Practice Post UTME UNIBEN english 2019 Past Questions

Question 1

The sentence 'The manager, who was tired, decided to take a break.' is an example of which grammatical structure?

Correct A. Relative clause

B. Subordinate clause

C. Independent clause

D. Adverbial clause

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?

A. The teacher gave the student a book.

Correct B. The book was given to the student by the teacher.

C. The student read the book.

D. The teacher and the student were reading the book.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

The diagram below shows a titration setup. What is the purpose of the burette?

Correct A. To measure the volume of the solution

B. To mix the solution with the analyte

C. To add the analyte to the solution

D. To measure the pH of the solution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

Which of the following phrases is an example of a phrasal verb?

A. The manager took the report.

Correct B. The company will be downsizing.

C. The employee was fired.

D. The team will be working late tonight.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter.' is an example of which grammatical tense?

A. Present simple

B. Present continuous

Correct C. Future simple

D. Future perfect

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6

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The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by providing them with access to education and job opportunities.

The passage below has been edited to remove some of the words. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.

A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by providing them with access to education and job opportunities.

Correct B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by providing them with access to education and job opportunities, and also to improve their health and well-being.

C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by providing them with access to education and job opportunities, and also to improve their health and well-being, and to increase their income.

D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty by providing them with access to education and job opportunities, and also to improve their health and well-being, and to increase their income, and to provide them with a safe and secure environment.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

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The meeting has been rescheduled for next Wednesday at 2 PM.

The following text is an example of a formal letter. Identify the correct option to complete the letter.

A. Dear Mr. Johnson, I am writing to inform you that the meeting has been rescheduled for next Wednesday at 2 PM.

Correct B. Dear Mr. Johnson, I am writing to inform you that the meeting has been rescheduled for next Wednesday at 2 PM. Please confirm your attendance by return mail.

C. Dear Mr. Johnson, I am writing to inform you that the meeting has been rescheduled for next Wednesday at 2 PM. Please confirm your attendance by return mail and also bring any relevant documents.

D. Dear Mr. Johnson, I am writing to inform you that the meeting has been rescheduled for next Wednesday at 2 PM. Please confirm your attendance by return mail and also bring any relevant documents, and also provide a brief summary of the meeting.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

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The new material had a higher tensile strength than the control material.

The following text is an example of a scientific article. Identify the correct option to complete the article.

A. The results of the experiment showed that the new material had a higher tensile strength than the control material.

Correct B. The results of the experiment showed that the new material had a higher tensile strength than the control material, and also had a lower density.

C. The results of the experiment showed that the new material had a higher tensile strength than the control material, and also had a lower density, and also had a higher melting point.

D. The results of the experiment showed that the new material had a higher tensile strength than the control material, and also had a lower density, and also had a higher melting point, and also had a higher thermal conductivity.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

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We should invest in renewable energy sources.

The following text is an example of a persuasive essay. Identify the correct option to complete the essay.

A. We should invest in renewable energy sources because they are cleaner and more sustainable than fossil fuels.

B. We should invest in renewable energy sources because they are cleaner and more sustainable than fossil fuels, and also because they can create jobs and stimulate economic growth.

C. We should invest in renewable energy sources because they are cleaner and more sustainable than fossil fuels, and also because they can create jobs and stimulate economic growth, and also because they can reduce our reliance on foreign oil.

Correct D. We should invest in renewable energy sources because they are cleaner and more sustainable than fossil fuels, and also because they can create jobs and stimulate economic growth, and also because they can reduce our reliance on foreign oil, and also because they can improve our air and water quality.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10

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The company's financial performance was affected by the economic downturn.

The following text is an example of a formal report. Identify the correct option to complete the report.

A. The company's financial performance was affected by the economic downturn, resulting in a loss of 1 million.

B. The company's financial performance was affected by the economic downturn, resulting in a loss of 1 million, and also by the increase in raw materials costs.

C. The company's financial performance was affected by the economic downturn, resulting in a loss of 1 million, and also by the increase in raw materials costs, and also by the decrease in sales revenue.

Correct D. The company's financial performance was affected by the economic downturn, resulting in a loss of 1 million, and also by the increase in raw materials costs, and also by the decrease in sales revenue, and also by the increase in operating expenses.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11

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The passage: 'The company will its employees to work overtime to meet the deadline. Their manager has given them a lot of work to do.'

