Practice post utme covenant university english 2025 Past Questions

Question 1

The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an idiom that means to die. Which of the following sentences uses the phrase correctly?

A. The old man kicked the bucket yesterday.

Correct B. She kicked the bucket after a long illness.

C. The bucket was kicked by the old man.

D. The bucket kicked the old man.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.' is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb 'will be attending' in the sentence.

Correct A. will be attending

B. will attend

C. will be attended

D. will attend to

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

The sentence 'The new policy will affect the company's profits.' is in the future perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb 'will affect' in the sentence.

A. will affect

Correct B. will have affected

C. will be affecting

D. will affect to

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting.' is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the pronoun 'his' in the sentence.

Correct A. his

B. he

C. him

D. their

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

The sentence 'The new policy will affect the company's profits.' is in the future perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb 'will affect' in the sentence.

A. will affect

Correct B. will have affected

C. will be affecting

D. will affect to

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

The lawyer's arguments were so convincing that the judge was forced to reconsider the case, thereby changing the verdict from guilty to not guilty. The lawyer's arguments were so strong that they almost made the judge change his mind.

Correct A. The lawyer's arguments were so convincing that the judge was forced to reconsider the case, thereby changing the verdict from guilty to not guilty.

B. The lawyer's arguments were so strong that they almost made the judge change his mind.

C. The lawyer's arguments were so weak that they almost made the judge change his mind.

D. The lawyer's arguments were so convincing that the judge was forced to reconsider the case, thereby changing the verdict from not guilty to guilty.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

The doctor examined the patient's X-ray and determined that the tumor was malignant. The doctor then recommended that the patient undergo chemotherapy.

A. The doctor examined the patient's X-ray and determined that the tumor was malignant.

Correct B. The doctor then recommended that the patient undergo chemotherapy.

C. The doctor examined the patient's X-ray and determined that the tumor was benign.

D. The doctor then recommended that the patient undergo surgery.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

The coach yelled at the player for not following the team's strategy, which resulted in a loss. The coach then told the player to practice more.

A. The coach yelled at the player for not following the team's strategy, which resulted in a loss.

Correct B. The coach then told the player to practice more.

C. The coach yelled at the player for not following the team's strategy, which resulted in a win.

D. The coach then told the player to take a break.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

The athlete's performance was impressive, but the coach was not satisfied with the athlete's technique. The coach then provided the athlete with feedback.

A. The athlete's performance was impressive, but the coach was not satisfied with the athlete's technique.

Correct B. The coach then provided the athlete with feedback.

C. The athlete's performance was impressive, and the coach was satisfied with the athlete's technique.

D. The coach then provided the athlete with a trophy.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10

The patient's symptoms were severe, and the doctor ordered a series of tests to determine the cause of the illness. The doctor then prescribed medication.

A. The patient's symptoms were severe, and the doctor ordered a series of tests to determine the cause of the illness.

Correct B. The doctor then prescribed medication.

C. The patient's symptoms were mild, and the doctor ordered a series of tests to determine the cause of the illness.

D. The doctor then referred the patient to a specialist.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11

The company's profits were high, and the CEO decided to invest in new technology. The company then expanded its operations.

A. The company's profits were high, and the CEO decided to invest in new technology.

Correct B. The company then expanded its operations.

C. The company's profits were low, and the CEO decided to invest in new technology.

D. The company then downsized its operations.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12

The teacher asked the student to read the passage and answer the questions. The student then read the passage and answered the questions.

A. The teacher asked the student to read the passage and answer the questions.

Correct B. The student then read the passage and answered the questions.

C. The teacher asked the student to write a story.

D. The student then drew a picture.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13

The manager asked the employee to complete the project by the end of the week. The employee then worked diligently to complete the project.

A. The manager asked the employee to complete the project by the end of the week.

Correct B. The employee then worked diligently to complete the project.

C. The manager asked the employee to take a break.

D. The employee then went home early.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14

In the sentence 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years', what is the antonym of the word 'reduce'?

Correct A. increase

B. decrease

C. expand

D. enhance

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what will happen to the current flowing through the circuit?

Correct A. The current will increase

B. The current will decrease

C. The current will remain the same

D. The current will become zero

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16

The sentence 'The manager of the company has decided to implement a new policy to reduce costs' is an example of a sentence with a

Correct A. passive voice

B. active voice

C. present tense

D. future tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

The diagram below shows a graph of a quadratic function. What is the x-coordinate of the vertex?

A. 2

Correct B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18

The sentence 'The teacher asked the students to write a short essay on the topic' is an example of a sentence with a

Correct A. direct object

B. indirect object

C. subject

D. predicate

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

The diagram below shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is open, what will happen to the current flowing through the circuit?

A. The current will increase

B. The current will decrease

C. The current will remain the same

Correct D. The current will become zero

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20

The sentence 'The manager of the company has decided to implement a new policy to reduce costs' is an example of a sentence with a

Correct A. passive voice

B. active voice

C. present tense

D. future tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21

SHARED STIMULUS

The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public.

The passage below has been modified from the original. Choose the word that best fits each blank.

Correct A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public.

B. The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim from the public.

C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference from the public.

D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy from the public.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22

SHARED STIMULUS

The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim from the public.

The following sentence has been modified from the original. Choose the word that best fits each blank.

A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public.

Correct B. The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim from the public.

C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference from the public.

D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy from the public.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23

SHARED STIMULUS

The new policy has been met with widespread indifference from the public.

The following sentence has been modified from the original. Choose the word that best fits each blank.

A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public.

B. The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim from the public.

Correct C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference from the public.

D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy from the public.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24

SHARED STIMULUS

The new policy has been met with widespread apathy from the public.

The following sentence has been modified from the original. Choose the word that best fits each blank.

A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public.

B. The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim from the public.

C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference from the public.

Correct D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy from the public.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25

SHARED STIMULUS

The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public.

The following sentence has been modified from the original. Choose the word that best fits each blank.

Correct A. The new policy has been met with widespread criticism from the public.

B. The new policy has been met with widespread acclaim from the public.

C. The new policy has been met with widespread indifference from the public.

D. The new policy has been met with widespread apathy from the public.

Correct Answer: A

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