Practice post utme summit university english 2019 Past Questions

Question 1

The idiom 'break a leg' is an example of a euphemistic expression used to wish someone good luck. Which of the following idioms is also euphemistic?

Correct A. Bite the bullet

B. Beat around the bush

C. Cut to the chase

D. Call it a day

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

In the sentence 'The manager, along with his team, will be attending the meeting', which word is in the correct grammatical case?

Correct A. manager

B. team

C. meeting

D. along

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's infection. Which of the following words is in the correct register?

A. prescribed

B. treat

C. infection

Correct D. course

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4

The coach instructed the players to 'run it back' during the practice session. Which of the following phrasal verbs is also used in a similar context?

Correct A. pick it up

B. take it easy

C. run it down

D. run it off

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

The company's financial report showed a significant increase in revenue. Which of the following words is a synonym for 'increase'?

A. decrease

B. rise

Correct C. boost

D. decline

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6

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The passage originally read: 'The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.'

The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with a synonym.

A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.

B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.

Correct C. The new policy has been implemented to decrease the number of accidents on the road.

D. The new policy has been implemented to eliminate the number of accidents on the road.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7

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The original sentence read: 'The manager asked the employee to remove his jacket.'

The following sentence has been modified to include a phrasal verb. Identify the correct form of the verb.

A. The manager asked the employee to take off his jacket.

Correct B. The manager asked the employee to take off the jacket.

C. The manager asked the employee to take off his coat.

D. The manager asked the employee to take off the coat.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

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The original sentence read: 'The company is on the brink of bankruptcy.'

The following sentence has been modified to include an idiom. Identify the correct form of the idiom.

Correct A. The company is on the verge of bankruptcy.

B. The company is on the verge of success.

C. The company is on the verge of failure.

D. The company is on the verge of growth.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

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The passage originally read: 'The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.'

The following sentence has been modified to include a cloze. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.

A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.

B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.

Correct C. The new policy has been implemented to decrease the number of accidents on the road.

D. The new policy has been implemented to eliminate the number of accidents on the road.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10

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The passage originally read: 'The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.'

The following sentence has been modified to include a synonym. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.

A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.

B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.

Correct C. The new policy has been implemented to decrease the number of accidents on the road.

D. The new policy has been implemented to eliminate the number of accidents on the road.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11

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The writer is trying to convey the idea that the effort made is insignificant in comparison to the overall problem.

In the following passage, the writer uses the phrase 'a drop in the ocean' to convey a sense of futility. Which of the following synonyms best captures the intended meaning?

A. A mere trifle

B. A negligible amount

Correct C. A tiny fraction

D. A minuscule quantity

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12

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The sentence in the passive voice has the verb 'being met' which indicates that the subject is receiving the action.

Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?

A. The manager will be meeting the client at 2 PM.

B. The manager is meeting the client at 2 PM.

Correct C. The client is being met by the manager at 2 PM.

D. The manager is meeting the client at 2 PM.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13

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The metaphor 'the city is a jungle' creates a vivid image in the reader's mind, conveying the idea that the city is a challenging and unforgiving place.

The following passage contains a metaphor. Identify the metaphor and explain its effect on the reader.

A. The city is a beast.

Correct B. The city is a jungle.

C. The city is a prison.

D. The city is a garden.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14

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The relative clause 'which is on the table' provides additional information about the book, specifying its location.

The following sentence contains a relative clause. Identify the relative clause and explain its function in the sentence.

Correct A. The book, which is on the table, is mine.

B. The book on the table is mine.

C. The book that is on the table is mine.

D. The book, that is on the table, is mine.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

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The simile 'ran like a cheetah' creates a vivid image in the reader's mind, conveying the idea that the person is running very fast.

The following passage contains a simile. Identify the simile and explain its effect on the reader.

Correct A. He ran like a cheetah.

B. He ran as fast as a cheetah.

C. He ran with the speed of a cheetah.

D. He ran with the agility of a cheetah.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16

The idiom 'burn the midnight oil' is an example of a phrase that originated from which of the following historical periods?

A. The Industrial Revolution

B. The Renaissance

Correct C. The Enlightenment

D. The Middle Ages

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17

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The text is an example of a medical report.

The following text is an example of a register used in which of the following fields?

A. Law

Correct B. Medicine

C. Sports

D. Business

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18

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The synonyms are huge, enormous, and big.

The following words are synonyms of the word 'large'. Which of the following words is NOT a synonym?

A. Huge

Correct B. Small

C. Enormous

D. Big

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19

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The correct word is medication.

The following text has a missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

Correct A. The doctor prescribed the patient a strong ______________ to help with the pain.

B. The doctor prescribed the patient a strong ______________ to help with the pain.

C. The doctor prescribed the patient a strong ______________ to help with the pain.

D. The doctor prescribed the patient a strong ______________ to help with the pain.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

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The sentence is 'I have eaten my breakfast.'

The following sentence is an example of which grammatical tense?

Correct A. Present Perfect

B. Past Perfect

C. Future Perfect

D. Present Continuous

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21

The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct option to replace it.

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

Correct B. The manager of the company, along with his team, has been working on the project for several month.

C. The manager of the company, along with his team, has been working on the project for several years.

D. The manager of the company, along with his team, has been working on the project for several days.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22

The following sentence is a good example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the correct option.

Correct A. The manager of the company, who has been working on the project for several months, has finally completed it.

B. The manager of the company, who has been working on the project for several months, has completed it.

C. The manager of the company, who has been working on the project for several months, has been completed it.

D. The manager of the company, who has been working on the project for several months, has been working on it.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

The following sentence is a good example of a sentence with a passive voice. Identify the correct option.

Correct A. The project has been completed by the manager of the company.

B. The manager of the company has completed the project.

C. The project has been completed by the manager of the company, who has been working on it for several months.

D. The manager of the company has been working on the project for several months.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24

The following sentence is a good example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the correct option.

Correct A. The manager of the company, who has been working on the project for several months, has finally completed it, and the team is now working on the next project.

B. The manager of the company, who has been working on the project for several months, has completed it, and the team is now working on the next project.

C. The manager of the company, who has been working on the project for several months, has been completed it, and the team is now working on the next project.

D. The manager of the company, who has been working on the project for several months, has been working on it, and the team is now working on the next project.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

The following sentence is a good example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the correct option.

Correct A. The manager of the company, who has been working on the project for several months, has finally completed it, and the team is now working on the next project, which is expected to be completed within the next six months.

B. The manager of the company, who has been working on the project for several months, has completed it, and the team is now working on the next project, which is expected to be completed within the next six months.

C. The manager of the company, who has been working on the project for several months, has been completed it, and the team is now working on the next project, which is expected to be completed within the next six months.

D. The manager of the company, who has been working on the project for several months, has been working on it, and the team is now working on the next project, which is expected to be completed within the next six months.

Correct Answer: A

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