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UNICAL Post-UTME 2005 past questions and answers

This 2005 UNICAL 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 2005 set with instant marking.

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Sample UNICAL Post-UTME 2005 questions

1. Neither of the two candidates ___ willing to withdraw.
  1. is
  2. are
  3. were
  4. have been

Answer: A. is

Neither is singular in this construction, so it takes the verb is.

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

Answer: B. abundant

Abundant means plentiful and is the opposite of scarce.

3. If Ada had left earlier, she ___ the first bus.
  1. catches
  2. will catch
  3. would have caught
  4. would catch

Answer: C. would have caught

A past unreal condition takes would have plus the past participle in its result clause.

4. Which pair of words are pronounced alike but have different meanings and spellings?
  1. rough and tough
  2. seat and sit
  3. late and let
  4. flour and flower

Answer: D. flour and flower

Flour and flower are homophones because they sound alike but differ in meaning and spelling.

5. The list of items ___ on the teacher's desk.
  1. is
  2. are
  3. were
  4. have been

Answer: A. is

The singular head noun list controls the verb, so is is correct.

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