Practice post utme eksu english 2019 Past Questions

Question 1

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The author's tone is best described as formal because the language used is objective and devoid of emotional appeal.

In the following passage, the author's tone is best described as:

Correct A. formal

B. informal

C. sarcastic

D. emotive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

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Perspicacious means having a keen understanding and insight.

The word 'perspicacious' is closest in meaning to:

A. careless

Correct B. perceptive

C. inattentive

D. oblivious

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

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The correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence is 'were' because it is in the plural form.

Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the following sentence:

A. was

Correct B. were

C. be

D. been

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

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The sentence 'He is a shining light in a dark room' is an example of a metaphor because it compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

The following sentence is an example of:

Correct A. metaphor

B. simile

C. personification

D. alliteration

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

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The passage 'The sun was setting over the ocean, casting a golden glow over the waves' is an example of a descriptive passage because it uses sensory details to describe a scene.

The following passage is an example of:

A. narrative

Correct B. descriptive

C. expository

D. persuasive

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

The sentence 'The new policy has been met with widespread criticism.' can be interpreted as meaning that the policy has been...

A. well-received

B. met with resistance

C. generally accepted

Correct D. criticized by many

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7

The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to...

A. refuse to help

B. do something reluctantly

Correct C. go out of one's way to help

D. take a long time to do something

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

The sentence 'The manager has been trying to motivate the team, but they are not responding well.' can be rephrased as...

A. The team is not motivated.

B. The manager is not trying hard enough.

Correct C. The team is not responding well to the manager's efforts.

D. The manager is not a good motivator.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9

The phrase 'kick the bucket' means to...

A. give up on something

B. start something new

Correct C. die

D. get married

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10

The sentence 'The company has been experiencing financial difficulties.' can be rephrased as...

A. The company is doing well financially.

B. The company is experiencing financial growth.

Correct C. The company is struggling financially.

D. The company is not affected by financial difficulties.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11

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

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

Correct A. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the main idea.

B. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the author's tone.

C. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the main characters.

D. The passage has been modified to test the reader's ability to identify the setting.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

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The following sentence contains an idiomatic expression. Identify the expression and explain its meaning.

The following sentence contains an idiomatic expression. Identify the expression and explain its meaning.

A. The idiomatic expression is 'break a leg' and it means to wish someone good luck.

Correct B. The idiomatic expression is 'beat around the bush' and it means to avoid talking directly about something.

C. The idiomatic expression is 'cost an arm and a leg' and it means to be very expensive.

D. The idiomatic expression is 'cut to the chase' and it means to get to the point.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13

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

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

A. The phrasal verb is 'pick up' and it means to lift something.

Correct B. The phrasal verb is 'turn down' and it means to refuse an offer.

C. The phrasal verb is 'get on' and it means to start something.

D. The phrasal verb is 'put off' and it means to delay something.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14

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The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and explain how to correct it.

The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and explain how to correct it.

Correct A. The error is a subject-verb agreement error and it can be corrected by changing the verb to the plural form.

B. The error is a tense error and it can be corrected by changing the verb to the correct tense.

C. The error is a pronoun error and it can be corrected by changing the pronoun to the correct form.

D. The error is a modifier error and it can be corrected by rephrasing the sentence.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

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The following sentence contains a spelling error. Identify the error and explain how to correct it.

The following sentence contains a spelling error. Identify the error and explain how to correct it.

A. The error is a misspelling of the word 'accommodate' and it can be corrected by changing it to 'accomodate'.

B. The error is a misspelling of the word 'necessary' and it can be corrected by changing it to 'nesessary'.

Correct C. The error is a misspelling of the word 'separate' and it can be corrected by changing it to 'seperate'.

D. The error is a misspelling of the word 'receive' and it can be corrected by changing it to 'recieve'.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16

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The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread criticism.

The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.

Correct A. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread criticism.'

B. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread support.'

C. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced this year, has been met with widespread criticism.'

D. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread apathy.'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

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The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread criticism.

In the following passage, identify the synonym for the word 'complex' and suggest a replacement.

A. The word 'simple' is a synonym for 'complex'.

Correct B. The word 'complicated' is a synonym for 'complex'.

C. The word 'difficult' is a synonym for 'complex'.

D. The word 'straightforward' is a synonym for 'complex'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18

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The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread criticism.

In the following passage, identify the antonym for the word 'fast' and suggest a replacement.

Correct A. The word 'slow' is an antonym for 'fast'.

B. The word 'quick' is an antonym for 'fast'.

C. The word 'rapid' is an antonym for 'fast'.

D. The word 'swift' is an antonym for 'fast'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

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The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread criticism.

In the following passage, identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.

Correct A. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread criticism.'

B. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread support.'

C. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced this year, has been met with widespread criticism.'

D. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread apathy.'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

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The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread criticism.

In the following passage, identify the synonym for the word 'complex' and suggest a replacement.

A. The word 'simple' is a synonym for 'complex'.

Correct B. The word 'complicated' is a synonym for 'complex'.

C. The word 'difficult' is a synonym for 'complex'.

D. The word 'straightforward' is a synonym for 'complex'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21

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The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread criticism.

In the following passage, identify the antonym for the word 'fast' and suggest a replacement.

Correct A. The word 'slow' is an antonym for 'fast'.

B. The word 'quick' is an antonym for 'fast'.

C. The word 'rapid' is an antonym for 'fast'.

D. The word 'swift' is an antonym for 'fast'.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22

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The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread criticism.

In the following passage, identify the grammatical error and suggest a correction.

Correct A. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread criticism.'

B. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread support.'

C. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced this year, has been met with widespread criticism.'

D. The sentence should read: 'The new policy, which was introduced last year, has been met with widespread apathy.'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

In the following passage, identify the synonym for the word 'complex' and suggest a replacement.

A. The word 'simple' is a synonym for 'complex'.

B. The word 'complicated' is a synonym for 'complex'.

C. The word 'difficult' is a synonym for 'complex'.

D. The word 'straightforward' is a synonym for 'complex'.

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 24

In the sentence 'The doctor examined the patient carefully', which word is stressed?

A. patient

B. examined

Correct C. carefully

D. doctor

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25

Which of the following words is a synonym of 'rapid'?

A. fast

B. slow

C. quick

Correct D. speedy

Correct Answer: D

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