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BUK Post-UTME 2016 past questions and answers

This 2016 BUK 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 2016 set with instant marking.

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Sample BUK Post-UTME 2016 questions

1. Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: Neither the lecturer nor the students ___ ready to leave.
  1. were
  2. was
  3. is
  4. has been

Answer: A. were

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

2. Choose the word nearest in meaning to meticulous.
  1. Careless
  2. Thorough
  3. Impatient
  4. Ordinary

Answer: B. Thorough

Meticulous means showing great care and attention to detail.

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

Answer: C. Abundant

Abundant means plentiful, which is the opposite of scarce.

4. Choose the correct preposition: The committee insisted ___ examining the original documents.
  1. at
  2. for
  3. with
  4. on

Answer: D. on

The standard expression is insist on something or on doing something.

5. Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: Each of the players ___ received a new kit.
  1. has
  2. have
  3. are
  4. were

Answer: A. has

Each is singular and therefore takes the singular verb has.

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