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

A. The word 'its' has been replaced with 'it's'.

B. The word 'their' has been replaced with 'there'.

Correct C. The word 'its' has been replaced with 'it's' and the word 'their' has been replaced with 'there'.

D. The word 'its' has been replaced with 'it's' and the word 'their' has been replaced with 'they're'.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12

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The passage: 'I've been trying to lose weight for months now. I've been eating salads and fruits, and I've been exercising regularly.'

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

Correct A. The passage is about a person who is trying to lose weight.

B. The passage is about a person who is trying to gain weight.

C. The passage is about a person who is trying to maintain their current weight.

D. The passage is about a person who is trying to eat a balanced diet.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13

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The sentence: 'The children have been eating their breakfast for the past hour.'

Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence below.

A. has been eating

Correct B. have been eating

C. has eaten

D. have eaten

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14

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The passage: 'I've been trying to learn Spanish for months now. I've been watching Spanish movies and listening to Spanish music.'

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

Correct A. The passage is about a person who is trying to learn a new language.

B. The passage is about a person who is trying to forget a new language.

C. The passage is about a person who is trying to learn a new skill.

D. The passage is about a person who is trying to forget a new skill.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

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The sentence: 'The students have been studying for their exams for the past week.'

Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence below.

A. has been studying

Correct B. have been studying

C. has studied

D. have studied

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16

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The passage is: 'The sun was shining brightly in the sky...'

The passage below has been modified. Identify the correct punctuation mark to replace the ellipsis (...).

Correct A. .

B. ,

C. ;

D. ?

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

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The underlined word is: 'mate'

In the following sentence, identify the correct register for the underlined word.

Correct A. The doctor said, 'I'm afraid you have a serious illness.'

B. The doctor said, 'I'm afraid you have a serious illness, mate.'

C. The doctor said, 'I'm afraid you have a serious illness, old chap.'

D. The doctor said, 'I'm afraid you have a serious illness, matey.'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

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The idiomatic expression is: 'lay off'

In the following sentence, identify the correct idiomatic expression.

A. The company is going to fire 10% of its employees.

Correct B. The company is going to lay off 10% of its employees.

C. The company is going to sack 10% of its employees.

D. The company is going to terminate 10% of its employees.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19

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The underlined phrase is: 'downsizing'

In the following passage, identify the correct comprehension of the underlined phrase.

A. The underlined phrase means that the company is going to hire more employees.

Correct B. The underlined phrase means that the company is going to fire more employees.

C. The underlined phrase means that the company is going to promote more employees.

D. The underlined phrase means that the company is going to demote more employees.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20

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The phrasal verb is: 'bring in'

In the following sentence, identify the correct phrasal verb.

Correct A. The company has decided to bring in a new CEO.

B. The company has decided to bring up a new CEO.

C. The company has decided to take in a new CEO.

D. The company has decided to take up a new CEO.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21

The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "actus in the desert", which means that even in the most unlikely of circumstances, there is always a chance of success.

A. The lawyer was trying to convince the judge to dismiss the case.

B. The lawyer was trying to convince the judge to grant a new trial.

Correct C. The lawyer was trying to convince the judge that the defendant was not guilty.

D. The lawyer was trying to convince the judge that the defendant was guilty.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22

The company's profits have been declining over the past year, and the CEO is worried about the "writing on the wall."

A. The company is going bankrupt.

B. The company is being taken over by a rival.

C. The company is experiencing a decline in sales.

Correct D. The company is experiencing a decline in profits.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 23

The patient's symptoms are a classic case of "fever and the fire."

Correct A. The patient has a high fever and is experiencing chills.

B. The patient has a low fever and is experiencing fatigue.

C. The patient has a high fever and is experiencing a rash.

D. The patient has a low fever and is experiencing a headache.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24

The company's financial reports show a "sea of red ink," indicating a significant loss.

A. The company is experiencing a decline in sales.

Correct B. The company is experiencing a decline in profits.

C. The company is experiencing a decline in revenue.

D. The company is experiencing a decline in assets.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25

The doctor's diagnosis was a "shot in the dark," but it turned out to be correct.

A. The doctor was guessing the diagnosis.

Correct B. The doctor was making an educated guess.

C. The doctor was basing the diagnosis on symptoms.

D. The doctor was basing the diagnosis on test results.

Correct Answer: B

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