Practice Post UTME UNILAG english 2018 Past Questions

Question 1

In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade', what is the meaning of the phrase 'by 50% over the next decade'?

A. It means the policy will reduce emissions by 50% every year for the next decade.

Correct B. It means the policy will reduce emissions by 50% over the entire decade, not just at the end.

C. It means the policy will reduce emissions by 50% in the first year, and then maintain that level for the rest of the decade.

D. It means the policy will reduce emissions by 50% in the last year of the decade, and then maintain that level for the rest of the decade.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?

Correct A. The new policy has been implemented.

B. The company is implementing the new policy.

C. The new policy is being implemented.

D. The new policy was implemented last year.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade. This will be achieved through a combination of renewable energy sources and energy-efficient technologies. The policy also includes measures to reduce waste and increase recycling. What is the main purpose of the policy?

A. To reduce waste and increase recycling.

B. To increase the use of renewable energy sources.

Correct C. To reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade.

D. To promote the use of energy-efficient technologies.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

Which of the following words is a homophone of the word 'to'?

A. Two

Correct B. Too

C. Tow

D. Toe

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade. This will be achieved through a combination of renewable energy sources and energy-efficient technologies. The policy also includes measures to reduce waste and increase recycling. What is the main advantage of the policy?

A. It will reduce waste and increase recycling.

B. It will increase the use of renewable energy sources.

Correct C. It will reduce carbon emissions by 50% over the next decade.

D. It will promote the use of energy-efficient technologies.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6

SHARED STIMULUS

The speaker is talking about working late into the night to finish a project.

In the following passage, the speaker uses the idiom 'burn the midnight oil' to mean:

Correct A. to work very hard

B. to take a break

C. to go to bed early

D. to stay up late

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

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The sentence is written in a formal tone and uses proper grammar and vocabulary.

Which of the following sentences is an example of a formal register?

A. I'm going to the store to buy some milk.

Correct B. I am writing to inform you that your application has been accepted.

C. Can you pass me the salt?

D. I'm feeling really tired today.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

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The word 'stress' is used to mean to feel anxious or overwhelmed.

In the following sentence, the word 'stress' is used as a verb:

A. The teacher stressed the importance of the assignment.

Correct B. The student stressed out before the exam.

C. The doctor stressed the need for exercise.

D. The manager stressed the company's goals.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

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The word 'big' means having a great size or extent.

Which of the following words is a synonym of 'large'?

Correct A. big

B. small

C. huge

D. tiny

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

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The word 'fast' means moving quickly or having a high speed.

In the following sentence, the word 'fast' is used as an adjective:

Correct A. The car is fast.

B. The car is running fast.

C. The car is moving quickly.

D. The car is speeding.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' is an example of which grammatical structure?

Correct A. Passive voice

B. Active voice

C. Conditional tense

D. Subjunctive mood

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

In the sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, has apologized for the delay.', the phrase 'who was absent yesterday' is an example of which grammatical function?

A. Adverbial clause

Correct B. Relative clause

C. Subordinate clause

D. Independent clause

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13

The sentence 'If I were you, I would not have made that decision.' is an example of which grammatical structure?

A. Conditional tense

Correct B. Subjunctive mood

C. Passive voice

D. Active voice

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14

In the sentence 'The company, which has been in operation for over 20 years, has expanded its services.', the phrase 'which has been in operation for over 20 years' is an example of which grammatical function?

A. Adverbial clause

Correct B. Relative clause

C. Subordinate clause

D. Independent clause

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15

The sentence 'The manager has apologized for the delay, which was caused by unforeseen circumstances.' is an example of which grammatical structure?

Correct A. Passive voice

B. Active voice

C. Conditional tense

D. Subjunctive mood

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16

SHARED STIMULUS

The passage below has been modified.

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

A. The sun rises in the east.

Correct B. The sun rises in the west.

C. The sun rises in the north.

D. The sun rises in the south.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17

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Choose the correct form of the verb in brackets.

Choose the correct form of the verb in brackets.

A. The manager (to call) the employee to his office.

Correct B. The manager (call) the employee to his office.

C. The manager (calls) the employee to his office.

D. The manager (calls) the employee to his office.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18

SHARED STIMULUS

The following sentence has been completed. Choose the correct option.

The following sentence has been completed. Choose the correct option.

A. The manager was very angry with the employee because he (to be) late.

Correct B. The manager was very angry with the employee because he (was) late.

C. The manager was very angry with the employee because he (is) late.

D. The manager was very angry with the employee because he (is being) late.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19

SHARED STIMULUS

The following sentence has been completed. Choose the correct option.

The following sentence has been completed. Choose the correct option.

A. The manager was very angry with the employee because he (to be) late.

Correct B. The manager was very angry with the employee because he (was) late.

C. The manager was very angry with the employee because he (is) late.

D. The manager was very angry with the employee because he (is being) late.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20

SHARED STIMULUS

The following sentence has been completed. Choose the correct option.

The following sentence has been completed. Choose the correct option.

A. The manager was very angry with the employee because he (to be) late.

Correct B. The manager was very angry with the employee because he (was) late.

C. The manager was very angry with the employee because he (is) late.

D. The manager was very angry with the employee because he (is being) late.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21

SHARED STIMULUS

The passage reads: 'The new policy is a joke. It's just a way for the government to control our lives.'

In the passage below, the author's tone can be described as:

A. formal

B. informal

Correct C. sarcastic

D. emotive

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22

Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?

Correct A. The ball was thrown by John.

B. John threw the ball.

C. The ball is red.

D. The dog is barking.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence:

Correct A. This is my book.

B. This is mine book.

C. This is my's book.

D. This is my book's.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24

Which of the following sentences is in the present perfect tense?

Correct A. I have eaten breakfast.

B. I eat breakfast.

C. I will eat breakfast.

D. I ate breakfast.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses:

Correct A. I (to go) to the store.

B. I (go) to the store.

C. I (went) to the store.

D. I (goes) to the store.

Correct Answer: A

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