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ABU Post-UTME 2006 past questions and answers

This 2006 ABU Post-UTME set has 40 practice questions. Try these 5 free sample questions, tap a question to reveal the answer and explanation. Then practise the whole 2006 set with instant marking.

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Sample ABU Post-UTME 2006 questions

1. Choose the word nearest in meaning to candid.
  1. Frank
  2. Careless
  3. Timid
  4. Secretive

Answer: A. Frank

Candid means truthful and direct, so frank is the closest meaning.

2. Choose the word opposite in meaning to scarce.
  1. Rare
  2. Abundant
  3. Limited
  4. Insufficient

Answer: B. Abundant

Scarce means not plentiful, whereas abundant means plentiful.

3. Choose the correct verb: Neither the manager nor the assistants ___ available yesterday.
  1. is
  2. was
  3. were
  4. has been

Answer: C. were

With neither...nor, the verb agrees with the nearer plural subject, assistants.

4. Choose the correct preposition: The witness insisted ___ telling the whole truth.
  1. at
  2. for
  3. with
  4. on

Answer: D. on

The verb insist is followed by on before a gerund.

5. Choose the correct verb: Each of the candidates ___ required to bring an identity card.
  1. have
  2. is
  3. are
  4. were

Answer: B. is

Each is singular and therefore takes the singular verb is.

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