Practice post utme nile university english 2023 Past Questions

Question 1

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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension. Read it carefully and choose the correct answer. The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky. The birds were singing their sweet melodies. The flowers were blooming in every color of the rainbow. It was a beautiful day.

The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension. Read it carefully and choose the correct answer.

Correct A. The author's tone is sarcastic.

B. The author's tone is formal.

C. The author's tone is persuasive.

D. The author's tone is neutral.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

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The idiom is 'to make a decision after careful consideration.'

The following sentence contains an idiom. Choose the correct meaning.

A. to make a decision quickly

B. to make a decision slowly

C. to make a decision without thinking

Correct D. to make a decision after careful consideration

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3

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The phrasal verb is 'to start doing something.'

The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Choose the correct meaning.

A. to continue doing something

B. to stop doing something

Correct C. to start doing something

D. to finish doing something

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

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The register is 'formal.'

The following sentence contains a register. Choose the correct register.

Correct A. formal

B. informal

C. technical

D. emotive

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

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The grammatical error is in the verb tense.

The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Choose the correct correction.

A. The cat is sleeping.

Correct B. The cat sleeps.

C. The cat is sleeping.

D. The cat sleeps.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

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The passage is written in a style that is typical of formal academic writing.

The following passage is an example of which register?

A. Formal

B. Informal

Correct C. Elevated

D. Colloquial

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7

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The words 'perspicacious' and 'perceptive' both describe the ability to notice and understand things that are not immediately apparent.

The word 'perspicacious' is a synonym of which of the following words?

Correct A. Perceptive

B. Insightful

C. Discerning

D. Astute

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8

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The correct spelling of the word is the one that is most commonly used in standard English.

The correct spelling of the word is:

A. accomodate

B. accomodate

C. accomodate

Correct D. accommodate

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9

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The sentence is written in a style that is typical of active voice.

The following sentence is an example of which grammatical structure?

Correct A. Active voice

B. Passive voice

C. Subjunctive mood

D. Imperative mood

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

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The sentence is written in a style that is typical of past simple tense.

The following sentence is an example of which grammatical tense?

A. Present simple

B. Present continuous

Correct C. Past simple

D. Past perfect

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11

The phrase 'bend over backwards' is an example of an idiom that means to go out of one's way to help someone. However, in the sentence 'She bent over backwards to meet the deadline,' the phrase is used to convey a different meaning. What is the meaning of the phrase in this context?

A. to procrastinate and put off work until the last minute

Correct B. to work extremely hard and put in extra effort

C. to take a break and relax

D. to give up and abandon the task

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12

Identify the correct form of the possessive adjective in the sentence 'This is my book, and this is my _______.'

A. book

B. books

Correct C. book's

D. books'

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13

The sentence 'If I were you, I would not have accepted the job offer' is an example of a conditional sentence. Identify the type of conditional sentence.

A. Zero conditional

B. First conditional

Correct C. Second conditional

D. Third conditional

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14

The phrase 'break a leg' is an example of an idiom that means 'good luck.' However, in the sentence 'She broke her leg while dancing,' the phrase is used to convey a different meaning. What is the meaning of the phrase in this context?

A. to get a good grade

Correct B. to get injured

C. to have a good time

D. to be successful

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15

The sentence 'The manager asked the employees to work overtime' is an example of a sentence with a passive voice. Identify the subject of the sentence.

A. the manager

Correct B. the employees

C. overtime

D. work

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16

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The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.

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

A. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically correct.

Correct B. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically incorrect because it uses a plural verb with a singular subject.

C. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically incorrect because it uses a singular verb with a plural subject.

D. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically correct because it uses a plural verb with a plural subject.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17

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By the time I _______ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.

Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the following sentence: 'By the time I _______ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'

Correct A. had finished

B. finish

C. will finish

D. was finishing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

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The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.

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

A. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically correct.

Correct B. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically incorrect because it uses a plural verb with a singular subject.

C. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically incorrect because it uses a singular verb with a plural subject.

D. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically correct because it uses a plural verb with a plural subject.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19

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By the time I _______ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.

Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the following sentence: 'By the time I _______ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'

Correct A. had finished

B. finish

C. will finish

D. was finishing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

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The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.

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

A. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically correct.

Correct B. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically incorrect because it uses a plural verb with a singular subject.

C. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically incorrect because it uses a singular verb with a plural subject.

D. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically correct because it uses a plural verb with a plural subject.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21

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By the time I _______ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.

Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the following sentence: 'By the time I _______ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'

Correct A. had finished

B. finish

C. will finish

D. was finishing

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22

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The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.

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

A. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically correct.

Correct B. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically incorrect because it uses a plural verb with a singular subject.

C. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically incorrect because it uses a singular verb with a plural subject.

D. The sentence 'The manager, along with his team, has been working on the project for months.' is grammatically correct because it uses a plural verb with a plural subject.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23

Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the following sentence: 'By the time I _______ (finish) my homework, it was already midnight.'

A. had finished

B. finish

C. will finish

D. was finishing

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 24

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The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

The passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Correct A. The author's tone is formal and objective.

B. The author's tone is informal and subjective.

C. The author's tone is sarcastic and ironic.

D. The author's tone is persuasive and argumentative.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

Choose the correct antonym for the word 'fastidious'.

Correct A. careless

B. meticulous

C. hasty

D. relaxed

Correct Answer: A

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