious

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of an idiom that means to go out of one's way to help someone. What is the antonym of this idiom?
A. to go out of one's way to hinder someone
Correct B. to refuse to help someone
C. to take a break from helping someone
D. to take a shortcut to help someone

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
In the sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company', what is the register of the word 'company'?
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. neutral
D. colloquial

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13
The sentence 'The manager was not pleased with the team's performance' is an example of a sentence with a formal tone. What is the synonym of the word 'pleased' in this sentence?
Correct A. satisfied
B. displeased
C. dissatisfied
D. unhappy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14
The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of an idiom that means 'good luck'. What is the antonym of this idiom?
Correct A. bad luck
B. poor performance
C. failure
D. disappointment

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15
In the sentence 'The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's infection', what is the register of the word 'patient'?
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. neutral
D. colloquial

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16
The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of _______________ (concord) between the verb 'to be' and the subject 'the company'.
Correct A. agreement
B. disagreement
C. concordance
D. discordance

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17
The doctor's tone was _______________ (register) when speaking to the patient, as he used technical jargon and complex medical terminology.
A. formal
B. informal
Correct C. technical
D. colloquial

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18
The sentence 'The manager was pleased with the team's performance' is an example of _______________ (tense) because it describes a past action.
A. present simple
B. present continuous
Correct C. past simple
D. past perfect

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19
The pronoun 'it' in the sentence 'The manager gave it to the team' is an example of _______________ (pronoun) because it refers to a non-specific noun.
A. personal
B. possessive
C. reflexive
Correct D. demonstrative

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20
The passage 'The company's profits have increased significantly over the past year' is an example of _______________ (register) because it uses formal language to discuss business matters.
Correct A. formal
B. informal
C. technical
D. colloquial

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21
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The new policy has been implemented by the government.
The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented by the government.' is grammatically correct.
Correct B. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented by the government.' is grammatically incorrect.
C. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented by the government.' is grammatically correct, but the verb tense is incorrect.
D. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented by the government.' is grammatically incorrect, and the verb tense is incorrect.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
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What is the point of even trying?
The following sentence is an example of a rhetorical question. Identify the type of sentence and explain its purpose.
A. The sentence is an example of a declarative sentence, and its purpose is to provide information.
B. The sentence is an example of an interrogative sentence, and its purpose is to ask a question.
Correct C. The sentence is an example of a rhetorical question, and its purpose is to make a statement.
D. The sentence is an example of a declarative sentence, and its purpose is to make a statement.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23
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The new policy has been implemented by the government.
The following text has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented by the government.' is grammatically correct.
Correct B. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented by the government.' is grammatically incorrect.
C. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented by the government.' is grammatically correct, but the verb tense is incorrect.
D. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented by the government.' is grammatically incorrect, and the verb tense is incorrect.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24
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The new policy has been implemented by the government.
The following sentence is an example of a passive voice. Identify the type of sentence and explain its purpose.
A. The sentence is an example of an active voice sentence, and its purpose is to provide information.
Correct B. The sentence is an example of a passive voice sentence, and its purpose is to provide information.
C. The sentence is an example of an active voice sentence, and its purpose is to make a statement.
D. The sentence is an example of a passive voice sentence, and its purpose is to make a statement.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25
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The new policy has been implemented by the government.
The following text has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.
A. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented by the government.' is grammatically correct.
Correct B. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented by the government.' is grammatically incorrect.
C. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented by the government.' is grammatically correct, but the verb tense is incorrect.
D. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented by the government.' is grammatically incorrect, and the verb tense is incorrect.

Correct Answer: B

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