Practice post utme covenant university english 2022 Past Questions

Question 1

The following sentence contains a grammatical error: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company.' Identify the error and correct it.

A. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company.'

B. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working with the company.'

Correct C. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for the company.'

D. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company, John.'

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2

The following text contains a vocabulary error: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework to do.' Identify the error and correct it.

A. The sentence should read: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework to do.'

Correct B. The sentence should read: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework to complete.'

C. The sentence should read: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework to finish.'

D. The sentence should read: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework to hand in.'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

The following sentence contains a grammatical error: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company.' Identify the error and correct it.

A. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company.'

B. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working with the company.'

Correct C. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for the company.'

D. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company, John.'

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

The following text contains a vocabulary error: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework to do.' Identify the error and correct it.

A. The sentence should read: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework to do.'

Correct B. The sentence should read: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework to complete.'

C. The sentence should read: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework to finish.'

D. The sentence should read: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework to hand in.'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

The following sentence contains a grammatical error: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company.' Identify the error and correct it.

A. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company.'

B. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working with the company.'

Correct C. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working for the company.'

D. The sentence should read: 'The new employee, John, was very happy to be working at the company, John.'

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6

The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something in a very enthusiastic and eager manner. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?

A. She went out of her way to help her friend.

B. He refused to lend me his book.

Correct C. The company is willing to bend over backwards to meet customer demands.

D. The teacher was unwilling to give us extra time to complete the assignment.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7

The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company.' is an example of a sentence in which the register is formal. Which of the following sentences is also an example of a formal register?

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

Correct B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company.

C. The company is willing to lend me some money.

D. I'm feeling really tired today.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

The sentence 'The company's profits have increased by 20%.' is an example of a sentence in which the register is formal. Which of the following sentences is also an example of a formal register?

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

Correct B. The company's profits have increased by 20%.

C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company.

D. I'm feeling really tired today.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company.' is an example of a sentence in which the register is formal. Which of the following sentences is also an example of a formal register?

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

Correct B. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company.

C. The company is willing to lend me some money.

D. I'm feeling really tired today.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10

The sentence 'The company's profits have increased by 20%.' is an example of a sentence in which the register is formal. Which of the following sentences is also an example of a formal register?

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

Correct B. The company's profits have increased by 20%.

C. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of the company.

D. I'm feeling really tired today.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11

SHARED STIMULUS

The passage: 'As I walked into the room, I suddenly realized that I had forgotten my phone.'

The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed and explain its effect on the meaning of the passage.

Correct A. The word 'suddenly' has been changed to 'gradually'.

B. The word 'suddenly' has been changed to 'slowly'.

C. The word 'suddenly' has been changed to 'quickly'.

D. The word 'suddenly' has been changed to 'rapidly'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

SHARED STIMULUS

The sentence: 'You're going to do great on your audition, just break a leg!'

In the following sentence, identify the idiomatic expression and explain its meaning.

Correct A. The idiomatic expression is 'break a leg'.

B. The idiomatic expression is 'cost an arm and a leg'.

C. The idiomatic expression is 'bend over backwards'.

D. The idiomatic expression is 'beat around the bush'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13

SHARED STIMULUS

The sentence: 'Can you pick up the phone and call my mom?'

The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning.

Correct A. The phrasal verb is 'pick up'.

B. The phrasal verb is 'get on'.

C. The phrasal verb is 'turn down'.

D. The phrasal verb is 'give up'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14

SHARED STIMULUS

The passage: 'I went to the store because I needed milk.'

The following passage contains a complex sentence. Identify the independent and dependent clauses and explain their relationship.

Correct A. The independent clause is 'I went to the store' and the dependent clause is 'because I needed milk'.

B. The independent clause is 'because I needed milk' and the dependent clause is 'I went to the store'.

C. The independent clause is 'I went to the store' and the dependent clause is 'when I got home'.

D. The independent clause is 'when I got home' and the dependent clause is 'I went to the store'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

SHARED STIMULUS

The sentence: 'He is a shining light in a dark room.'

The following sentence contains a metaphor. Identify the metaphor and explain its meaning.

Correct A. The metaphor is 'He is a shining light in a dark room'.

B. The metaphor is 'She is a ray of sunshine'.

C. The metaphor is 'He is a stormy sea'.

D. The metaphor is 'She is a warm hug'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16

The following sentence is an example of a "register" in English, which is used in a specific context to convey a particular tone or attitude. Identify the register used in the sentence: "The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis."

A. Formal

B. Informal

Correct C. Technical

D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17

The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it: "The company, who's profits have increased significantly, is expected to expand its operations."

Correct A. The company, whose profits have increased significantly, is expected to expand its operations.

B. The company, who profits have increased significantly, is expected to expand its operations.

C. The company, which profits have increased significantly, is expected to expand its operations.

D. The company, who's profits have increased significantly, is expected to expand its operations.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

The following sentence is an example of a "complex sentence". Identify the independent and dependent clauses: "While the patient was waiting for the doctor, the nurse took her temperature."

Correct A. Independent clause: While the patient was waiting for the doctor. Dependent clause: the nurse took her temperature.

B. Independent clause: the nurse took her temperature. Dependent clause: While the patient was waiting for the doctor.

C. Independent clause: the nurse took her temperature. Dependent clause: the patient was waiting for the doctor.

D. Independent clause: While the patient was waiting for the doctor. Dependent clause: the patient was waiting for the doctor.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

The following sentence contains a "zeugma". Identify the word that is being used as a zeugma: "The company's profits and reputation have taken a hit."

A. profits

B. reputation

Correct C. hit

D. company

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20

The following sentence is an example of a "metaphor". Identify the word that is being used as a metaphor: "He is a shining light in a dark room."

Correct A. shining light

B. dark room

C. he

D. room

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21

SHARED STIMULUS

The passage reads: 'The government's decision to increase taxes is a clear indication of their lack of concern for the welfare of the citizens.'

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

A. formal

B. informal

Correct C. sarcastic

D. empathetic

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22

The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' can be rephrased as:

A. The new policy has been widely accepted.

B. The new policy has been met with mixed reactions.

Correct C. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.

D. The new policy has been met with little opposition.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23

The phrase 'kick the bucket' means:

A. to give up

B. to succeed

C. to fail

Correct D. to die

Correct Answer: D

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Question 24

The sentence 'The company's profits have increased by 20%.' can be rephrased as:

A. The company's profits have decreased by 20%.

B. The company's profits have remained the same.

Correct C. The company's profits have increased by 20%.

D. The company's profits have increased by 30%.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25

SHARED STIMULUS

The passage reads: 'The sun was setting slowly over the calm sea, its gentle waves lapping softly against the shore.'

The passage below contains an example of:

A. alliteration

Correct B. assonance

C. consonance

D. onomatopoeia

Correct Answer: B

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