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Here are 40 sample questions for English, Biology, and Chemistry tailored for
students preparing for the Babcock University Post-UTME for Medicine, Nursing,
and Sciences.

English Language (40 Questions)

1. Choose the word that best completes the sentence:

He was __________ of his duties because of his constant negligence.
A. relieved
B. retarded
C. resented
D. rebuked

2. In the sentence "She is as brave as a lion," the underlined expression is an example

of:
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole

3. Identify the correct sentence:

A. She sings beautifully.
B. She sings beautiful.
C. She beautifully sings.
D. She is singing beautiful.

4. The opposite of "extravagant" is:

A. wasteful
B. frugal
C. generous
D. greedy

5. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

A. He don't like apples.
B. She doesn't knows him.
C. They doesn't have any money.
D. He doesn't know the answer.

6. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:

The lecture was so __________ that many students fell asleep.
A. interesting
B. intriguing
C. boring
D. exciting

7. Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

A. She went to the market and bought some fruits.
B. The boy who won the prize is my brother.
C. Although it was raining, they played football.
D. She is intelligent but lazy.
8. Choose the correct verb form:
The jury __________ divided in their opinion.
A. is
B. are
C. was
D. were

9. Identify the figure of speech:

The thunder roared like a lion.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Personification

10. Choose the option that best describes the underlined word:
The teacher asked a rhetorical question.
A. A question that requires an answer
B. A question with no answer
C. A question asked to create effect
D. A question to confuse the students

11. Fill in the blank:

She insisted __________ seeing the manager.
A. on
B. at
C. in
D. for

12. What is the correct spelling of the word meaning "related to the kitchen"?
A. Culinory
B. Culinary
C. Culinery
D. Cullinary

13. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "ubiquitous":

A. Rare
B. Unique
C. Everywhere
D. Special

14. Select the correct synonym for the word "benevolent":

A. Cruel
B. Kind
C. Greedy
D. Harsh

15. Which of these sentences contains a prepositional phrase?

A. She sang beautifully.
B. They arrived on time.
C. The child is happy.
D. He laughed loudly.

16. Choose the word that best completes the sentence:

The committee has __________ a solution to the problem.
A. devised
B. divided
C. diverted
D. deprived

17. Identify the grammatical function of the underlined word:

He is a brilliant student.
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Adverb
D. Verb

18. Select the word that best fits the sentence:

She was __________ by the news of his death.
A. devastate
B. devastating
C. devastated
D. devastates

19. The plural of "phenomenon" is:

A. Phenomenons
B. Phenomenas
C. Phenomena
D. Phenomenae

20. Choose the correct sentence:

A. Each of the boys have a book.
B. Each of the boys has a book.
C. Every of the boys has a book.
D. Every of the boys have a book.

21. What is the meaning of the idiom "to let the cat out of the bag"?
A. To free a cat
B. To reveal a secret
C. To make a mistake
D. To lose something

22. Identify the error in the sentence:

Neither the teacher nor the students was prepared for the exam.
A. Neither
B. was
C. nor
D. prepared
23. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:
She prefers tea __________ coffee.
A. than
B. over
C. to
D. rather

24. What is the meaning of the word "cognizant"?

A. Unaware
B. Uncertain
C. Aware
D. Indifferent

25. Select the word that is closest in meaning to "equanimity":

A. Anxiety
B. Calmness
C. Aggression
D. Anger

26. Which of the following is an antonym of "artificial"?

A. Synthetic
B. Natural
C. Fake
D. False

27. Choose the correct verb form:

If I __________ rich, I would travel the world.
A. am
B. were
C. was
D. be

28. Identify the type of sentence:

Please pass the salt.
A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory

29. Choose the correct option:

She __________ in this house for five years.
A. lives
B. lived
C. has lived
D. had lived

30. Which of the following sentences is correct?

A. She don’t like him.
B. She doesn't likes him.
C. She doesn't like him.
D. She don’t likes him.

31. Select the word that best completes the sentence:

The __________ student answered all the questions correctly.
A. conscientious
B. conscious
C. conscientiousness
D. consciousness

32. What is the meaning of the word "perfunctory"?

A. Thorough
B. Careless
C. Attentive
D. Energetic

33. Choose the correct preposition:

She is good __________ mathematics.
A. at
B. in
C. on
D. for

34. Identify the error in the sentence:

They enjoys playing football.
A. They
B. enjoys
C. playing
D. football

35. Choose the correct verb form:

He __________ to the gym every morning.
A. go
B. goes
C. gone
D. going

36. The synonym of "candid" is:

A. Secretive
B. Honest
C. Deceptive
D. Biased

37. What is the plural form of "alumnus"?

A. Alumnuses
B. Alumni
C. Alumnis
D. Alumnuss
38. Choose the correct sentence:
A. I have seen him yesterday.
B. I seen him yesterday.
C. I saw him yesterday.
D. I see him yesterday.

