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FUTMinna Post-UTME 2017 past questions and answers

This 2017 FUTMinna 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 2017 set with instant marking.

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Sample FUTMinna Post-UTME 2017 questions

1. Neither the principal nor the teachers ___ present at the meeting.
  1. were
  2. was
  3. is
  4. has been

Answer: A. were

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

2. Choose the word nearest in meaning to 'mitigate' as used in: The new drainage system may mitigate flooding.
  1. cause
  2. reduce
  3. predict
  4. measure

Answer: B. reduce

To mitigate a problem is to make it less severe or reduce its effect.

3. The family has lived in Minna ___ 2019.
  1. for
  2. during
  3. since
  4. from

Answer: C. since

Since is used with the starting point of a period continuing to the present.

4. In the sentence 'By and large, the workshop was useful', the expression 'by and large' means ___.
  1. in secret
  2. at the beginning
  3. in a hurry
  4. generally

Answer: D. generally

By and large means generally or on the whole.

5. Read the statement: 'The rain stopped shortly after noon, but Musa waited until the footpath was firm before setting out.' What can be inferred about Musa?
  1. He delayed his journey to avoid travelling on a muddy path.
  2. He expected the rain to continue all day.
  3. He had already reached his destination.
  4. He preferred travelling during heavy rain.

Answer: A. He delayed his journey to avoid travelling on a muddy path.

Musa waited for the footpath to become firm, indicating that he postponed travel until it was safer or easier.

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