2018 UTME preparatory test

2018 UTME PREPARATORY TESTS

USE OF ENGLISH : 06/02/18

START : 8 pm

STOP : 8:40 pm

INSTRUCTIONS :

I. ENSURE THAT YOUR ANSWER SCRIPT BEARS YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER & SUBJECT TITLE

ii. ENSURE THAT YOU SUBMIT YOUR ANSWERS &TOGETHER ATONCE

*In questions, 1 to 15 ,choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:*

1. She was taken *aback* by his altitude?
A. delayed
B. dragged back
C. surprised
D. overwhelmed

2. Many would argue that the achievement is *commensurate* with the effort?
A. unexpected in the light of
B. funny compared with
C. proportional to
D. the wrong excuse for

3. They show no *fitness* in dealing with strangers?
A. boldness
B. kindness
C. tact
D. love

4. As a matter of fact, we have been trying to *step up* production?
A. maximize
B. decrease
C. suspend
D. increase

5. Ojo *used to* play tennis everyday?
A. is familiar with playing
B. has to play
C. was in the habbit of playing
D. was made to play

6.In his own story, he confirmed that they had been *on his tail f* or quite sometime?
A. closely following and watching him
B. searching for him
C. giving him a tail
D. tagging him a talebearer

7. I am surprised to learn that Badmus is an *agnostic* ?
A. someone that believes in God
B. some one who antagonizes God
C. someone who is nonchalant about the existence of God
D. someone who does not believe in the existence of God

8. Although the manager is busy right now, he will be with you *presently* ?
A. immediately
B. soon
C. without delay
D. right away

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9. The governor's wife, in *characteristically* simple attire, walked into the hall unnoticed?
A. eccentrically
B. typically
C. conssistently
D. intrinsically

10. After my husband's popular election, we had to keep open house throughout the weekend?
A. entertain every caller
B. keep all doors open
C. relax security
D. give a party

11. He took *exception* to Ezenwa's remark
A. was delighted at
B. was excited by
C. got demoralized by
D. objected to
E. was perplexed by

12. Kelechi *hardlyever* falls sick
A. most often
B. very seldom
C. sometimes
D. frequently
E. occasionally

13. The gallant soldiers met their *Waterloo* at Philippi
A. victory
B. trouble
C. defeat
D. happiest period
E. enemy

14. It is *futile* trying to make bricks without straw
A. fertile
B. important
C. fragile
D. vain
E. bad

15. The ceiling of my bed-room fell in and knocked me out
A. made me unconscious
B. removed me
C. flattened me
D. killed me
E. frightened me

PASSAGE

The passage below has gaps numbered 16 to 25.

*Immediately following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap. Each question carries* 

Drought is a word that invokes strong emotions. This is not surprising as the …16…[A. ideology B. phenomenon C. idea D. component] is usually accompanied by a number of unpleasant developments. These developments have …17 … (A. feedback B. Results C. implications D. outcomes] for all citizens, starting from the peasant farmers to the state and federal governments which may be plunged into emergency and crises situations which, if not successfully …18… [A. managed B. Manipulated C. examined D. studied] could result in social unrest.
The timeliness of the onset of the rains in various regions of the country and their adequate distribution thereafter have become …19… [A. objects B. subjects C. issues D. topics] of considerable anxiety to all people. The fact, however, is that periodic reduction in normal …20… [A. amount B. supply C. size D. flood] of rainfall in the country is not new.
Since large areas of the country are drought prone, the consequences are …21… [A. effective B. disastrous C. evident D. inevitable ]. Dry spells could be very severe. There are two aspects of coping with drought. One has to do with emergency measures and the other with …22… [A. routine B. organized C. urgent D. delayed] measures. An immediate consequence of any drought would be famine. In addition, where whole populations are forced to abandon their lands or pastures in search of food, there are bound to be other lasting and …23… [A. longitudinal B. objective C. simultaneous D. parallel ] consequences such as distress, sales of cattle by livestock owners in order to buy food.
Government should provided farmers with agricultural inputs and ensure that they have easy access to these inputs under the relief …24… [A. action B. process C. scheme D. plan] . Emergency measures will be much more
…25… [A. normal B. correct C. idealistic D. effective] if a mechanism is established to ensure adequate preparedness and defence against the occurrence of drought.

