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ABU Post-UTME 2008 past questions and answers

This 2008 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 2008 set with instant marking.

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Sample ABU Post-UTME 2008 questions

1. Neither the lecturer nor the students ___ ready for the examination.
  1. was
  2. were
  3. is
  4. has been

Answer: B. were

With neither...nor, the verb agrees with the nearer subject, which is the plural noun students.

2. Choose the word nearest in meaning to abundant.
  1. plentiful
  2. scarce
  3. costly
  4. hidden

Answer: A. plentiful

Abundant means existing in large quantities, so plentiful is the closest synonym.

3. The candidate has been revising ___ two hours.
  1. since
  2. by
  3. for
  4. during

Answer: C. for

For is used with a period of time such as two hours.

4. No sooner had the bell rung ___ the candidates entered the hall.
  1. when
  2. then
  3. while
  4. than

Answer: D. than

The standard correlative construction is no sooner...than.

5. Choose the word opposite in meaning to scarce.
  1. plentiful
  2. rare
  3. limited
  4. insufficient

Answer: A. plentiful

Scarce means in short supply, whereas plentiful means available in large amounts.

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