Practice post utme ui english 2024 Past Questions

Question 1

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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 author's tone is sarcastic because he uses irony to convey his message.

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 sarcastic.

B. The author's tone is neutral.

C. The author's tone is persuasive.

D. The author's tone is critical.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

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The following sentence is a classic example of a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct answer. The subject-verb agreement error is the error in the sentence.

The following sentence is a classic example of a grammatical error. Identify the error and choose the correct answer.

Correct A. The subject-verb agreement error.

B. The pronoun-antecedent agreement error.

C. The modifier placement error.

D. The tense consistency error.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

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The following sentence is a classic example of a sentence that requires a synonym. Identify the correct synonym and choose the correct answer. The word 'huge' is a synonym of the word 'big'.

The following sentence is a classic example of a sentence that requires a synonym. Identify the correct synonym and choose the correct answer.

A. The word 'large' is a synonym of the word 'big'.

B. The word 'small' is a synonym of the word 'big'.

Correct C. The word 'huge' is a synonym of the word 'big'.

D. The word 'tiny' is a synonym of the word 'big'.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

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The following sentence is a classic example of a sentence that requires an antonym. Identify the correct antonym and choose the correct answer. The word 'slow' is an antonym of the word 'fast'.

The following sentence is a classic example of a sentence that requires an antonym. Identify the correct antonym and choose the correct answer.

A. The word 'fast' is an antonym of the word 'slow'.

Correct B. The word 'slow' is an antonym of the word 'fast'.

C. The word 'big' is an antonym of the word 'small'.

D. The word 'small' is an antonym of the word 'big'.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

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The following sentence is a classic example of a sentence that requires a pronoun. Identify the correct pronoun and choose the correct answer. The pronoun 'he' is a correct pronoun for the sentence.

The following sentence is a classic example of a sentence that requires a pronoun. Identify the correct pronoun and choose the correct answer.

Correct A. The pronoun 'he' is a correct pronoun for the sentence.

B. The pronoun 'she' is a correct pronoun for the sentence.

C. The pronoun 'it' is a correct pronoun for the sentence.

D. The pronoun 'they' is a correct pronoun for the sentence.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

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The passage is about a customer service representative who goes out of their way to help a difficult customer.

In the passage, the author uses the idiom 'bend over backwards' to mean

Correct A. to make a great effort

B. to refuse to help

C. to be extremely polite

D. to be very lazy

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

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The passage discusses the importance of customer service in a business setting.

Read the passage and answer the question: What is the main idea of the passage?

Correct A. The importance of customer service

B. The benefits of using a particular product

C. The dangers of procrastination

D. The importance of time management

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8

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The sentence should read: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework, but he didn't finish it either.'

Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The teacher gave the student a lot of homework, but he didn't finish it.'

Correct A. The subject-verb agreement is incorrect

B. The use of the comma is incorrect

C. The use of the word 'a lot' is incorrect

D. The use of the word 'but' is incorrect

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

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The passage is written in an informal and sarcastic tone.

Read the passage and answer the question: What is the author's tone in the passage?

A. Formal and objective

Correct B. Informal and sarcastic

C. Formal and persuasive

D. Informal and humorous

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10

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The word 'joyful' is a synonym of the word 'happy' in the passage.

Identify the synonym of the word 'happy' in the passage: 'The child was overjoyed when he received the gift.'

Correct A. Joyful

B. Sad

C. Angry

D. Excited

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide' can be rephrased using a synonym for 'implemented' as follows: _______ has been _______ across the country.

Correct A. The new policy has been enforced nationwide

B. The new policy has been introduced nationwide

C. The new policy has been adopted nationwide

D. The new policy has been accepted nationwide

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

In the sentence 'The manager is very dissatisfied with the team's performance', the word 'dissatisfied' can be replaced with a synonym that conveys a stronger negative emotion. Which of the following options is the most suitable replacement?

A. displeased

B. unhappy

C. irate

Correct D. infuriated

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13

The sentence 'The company has decided to _______ its operations in the region due to the economic downturn.' can be completed using a phrasal verb that means 'to stop or discontinue'. Which of the following options is the most suitable completion?

A. has wound down

B. has scaled back

Correct C. has shut down

D. has downsized

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14

The sentence 'The new employee was _______ by the team leader during the meeting.' can be completed using a verb that means 'to introduce or present someone'. Which of the following options is the most suitable completion?

Correct A. was introduced

B. was presented

C. was briefed

D. was debriefed

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

The sentence 'The company's profits have _______ significantly over the past quarter.' can be completed using a verb that means 'to increase or rise'. Which of the following options is the most suitable completion?

A. have plummeted

Correct B. have soared

C. have risen

D. have fallen

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16

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The passage discusses a medical procedure.

The passage below is an excerpt from a medical text. Identify the register used by the author.

A. Formal

B. Informal

Correct C. Technical

D. Elevated

Correct Answer: C

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Question 17

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The sentence discusses a team working on a project.

The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.

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

Correct B. The manager of the company, along with his team, have been working on the project for months.

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

D. The manager of the company, along with his team, have been working on the project for month.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18

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The passage discusses a sports event.

The passage below is an excerpt from a sports text. Identify the tone used by the author.

A. Formal

B. Informal

Correct C. Encouraging

D. Critical

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19

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The sentence discusses a government policy.

The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the error and correct it.

Correct A. The new policy, which has been implemented by the government, is expected to improve the economy.

B. The new policy, which has been implemented by the government, are expected to improve the economy.

C. The new policy, which has been implemented by the government, is expected to improve the economies.

D. The new policy, which has been implemented by the governments, are expected to improve the economy.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

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The passage discusses a legal case.

The passage below is an excerpt from a law text. Identify the register used by the author.

Correct A. Formal

B. Informal

C. Technical

D. Elevated

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21

The following sentence is an example of a sentence in which the speaker is using a formal register: 'I am writing to inform you that the meeting has been rescheduled.' Which of the following sentences is also an example of a sentence in a formal register?

A. I am calling to confirm that the appointment is still on for tomorrow.

Correct B. I am writing to inform you that the meeting has been rescheduled.

C. Can you tell me what time the meeting starts?

D. I'm so sorry, but I'm running late for the meeting.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22

In the following sentence, the speaker is using a formal register: 'The company is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract.' Which of the following sentences is also an example of a sentence in a formal register?

A. I'm so excited to tell you that I got the job!

Correct B. The company is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract.

C. Can you tell me what time the meeting starts?

D. I'm running late for the meeting, sorry.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23

The following sentence is an example of a sentence in which the speaker is using a formal register: 'The meeting will be held in the conference room at 2 PM.' Which of the following sentences is also an example of a sentence in a formal register?

A. I'm so sorry, but I'm running late for the meeting.

Correct B. The meeting will be held in the conference room at 2 PM.

C. Can you tell me what time the meeting starts?

D. I'm excited to tell you that I got the job!

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24

The following sentence is an example of a sentence in which the speaker is using a formal register: 'The company is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract.' Which of the following sentences is also an example of a sentence in a formal register?

A. I'm so excited to tell you that I got the job!

Correct B. The company is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract.

C. Can you tell me what time the meeting starts?

D. I'm running late for the meeting, sorry.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25

The following sentence is an example of a sentence in which the speaker is using a formal register: 'The meeting will be held in the conference room at 2 PM.' Which of the following sentences is also an example of a sentence in a formal register?

A. I'm so sorry, but I'm running late for the meeting.

Correct B. The meeting will be held in the conference room at 2 PM.

C. Can you tell me what time the meeting starts?

D. I'm excited to tell you that I got the job!

Correct Answer: B

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