Practice post utme ksu english 2021 Past Questions

Question 1

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The manager, along with his team, were responsible for the project.

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

A. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, were responsible for the project' is grammatically correct.

Correct B. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, were responsible for the project' is grammatically incorrect because it uses the wrong verb form.

C. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, were responsible for the project' is grammatically incorrect because it uses the wrong preposition.

D. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, were responsible for the project' is grammatically correct, but it could be improved for clarity.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

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I went to the store because I needed milk.

In the following sentence, identify the type of clause and its function in the sentence.

A. The sentence 'I went to the store because I needed milk' contains a dependent clause that functions as an adverb.

B. The sentence 'I went to the store because I needed milk' contains an independent clause that functions as a noun.

C. The sentence 'I went to the store because I needed milk' contains a dependent clause that functions as a noun.

Correct D. The sentence 'I went to the store because I needed milk' contains an independent clause that functions as an adverb.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3

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The teacher wrote the word 'fair' on the board, but it should be 'fare' because it refers to a price.

The following sentence contains a homophone error. Identify the error and suggest a correction.

Correct A. The sentence 'The teacher wrote the word 'fair' on the board, but it should be 'fare' because it refers to a price.

B. The sentence 'The teacher wrote the word 'fair' on the board, but it should be 'fare' because it refers to a weather condition.

C. The sentence 'The teacher wrote the word 'fair' on the board, but it should be 'fare' because it refers to a type of fruit.

D. The sentence 'The teacher wrote the word 'fair' on the board, but it should be 'fare' because it refers to a type of animal.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

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Walking down the street, the sun was shining brightly.

The following sentence contains a dangling modifier. Identify the error and suggest a correction.

A. The sentence 'Walking down the street, the sun was shining brightly' contains a dangling modifier because it implies that the sun is walking down the street.

Correct B. The sentence 'Walking down the street, the sun was shining brightly' contains a dangling modifier because it implies that the person walking is the one shining brightly.

C. The sentence 'Walking down the street, the sun was shining brightly' contains a dangling modifier because it implies that the street is walking down the street.

D. The sentence 'Walking down the street, the sun was shining brightly' contains a dangling modifier because it implies that the sun is the one walking down the street.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

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I went to the store and I bought some milk and eggs.

The following sentence contains a run-on sentence. Identify the error and suggest a correction.

Correct A. The sentence 'I went to the store and I bought some milk and eggs' is a run-on sentence because it contains two independent clauses that are not properly connected.

B. The sentence 'I went to the store and I bought some milk and eggs' is a run-on sentence because it contains two independent clauses that are properly connected with a conjunction.

C. The sentence 'I went to the store and I bought some milk and eggs' is a run-on sentence because it contains two independent clauses that are not properly connected with a semicolon.

D. The sentence 'I went to the store and I bought some milk and eggs' is a run-on sentence because it contains two independent clauses that are properly connected with a semicolon.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

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The original sentence is grammatically correct, but the modified sentence is incorrect because it contains a non-essential clause that disrupts the flow of the sentence.

The passage below has been modified. Identify the grammatical error and explain its effect on the meaning of the sentence.

Correct A. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'

B. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'

C. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'

D. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

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The phrasal verb 'pick up' means to lift or move something from a lower position to a higher position.

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

Correct A. pick up

B. get on

C. turn off

D. put down

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8

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The original sentence is grammatically correct, but the modified sentence is incorrect because it contains a non-essential clause that disrupts the flow of the sentence.

The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and explain its effect on the meaning of the sentence.

Correct A. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'

B. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'

C. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'

D. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

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The original sentence is grammatically correct, but the modified sentence is incorrect because it contains a comma splice that disrupts the flow of the sentence.

The following sentence contains a comma splice. Identify the error and explain its effect on the meaning of the sentence.

Correct A. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'

B. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'

C. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'

D. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

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The original sentence is grammatically correct, but the modified sentence is incorrect because it contains a dangling modifier that disrupts the flow of the sentence.

The following sentence contains a dangling modifier. Identify the error and explain its effect on the meaning of the sentence.

Correct A. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'

B. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'

C. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'

D. The sentence 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet' has been modified to 'I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet, which I had left at home.'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

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The passage discusses a medical study and its findings.

The following passage is an excerpt from a medical journal. Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?

Correct A. Formal and objective

B. Informal and conversational

C. Emotional and persuasive

D. Critical and analytical

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

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The sentence is: 'I wanted to go to the party, however, I had to stay home.'

The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a specific grammatical structure. What is the grammatical function of the word 'however' in the sentence?

A. Adverb

Correct B. Conjunction

C. Preposition

D. Noun

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13

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The passage discusses a recent sports event and its outcome.

The following passage is an excerpt from a sports article. Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in writing the passage?

Correct A. To inform the reader about a recent sports event

B. To persuade the reader to support a particular sports team

C. To entertain the reader with a humorous anecdote

D. To analyze the performance of a particular athlete

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14

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The sentence is: 'I will meet you in the park at 5 o'clock.'

The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a specific grammatical structure. What is the grammatical function of the word 'in' in the sentence?

Correct A. Preposition

B. Conjunction

C. Adverb

D. Noun

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

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The passage discusses a medical study and its findings, and the author presents a critical analysis of the results.

The following passage is an excerpt from a medical journal. Which of the following best describes the author's tone in the passage?

A. Formal and objective

B. Informal and conversational

C. Emotional and persuasive

Correct D. Critical and analytical

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16

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

A. immediately

B. in the next five years

Correct C. by the end of five years

D. in the past five years

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17

Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?

A. The manager has been promoted.

B. The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions.

Correct C. The company is being sued.

D. The employees are happy.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18

In the sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented', what is the meaning of the phrase 'since the new policy was implemented'?

A. because of the new policy

Correct B. after the new policy was implemented

C. due to the new policy

D. in spite of the new policy

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19

Which of the following sentences is in the present perfect tense?

A. The company has been sued.

B. The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions.

C. The employees are happy.

Correct D. The profits have increased significantly.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20

In the sentence 'The company's profits have increased significantly since the new policy was implemented', what is the meaning of the phrase 'since the new policy was implemented'?

A. because of the new policy

Correct B. after the new policy was implemented

C. due to the new policy

D. in spite of the new policy

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21

The following passage is an example of a formal register in the field of medicine. Which of the following sentences would be most appropriate in a formal medical report?

A. The patient's symptoms were severe and required immediate attention.

B. I felt really bad and needed to see a doctor.

Correct C. The patient's condition was critical and required emergency surgery.

D. I had a terrible headache and went to the hospital.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22

In the following sentence, which word is an example of a synonym for the word 'large'?

Correct A. big

B. small

C. huge

D. tiny

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the independent clause.

A. The dog ran quickly around the corner.

Correct B. The dog ran quickly around the corner, and the cat chased after it.

C. The dog ran quickly around the corner, but the cat did not.

D. The dog ran quickly around the corner, and the cat was very happy.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24

The following passage is an example of a formal register in the field of law. Which of the following sentences would be most appropriate in a formal legal document?

A. I was arrested for speeding.

B. The police officer gave me a ticket.

Correct C. The court found me guilty of speeding.

D. I was fined ₦500 for speeding.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25

The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the dependent clause.

A. The dog ran quickly around the corner.

B. The dog ran quickly around the corner, and the cat chased after it.

C. The dog ran quickly around the corner, but the cat did not.

Correct D. The dog ran quickly around the corner, and the cat was very happy.

Correct Answer: D

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