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UNIUYO Post-UTME 2005 past questions and answers

This 2005 UNIUYO 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 UNIUYO Post-UTME 2005 questions

1. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: Neither the principal nor the teachers ___ present at the meeting.
  1. was
  2. were
  3. is
  4. has been

Answer: B. were

With neither...nor, the verb agrees with the nearer subject, teachers, which is plural.

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

Answer: D. careful

A meticulous person pays very careful attention to details.

3. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: If I ___ you, I would apologize immediately.
  1. were
  2. am
  3. was
  4. be

Answer: A. were

The subjunctive form were is used in this hypothetical condition.

4. Choose the correct passive form of: The committee approved the proposal.
  1. The committee was approved by the proposal.
  2. The proposal approved the committee.
  3. The proposal was approved by the committee.
  4. The proposal has approve by the committee.

Answer: C. The proposal was approved by the committee.

In the passive, the object becomes the subject and approved takes the form was approved.

5. Choose the best word to complete the sentence: ___ the heavy rain, the match continued.
  1. Because
  2. Despite
  3. Unless
  4. Since

Answer: B. Despite

Despite is followed by a noun phrase and expresses contrast with the continued match.

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