Practice post utme ui english 2021 Past Questions

Question 1

The following passage is an excerpt from a novel. Identify the correct synonym for the word 'desolate' in the sentence: 'The desolate landscape stretched out before us, a barren expanse of sand and rock.'

Correct A. barren

B. fertile

C. lush

D. vibrant

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence: 'The report was written by the team.'

Correct A. was

B. were

C. be

D. being

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

The following passage is an excerpt from a scientific article. Identify the correct antonym for the word 'hypothesis' in the sentence: 'The researcher proposed a hypothesis to explain the phenomenon.'

A. theory

Correct B. fact

C. conclusion

D. evidence

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

The following sentence is in the present perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb 'to have' in the sentence: 'I have eaten breakfast.'

Correct A. have

B. has

C. had

D. been

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

The following passage is an excerpt from a literary work. Identify the correct form of the pronoun 'it' in the sentence: 'The dog chased after it.'

A. he

B. she

Correct C. it

D. they

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6

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 correct case?

Correct A. they

B. They

C. THEY

D. They're

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?

A. The teacher gave the student a book.

Correct B. The student was given a book by the teacher.

C. The book was given to the student by the teacher.

D. The teacher was given a book by the student.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

In the sentence 'The manager of the company was very happy with the results', which of the following words is in the correct grammatical case?

Correct A. happy

B. happyly

C. HAPPY

D. happily

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

Which of the following sentences is in the correct register?

Correct A. The patient was experiencing severe pain and needed immediate attention.

B. The patient was experiencing severe pain and needed immediate attention, man.

C. The patient was experiencing severe pain and needed immediate attention, bro.

D. The patient was experiencing severe pain and needed immediate attention, dude.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

In the sentence 'The company's profits were affected by the economic downturn', which of the following words is in the correct grammatical case?

Correct A. profits

B. Profit

C. PROFITS

D. profits'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

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The passage reads: 'The writer's pen is mightier than the sword, for it can pierce the heart of ignorance and bring forth the light of knowledge.'

In the passage below, the author employs a rhetorical device to emphasize the importance of critical thinking in academic writing. Identify the device and explain its effect on the reader.

A. Alliteration

Correct B. Metaphor

C. Hyperbole

D. Allusion

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12

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The conversation is taking place in a hospital setting.

A doctor is discussing a patient's condition with a colleague. The doctor says, 'The patient's symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of pneumonia.' Which register is the doctor using?

A. Formal

B. Informal

Correct C. Technical

D. Elevated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13

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The commentator is discussing a football match.

A sports commentator says, 'The team's performance was a real nail-biter, with the score tied at the final whistle.' Which idiom is the commentator using?

A. Bite off more than you can chew

B. Cut to the chase

Correct C. Nail-biter

D. Beat around the bush

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14

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The lawyer is addressing the judge and jury.

A lawyer is arguing a case in court. The lawyer says, 'The defendant's alibi is shaky at best.' Which register is the lawyer using?

A. Formal

B. Informal

C. Technical

Correct D. Elevated

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15

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The doctor is explaining the procedure in a hospital setting.

A doctor is explaining a medical procedure to a patient. The doctor says, 'The surgery will involve the removal of a tumor.' Which register is the doctor using?

A. Formal

B. Informal

Correct C. Technical

D. Elevated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16

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The original passage read: 'The new policy will undoubtedly lead to a significant increase in the country's GDP.'

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

A. The new policy will undoubtedly lead to a significant increase in the country's GDP.

Correct B. The new policy will undoubtedly lead to a significant decrease in the country's GDP.

C. The new policy will undoubtedly lead to a significant improvement in the country's GDP.

D. The new policy will undoubtedly lead to a significant deterioration in the country's GDP.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17

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The idiom is often used to describe a situation that is unstable or precarious.

The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom.

A. The company's financial situation is in shambles.

B. The company's financial situation is in a state of flux.

Correct C. The company's financial situation is on shaky ground.

D. The company's financial situation is in a state of limbo.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18

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The phrasal verb is often used to describe a reduction in the size of a company's workforce.

The following passage contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb.

Correct A. The company has decided to downsize its operations.

B. The company has decided to upsize its operations.

C. The company has decided to outsource its operations.

D. The company has decided to insource its operations.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

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The error is in the use of the present simple tense to describe a future event.

The following passage contains a grammatical error. Identify the error.

A. The company's financial situation is in a state of flux, and it is expected to improve in the coming months.

Correct B. The company's financial situation is in a state of flux, and it is expected to improve in the coming month.

C. The company's financial situation is in a state of flux, and it is expected to improve in the coming year.

D. The company's financial situation is in a state of flux, and it is expected to improve in the coming decade.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20

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The error is in the use of the plural verb 'are' with the singular subject 'it'.

The following passage contains a concord error. Identify the error.

A. The company's financial situation is in a state of flux, and it is expected to improve in the coming months.

Correct B. The company's financial situation is in a state of flux, and it are expected to improve in the coming months.

C. The company's financial situation is in a state of flux, and it was expected to improve in the coming months.

D. The company's financial situation is in a state of flux, and it has been expected to improve in the coming months.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21

In the sentence 'The students were studying for their exams, but they were also watching a movie', which of the following is an example of a concord error?

A. The students were studying for their exams, but they were also watching a movie

Correct B. The students were studying for their exams, but they were also studying for their exams

C. The students were studying for their exams, but they were also watching a film

D. The students were studying for their exams, but they were also watching a documentary

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22

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The passage below is about the importance of education in society. Education is the key to unlocking one's potential and achieving success. It is the foundation upon which a person's future is built. Without education, a person is limited in their ability to contribute to society and achieve their goals.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

Correct A. The passage is written in a formal tone

B. The passage is written in a casual tone

C. The passage is written in a neutral tone

D. The passage is written in a sarcastic tone

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

Correct A. The students (study) for their exams every day.

B. The students (studies) for their exams every day.

C. The students (studied) for their exams every day.

D. The students (studying) for their exams every day.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24

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The passage below is about the importance of education in society. Education is the key to unlocking one's potential and achieving success. It is the foundation upon which a person's future is built. Without education, a person is limited in their ability to contribute to society and achieve their goals.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

Correct A. The passage is written in a formal tone

B. The passage is written in a casual tone

C. The passage is written in a neutral tone

D. The passage is written in a sarcastic tone

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

Correct A. The students (study) for their exams every day.

B. The students (studies) for their exams every day.

C. The students (studied) for their exams every day.

D. The students (studying) for their exams every day.

Correct Answer: A

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