Practice post utme unilorin english 2023 Past Questions

Question 1

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The original passage reads: 'The sun rises in the east.'

The passage below has been modified. Identify the word that has been changed.

A. The sun rises in the east.

Correct B. The sun rises in the west.

C. The sun rises in the north.

D. The sun rises in the south.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

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The circuit is closed when the switch is in the 'on' position.

The diagram below represents a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. What is the current flowing through the circuit when the switch is closed?

A. 0 A

Correct B. 1 A

C. 2 A

D. 3 A

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

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The idiom is used to advise someone not to take on more responsibilities than they can handle.

The sentence below contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and explain its meaning.

Correct A. 'Bite off more than you can chew.'

B. 'Beat around the bush.'

C. 'Cut to the chase.'

D. 'Give someone the cold shoulder.'

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

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The phrasal verb is used to advise someone to start working on a project.

The passage below contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning.

A. 'Pick up the phone.'

B. 'Turn down the offer.'

Correct C. 'Get on with the project.'

D. 'Take off your shoes.'

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5

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The correct word is 'complete'.

The sentence below contains a cloze test. Fill in the blank with the correct word.

A. The teacher gave us a lot of homework to do.

Correct B. The teacher gave us a lot of homework to complete.

C. The teacher gave us a lot of homework to finish.

D. The teacher gave us a lot of homework to submit.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

The following sentence is an example of a rhetorical question: 'How many times must a man turn his head and pretend that he just doesn't see?' Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this sentence?

A. The speaker is asking for advice on how to deal with a difficult situation.

Correct B. The speaker is expressing frustration and helplessness.

C. The speaker is making a statement about the frequency of a particular event.

D. The speaker is asking for information about a specific topic.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

The following sentence is an example of a passive voice: 'The ball was thrown by John.' Which of the following is the correct active voice version of this sentence?

Correct A. John threw the ball.

B. The ball was thrown by John.

C. The ball was thrown.

D. John was thrown the ball.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8

The following sentence is an example of a metaphor: 'He is a shining light in a dark room.' Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this sentence?

Correct A. The person is a source of hope and inspiration.

B. The person is a source of darkness and despair.

C. The person is a source of light and knowledge.

D. The person is a source of darkness and ignorance.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

The following sentence is an example of a cloze test: 'The new employee was very _______________ and quickly learned the company's policies.' Which of the following words completes the sentence?

A. efficient

Correct B. adaptable

C. motivated

D. enthusiastic

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10

The following sentence is an example of a phrasal verb: 'The company will _______________ the project by the end of the month.' Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this sentence?

Correct A. complete

B. finish

C. terminate

D. cancel

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

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The passage: 'I'm going to the store.'

The passage below has been modified. Identify the change in stress pattern.

A. The stress pattern has changed from /i/ to /ɪ/

Correct B. The stress pattern has changed from /ɪ/ to /i/

C. The stress pattern has remained the same

D. The stress pattern has changed from /ɪ/ to /ɛ/

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12

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The sentence: 'I think I've bitten off more than I can chew with this project.'

The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the idiom and explain its meaning.

Correct A. Bite off more than you can chew

B. Beat around the bush

C. Cut to the chase

D. Cost an arm and a leg

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13

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The sentence: 'The plane will take off at 10 am.'

The following sentence contains a phrasal verb. Identify the phrasal verb and explain its meaning.

A. Pick up

Correct B. Take off

C. Turn down

D. Get on

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14

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The sentence: 'The manager was very pleased with the team's _______________.'

The following sentence contains a fill-in-the-blank exercise. Identify the correct word to fill in the blank.

Correct A. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance.

B. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance.

C. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance.

D. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 15

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The sentence: 'The manager was very pleased with the team's perfomance.'

The following sentence contains a spelling error. Identify the error and correct it.

Correct A. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance.

B. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance.

C. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance.

D. The manager was very pleased with the team's performance.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16

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The passage discusses the symptoms and treatment of a medical condition in a clear and concise manner.

The following passage is an excerpt from a medical textbook. Which of the following best describes the author's tone?

Correct A. Formal and objective

B. Informal and conversational

C. Emotional and persuasive

D. Critical and analytical

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17

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The sentence is 'She picked up the book from the shelf.'

The following sentence is an example of a phrasal verb. Which of the following is the correct meaning of the verb?

A. To give something to someone

B. To take something from someone

Correct C. To move something to a different location

D. To remove something from a surface

Correct Answer: C

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Question 18

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The passage discusses a scientific study in a clear and concise manner.

The following passage is an example of a formal register. Which of the following is the correct description of the passage?

A. A formal letter to a business colleague

B. A formal report to a government agency

C. A formal speech to a professional conference

Correct D. A formal article in a academic journal

Correct Answer: D

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Question 19

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The sentence is 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.'

The following sentence is an example of a complex sentence. Which of the following is the correct description of the sentence?

A. A simple sentence with a compound predicate

B. A compound sentence with a simple predicate

Correct C. A complex sentence with a dependent clause

D. A compound sentence with a dependent clause

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20

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The passage discusses the benefits of a particular diet in a clear and concise manner.

The following passage is an example of a passage analysis question. Which of the following is the correct description of the passage?

A. A descriptive passage about a person

B. A narrative passage about a event

Correct C. An expository passage about a topic

D. A persuasive passage about an issue

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21

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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 passage below has been modified to test your comprehension skills. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Correct A. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

B. The sun rises in the west and sets in the east.

C. The sun rises in the north and sets in the south.

D. The sun rises in the south and sets in the north.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22

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

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

Correct A. The ball was thrown by John.

B. The ball was thrown to John.

C. The ball was thrown with John.

D. The ball was thrown over John.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

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The following diagram shows a simple circuit. Identify the correct component that is labeled A.

The following diagram shows a simple circuit. Identify the correct component that is labeled A.

Correct A. Resistor

B. Battery

C. Switch

D. Wire

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24

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The following sentence is in the present perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence.

The following sentence is in the present perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence.

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 25

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The following diagram shows a simple graph. Identify the correct point that is labeled A.

The following diagram shows a simple graph. Identify the correct point that is labeled A.

Correct A. Point A

B. Line B

C. Axis C

D. None of the above

Correct Answer: A

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