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OAU Post-UTME 2016 past questions and answers

This 2016 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 2016 set with instant marking.

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Sample OAU Post-UTME 2016 questions

1. Neither of the candidates ___ followed the instructions carefully.
  1. have
  2. has
  3. were
  4. are

Answer: B. has

The singular pronoun neither takes the singular auxiliary has.

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

Answer: D. abundant

Abundant means plentiful and is the opposite of scarce.

3. If a speaker hits the nail on the head, the speaker has
  1. said exactly the right thing
  2. spoken very loudly
  3. avoided the main issue
  4. made a serious mistake

Answer: A. said exactly the right thing

To hit the nail on the head means to describe or identify something exactly.

4. The principal, together with two teachers, ___ attending the ceremony.
  1. are
  2. were
  3. is
  4. have been

Answer: C. is

The subject is the singular noun principal, while the intervening phrase does not change its number.

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

Answer: B. careful

A meticulous person is very careful and attentive to detail.

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