Practice Post UTME RHEMA UNIVERSITY english 2024 Past Questions

Question 1

The sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next decade.' is an example of a sentence that uses the passive voice. Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'reduce' in this sentence?

Correct A. minimize

B. decrease

C. lower

D. lessen

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

The following passage is an excerpt from a novel. 'As she walked through the forest, the trees seemed to close in around her, their branches tangling together like skeletal fingers.' Which of the following words is an antonym of the word 'tangling' in this passage?

A. untangling

Correct B. separating

C. disentangling

D. loosening

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a misplaced modifier. 'Having finished my homework, the room was clean.' Which of the following is a corrected version of this sentence?

A. The room was clean after I finished my homework.

Correct B. I finished my homework, and the room was clean.

C. Having finished my homework, I cleaned the room.

D. The room was clean because I had finished my homework.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

The following passage is an excerpt from a scientific article. 'The results of the experiment showed a significant increase in the production of enzymes in the presence of the catalyst.' Which of the following words is a synonym for the word 'catalyst' in this passage?

A. substrate

B. reagent

C. inhibitor

Correct D. accelerator

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5

The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a dangling modifier. 'Having studied all night, the exam was easy.' Which of the following is a corrected version of this sentence?

A. I had studied all night, and the exam was easy.

Correct B. Having studied all night, I felt confident about the exam.

C. The exam was easy because I had studied all night.

D. I had studied all night, and the exam was difficult.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

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

Correct A. To regulate the practice of medicine in Nigeria

B. To provide medical education and training

C. To conduct research on medical-related issues

D. To provide healthcare services to the public

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

What is the antonym of the word 'exuberant'?

A. Thriving

Correct B. Declining

C. Flourishing

D. Deteriorating

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

Fill in the blank: The _______ of the sentence is the part that contains the verb.

A. Noun

Correct B. Verb

C. Adjective

D. Adverb

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

What is the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence: 'The _______ book is on the table'?

Correct A. My

B. Mine

C. My's

D. Mines

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

Choose the correct answer for the cloze test: 'The _______ of the company is to provide high-quality products to its customers.'

Correct A. Mission

B. Vision

C. Objective

D. Goal

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

The nurse's aide was instructed to administer the medication to the patient at the prescribed dosage, which was 5 milligrams per kilogram of body weight, every 8 hours, as needed for pain relief. The patient weighed 70 kilograms. How many milligrams of the medication should the nurse's aide administer to the patient?

A. 350 milligrams

Correct B. 420 milligrams

C. 490 milligrams

D. 560 milligrams

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12

The patient's chart indicated that she had a history of hypertension and was taking lisinopril 10 milligrams orally once daily. The patient's blood pressure was 160/90 mmHg. What is the patient's blood pressure classification?

A. Stage 1 Hypertension

Correct B. Stage 2 Hypertension

C. Stage 3 Hypertension

D. Stage 4 Hypertension

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13

The patient's chart indicated that she had a history of diabetes mellitus and was taking metformin 500 milligrams orally twice daily. The patient's fasting blood glucose level was 120 milligrams per deciliter. What is the patient's blood glucose classification?

A. Normal

B. Impaired Fasting Glucose

Correct C. Diabetes Mellitus

D. Prediabetes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14

The patient's chart indicated that she had a history of asthma and was taking albuterol 2.5 milligrams orally every 4 hours as needed. The patient's peak expiratory flow rate was 200 liters per minute. What is the patient's peak expiratory flow rate classification?

A. Normal

B. Mild Obstruction

Correct C. Moderate Obstruction

D. Severe Obstruction

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15

The patient's chart indicated that she had a history of chronic kidney disease and was taking enalapril 5 milligrams orally once daily. The patient's serum creatinine level was 2.5 milligrams per deciliter. What is the patient's serum creatinine classification?

A. Normal

B. Mildly Elevated

Correct C. Moderately Elevated

D. Severely Elevated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16

The patient's chart indicated that she had a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was taking ipratropium 20 milligrams orally every 4 hours as needed. The patient's forced expiratory volume in one second was 1.5 liters. What is the patient's forced expiratory volume in one second classification?

A. Normal

B. Mild Obstruction

Correct C. Moderate Obstruction

D. Severe Obstruction

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17

The patient's chart indicated that she had a history of hypertension and was taking lisinopril 10 milligrams orally once daily. The patient's blood pressure was 160/90 mmHg. What is the patient's blood pressure classification?

A. Stage 1 Hypertension

Correct B. Stage 2 Hypertension

C. Stage 3 Hypertension

D. Stage 4 Hypertension

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18

The patient's chart indicated that she had a history of diabetes mellitus and was taking metformin 500 milligrams orally twice daily. The patient's fasting blood glucose level was 120 milligrams per deciliter. What is the patient's blood glucose classification?

A. Normal

B. Impaired Fasting Glucose

Correct C. Diabetes Mellitus

D. Prediabetes

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19

The patient's chart indicated that she had a history of asthma and was taking albuterol 2.5 milligrams orally every 4 hours as needed. The patient's peak expiratory flow rate was 200 liters per minute. What is the patient's peak expiratory flow rate classification?

A. Normal

B. Mild Obstruction

C. Moderate Obstruction

D. Severe Obstruction

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 20

The sentence 'The students were studying for their exams, but they were also watching a movie.' can be interpreted as:

A. The students were studying for their exams and watching a movie at the same time.

Correct B. The students were studying for their exams, but they were also watching a movie as a break.

C. The students were watching a movie, but they were also studying for their exams.

D. The students were studying for their exams, and they were not watching a movie.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21

The sentence 'The teacher gave the students a lot of homework, but they were not happy about it.' can be interpreted as:

A. The students were happy about the homework.

Correct B. The students were not happy about the homework.

C. The teacher was happy about the homework.

D. The students were given a lot of homework.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22

The sentence 'The students were studying for their exams, but they were also watching a movie.' can be interpreted as:

A. The students were studying for their exams and watching a movie at the same time.

Correct B. The students were studying for their exams, but they were also watching a movie as a break.

C. The students were watching a movie, but they were also studying for their exams.

D. The students were studying for their exams, and they were not watching a movie.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23

The sentence 'The teacher gave the students a lot of homework, but they were not happy about it.' can be interpreted as:

A. The students were happy about the homework.

Correct B. The students were not happy about the homework.

C. The teacher was happy about the homework.

D. The students were given a lot of homework.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24

The sentence 'The students were studying for their exams, but they were also watching a movie.' can be interpreted as:

A. The students were studying for their exams and watching a movie at the same time.

Correct B. The students were studying for their exams, but they were also watching a movie as a break.

C. The students were watching a movie, but they were also studying for their exams.

D. The students were studying for their exams, and they were not watching a movie.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25

The sentence 'The teacher gave the students a lot of homework, but they were not happy about it.' can be interpreted as:

A. The students were happy about the homework.

Correct B. The students were not happy about the homework.

C. The teacher was happy about the homework.

D. The students were given a lot of homework.

Correct Answer: B

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