39. Identify the correct spelling:

A. Accomodation
B. Acommodation
C. Accommodation
D. Acommodattion

40. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

A. "I'm going to the store," she said.
B. "Im going to the store" she said.
C. "Im going to the store", she said.
D. "I'm going to the store" she said.

Biology (40 Questions)

1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?

A. Respiration
B. Growth
C. Movement
D. Erosion

2. The functional unit of the kidney is:

A. Neuron
B. Alveolus
C. Nephron
D. Glomerulus

3. In which part of the cell does photosynthesis occur?

A. Mitochondria
B. Ribosome
C. Chloroplast
D. Nucleus

4. What is the primary function of red blood cells?

A. To fight infections
B. To carry oxygen
C. To produce energy
D. To digest food

5. The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells is called:
A. Meiosis
B. Mitosis
C. Fertilization
D. Differentiation

6. Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

A. Sucrose
B. Lactose
C. Glucose
D. Maltose

7. The organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body is the:
A. Liver
B. Brain
C. Heart
D. Kidney

8. The exchange of gases in plants takes place through the:

A. Stomata
B. Chloroplast
C. Cuticle
D. Xylem

9. Which of the following structures is responsible for producing insulin?

A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Kidney
D. Spleen

10. The largest organ in the human body is the:

A. Heart
B. Brain
C. Liver
D. Skin

11. What is the primary function of white blood cells?

A. Carry oxygen
B. Produce energy
C. Fight infections
D. Digest food

12. Which of the following processes occurs in the mitochondria?

A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Digestion
D. Protein synthesis

13. The genetic material in a cell is found in the:

A. Cytoplasm
B. Ribosome
C. Nucleus
D. Mitochondria
14. The process by which plants lose water through their leaves is called:
A. Transpiration
B. Respiration
C. Photosynthesis
D. Excretion

15. Which of the following is NOT a part of the human digestive system?
A. Stomach
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Intestine

16. What type of biomolecule is an enzyme?

A. Lipid
B. Carbohydrate
C. Protein
D. Nucleic acid

17. The basic structural and functional unit of life is the:

A. Tissue
B. Organ
C. Cell
D. Organ system

18. Which of the following is an example of a prokaryotic cell?

A. Plant cell
B. Animal cell
C. Bacterial cell
D. Fungal cell

19. The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment is called:
A. Metabolism
B. Homeostasis
C. Photosynthesis
D. Respiration

20. Which of the following is a method of asexual reproduction?

A. Fertilization
B. Meiosis
C. Binary fission
D. Mitosis

21. The pigment responsible for the green color in plants is:
A. Hemoglobin
B. Melanin
C. Chlorophyll
D. Keratin

22. Which of the following is an excretory organ in humans?

A. Heart
B. Lungs
C. Brain
D. Skin

23. What is the function of the ribosome in a cell?

A. To produce energy
B. To synthesize proteins
C. To digest food
D. To store genetic material

24. Which of the following vitamins is essential for blood clotting?

A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K

25. The structure that controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell is
the:
A. Cell wall
B. Nucleus
C. Cell membrane
D. Cytoplasm

26. Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue?

A. Bone
B. Blood
C. Muscle
D. Cartilage

27. The part of the brain responsible for coordinating voluntary movements is the:
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Brainstem
D. Hypothalamus

28. What is the function of hemoglobin in the blood?

A. To carry oxygen
B. To fight infections
C. To digest food
D. To produce energy

29. The smallest unit of life that can carry out all life processes is the:
A. Atom
B. Molecule
C. Cell
D. Tissue

30. Which of the following processes involves the release of energy from food?
A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Digestion
D. Excretion

31. Which organ system is responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and wastes in
the body?
A. Respiratory system
B. Digestive system
C. Circulatory system
D. Excretory system

