Practice post utme ui english 2020 Past Questions

Question 1

The following sentence is in the passive voice: 'The new policy has been implemented by the Ministry of Education.' Which of the following sentences is also in the passive voice?

Correct A. The students have been warned by the teacher.

B. The teacher warned the students.

C. The students warned the teacher.

D. The teacher has been warned by the students.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

In the following sentence, which of the following words is a synonym for the word 'utilize'?

Correct A. Employ

B. Utilize

C. Use

D. Exploit

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

The following sentence contains a metaphor: 'He is a shining light in a dark room.' Which of the following sentences also contains a metaphor?

A. The city is a jungle.

Correct B. The teacher is a lion in the classroom.

C. The student is a bookworm.

D. The student is a genius.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

The following sentence contains a simile: 'He runs like a cheetah.' Which of the following sentences also contains a simile?

Correct A. The student sings like a bird.

B. The teacher talks like a robot.

C. The student writes like a machine.

D. The student reads like a book.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

The following sentence contains a hyperbole: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a whole elephant.' Which of the following sentences also contains a hyperbole?

Correct A. I'm so tired I could sleep for a week.

B. I'm so happy I could cry tears of joy.

C. I'm so angry I could shout at the top of my lungs.

D. I'm so sad I could cry all day.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

The idiom 'bend over backwards' means to go out of one's way to help someone. Which of the following sentences best illustrates this idiom?

A. The manager was willing to work extra hours to meet the deadline.

B. The teacher was strict and wouldn't give any extensions.

Correct C. The company was willing to compromise on the price to close the deal.

D. The athlete was willing to take a risk to win the game.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7

SHARED STIMULUS

The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

Read the passage and answer the question: The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. This will be achieved through a combination of renewable energy sources and energy-efficient technologies. The government has set a target of installing 10,000 new solar panels by the end of the year.

A. The policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 20% by 2025.

Correct B. The policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

C. The policy aims to increase carbon emissions by 20% by 2025.

D. The policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 20% by 2030.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

SHARED STIMULUS

The patient presented with symptoms of fatigue, headaches, and dizziness.

The following text is from a medical journal: 'The patient presented with symptoms of fatigue, headaches, and dizziness. Upon examination, the doctor noticed a faint rash on the patient's skin. The patient was diagnosed with a rare condition and was prescribed medication to alleviate the symptoms.'

Correct A. The patient was diagnosed with a rare condition.

B. The patient was prescribed medication to alleviate the symptoms.

C. The patient presented with symptoms of fatigue, headaches, and dizziness.

D. The doctor noticed a faint rash on the patient's skin.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

SHARED STIMULUS

The team won the championship title with a score of 3-2.

The following text is from a sports article: 'The team's star player, John, scored a hat-trick in the final match of the season. The team won the championship title with a score of 3-2.'

A. The team won the championship title with a score of 2-3.

B. The team's star player, John, scored a hat-trick in the final match of the season.

Correct C. The team won the championship title with a score of 3-2.

D. The team's star player, John, scored a goal in the final match of the season.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10

SHARED STIMULUS

The defendant was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

The following text is from a law article: 'The court ruled that the defendant was guilty of the crime and sentenced him to 10 years in prison. The defendant appealed the decision, but the appeal was rejected.'

A. The defendant was found not guilty of the crime.

B. The defendant was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

C. The defendant appealed the decision, but the appeal was rejected.

Correct D. The defendant was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11

SHARED STIMULUS

The experiment aimed to measure the effect of temperature on the growth of plants.

The following text is from a science article: 'The experiment aimed to measure the effect of temperature on the growth of plants. The results showed that the plants grew faster at higher temperatures.'

A. The experiment aimed to measure the effect of temperature on the growth of animals.

B. The results showed that the plants grew faster at lower temperatures.

Correct C. The experiment aimed to measure the effect of temperature on the growth of plants.

D. The results showed that the plants grew slower at higher temperatures.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12

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The ancient civilization was known for its advanced knowledge of mathematics and astronomy.

The following text is from a history article: 'The ancient civilization was known for its advanced knowledge of mathematics and astronomy. They built complex structures that aligned with the stars and planets.'

A. The ancient civilization was known for its advanced knowledge of medicine and architecture.

Correct B. The ancient civilization was known for its advanced knowledge of mathematics and astronomy.

C. The ancient civilization built simple structures that aligned with the stars and planets.

D. The ancient civilization was known for its advanced knowledge of literature and art.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13

The following text is from a business article: 'The company's profits increased by 20% last quarter due to the successful launch of a new product. The company plans to expand its operations to new markets.'

A. The company's profits decreased by 20% last quarter due to the unsuccessful launch of a new product.

B. The company's profits increased by 10% last quarter due to the successful launch of a new product.

C. The company's profits increased by 20% last quarter due to the successful launch of a new product.

D. The company plans to reduce its operations to new markets.

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Question 14

The phrase 'to cut corners' is an example of a(n) _______ idiom.

Correct A. Metaphorical idiom

B. Literal idiom

C. Colloquial idiom

D. Proverbial idiom

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

The sentence 'The new policy will _______ the economy by 10%.' is an example of a sentence with a _______ verb.

Correct A. boost, phrasal verb

B. shrink, phrasal verb

C. grow, phrasal verb

D. decline, phrasal verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16

The word 'fastidious' is an example of a(n) _______ adjective.

Correct A. Descriptive adjective

B. Emotive adjective

C. Evaluative adjective

D. Comparative adjective

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

The sentence 'The manager _______ the team to work harder.' is an example of a sentence with a _______ verb.

Correct A. encouraged, phrasal verb

B. advised, phrasal verb

C. urged, phrasal verb

D. ordered, phrasal verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

The word 'narrate' is an example of a(n) _______ verb.

Correct A. Transitive verb

B. Intransitive verb

C. Linking verb

D. Action verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

The sentence 'The company _______ a new policy to reduce waste.' is an example of a sentence with a _______ verb.

Correct A. adopted, phrasal verb

B. implemented, phrasal verb

C. introduced, phrasal verb

D. enacted, phrasal verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

The word 'fastidious' is an example of a(n) _______ adjective.

Correct A. Descriptive adjective

B. Emotive adjective

C. Evaluative adjective

D. Comparative adjective

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21

The sentence 'The manager _______ the team to work harder.' is an example of a sentence with a _______ verb.

Correct A. encouraged, phrasal verb

B. advised, phrasal verb

C. urged, phrasal verb

D. ordered, phrasal verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22

The word 'narrate' is an example of a(n) _______ verb.

Correct A. Transitive verb

B. Intransitive verb

C. Linking verb

D. Action verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

The sentence 'The company _______ a new policy to reduce waste.' is an example of a sentence with a _______ verb.

Correct A. adopted, phrasal verb

B. implemented, phrasal verb

C. introduced, phrasal verb

D. enacted, phrasal verb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24

The word 'fastidious' is an example of a(n) _______ adjective.

A. Descriptive adjective

B. Emotive adjective

C. Evaluative adjective

D. Comparative adjective

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 25

SHARED STIMULUS

The passage: 'The car drove slowly down the road.'

The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been replaced with its antonym.

A. The original word was 'fast', and the antonym is 'slow'.

Correct B. The original word was 'slow', and the antonym is 'fast'.

C. The original word was 'big', and the antonym is 'small'.

D. The original word was 'happy', and the antonym is 'sad'.

Correct Answer: B

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