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UNIUYO Post-UTME 2020 past questions and answers

This 2020 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 2020 set with instant marking.

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Sample UNIUYO Post-UTME 2020 questions

1. Neither the registrar nor the lecturers ___ available for the meeting yesterday.
  1. were
  2. was
  3. is
  4. has been

Answer: A. were

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

2. After several hours of discussion, the panel finally arrived ___ a decision.
  1. on
  2. at
  3. to
  4. for

Answer: B. at

The standard expression is to arrive at a decision.

3. Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: Lack of sleep can ___ a student's concentration.
  1. effect
  2. effects
  3. affect
  4. affected

Answer: C. affect

Affect is the verb meaning to influence, while effect is usually a noun.

4. Choose the word nearest in meaning to mitigate as used in this sentence: The new drainage channels may mitigate flooding.
  1. cause
  2. predict
  3. worsen
  4. reduce

Answer: D. reduce

To mitigate a problem is to make it less severe or reduce its effects.

5. If Chika had left the house earlier, she ___ the bus.
  1. would have caught
  2. will catch
  3. would catch
  4. had caught

Answer: A. would have caught

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

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