Practice post utme unilorin english 2019 Past Questions

Question 1

In the sentence 'The manager of the company is very experienced', which of the following words is a noun?

A. experienced

B. company

Correct C. manager

D. very

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2

Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?

A. The manager of the company is very experienced.

Correct B. The company is managed by a very experienced manager.

C. The manager of the company is very experienced in marketing.

D. The manager of the company is very experienced in finance.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

Which of the following words is a homophone of the word 'fair'?

A. fair

Correct B. fare

C. fairly

D. fairness

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

Which of the following sentences is in the present perfect tense?

Correct A. I have eaten breakfast.

B. I eat breakfast.

C. I will eat breakfast.

D. I ate breakfast.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

Which of the following words is a synonym of the word 'happy'?

A. happy

B. sad

Correct C. joyful

D. unhappy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6

The sentence "The manager, who was known for his exceptional leadership skills, had been with the company for over a decade" is in the past perfect tense. What is the main reason for using the past perfect tense in this sentence?

Correct A. To show that the manager's leadership skills were developed over time

B. To indicate that the manager had been with the company for over a decade

C. To emphasize the manager's exceptional leadership skills

D. To show that the manager was still with the company

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

The following sentence contains a pronoun reference error: "The new employee, who was struggling to keep up with the workload, asked his manager for help, but his manager was too busy to assist him." Identify the pronoun reference error in this sentence.

A. The pronoun "him" is used incorrectly

Correct B. The pronoun "his manager" is used incorrectly

C. The pronoun "him" is used correctly

D. The pronoun "his manager" is used correctly

Correct Answer: B

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Question 8

The following sentence is a fill-in-the-blank exercise: "The company's _______________________ (to increase profits) was to reduce costs by 10%." Identify the correct verb form to complete the sentence.

A. was increasing

B. had increased

Correct C. had been increasing

D. had been to increase

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9

The following sentence contains a comma splice error: "The company's profits had increased significantly, it was a great year for the company." Identify the comma splice error in this sentence.

Correct A. The sentence is a comma splice because it contains two independent clauses joined by a comma

B. The sentence is not a comma splice because it contains two independent clauses joined by a comma

C. The sentence is a comma splice because it contains a dependent clause joined by a comma

D. The sentence is not a comma splice because it contains a dependent clause joined by a comma

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

The following passage requires comprehension: "The company's profits had increased significantly due to the implementation of a new marketing strategy. The strategy, which was designed to increase brand awareness, had been a huge success. As a result, the company was able to expand its operations and hire more employees." What is the main reason for the company's increased profits?

Correct A. The company's increased profits were due to the implementation of a new marketing strategy

B. The company's increased profits were due to the expansion of its operations

C. The company's increased profits were due to the hiring of more employees

D. The company's increased profits were due to a combination of factors

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

The lawyer's argument was based on the fact that the defendant's alibi was not corroborated by any credible witness, and therefore, the prosecution's case relied heavily on circumstantial evidence.

A. The prosecution's case was based on direct evidence.

B. The defendant's alibi was corroborated by a credible witness.

Correct C. The prosecution's case relied heavily on circumstantial evidence.

D. The defendant was found guilty due to lack of evidence.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 12

The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's bacterial infection, which had developed a resistance to the standard treatment.

A. The patient's infection was caused by a virus.

B. The patient's infection was caused by a fungus.

Correct C. The patient's infection had developed a resistance to the standard treatment.

D. The patient's infection was caused by a parasite.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13

The athlete's performance was affected by the high altitude of the stadium, which made it difficult for her to breathe.

A. The athlete's performance was affected by the low humidity of the stadium.

B. The athlete's performance was affected by the high temperature of the stadium.

Correct C. The athlete's performance was affected by the high altitude of the stadium.

D. The athlete's performance was not affected by the stadium's conditions.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14

The company's financial reports showed a significant increase in profits, which was attributed to the successful implementation of a new marketing strategy.

A. The company's profits decreased due to the economic downturn.

Correct B. The company's profits increased due to the successful implementation of a new marketing strategy.

C. The company's profits remained the same due to the stable market conditions.

D. The company's profits decreased due to the high production costs.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15

The researcher's study on the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems was published in a prestigious scientific journal.

A. The researcher's study was rejected by the journal due to its lack of significance.

B. The researcher's study was published in a non-academic journal.

Correct C. The researcher's study was published in a prestigious scientific journal.

D. The researcher's study was not peer-reviewed before publication.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 16

SHARED STIMULUS

The manager of the company has been appointed by the board of directors.

The passage below has been modified from its original form. Identify the grammatical error and choose the correct option to correct it.

A. The manager of the company has been appointed by the board of directors.

B. The manager of the company has been appointed by the board of directors.

C. The manager of the company has been appointed by the board of directors.

Correct D. The manager of the company has been appointed by the board of directors.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 17

SHARED STIMULUS

The new policy will be implemented by the government.

The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

Correct A. The new policy will be implemented by the government.

B. The new policy will be implemented by the government.

C. The new policy will be implemented by the government.

D. The new policy will be implemented by the government.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 18

SHARED STIMULUS

The new policy has been implemented by the government.

The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

Correct A. The new policy has been implemented by the government.

B. The new policy has been implemented by the government.

C. The new policy has been implemented by the government.

D. The new policy has been implemented by the government.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

SHARED STIMULUS

The new policy will be implemented by the government.

The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

Correct A. The new policy will be implemented by the government.

B. The new policy will be implemented by the government.

C. The new policy will be implemented by the government.

D. The new policy will be implemented by the government.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 20

SHARED STIMULUS

The new policy has been implemented by the government.

The following sentence is in the passive voice. Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

Correct A. The new policy has been implemented by the government.

B. The new policy has been implemented by the government.

C. The new policy has been implemented by the government.

D. The new policy has been implemented by the government.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21

The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented nationwide, but some states are still experiencing difficulties in its implementation.' is an example of which grammatical structure?

A. Simple sentence

B. Compound sentence

Correct C. Complex sentence

D. Compound-complex sentence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 22

The word 'fastidious' is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A. Hasty

B. Cautious

Correct C. Meticulous

D. Relaxed

Correct Answer: C

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Question 23

The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is an example of which grammatical structure?

A. Simple sentence

B. Compound sentence

Correct C. Complex sentence

D. Conditional sentence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24

The word 'perspicacious' is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A. Perceptive

B. Insightful

C. Discerning

Correct D. Astute

Correct Answer: D

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Question 25

The sentence 'If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.' is an example of which grammatical structure?

A. Simple sentence

B. Compound sentence

C. Complex sentence

Correct D. Conditional sentence

Correct Answer: D

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