Practice Post UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY english 2020 Past Questions

Question 1

The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something with great effort, but it can also imply a sense of reluctance. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this nuance?

A. I'll bend over backwards to help you with your project.

Correct B. She bent over backwards to avoid arguing with her boss.

C. He's willing to bend over backwards to learn a new skill.

D. The company will bend over backwards to meet its sales targets.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

In the following passage, the author uses the phrase 'cut to the chase' to mean 'get to the point.' Which of the following sentences best illustrates this usage?

Correct A. Let's cut to the chase and discuss the main topic.

B. I've been trying to cut to the chase, but my boss keeps interrupting me.

C. The movie cuts to the chase after a long and boring introduction.

D. The teacher asked the students to cut to the chase and finish their project.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

The passage below contains the phrase 'beat around the bush.' Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?

A. He's been beating around the bush, but I think he's trying to say something important.

Correct B. The politician beat around the bush when asked about the scandal.

C. The teacher told the students to stop beating around the bush and give a clear answer.

D. The company is beating around the bush, but I think they're trying to hide something.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

The following sentence contains the phrase 'cost an arm and a leg.' Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?

Correct A. The new smartphone costs an arm and a leg, but it's worth it.

B. I wouldn't buy that car even if it cost an arm and a leg.

C. The restaurant meal cost an arm and a leg, but the service was excellent.

D. The new video game costs an arm and a leg, but it's a lot of fun.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

The passage below contains the phrase 'burn the midnight oil.' Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?

Correct A. I've been burning the midnight oil to finish this project on time.

B. The company is burning the midnight oil to meet its deadlines.

C. The student burned the midnight oil to study for the exam.

D. The chef burns the midnight oil to prepare for the dinner service.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the conference.', identify the grammatical term that best describes the relationship between 'manager' and 'his team'.

Correct A. Apposition

B. Appositive

C. Conjunction

D. Prepositional phrase

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

The following sentence contains a homograph: 'The bank of the river was lined with trees.' Identify the homograph.

Correct A. Bank

B. River

C. Trees

D. Lined

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8

The following sentence contains a metaphor: 'He is a shining light in a dark room.' Identify the metaphor.

A. He is a light in a dark room

B. He is shining in a dark room

Correct C. He is a shining light in a dark room

D. He is a dark light in a room

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9

The following sentence contains a simile: 'He ran like a cheetah.' Identify the simile.

A. He ran a cheetah

Correct B. He ran like a cheetah

C. He ran as fast as a cheetah

D. He ran faster than a cheetah

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10

The following sentence contains a personification: 'The sun smiled down on us.' Identify the personification.

Correct A. The sun smiled down on us

B. The sun shone brightly

C. The sun was smiling

D. The sun was shining

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of ______________ (1) that the defendant's actions were justified.

Correct A. caveat

B. habeas corpus

C. nolle prosequi

D. subpoena

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

The doctor's ______________ (2) was to administer a strong antibiotic to the patient.

Correct A. prescription

B. diagnosis

C. treatment

D. surgery

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13

The athlete's ______________ (3) was to win the gold medal in the 100-meter dash.

Correct A. objective

B. goal

C. target

D. aspiration

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14

The company's ______________ (4) was to increase its market share by 10% within the next quarter.

Correct A. strategy

B. plan

C. objective

D. target

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

The manager's ______________ (5) was to reduce costs by 20% within the next six months.

Correct A. directive

B. instruction

C. mandate

D. order

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16

SHARED STIMULUS

The speaker's tone is evident in the way they address the audience.

The speaker's tone in the passage is best described as _______.

A. sarcastic

B. condescending

Correct C. exasperated

D. exasperating

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17

SHARED STIMULUS

The word 'phenomenon' refers to a natural event.

The word 'phenomenon' is an example of a _______ word.

Correct A. noun

B. adjective

C. adverb

D. verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

SHARED STIMULUS

The sentence is a statement of fact.

The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented.' is an example of a _______ sentence.

