Practice Post UTME SKYLINE UNIVERSITY english 2024 Past Questions

Question 1

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The passage is a formal academic essay on the history of medicine.

In the passage, the author's tone is best described as:

Correct A. formal

B. informal

C. sarcastic

D. emotive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

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The word 'perspicacious' is often used to describe someone who is perceptive and insightful.

The word 'perspicacious' is closest in meaning to:

A. careful

B. diligent

Correct C. perceptive

D. inquisitive

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3

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The sentence is in the passive voice because the subject 'The new policy' is receiving the action of the verb 'has been met'.

The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of:

Correct A. passive voice

B. active voice

C. declarative sentence

D. interrogative sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

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The part labeled 'A' is the nucleus of the cell.

The diagram below shows the structure of a cell. Identify the part labeled 'A':

Correct A. nucleus

B. mitochondria

C. cell membrane

D. cytoplasm

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

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The sentence is in the active voice because the subject 'The manager' is performing the action of the verb 'was surprised'.

The sentence 'The manager was surprised by the news.' is an example of:

A. passive voice

Correct B. active voice

C. declarative sentence

D. interrogative sentence

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

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The passage: 'I have eaten breakfast, and I am going to the store.'

The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and explain the correction.

Correct A. The error is in the use of the present perfect tense.

B. The error is in the use of the past simple tense.

C. The error is in the use of the present continuous tense.

D. The error is in the use of the past perfect tense.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

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The sentence: 'I'm not feeling well today.'

Fill in the blanks with the correct idiomatic expressions.

Correct A. 'I'm feeling under the weather today.'

B. 'I'm feeling on top of the world today.'

C. 'I'm feeling down in the dumps today.'

D. 'I'm feeling on an even keel today.'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8

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The sentence: 'I am studying for my exam.'

Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence.

A. The verb is in the present simple tense.

Correct B. The verb is in the present continuous tense.

C. The verb is in the past simple tense.

D. The verb is in the past perfect tense.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

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The sentence: 'He and I are going to the movies.'

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the pronoun.

Correct A. 'He and I are going to the movies.'

B. 'He and me are going to the movies.'

C. 'He and I are going to the movies, and she is coming with us.'

D. 'He and me are going to the movies, and she is coming with us.'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

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The sentence: 'I had eaten breakfast before I left the house.'

Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence.

A. The verb is in the past simple tense.

Correct B. The verb is in the past perfect tense.

C. The verb is in the present simple tense.

D. The verb is in the present continuous tense.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11

The lawyer's argument was based on a technicality, but the judge was not convinced by her _______ of the law.

Correct A. interpretation

B. explanation

C. justification

D. application

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

The company's _______ in the market was a result of their innovative products and effective marketing strategies.

A. presence

Correct B. influence

C. impact

D. effect

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13

The doctor prescribed a _______ of antibiotics to treat the patient's infection.

A. course

B. dose

Correct C. regimen

D. treatment

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14

The athlete's _______ in the 100m dash was a result of her intense training and dedication.

Correct A. performance

B. achievement

C. accomplishment

D. success

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

The company's _______ in the industry was a result of their innovative products and effective marketing strategies.

Correct A. dominance

B. influence

C. impact

D. effect

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16

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The original passage read: 'The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.'

The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed.

A. The

B. A

C. an

Correct D. the

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17

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The sentence is: 'The patient's vital signs were monitored closely during the surgery.'

The following sentence is an example of which register?

A. Formal

B. Informal

Correct C. Technical

D. Elevated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18

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The passage is: 'The symptoms of diabetes include increased thirst and urination.'

The following passage is an example of which type of text?

A. Descriptive

B. Narrative

Correct C. Expository

D. Persuasive

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19

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The sentence is: 'The patient was administered the medication by the doctor.'

The following sentence is an example of which grammatical structure?

A. Active voice

Correct B. Passive voice

C. Present perfect

D. Past perfect

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20

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The passage is: 'The new policy is a step in the right direction, but it needs to be implemented more effectively.'

The following passage is an example of which type of text?

A. Argumentative

B. Comparative

C. Expository

Correct D. Persuasive

Correct Answer: D

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Question 21

The sentence 'The new employee was very nervous on her first day at work.' is an example of a sentence in which the pronoun 'her' is used to refer to the subject of the sentence. Which of the following sentences is also an example of a sentence in which a pronoun is used to refer to the subject?

A. The manager gave the new employee a warm welcome.

B. The new employee was very nervous on her first day at work.

Correct C. The employee's nervousness was evident on her first day.

D. The company's HR department was very helpful.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22

In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write their names on the blackboard.', the word 'their' is an example of a pronoun. Which of the following words is also an example of a pronoun?

Correct A. the

B. their

C. names

D. blackboard

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

The sentence 'The new employee was very nervous on her first day at work.' is an example of a sentence in which the pronoun 'her' is used to refer to the subject of the sentence. Which of the following sentences is also an example of a sentence in which a pronoun is used to refer to the subject?

A. The manager gave the new employee a warm welcome.

B. The new employee was very nervous on her first day at work.

Correct C. The employee's nervousness was evident on her first day.

D. The company's HR department was very helpful.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24

In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write their names on the blackboard.', the word 'their' is an example of a pronoun. Which of the following words is also an example of a pronoun?

Correct A. the

B. their

C. names

D. blackboard

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

The sentence 'The new employee was very nervous on her first day at work.' is an example of a sentence in which the pronoun 'her' is used to refer to the subject of the sentence. Which of the following sentences is also an example of a sentence in which a pronoun is used to refer to the subject?

A. The manager gave the new employee a warm welcome.

B. The new employee was very nervous on her first day at work.

Correct C. The employee's nervousness was evident on her first day.

D. The company's HR department was very helpful.

Correct Answer: C

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