Practice post utme redeemers university english 2019 Past Questions

Question 1

In the sentence 'The students were studying for their exams, but they were also watching a movie', which of the following pronouns is in the objective case?

A. they

Correct B. them

C. their

D. theirs

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?

A. The teacher gave the students a lot of homework.

Correct B. The students were given a lot of homework by the teacher.

C. The students gave the teacher a lot of homework.

D. The teacher and the students gave a lot of homework.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

In the sentence 'The doctor prescribed the patient some medication', which of the following words is in the nominative case?

Correct A. the doctor

B. the patient

C. some medication

D. the medication

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

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

Correct A. I have eaten breakfast.

B. I eat breakfast every morning.

C. I will eat breakfast soon.

D. I ate breakfast yesterday.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

In the sentence 'The company has been facing financial difficulties for several years', which of the following verbs is in the present perfect tense?

A. facing

Correct B. has been facing

C. will face

D. faced

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

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The original passage

The passage below has been modified from the original. Identify the word that has been changed and explain its effect on the meaning of the passage.

A. The original passage read: 'The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on our roads.'

Correct B. The modified passage reads: 'The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on our highways.'

C. The modified passage reads: 'The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on our streets.'

D. The modified passage reads: 'The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on our roads and highways.'

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

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The sentence is in the future tense

In the following sentence, identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' to complete the sentence.

Correct A. The new policy will be implemented next month.

B. The new policy has been implemented next month.

C. The new policy is being implemented next month.

D. The new policy was implemented next month.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8

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The passage is in the present tense

The following passage is a medical report. Identify the correct form of the pronoun 'it' to complete the sentence.

Correct A. The patient's symptoms are caused by the virus, which is a result of the bacteria, and it is affecting the patient's liver.

B. The patient's symptoms are caused by the virus, which is a result of the bacteria, and it are affecting the patient's liver.

C. The patient's symptoms are caused by the virus, which is a result of the bacteria, and it is affecting the patient's livers.

D. The patient's symptoms are caused by the virus, which is a result of the bacteria, and it are affecting the patient's livers.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

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The sentence is in the present tense

The following sentence is a sports report. Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' to complete the sentence.

Correct A. The team is currently leading the league.

B. The team was leading the league.

C. The team has been leading the league.

D. The team will be leading the league.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

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The passage is in the present tense

The following passage is a law report. Identify the correct form of the pronoun 'it' to complete the sentence.

A. The court has ruled that the defendant is guilty, and it is a result of the evidence presented.

B. The court has ruled that the defendant is guilty, and it are a result of the evidence presented.

Correct C. The court has ruled that the defendant is guilty, and it is a result of the evidence presented.

D. The court has ruled that the defendant is guilty, and it are a result of the evidence presented.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11

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The passage is in the present tense

The following passage is a medical report. Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' to complete the sentence.

Correct A. The patient's symptoms are caused by the virus, which is a result of the bacteria, and it is affecting the patient's liver.

B. The patient's symptoms are caused by the virus, which is a result of the bacteria, and it are affecting the patient's liver.

C. The patient's symptoms are caused by the virus, which is a result of the bacteria, and it is affecting the patient's livers.

D. The patient's symptoms are caused by the virus, which is a result of the bacteria, and it are affecting the patient's livers.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

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The sentence is in the present tense

The following sentence is a sports report. Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' to complete the sentence.

Correct A. The team is currently leading the league.

B. The team was leading the league.

C. The team has been leading the league.

D. The team will be leading the league.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13

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The passage is in the present tense

The following passage is a law report. Identify the correct form of the pronoun 'it' to complete the sentence.

A. The court has ruled that the defendant is guilty, and it is a result of the evidence presented.

B. The court has ruled that the defendant is guilty, and it are a result of the evidence presented.

Correct C. The court has ruled that the defendant is guilty, and it is a result of the evidence presented.

D. The court has ruled that the defendant is guilty, and it are a result of the evidence presented.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14

The sentence 'The new policy will be implemented next quarter' is in the future perfect tense. Identify the verb form that completes the sentence 'By the time the new policy is implemented, _______ will have been in effect for three months.'

Correct A. will have been implemented

B. has been implemented

C. is being implemented

D. was implemented

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

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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, but the author was not happy.

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

A. The author's tone is sarcastic.

Correct B. The author's tone is ironic.

C. The author's tone is neutral.

D. The author's tone is enthusiastic.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16

The sentence 'The manager of the company is responsible for the success of the project.' is in the passive voice. Identify the verb form that completes the sentence 'The manager of the company _______ responsible for the success of the project.'

Correct A. is

B. was

C. will be

D. has been

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

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The new policy is a bad idea. It will cost the company a lot of money and will not achieve its intended goals. The employees will be unhappy with the change and will likely quit their jobs.

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

A. The author's main point is that the new policy is a good idea.

Correct B. The author's main point is that the new policy is a bad idea.

C. The author's main point is that the new policy is unnecessary.

D. The author's main point is that the new policy is a waste of time.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18

The sentence 'The company will launch a new product next month' is in the future tense. Identify the verb form that completes the sentence 'By the time the company launches the new product, _______ will have been in the market for six months.'

Correct A. will have been launched

B. has been launched

C. is being launched

D. was launched

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to do something with great effort, but it can also imply a sense of reluctance. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this nuance?

Correct A. I'll bend over backwards to help you with your project, but I'm not really looking forward to it.

B. I'll bend over backwards to finish this task on time, no matter what it takes.

C. I'll bend over backwards to learn this new skill, even if it's difficult.

D. I'll bend over backwards to avoid doing this task, if possible.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

In the following cloze test, choose the word that best fits the context.

A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road by increasing the number of traffic lights.

B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road by increasing the number of speed bumps.

Correct C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road by increasing the number of roundabouts.

D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road by increasing the number of pedestrian crossings.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21

The following text is written in a formal, academic register. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this register?

Correct A. The new study suggests that the current treatment for cancer is not effective.

B. The new study suggests that the current treatment for cancer is not effective, and we need to find a new one.

C. The new study suggests that the current treatment for cancer is not effective, and we need to find a new one, pronto.

D. The new study suggests that the current treatment for cancer is not effective, and we need to find a new one, ASAP.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22

The following text contains a phrasal verb. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the correct usage of this phrasal verb?

Correct A. The company decided to pick up the project and run with it.

B. The company decided to pick up the project and drop it.

C. The company decided to pick up the project and finish it.

D. The company decided to pick up the project and start it.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

The following text contains a grammatical error. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the correct usage of the verb tense?

Correct A. By the time I arrived, they had already eaten dinner.

B. By the time I arrived, they were already eating dinner.

C. By the time I arrived, they had been eating dinner.

D. By the time I arrived, they were eating dinner.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24

The following text contains a pronoun error. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the correct usage of the pronoun?

Correct A. The teacher asked the student to hand in their homework.

B. The teacher asked the student to hand in his homework.

C. The teacher asked the student to hand in her homework.

D. The teacher asked the student to hand in their homework, but it was already late.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

The following text contains a stress error. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the correct usage of stress?

A. The doctor said that the patient had a bad cold.

Correct B. The doctor said that the patient had a BAD cold.

C. The doctor said that the patient had a bad COLD.

D. The doctor said that the patient had a bad cold, but it was actually a virus.

Correct Answer: B

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