Correct A. declarative

B. interrogative

C. imperative

D. exclamatory

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

SHARED STIMULUS

The words have opposite meanings.

The word 'disinterested' is often confused with the word 'uninterested'. Which of the following best describes the difference between the two words?

A. Disinterested means lacking interest, while uninterested means impartial.

Correct B. Disinterested means impartial, while uninterested means lacking interest.

C. Disinterested means enthusiastic, while uninterested means bored.

D. Disinterested means apathetic, while uninterested means indifferent.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20

SHARED STIMULUS

The sentence has only one independent clause.

The sentence 'The sun rises in the east.' is an example of a _______ sentence.

Correct A. simple

B. compound

C. complex

D. compound-complex

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21

The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "res ipsa loquitur," which means that the injury was so "obvious" that it spoke for itself. The judge was impressed by the lawyer's use of this "legal maxim," which is a "phrase" that is commonly used in law.

A. The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "res ipsa loquitur," which means that the injury was so "obvious" that it spoke for itself.

B. The judge was impressed by the lawyer's use of this "legal maxim," which is a "phrase" that is commonly used in law.

Correct C. The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "res ipsa loquitur," which means that the injury was so "obvious" that it spoke for itself, and the judge was impressed by the lawyer's use of this "legal maxim," which is a "phrase" that is commonly used in law.

D. The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of "res ipsa loquitur," which means that the injury was so "obvious" that it spoke for itself, and the judge was impressed by the lawyer's use of this "legal maxim," which is a "phrase" that is commonly used in law, but the lawyer's argument was not based on this principle.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22

The doctor said that the patient's condition was "acute," meaning that it was sudden and severe. However, the patient's symptoms had been "chronic," meaning that they had been ongoing for a long time.

A. The patient's condition was "acute," meaning that it was sudden and severe.

B. The patient's symptoms had been "chronic," meaning that they had been ongoing for a long time.

Correct C. The doctor said that the patient's condition was "acute," meaning that it was sudden and severe, and the patient's symptoms had been "chronic," meaning that they had been ongoing for a long time.

D. The patient's condition was "acute," meaning that it was sudden and severe, and the patient's symptoms had been "chronic," meaning that they had been ongoing for a long time, but the doctor did not say this.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23

The coach said that the team's performance was "below par," meaning that it was not up to standard. However, the team's morale was "above par," meaning that it was high.

A. The team's performance was "below par," meaning that it was not up to standard.

B. The team's morale was "above par," meaning that it was high.

Correct C. The coach said that the team's performance was "below par," meaning that it was not up to standard, and the team's morale was "above par," meaning that it was high.

D. The team's performance was "below par," meaning that it was not up to standard, and the team's morale was "above par," meaning that it was high, but the coach did not say this.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24

The patient's "white blood cell count" was "normal," meaning that it was within the expected range. However, the patient's "red blood cell count" was "below normal," meaning that it was lower than expected.

A. The patient's "white blood cell count" was "normal," meaning that it was within the expected range.

B. The patient's "red blood cell count" was "below normal," meaning that it was lower than expected.

Correct C. The patient's "white blood cell count" was "normal," meaning that it was within the expected range, and the patient's "red blood cell count" was "below normal," meaning that it was lower than expected.

D. The patient's "white blood cell count" was "normal," meaning that it was within the expected range, and the patient's "red blood cell count" was "below normal," meaning that it was lower than expected, but the doctor did not say this.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25

The coach said that the team's "teamwork" was "excellent," meaning that it was very good. However, the team's "communication" was "below par," meaning that it was not up to standard.

A. The team's "teamwork" was "excellent," meaning that it was very good.

B. The team's "communication" was "below par," meaning that it was not up to standard.

Correct C. The coach said that the team's "teamwork" was "excellent," meaning that it was very good, and the team's "communication" was "below par," meaning that it was not up to standard.

D. The team's "teamwork" was "excellent," meaning that it was very good, and the team's "communication" was "below par," meaning that it was not up to standard, but the coach did not say this.

Correct Answer: C

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