32. Which of the following structures is involved in the transmission of nerve

impulses?
A. Neuron
B. Muscle fiber
C. Bone marrow
D. Red blood cell

33. The hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels is:
A. Insulin
B. Adrenaline
C. Thyroxine
D. Estrogen

34. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

A. Coal
B. Natural gas
C. Solar energy
D. Petroleum

35. The organ that filters waste products from the blood is the:
A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Kidney
D. Stomach

36. Which of the following is a characteristic of an amphibian?

A. Scales
B. Feathers
C. Moist skin
D. Fur

37. The process of producing offspring is known as:

A. Metabolism
B. Homeostasis
C. Reproduction
D. Digestion

38. Which of the following is an autotroph?

A. Mushroom
B. Human
C. Grass
D. Dog

39. What is the primary role of the immune system?

A. To produce energy
B. To fight infections
C. To transport oxygen
D. To digest food

40. The part of the flower that produces pollen is the:

A. Stigma
B. Ovary
C. Petal
D. Anther

Chemistry (40 Questions)

1. The atomic number of an element is the number of:

A. Neutrons
B. Protons
C. Electrons
D. Nucleons

2. What is the chemical formula for water?

A. H₂O
B. CO₂
C. O₂
D. H₂SO₄

3. Which of the following is a noble gas?

A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Argon
D. Chlorine

4. The process by which a solid turns directly into a gas is called:

A. Melting
B. Evaporation
C. Sublimation
D. Condensation

5. The element with the chemical symbol "Na" is:

A. Nitrogen
B. Neon
C. Sodium
D. Sulfur
6. What is the pH of a neutral solution?
A. 0
B. 7
C. 14
D. 1

7. The gas produced when an acid reacts with a metal is:

A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Hydrogen
D. Carbon dioxide

8. The process of rusting involves the oxidation of:

A. Aluminum
B. Iron
C. Copper
D. Silver

9. Which of the following is a covalent compound?

A. NaCl
B. H₂O
C. CaCl₂
D. MgO

10. The molar mass of water (H₂O) is:

A. 16 g/mol
B. 18 g/mol
C. 20 g/mol
D. 22 g/mol

11. Which of the following is a strong acid?

A. H₂SO₄
B. H₂CO₃
C. CH₃COOH
D. H₂O

12. The bond formed between two non-metals is usually:

A. Ionic
B. Covalent
C. Metallic
D. Hydrogen

13. The electronic configuration of chlorine (atomic number 17) is:

A. 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵
B. 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶
C. 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁴
D. 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p³

14. The chemical formula for sulfuric acid is:

A. HCl
B. H₂SO₄
C. HNO₃
D. H₂CO₃

15. Which of the following is an alkaline earth metal?

A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Magnesium
D. Aluminum

16. The process of separating a mixture of liquids based on their boiling points is
called:
A. Filtration
B. Distillation
C. Evaporation
D. Sublimation

17. The valency of carbon in methane (CH₄) is:

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

18. What is the oxidation state of sulfur in H₂SO₄?

A. +2
B. +4
C. +6
D. -2

19. The molecular formula of glucose is:

A. C₆H₁₂O₆
B. C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁
C. CH₄
D. C₂H₅OH

20. The chemical formula for sodium chloride is:

A. Na₂CO₃
B. NaCl
C. NaOH
D. Na₂SO₄

21. Which of the following is a transition metal?

A. Iron
B. Sodium
C. Calcium
D. Magnesium

22. The process of electrolysis involves:

A. Heating
B. Cooling
C. Using electricity to cause a chemical reaction
D. Mixing

23. Which of the following elements is diatomic?

A. Helium
B. Carbon
C. Oxygen
D. Neon

24. The compound with the formula NH₃ is:

A. Nitric acid
B. Ammonia
C. Nitrous oxide
D. Sodium hydroxide

25. The gas used in the Haber process for the manufacture of ammonia is:
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Hydrogen

26. The principle that states that the properties of elements are periodic functions of
their atomic numbers is:
A. Avogadro’s Law
B. Boyle’s Law
C. Periodic Law
D. Charles’s Law

27. The term "isotope" refers to atoms of the same element with:
A. The same number of protons and neutrons
B. Different numbers of neutrons
C. Different numbers of protons
D. The same mass number

28. The gas responsible for the greenhouse effect is:

A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Argon

29. The alkali metal found in period 2 of the periodic table is:
A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Lithium
D. Calcium

