Practice post utme unilorin english 2024 Past Questions

Question 1

The idiom 'bend over backwards' is an example of a phrasal verb that can be used in various contexts, including sports and medicine. Which of the following sentences best illustrates the use of this idiom in a medical context?

Correct A. The doctor bent over backwards to ensure that the patient received the best possible care.

B. The nurse had to bend over backwards to lift the heavy patient onto the bed.

C. The hospital administration bent over backwards to meet the demands of the accreditation team.

D. The researcher bent over backwards to collect data for the study.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

In the following sentence, the verb 'has' is in the present perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb 'to be' that should be used in the sentence.

Correct A. has been

B. is

C. was

D. were

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

The following sentence contains a pronoun in the nominative case. Identify the correct form of the pronoun.

Correct A. he

B. him

C. his

D. they

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

The following sentence contains a verb in the past perfect tense. Identify the correct form of the verb 'to have' that should be used in the sentence.

Correct A. had had

B. has had

C. had

D. has

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

The following sentence contains a preposition in the phrase 'in the presence of'. Identify the correct form of the preposition.

Correct A. in

B. on

C. at

D. with

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

The phrase 'burn the midnight oil' is an example of an idiom that originated from the practice of working late into the night, often by candlelight. Which of the following phrases is also an idiom that conveys a similar meaning?

A. beat around the bush

B. cut to the chase

C. think outside the box

Correct D. pull out all the stops

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7

The following passage is from a medical text: 'The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis, which is characterized by severe abdominal pain, fever, and nausea.' Identify the register of the language used in the passage.

A. formal

B. informal

Correct C. technical

D. emotive

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

The following sentence is from a sports article: 'The team's victory was a nail-biter, with the score tied at 10-10 in the final minute.' Identify the register of the language used in the sentence.

A. formal

B. informal

C. technical

Correct D. emotive

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9

The following passage is from a law text: 'The contract was voidable due to the lack of consideration, which is a fundamental principle of contract law.' Identify the register of the language used in the passage.

A. formal

B. informal

Correct C. technical

D. emotive

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10

The following sentence is from a medical text: 'The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis, which is characterized by severe abdominal pain, fever, and nausea.' Identify the cloze test for the sentence.

A. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis, which is characterized by severe abdominal pain, fever, and _______.

B. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis, which is characterized by severe abdominal pain, fever, and _______.

C. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis, which is characterized by severe abdominal pain, fever, and _______.

Correct D. The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis, which is characterized by severe abdominal pain, fever, and _______.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 11

The following passage is from a sports article: 'The team's victory was a nail-biter, with the score tied at 10-10 in the final minute.' Identify the cloze test for the passage.

A. The team's victory was a _______, with the score tied at 10-10 in the final minute.

B. The team's victory was a _______, with the score tied at 10-10 in the final minute.

C. The team's victory was a _______, with the score tied at 10-10 in the final minute.

Correct D. The team's victory was a _______, with the score tied at 10-10 in the final minute.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12

The following sentence is from a law text: 'The contract was voidable due to the lack of consideration, which is a fundamental principle of contract law.' Identify the cloze test for the sentence.

A. The contract was _______ due to the lack of consideration, which is a fundamental principle of contract law.

B. The contract was _______ due to the lack of consideration, which is a fundamental principle of contract law.

C. The contract was _______ due to the lack of consideration, which is a fundamental principle of contract law.

Correct D. The contract was _______ due to the lack of consideration, which is a fundamental principle of contract law.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 13

The following passage is from a medical text: 'The patient's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of appendicitis, which is characterized by severe abdominal pain, fever, and nausea.' Identify the idiomatic expression used in the passage.

A. consistent with

B. characterized by

Correct C. symptoms were consistent with

D. diagnosis of appendicitis

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14

SHARED STIMULUS

The passage is from a medical text.

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

A. Formal

B. Informal

Correct C. Technical

D. Ecclesiastical

Correct Answer: C

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Question 15

SHARED STIMULUS

The passage is a question.

In the passage below, identify the type of sentence.

A. Declarative

Correct B. Interrogative

C. Imperative

D. Exclamatory

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16

SHARED STIMULUS

The passage is from a sports text.

The passage below is 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 17

SHARED STIMULUS

The passage uses a semicolon.

In the passage below, identify the type of punctuation used.

A. Comma

Correct B. Semicolon

C. Colon

D. Dash

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18

SHARED STIMULUS

The passage is a statement.

The passage below is from a medical text. Identify the type of sentence.

Correct A. Declarative

B. Interrogative

C. Imperative

D. Exclamatory

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19

SHARED STIMULUS

The passage uses a dash.

In the passage below, identify the type of punctuation used.

A. Comma

B. Semicolon

C. Colon

Correct D. Dash

Correct Answer: D

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Question 20

SHARED STIMULUS

The passage is from a sports text.

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

A. Formal

Correct B. Informal

C. Encouraging

D. Critical

Correct Answer: B

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Question 21

SHARED STIMULUS

The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky. The birds were singing their sweet melodies, and the gentle breeze carried the sweet scent of blooming flowers. It was a perfect day to go for a walk in the park.

The passage below has been modified from the original to test your understanding of nuances in language. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Correct A. The author's tone is one of excitement and anticipation.

B. The author's tone is one of disappointment and frustration.

C. The author's tone is one of neutrality and objectivity.

D. The author's tone is one of sarcasm and irony.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 22

Choose the correct antonym for the word 'fast'.

Correct A. slow

B. quick

C. rapid

D. swift

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23

SHARED STIMULUS

The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road by 50% within the next six months.

The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in language. Choose the correct answer.

Correct A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.

B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.

C. The new policy has been implemented to have no effect on the number of accidents on the road.

D. The new policy has been implemented to decrease the number of accidents on the road.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'complex'.

A. simple

Correct B. complicated

C. difficult

D. easy

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25

SHARED STIMULUS

The new policy aims to reduce the number of accidents on the road by 50% within the next six months.

The following sentence has been modified to test your understanding of nuances in language. Choose the correct answer.

Correct A. The new policy has been implemented to reduce the number of accidents on the road.

B. The new policy has been implemented to increase the number of accidents on the road.

C. The new policy has been implemented to have no effect on the number of accidents on the road.

D. The new policy has been implemented to decrease the number of accidents on the road.

Correct Answer: A

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