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LASU Post-UTME 2016 past questions and answers

This 2016 LASU 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 LASU Post-UTME 2016 questions

1. Neither of the twins ___ willing to leave the room before the meeting ends.
  1. are
  2. is
  3. were
  4. have been

Answer: B. is

Neither is singular here, so it takes the singular verb 'is'.

2. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'meticulous'.
  1. careful
  2. careless
  3. hurried
  4. ordinary

Answer: A. careful

A meticulous person pays great care and attention to detail.

3. If I ___ in your position, I would ask for clarification.
  1. am
  2. was
  3. were
  4. be

Answer: C. were

The subjunctive 'were' is used for this hypothetical condition.

4. Musa said, 'I have sent the letter.' Choose the correct reported form.
  1. Musa said that I have sent the letter.
  2. Musa said that he has send the letter.
  3. Musa said that he sent the letter tomorrow.
  4. Musa said that he had sent the letter.

Answer: D. Musa said that he had sent the letter.

In reported speech after a past reporting verb, 'have sent' normally backshifts to 'had sent'.

5. Ada is keen ___ learning French.
  1. on
  2. at
  3. for
  4. with

Answer: A. on

The standard expression is 'keen on' an activity.

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