Practice Post UTME VERITAS UNIVERSITY english 2023 Past Questions

Question 1

The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.

A. Metaphorical expression

B. Literal expression

Correct C. Idiomatic expression

D. Colloquial expression

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2

The sentence 'The new policy will _______ the economy by 10%.' is an example of a _______ clause.

A. boost, conditional

B. shrink, independent

Correct C. grow, dependent

D. decline, relative

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3

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The passage: 'The new policy will _______ the economy by 10%. It is expected to _______ the GDP by 5%.'

The passage below has been edited to remove some of the _______ words. Identify the missing words.

A. auxiliary

B. modal

Correct C. linking

D. transitive

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

The sentence 'The manager _______ the team to work harder.' is an example of a _______ verb.

Correct A. encouraged, transitive

B. discouraged, intransitive

C. motivated, linking

D. demotivated, auxiliary

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

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The passage: 'The new policy will _______ the economy by 10%. It is expected to _______ the GDP by 5%.'

The passage below has been edited to remove some of the _______ words. Identify the missing words.

A. auxiliary

B. modal

Correct C. linking

D. transitive

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6

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The passage is an excerpt from a scientific article titled 'The Effects of Climate Change on Global Food Production'.

The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

A. The passage is an excerpt from a novel.

Correct B. The passage is a scientific article.

C. The passage is a poem.

D. The passage is a speech.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

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The sentence is 'The patient's vital signs are stable, and the ECG shows no signs of arrhythmia.'

The following sentence is an example of a register in the field of medicine. Identify the register used in the sentence.

A. Formal

B. Informal

Correct C. Technical

D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

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The sentence is 'I think I've bitten off more than I can chew with this project.'

The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom used in the sentence.

Correct A. Bite off more than you can chew

B. Beat around the bush

C. Cut to the chase

D. Cost an arm and a leg

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

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The sentence is 'The plane will take off at 9 am.'

The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb used in the sentence.

A. Pick up

B. Get on

C. Turn down

Correct D. Take off

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10

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The sentence is 'The manager was very pleased with the team's performance, which exceeded expectations.'

The following sentence contains a fill-in-the-blank exercise. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.

Correct A. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance.

B. The manager was very disappointed with the team's performance.

C. The manager was very surprised with the team's performance.

D. The manager was very confused with the team's performance.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

In the context of medical registers, what is the primary function 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 issues

D. To provide medical services to the public

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

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The passage below has one blank space. Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.

The passage below has one blank space. Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.

A. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin.

Correct B. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin therapy.

C. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin production.

D. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin treatment.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13

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The passage below:

The widespread use of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This has made it difficult to treat bacterial infections, and has led to the rise of superbugs.

Choose the most appropriate answer to the question that follows.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

Correct A. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

B. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the development of new antibiotics.

C. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the reduction in the number of bacterial infections.

D. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the increase in the number of bacterial infections.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14

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The passage below has one blank space. Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.

The passage below has one blank space. Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.

Correct A. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin therapy.

B. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin production.

C. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin treatment.

D. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

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The passage below:

The widespread use of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This has made it difficult to treat bacterial infections, and has led to the rise of superbugs.

Choose the most appropriate answer to the question that follows.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

A. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the development of new antibiotics.

B. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the reduction in the number of bacterial infections.

C. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the increase in the number of bacterial infections.

Correct D. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16

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The passage below has one blank space. Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.

The passage below has one blank space. Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.

A. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin.

Correct B. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin therapy.

C. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin production.

D. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin treatment.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17

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The passage below:

The widespread use of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This has made it difficult to treat bacterial infections, and has led to the rise of superbugs.

Choose the most appropriate answer to the question that follows.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

A. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the development of new antibiotics.

B. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the reduction in the number of bacterial infections.

C. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the increase in the number of bacterial infections.

Correct D. The passage suggests that the use of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18

The passage below has one blank space. Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank.

A. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin therapy.

B. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin production.

C. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin treatment.

D. The increasing number of patients with diabetes has led to a significant rise in the demand for insulin.

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 19

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The car is the owner's.

In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the possessive pronoun to replace the underlined word:

Correct A. his

B. its

C. their

D. their's

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

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The ball was kicked by John.

The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb to replace the underlined word:

Correct A. was

B. were

C. has

D. have

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21

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I have eaten breakfast.

In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb to replace the underlined word:

A. has

Correct B. have

C. had

D. has had

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22

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I have eaten breakfast.

The following sentence is in the present perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb to replace the underlined word:

Correct A. has

B. have

C. had

D. has had

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

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The ball is red.

In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb to replace the underlined word:

Correct A. is

B. are

C. am

D. be

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24

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The ball is red.

The following sentence is in the present simple tense. Identify the correct form of the verb to replace the underlined word:

Correct A. is

B. are

C. am

D. be

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

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The ball was red.

In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb to replace the underlined word:

Correct A. was

B. were

C. has

D. have

Correct Answer: A

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