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OAU Post-UTME 2011 past questions and answers

This 2011 OAU 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 2011 set with instant marking.

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Sample OAU Post-UTME 2011 questions

1. Each of the applicants ___ required to submit a birth certificate.
  1. is
  2. are
  3. were
  4. have been

Answer: A. is

The singular pronoun each takes the singular verb is.

2. Choose the word nearest in meaning to meticulous.
  1. careless
  2. very careful
  3. impatient
  4. ordinary

Answer: B. very careful

A meticulous person pays close and careful attention to detail.

3. Choose the word opposite in meaning to scarce.
  1. rare
  2. limited
  3. abundant
  4. costly

Answer: C. abundant

Abundant means available in large quantities, the opposite of scarce.

4. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
  1. The lecturer said the test begins at nine.
  2. The lecturer said, the test begins at nine.
  3. The lecturer said the test begins at nine,.
  4. The lecturer said, "The test begins at nine."

Answer: D. The lecturer said, "The test begins at nine."

A direct quotation is introduced by a comma and enclosed in quotation marks.

5. She is adept ___ solving difficult problems.
  1. at
  2. on
  3. for
  4. with

Answer: A. at

The adjective adept is conventionally followed by the preposition at.

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