Practice Post UTME ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY english 2020 Past Questions

Question 1

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The passage discusses the impact of changing public opinion on social and political issues.

In the passage, the author uses the phrase 'the winds of change' to describe the shift in public opinion. What is the connotation of this phrase?

Correct A. A sense of optimism and renewal

B. A sense of uncertainty and fear

C. A sense of stagnation and resistance

D. A sense of chaos and disorder

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

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The passage discusses the impact of social injustice on individuals and society.

The following sentence is an example of a rhetorical question: 'How many times must a man turn his head, pretending he just doesn't see?' What is the effect of this question on the reader?

A. It encourages the reader to think critically about the issue

B. It creates a sense of urgency and importance

C. It evokes a sense of empathy and understanding

Correct D. It challenges the reader's assumptions and biases

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3

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The passage discusses the impact of hope and resilience on individuals and society.

The following sentence is an example of a metaphor: 'He was a shining light in a world of darkness.' What is the effect of this metaphor on the reader?

Correct A. It creates a sense of hope and optimism

B. It evokes a sense of sadness and loss

C. It challenges the reader's assumptions and biases

D. It creates a sense of uncertainty and fear

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

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The passage discusses the impact of vivid language on the reader's imagination.

The following sentence is an example of a simile: 'He ran like a cheetah.' What is the effect of this simile on the reader?

Correct A. It creates a vivid and memorable image in the reader's mind

B. It challenges the reader's assumptions and biases

C. It evokes a sense of sadness and loss

D. It creates a sense of uncertainty and fear

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

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The passage discusses the impact of personification on the reader's emotional response.

The following sentence is an example of a personification: 'The sun smiled down on us.' What is the effect of this personification on the reader?

Correct A. It creates a sense of warmth and comfort

B. It evokes a sense of sadness and loss

C. It challenges the reader's assumptions and biases

D. It creates a sense of uncertainty and fear

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.', which of the following pronouns is in the objective case?

A. he

Correct B. him

C. his

D. they

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

Which of the following words is a synonym of 'vulnerable'?

Correct A. fragile

B. exposed

C. defensive

D. resilient

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8

In the sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it is expected to have a significant impact on the economy.', which of the following tenses is used?

A. present simple

B. present continuous

C. past simple

Correct D. future perfect

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9

Which of the following words is a homophone of 'fair'?

Correct A. fare

B. fair

C. farewell

D. fairy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

In the sentence 'The company has been facing financial difficulties, and it is likely to go bankrupt.', which of the following words is in the passive voice?

Correct A. has been facing

B. is likely to go

C. has been

D. is going

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

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The students were going to the library to study for their exams.

The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and explain why it is incorrect.

A. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong verb tense.

Correct B. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong subject-verb agreement.

C. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong preposition.

D. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong article.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12

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If I study English, I would be able to pass the exam.

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

Correct A. If I (study) English, I would be able to pass the exam.

B. If I (study) English, I would be able to pass the exam.

C. If I (study) English, I would be able to pass the exam.

D. If I (study) English, I would be able to pass the exam.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13

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The teacher gave the students a lot of homework to do.

The following sentence has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and explain why it is incorrect.

Correct A. The sentence 'The teacher gave the students a lot of homework to do' is incorrect because it uses the wrong verb tense.

B. The sentence 'The teacher gave the students a lot of homework to do' is incorrect because it uses the wrong subject-verb agreement.

C. The sentence 'The teacher gave the students a lot of homework to do' is incorrect because it uses the wrong preposition.

D. The sentence 'The teacher gave the students a lot of homework to do' is incorrect because it uses the wrong article.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14

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The students were going to the library to study for their exams.

The following sentence has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and explain why it is incorrect.

A. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong verb tense.

Correct B. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong subject-verb agreement.

C. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong preposition.

D. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong article.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15

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If I study English, I would be able to pass the exam.

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

Correct A. If I (study) English, I would be able to pass the exam.

B. If I (study) English, I would be able to pass the exam.

C. If I (study) English, I would be able to pass the exam.

D. If I (study) English, I would be able to pass the exam.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16

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The teacher gave the students a lot of homework to do.

The following sentence has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and explain why it is incorrect.

Correct A. The sentence 'The teacher gave the students a lot of homework to do' is incorrect because it uses the wrong verb tense.

B. The sentence 'The teacher gave the students a lot of homework to do' is incorrect because it uses the wrong subject-verb agreement.

C. The sentence 'The teacher gave the students a lot of homework to do' is incorrect because it uses the wrong preposition.

D. The sentence 'The teacher gave the students a lot of homework to do' is incorrect because it uses the wrong article.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

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The students were going to the library to study for their exams.

The following sentence has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and explain why it is incorrect.

A. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong verb tense.

Correct B. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong subject-verb agreement.

C. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong preposition.

D. The sentence 'The students were going to the library to study for their exams' is incorrect because it uses the wrong article.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18

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The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in concord.

The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in concord. Identify the correct form of the verb in bold.

Correct A. has been modified

B. has modified

C. has been modifying

D. has modified

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

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The sentence below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in concord.

In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb in bold.

A. has been written

Correct B. has written

C. has been writing

D. has written

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20

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The sentence below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in concord.

In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb in bold.

A. has been studied

Correct B. has studied

C. has been studying

D. has studied

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21

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The sentence below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in concord.

In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb in bold.

A. has been read

Correct B. has read

C. has been reading

D. has read

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22

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The sentence below has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in concord.

In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb in bold.

A. has been written

Correct B. has written

C. has been writing

D. has written

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23

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The passage discusses various medical procedures.

The following passage is an excerpt from a medical textbook. Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'surgical'?

Correct A. Operative

B. Medical

C. Pharmaceutical

D. Diagnostic

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24

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The passage discusses various grammatical structures.

Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?

A. The doctor examined the patient.

Correct B. The patient was examined by the doctor.

C. The patient examined the doctor.

D. The doctor and the patient examined each other.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25

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The passage discusses various sports-related terms.

The following passage is an excerpt from a sports article. Which of the following is an antonym for the word 'victory'?

A. Defeat

B. Success

Correct C. Failure

D. Draw

Correct Answer: C

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