Practice Post UTME GREENFIELD UNIVERSITY english 2017 Past Questions

Question 1

In the following sentence, 'kick the bucket' is an example of a phrasal verb. What is the meaning of this idiom?

Correct A. To die or pass away

B. To be born or come into existence

C. To be very happy or joyful

D. To be very sad or depressed

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?

A. The manager will be promoted next year.

Correct B. The new policy has been implemented.

C. The company is hiring new employees.

D. The CEO is very happy with the results.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

In the following text, what is the register used?

A. Formal

B. Informal

Correct C. Technical

D. Elevated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

What is the antonym of the word 'fast'?

Correct A. Slow

B. Quick

C. Fastest

D. Speedy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

In the following sentence, what is the correct spelling?

A. accomodate

B. accomodate

C. accomodate

Correct D. accommodate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6

The term "register" in linguistics refers to the use of language in a particular context or situation. Which of the following registers is commonly used in medical settings?

A. Formal

B. Informal

Correct C. Technical

D. Ecclesiastical

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7

The following sentence is an example of a "filler" in spoken language: "So, like, you know, I'm going to the store." What is the function of the word "so" in this sentence?

Correct A. To indicate a pause in the conversation

B. To soften the tone of the sentence

C. To add emphasis to the following word

D. To indicate a change in topic

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8

The following sentence is an example of a "passive voice" construction: "The ball was thrown by John." What is the relationship between the subject and the verb in this sentence?

A. The subject is the doer of the action

Correct B. The subject is the receiver of the action

C. The verb is in the active voice

D. The sentence is in the imperative mood

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

The following sentence is an example of a "metaphor": "He is a shining light in a dark room." What is the relationship between the words "shining light" and "dark room"?

A. The words are synonyms

B. The words are antonyms

C. The words are hyperbole

Correct D. The words are a metaphor

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10

The following sentence is an example of a "personification": "The sun smiled down on us." What is the relationship between the words "sun" and "smiled"?

A. The sun is a living being

B. The sun is an inanimate object

C. The sun is a metaphor

Correct D. The sun is a personification

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11

The phrase 'to cut corners' is an example of an idiom that means to:

A. do something quickly and efficiently

B. avoid doing something difficult or unpleasant

Correct C. take a shortcut to save time

D. do something in a way that is not very good

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12

SHARED STIMULUS

The passage is about the importance of education in a person's life.

Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

A. The author's main purpose is to entertain the reader.

Correct B. The author's main purpose is to inform the reader.

C. The author's main purpose is to persuade the reader.

D. The author's main purpose is to describe a place.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word 'fast'.

Correct A. slow

B. quick

C. rapid

D. swift

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14

Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

A. The students (to be) very tired.

Correct B. The students (are) very tired.

C. The students (is) very tired.

D. The students (were) very tired.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15

SHARED STIMULUS

The passage is about the impact of a new policy on a company.

Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the correct word.

A. The new policy will affect the company's profits.

Correct B. The new policy will affect the company's employees.

C. The new policy will affect the company's customers.

D. The new policy will affect the company's shareholders.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16

The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error in the sentence 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will undoubtedly bring about significant changes in the education sector.'

A. The use of the word 'undoubtedly' is incorrect.

Correct B. The use of the word 'bring about' is incorrect.

C. The use of the word 'significant' is incorrect.

D. The use of the word 'next year' is incorrect.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17

The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and explain its meaning: 'The company's financial situation is a house of cards.'

Correct A. A situation that is fragile and likely to collapse.

B. A situation that is stable and unlikely to change.

C. A situation that is uncertain and difficult to predict.

D. A situation that is prosperous and likely to succeed.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

Read the passage below and answer the question: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will undoubtedly bring about significant changes in the education sector.' What is the main purpose of the policy?

Correct A. To improve the quality of education.

B. To increase the number of students.

C. To reduce the cost of education.

D. To make education compulsory.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning: 'The company will have to take a hard look at its financial situation.'

Correct A. To examine something carefully.

B. To ignore something.

C. To change something.

D. To improve something.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

Read the passage below and answer the question: 'The new policy, which is expected to be implemented next year, will undoubtedly bring about significant changes in the education sector.' What is the expected outcome of the policy?

Correct A. Improved quality of education.

B. Increased number of students.

C. Reduced cost of education.

D. Compulsory education.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21

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?

Correct A. to refuse to help someone

B. to give up easily

C. to take a shortcut

D. to take a break

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22

The following sentence is an example of a grammatical error: 'Me and my friend went to the store.' What is the correct form of the sentence?

Correct A. My friend and I went to the store.

B. Me and my friend went to the store.

C. My friend and me went to the store.

D. I and my friend went to the store.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

The following passage is an example of a comprehension question: 'The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky. The birds were singing their sweet melodies, and the flowers were blooming in every color of the rainbow.' What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.

B. The birds were singing their sweet melodies.

C. The flowers were blooming in every color of the rainbow.

Correct D. The main idea of the passage is the beauty of nature.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24

The following sentence is an example of a grammatical error: 'The teacher give us a lot of homework.' What is the correct form of the sentence?

Correct A. The teacher gives us a lot of homework.

B. The teacher give us a lot of homework.

C. The teacher is giving us a lot of homework.

D. The teacher was giving us a lot of homework.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

The following passage is an example of a comprehension question: 'The city was a bustling metropolis, with towering skyscrapers and busy streets. The air was thick with the smell of exhaust fumes and the sound of car horns filled the air.' What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The city was a peaceful and serene place.

Correct B. The city was a bustling metropolis.

C. The air was clean and fresh.

D. The main idea of the passage is the beauty of nature.

Correct Answer: B

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