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UI Post-UTME 2015 past questions and answers

This 2015 UI 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 2015 set with instant marking.

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Sample UI Post-UTME 2015 questions

1. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'meticulous'.
  1. careless
  2. rapid
  3. painstaking
  4. stubborn

Answer: C. painstaking

Meticulous means showing great attention to detail, so painstaking is the closest synonym.

2. The treasurer insisted ___ paying the bill herself.
  1. on
  2. at
  3. with
  4. for

Answer: A. on

The verb 'insist' is followed by the preposition 'on' before a gerund.

3. Neither the lecturer nor the students ___ aware of the change in venue.
  1. is
  2. has been
  3. was
  4. were

Answer: D. were

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

4. Despite ___ late, the candidate completed every section of the test.
  1. arrive
  2. arriving
  3. arrived
  4. to arrive

Answer: B. arriving

The preposition 'despite' is followed by a noun or gerund, so 'arriving' is correct.

5. Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'transient'.
  1. permanent
  2. brief
  3. temporary
  4. momentary

Answer: A. permanent

Transient means lasting only briefly, whereas permanent means lasting indefinitely.

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