*In the question 26 to 35 below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined :*

26Mr Jack was most flexible in his instruction
A. rigid
B. correct
C. stiff
D. upright

27. The Universities has offered temporary accommodation for staff
A. popular
B. permanent
C. recognized
D. regular

28. Mary complained that she slept on the coarse floor
A. smooth
B. rough
C. bad
D. harsh

29. Jim was one of the spectators as the concert
A. ushers
B. judges
C. guest
D. performers

30. :The Governor declined to give audience to the journalist.
A. ignored
B. accepted
C. forgot
D. rejected

31. The debtor's husband is *liable* for his wife's debts
A. unanswerable
B. responsible
C. unquestionable
D. accountable

32. The lotion recommended by the doctor *soothed* Okon's aching tooth
A. calmed
B. extracted
C. excited
D. worsened

33. The sun cast its *shadow* on the wall
A. reflection
B. rays
C. resemblance
D. substance

34. He was *locked up* for a fortnight
A. released
B. punished
C. remanded
D. locked out

35. The lady acted *courageously* when thieves attacked her
A. shyly
B. fearlessly
C. indiscreetly
D. timidly

QUESTIONS 36 to 60 are from the Novel IN DEPENDENCE by Sarah Ladipo Manyinka. Choose the Correct Options

36. what was written on Kemi’s snoopy night dress?
(a)Love is the whole world
(b)Rock my style
(c)Love my style love me
(d)kiss my ass

37. where did ajayis always fly to for the summer holidays?
(a)Abuja
(b)Hong Kong
(c)Lagos
(d)England

38. in what year did uncle kayode get married to Helene?
(a)1975
(b)1964
(c)1987
(d)1974

39. how old was Miriam’s pregnancy as at the time they visited the yelwa club?
(a)5weeks
(b)3 months
(c)5months
(d)3weeks

40. who called out on greetings as Tayo and his family entered the lounge in yelwa club?
(a)Abraham
(b)Ibrahim
(c)Vanessa
(d)Christine

41. what was the name of Tayo’s daughter?
(a)Kardashian
(b)lily
(c)kemi
(d)funke

42. who phoned Tayo last week to congratulate him on his manuscript?
(a)His friends
(b)his friends
(c)his colleagues
(d)his publisher’s

43. what was the name of salamatou’s son?
(a)Suleiman
(b)Abubakar
(c)David
(d)ike

44. when was tayo’s family house normally quiet?
(a)Monday morning
(b)Friday morning
(c)Sunday morning
(d)Saturday evening

45. what did Tayo and Vanessa order when they got to the restaurant in Lagos?
(a)Rice and beans
(b)Rice and stew
(c)Rice and plantains
(d)coffee

46. what was the name of Tayo’s neighborhood drunk in his home town in ibadan?
(a)Jimoh
(b)micheal
(c)Dele
(d)Fred

47. who was the most successful trader along the west African coast?.
(a)Tayo’s Auntie
(b)Tayo’s mother
(c)Tayo’s sister
(d)Tayo’s mother in Law

48. what was the name of Oxford finest hotel?
(a)Royal Hotel
(b)The Randolph Hotel
(c)Super motion hotel
(d)Oxford Hotel and suit

49. what was the name of Yusuf’s current girlfriend?
(a)Amina
(b)yemi
(c)Joyce
(d)femi

50. What did Tunde refuse to have at the party in his house?
(a)wordly music
(b)smooching
(c)drinks
(d)dance

51. Tunde’s room was designed to be what?
(a)Hotel
(b)A lounge
(c)a slf con
(d)a mansion

52. The name of Tayo’s cousin was?
(a)Bayo
(b)Tumi
(c)Tunde
(d)jumoke

53. where did Tayo accompany tunde to?
(a)The club
(b)the bakery
(c)the restaurant
(d)Vanessa’s house

54. where was Yusuf working at?
(a)The bakery
(b)At the clinic
(c)At the hospital
(d)At the bank

55. what did Tayo aspire to be in the future!
(a)A teacher
(b)an accountant
(c)a drunk
(d)an entrepreneur

56. what is the name of Vanessa’s father!
(a)Michael
(b)Olamide
(c)Jonathan.
(d)buhari

57. who drove to fetch uncle tony from station when he arrived France?.
(a)Tunde
(b)Tayo
(c)Jane
(d)kemi

58. who was never asking but announcing?
(a)Nancy Mordovia
(b)Nancy Morx
(c)Nancy mordoch
(d)Nancy Bradford

59. Modupe and Tayo always visit where at dark hour
A. Lebanese Cinema
B. Hill’s Club
C. Auvergne’s Theatre
D. Las Palmas de Club

60. “Here is some money for the ladies”; The speaker here is ________
A. Uncle Kayode
B. Yusuf(Tayo’s friend)
C. Mr. Adeniyi Ajayi
D. Uncle B