Practice post utme unilorin english 2018 Past Questions

Question 1

The lawyer's argument was based on the principle of _______________ (lexis and structure) that the client's rights had been violated.

A. prejudice

B. presumption

Correct C. principle

D. precedent

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2

The doctor prescribed a course of _______________ (registers) to help the patient recover from the illness.

Correct A. antibiotics

B. antivirals

C. antifungals

D. antihistamines

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

The athlete's _______________ (idioms and phrasal verbs) was impressive as she sprinted across the finish line.

A. speed

Correct B. agility

C. endurance

D. tenacity

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

The company's _______________ (spelling and punctuation) was criticized for being careless and unprofessional.

A. grammar

B. vocabulary

C. syntax

Correct D. orthography

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5

The author's use of _______________ (cloze test) in the novel was effective in conveying the character's emotions.

Correct A. imagery

B. symbolism

C. metaphor

D. personification

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

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The passage below has been modified in some way. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect. The new technology has made it possible for people to communicate with each other from anywhere in the world. However, it has also made it difficult for people to focus on their work because they are constantly being distracted by notifications and emails.

The passage below has been modified in some way. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect.

Correct A. The use of the word 'however' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

B. The use of the word 'nevertheless' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

C. The use of the word 'in addition' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

D. The use of the word 'meanwhile' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

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The following sentence has been modified in some way. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect. The new technology has made it possible for people to communicate with each other from anywhere in the world. In addition, it has also made it difficult for people to focus on their work because they are constantly being distracted by notifications and emails.

The following sentence has been modified in some way. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect.

A. The use of the word 'although' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

Correct B. The use of the word 'in addition' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

C. The use of the word 'meanwhile' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

D. The use of the word 'however' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

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The following sentence has been modified in some way. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect. The new technology has made it possible for people to communicate with each other from anywhere in the world. Although it has made it difficult for people to focus on their work because they are constantly being distracted by notifications and emails.

The following sentence has been modified in some way. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect.

A. The use of the word 'meanwhile' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

B. The use of the word 'however' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

C. The use of the word 'in addition' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

Correct D. The use of the word 'although' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9

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The following sentence has been modified in some way. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect. The new technology has made it possible for people to communicate with each other from anywhere in the world. However, it has also made it difficult for people to focus on their work because they are constantly being distracted by notifications and emails.

The following sentence has been modified in some way. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect.

A. The use of the word 'in addition' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

B. The use of the word 'meanwhile' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

Correct C. The use of the word 'however' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

D. The use of the word 'although' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10

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The following sentence has been modified in some way. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect. The new technology has made it possible for people to communicate with each other from anywhere in the world. Meanwhile, it has also made it difficult for people to focus on their work because they are constantly being distracted by notifications and emails.

The following sentence has been modified in some way. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect.

Correct A. The use of the word 'meanwhile' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

B. The use of the word 'however' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

C. The use of the word 'in addition' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

D. The use of the word 'although' is incorrect because it is a conjunctive adverb.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

In the context of medical registers, what is the primary function of the term 'iatrogenic'?

A. To describe a disease caused by a virus

Correct B. To describe a condition caused by medical treatment

C. To describe a condition caused by a bacterial infection

D. To describe a condition caused by a genetic mutation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12

The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and the results are quite encouraging.' is an example of which type of register?

Correct A. Formal

B. Informal

C. Neutral

D. Technical

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13

In the context of oral English, what is the primary function of the term 'stress'?

Correct A. To describe the emphasis on a particular syllable

B. To describe the rhythm of a sentence

C. To describe the intonation of a sentence

D. To describe the pitch of a sentence

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14

The sentence 'The manager instructed the team to work efficiently and effectively.' is an example of which type of register?

Correct A. Formal

B. Informal

C. Neutral

D. Technical

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an example of which type of idiom?

A. Literal

B. Figurative

C. Metaphorical

Correct D. Idiomatic

Correct Answer: D

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Question 16

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The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky.

The passage below has been edited to remove a word. Choose the word that should be inserted into the blank space.

Correct A. The

B. a

C. an

D. the

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

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The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performance.

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

A. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performance.

Correct B. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performances.

C. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performance's.

D. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performances.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18

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The judge was disinterested in the case.

The passage below contains a word that is not in standard English. Identify the word and choose the correct correction.

A. The word 'disinterested' is used correctly in the passage.

B. The word 'uninterested' is used correctly in the passage.

Correct C. The word 'disinterested' is used incorrectly in the passage.

D. The word 'uninterested' is used incorrectly in the passage.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 19

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The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performance.

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

A. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performance.

Correct B. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performances.

C. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performance's.

D. The manager of the company was very pleased with the employee's performances.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 20

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The judge was disinterested in the case.

The passage below contains a word that is not in standard English. Identify the word and choose the correct correction.

A. The word 'disinterested' is used correctly in the passage.

B. The word 'uninterested' is used correctly in the passage.

Correct C. The word 'disinterested' is used incorrectly in the passage.

D. The word 'uninterested' is used incorrectly in the passage.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21

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The passage below is from a persuasive essay on the importance of recycling.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

A. The author's tone is sarcastic.

B. The author's tone is objective.

Correct C. The author's tone is persuasive.

D. The author's tone is neutral.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22

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The sentence is from a conversation between two friends.

In the sentence below, identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present simple tense.

A. I am going to the store.

Correct B. I go to the store.

C. I goes to the store.

D. I go going to the store.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 23

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The passage below is from a persuasive essay on the importance of recycling.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

A. The author's purpose is to inform.

Correct B. The author's purpose is to persuade.

C. The author's purpose is to entertain.

D. The author's purpose is to narrate.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 24

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The sentence is from a conversation between two friends.

In the sentence below, identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present continuous tense.

A. I am going to the store.

B. I go to the store.

Correct C. I am going to the store.

D. I go going to the store.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 25

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The passage below is from a persuasive essay on the importance of recycling.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

A. The author's tone is sarcastic.

B. The author's tone is objective.

Correct C. The author's tone is persuasive.

D. The author's tone is neutral.

Correct Answer: C

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