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ABU Post-UTME 2012 past questions and answers

This 2012 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 2012 set with instant marking.

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Sample ABU Post-UTME 2012 questions

1. Neither the coach nor the players ___ ready for the match.
  1. is
  2. were
  3. was
  4. has been

Answer: B. were

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

2. The treasurer insisted ___ checking every receipt before payment.
  1. at
  2. for
  3. to
  4. on

Answer: D. on

The verb insist is followed by the preposition on before a gerund.

3. Choose the word nearest in meaning to 'scarce'.
  1. rare
  2. plentiful
  3. ordinary
  4. visible

Answer: A. rare

Scarce means limited in amount or not readily available, which is closest to rare.

4. If Ada ___ the announcement earlier, she would have attended the meeting.
  1. hears
  2. heard
  3. had heard
  4. would hear

Answer: C. had heard

A past unreal condition takes the past perfect in the if-clause.

5. A meticulous worker is one who is ___.
  1. careless
  2. very careful
  3. impatient
  4. inexperienced

Answer: B. very careful

Meticulous describes someone who pays great attention to detail.

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