Practice Post UTME COVENANT UNIVERSITY english 2020 Past Questions

Question 1

In the context of medical registers, what is the primary function of the National Medical Practitioners Registration Council (NMCRC)?

Correct A. To regulate the practice of medicine in Nigeria

B. To provide medical education and training

C. To conduct research on medical topics

D. To provide medical services to the public

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

What is the antonym of the word 'exuberant'?

Correct A. Miserly

B. Exuberant

C. Thrifty

D. Frugal

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

In the sentence 'The manager stressed the importance of meeting the deadline', what is the stress pattern of the word 'stressed'?

A. Stress on the first syllable

Correct B. Stress on the second syllable

C. Stress on the third syllable

D. Stress on the first and third syllables

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

What is the meaning of the idiom 'to cut corners'?

Correct A. To take shortcuts

B. To work efficiently

C. To be lazy

D. To be honest

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

What is the correct form of the possessive adjective 'its' in the sentence 'The cat chases its tail'?

A. It's

Correct B. Its

C. It

D. Its's

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

SHARED STIMULUS

The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.

The following passage contains a cloze test. Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Correct A. a

B. an

C. the

D. this

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

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Identify the correct stress pattern in the following sentence.

Identify the correct stress pattern in the following sentence.

Correct A. I'm going to the store.

B. I'm going to the Store.

C. I'm going to THE store.

D. I'm going to the STORE.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8

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The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.

The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.

A. The teacher gave the student a book.

B. The teacher gave the student a book.

Correct C. The teacher gave the student a book.

D. The teacher gave the student a book.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9

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The following passage contains a spelling error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.

The following passage contains a spelling error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.

A. The capitl of Nigeria is Abuja.

Correct B. The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.

C. The Capital of Nigeria is Abuja.

D. The CAPITL of Nigeria is Abuja.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10

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The following sentence contains a punctuation error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.

The following sentence contains a punctuation error. Identify the error and choose the correct correction.

A. The teacher said, the student was very smart.

Correct B. The teacher said, the student was very smart.

C. The teacher said, the student was very smart.

D. The teacher said, the student was very smart.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11

The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of Lexis and Structure. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public and the media.

B. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public and the media, which has led to a significant increase in protests.

Correct C. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public and the media, which has led to a significant increase in protests and a decline in the government's popularity.

D. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public and the media, which has led to a significant increase in protests and a decline in the government's popularity, resulting in a major crisis.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12

In the passage below, identify the correct synonym for the word 'complex' in the sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public and the media, which has led to a significant increase in protests and a decline in the government's popularity, resulting in a major crisis.'

A. difficult

Correct B. complicated

C. simple

D. easy

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13

In the passage below, identify the correct antonym for the word 'criticism' in the sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public and the media, which has led to a significant increase in protests and a decline in the government's popularity, resulting in a major crisis.'

Correct A. praise

B. applause

C. approval

D. endorsement

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14

In the passage below, identify the correct stress pattern for the word 'criticism' in the sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public and the media, which has led to a significant increase in protests and a decline in the government's popularity, resulting in a major crisis.'

A. CRIT-i-cism

Correct B. cri-TIC-is-m

C. cri-TI-cism

D. Cri-TIC-is-m

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15

In the passage below, identify the correct vowel sound for the word 'criticism' in the sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public and the media, which has led to a significant increase in protests and a decline in the government's popularity, resulting in a major crisis.'

Correct A. i

B. e

C. a

D. o

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16

In the passage below, identify the correct consonant sound for the word 'criticism' in the sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public and the media, which has led to a significant increase in protests and a decline in the government's popularity, resulting in a major crisis.'

A. k

B. t

Correct C. c

D. r

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17

In the passage below, identify the correct register for the sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public and the media, which has led to a significant increase in protests and a decline in the government's popularity, resulting in a major crisis.'

Correct A. formal

B. informal

C. technical

D. colloquial

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

In the passage below, identify the correct synonym for the word 'policy' in the sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public and the media, which has led to a significant increase in protests and a decline in the government's popularity, resulting in a major crisis.'

Correct A. plan

B. program

C. strategy

D. procedure

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

In the passage below, identify the correct antonym for the word 'criticism' in the sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public and the media, which has led to a significant increase in protests and a decline in the government's popularity, resulting in a major crisis.'

A. praise

B. applause

C. approval

D. endorsement

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 20

The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.

A. fixed

B. colloquial

Correct C. idiomatic

D. metaphorical

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21

The sentence 'The manager was not pleased with the team's performance.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.

Correct A. passive

B. active

C. declarative

D. interrogative

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22

The word 'disinterested' is often confused with the word 'uninterested'. Which of the following sentences uses the word 'disinterested' correctly?

Correct 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.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.

A. fixed

B. colloquial

Correct C. idiomatic

D. metaphorical

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24

The sentence 'The new policy will take effect next month.' is an example of a(n) _______ sentence.

A. passive

B. active

Correct C. declarative

D. interrogative

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25

The word 'catastrophe' is often confused with the word 'disaster'. Which of the following sentences uses the word 'catastrophe' correctly?

A. The earthquake was a disaster.

Correct B. The earthquake was a catastrophe.

C. The earthquake was a tragedy.

D. The earthquake was a calamity.

Correct Answer: B

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