Practice post utme delsu english 2020 Past Questions

Question 1

In the passage, the author uses the phrase 'a tempest in a teapot' to describe a situation where a group of people are making a big fuss over something that is not really important. What is the antonym of the word 'tempest' in this context?

Correct A. Calmness

B. Storminess

C. Seriousness

D. Importance

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

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The passage discusses the importance of perseverance in achieving success.

Read the passage and answer the question: What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The importance of education

B. The benefits of hard work

C. The dangers of procrastination

Correct D. The value of perseverance

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3

In the passage, the author uses the phrase 'a drop in the ocean' to describe a situation where a small action or contribution is made towards a much larger problem. What is the antonym of the word 'drop' in this context?

A. Wave

Correct B. Tsunami

C. Flood

D. Droplet

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

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The passage is written in an encouraging tone.

Read the passage and answer the question: What is the author's tone in the passage?

A. Serious

B. Humorous

C. Critical

Correct D. Encouraging

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5

In the passage, the author uses the phrase 'a burning issue' to describe a situation where a problem is urgent and needs to be addressed immediately. What is the antonym of the word 'burning' in this context?

Correct A. Cold

B. Hot

C. Frozen

D. Mild

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

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The passage originally read: 'The sun rises in the east.'

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

A. The sun rises in the east.

Correct B. The sun rises in the west.

C. The sun sets in the east.

D. The sun sets in the west.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

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The sentence should read: 'The manager of the company, along with his team, went to the meeting.'

The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.

A. The manager of the company, along with his team, went to the meeting.

Correct B. The manager of the company, along with his team, went to the meeting's.

C. The manager of the company, along with his team, went to the meeting.

D. The manager of the company, along with his team, went to the meeting's.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

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The sentence should read: 'The manager of the company, along with his team, went to the meeting.'

The sentence below contains a word that is not in its correct form. Identify the word and correct it.

A. The manager of the company, along with his teams, went to the meeting.

Correct B. The manager of the company, along with his team, went to the meeting.

C. The manager of the company, along with his teams, went to the meeting.

D. The manager of the company, along with his team, went to the meeting's.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

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The sentence should read: 'The manager of the company, along with his team, went to the meeting.'

The passage below contains a word that is not in its correct form. Identify the word and correct it.

Correct A. The manager of the company, along with his team, went to the meeting.

B. The manager of the company, along with his teams, went to the meeting.

C. The manager of the company, along with his team, went to the meeting.

D. The manager of the company, along with his teams, went to the meeting.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

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The sentence should read: 'The manager of the company, along with his team, went to the meeting.'

The sentence below contains a word that is not in its correct form. Identify the word and correct it.

Correct A. The manager of the company, along with his team, went to the meeting.

B. The manager of the company, along with his teams, went to the meeting.

C. The manager of the company, along with his team, went to the meeting.

D. The manager of the company, along with his teams, went to the meeting.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide, affecting millions of people.' is an example of a sentence with a specific grammatical feature. Which of the following best describes this feature?

A. Passive voice

B. Active voice

Correct C. Impersonal construction

D. Ergative construction

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12

In the sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, is expected to attend the meeting today.', the word 'who' is an example of a specific grammatical feature. Which of the following best describes this feature?

Correct A. Relative pronoun

B. Subjunctive mood

C. Modal verb

D. Conditional tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13

The sentence 'The company's profits have increased by 20% over the past year.' is an example of a sentence with a specific grammatical feature. Which of the following best describes this feature?

Correct A. Comparative form

B. Superlative form

C. Adverbial phrase

D. Prepositional phrase

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14

The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide, affecting millions of people.' is an example of a sentence with a specific grammatical feature. Which of the following best describes this feature?

A. Passive voice

B. Active voice

Correct C. Impersonal construction

D. Ergative construction

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15

In the sentence 'The manager, who was absent yesterday, is expected to attend the meeting today.', the word 'who' is an example of a specific grammatical feature. Which of the following best describes this feature?

Correct A. Relative pronoun

B. Subjunctive mood

C. Modal verb

D. Conditional tense

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16

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The speaker is discussing the challenges of learning a new language.

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

A. sarcastic

B. condescending

Correct C. exasperated

D. exasperating

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17

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The phrase is used to describe going out of one's way to help someone.

The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of _______.

Correct A. idiomatic expression

B. metaphorical phrase

C. hyperbolic expression

D. colloquialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

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The word is used to describe making someone feel less energetic or less confident.

The word 'enervate' is most closely related to _______.

A. to energize

Correct B. to weaken

C. to stimulate

D. to revitalize

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19

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The sentence is discussing the potential impact of a new policy on a company's profits.

The sentence 'The new policy will _______ the company's profits.' is an example of _______.

A. increase

Correct B. decrease

C. remain the same

D. be unaffected

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20

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The word is used to describe someone who is perceptive and has a deep understanding of things.

The word 'perspicacious' is most closely related to _______.

A. having a strong and unpleasant smell

Correct B. having a keen understanding and insight

C. being very old

D. being very expensive

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21

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The sentence is discussing the change in a company's profits over time.

The sentence 'The company's profits have _______ over the past year.' is an example of _______.

A. increased

Correct B. decreased

C. remained the same

D. been unaffected

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22

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The word is used to describe someone who is very particular and demanding in their standards.

The word 'fastidious' is most closely related to _______.

A. being careless and sloppy

Correct B. being meticulous and demanding

C. being lazy and unmotivated

D. being quick and efficient

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23

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The sentence is discussing the quality of work done by a new employee.

The sentence 'The new employee is _______ in their work.' is an example of _______.

A. careless

Correct B. meticulous

C. lazy

D. quick

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24

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The word is used to describe something that is made up of different parts or elements.

The word 'heterogeneous' is most closely related to _______.

A. being similar and uniform

Correct B. being different and varied

C. being large and complex

D. being small and simple

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25

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The sentence is discussing the financial situation of a company.

The sentence 'The company's financial situation is _______.' is an example of _______.

A. stable

Correct B. unstable

C. complex

D. simple

Correct Answer: B

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