30. The name of the process by which a solid changes directly to a gas without
passing through the liquid state is:
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Sublimation
D. Deposition

31. Which of the following is an organic compound?

A. H₂O
B. CO₂
C. CH₄
D. NaCl

32. The type of chemical bond formed between metal atoms is:
A. Covalent
B. Ionic
C. Metallic
D. Hydrogen

33. The chemical formula for ethanol is:

A. C₂H₄
B. C₂H₆O
C. CH₄
D. C₆H₁₂O₆

34. The color of a blue litmus paper when dipped in an acid is:
A. Blue
B. Red
C. Green
D. Yellow

35. The element with atomic number 6 is:

A. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Carbon
D. Sulfur

36. Which of the following elements forms an acidic oxide?

A. Sodium
B. Magnesium
C. Sulfur
D. Potassium

37. The main constituent of natural gas is:

A. Ethane
B. Propane
C. Butane
D. Methane

38. The process by which a gas turns into a liquid is called:

A. Sublimation
B. Evaporation
C. Condensation
D. Freezing
39. The molecular formula for ethane is:
A. C₂H₂
B. C₂H₄
C. C₂H₆
D. C₄H₁₀

40. Which of the following is a reducing agent?

A. Oxygen
B. Chlorine
C. Sodium
D. Carbon dioxide

ANSWERS

English Language Answers

1. D. As
2. C. Is
3. A. are
4. B. too
5. D. By
6. B. aren't they?
7. A. I am
8. C. he had to go to work
9. D. had
10. B. carelessness
11. D. absolutely
12. A. wasn't
13. D. They are one of the best teams in the league.
14. C. play
15. A. fast
16. C. Which of the following activities are you involved in?
17. D. Somebody
18. B. Over
19. A. Since
20. C. It should rain tonight
21. A. easily
22. C. put off
23. B. Would you please
24. B. run
25. C. she hadn't visited me in months
26. D. To rise
27. A. Both John and Mary are coming to the party.
28. C. too
29. A. It's raining cats and dogs.
30. C. has been working
31. D. whom
 32. B. no sooner
33. A. While
34. B. they were
35. C. hardly
36. A. never
37. D. Must
38. B. I was surprised to learn
39. A. could
40. C. He didn't come because it was raining.

Biology Answers

1. C. Charles Darwin
2. B. Gregor Mendel
3. A. ATP
4. B. Homo sapiens
5. C. Mitosis
6. D. Kingdom
7. B. Xylem
8. A. DNA
9. B. Pancreas
10. D. Skin
11. C. Fight infections
12. B. Respiration
13. C. Nucleus
14. A. Transpiration
15. C. Heart
16. C. Protein
17. C. Cell
18. C. Bacterial cell
19. B. Homeostasis
20. C. Binary fission
21. C. Chlorophyll
22. D. Skin
23. B. To synthesize proteins
24. D. Vitamin K
25. C. Cell membrane
26. C. Muscle
27. B. Cerebellum
28. A. To carry oxygen
29. C. Cell
30. B. Respiration
31. C. Circulatory system
32. A. Neuron
33. A. Insulin
34. C. Solar energy
35. C. Kidney
 36. C. Moist skin
37. C. Reproduction
38. C. Grass
39. B. To fight infections
40. D. Anther

Chemistry Answers

1. B. Protons
2. A. H₂O
3. C. Argon
4. C. Sublimation
5. C. Sodium
6. B. 7
7. C. Hydrogen
8. B. Iron
9. B. H₂O
10. B. 18 g/mol
11. A. H₂SO₄
12. B. Covalent
13. A. 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵
14. B. H₂SO₄
15. C. Magnesium
16. B. Distillation
17. D. 4
18. C. +6
19. A. C₆H₁₂O₆
20. B. NaCl
21. A. Iron
22. C. Using electricity to cause a chemical reaction
23. C. Oxygen
24. B. Ammonia
25. B. Nitrogen
26. C. Periodic Law
27. B. Different numbers of neutrons
28. C. Carbon dioxide
29. C. Lithium
30. C. Sublimation
31. C. CH₄
32. C. Metallic
33. B. C₂H₆O
34. B. Red
35. C. Carbon
36. C. Sulfur
37. D. Methane
38. C. Condensation
39. C. C₂H₆
40. C. Sodium