2012/2013 ABU Post UTME English Language Past Questions
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Read the passage below carefully and answer the question that follows.Primitive man was probably more concerned with fire as a source of warmth and as a means of cooking food than as a source of light. Before the discove…
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.The plaintiff was dissatisfied with the decision of the court.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.The businessman anticipated the collapse of the bank.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.At the inception of his administration, the Governor was very popular.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.The manager soon found out that my sister was a competent typist.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.The criminal was incarcerated
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After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.The secretary's vote of thanks did not ring true. This means that the v…
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After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.The girl went scot-free even though she started the fight. This means t…
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After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.Her reproaches cut him to the quick. This means that he
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After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.The manager hit the roof when he was presented with a huge estimate for…
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After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.You must be speaking with your tongue in your cheek. This means that yo…
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.The pastor addressed his __________ in a sonorous voice
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.I was advised to open _________ account with the bank
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence belowThe doctor's __________ was that the patient was suffering from cancer.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence belowThe accused _________ stated
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence belowThe __________ programme against childhood diseases has ended.
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In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the listOurs ______________ based ventures.
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In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the listWhere ________ Buses ______?
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In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the listYou can stay here ________ you are quiet.
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In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option from the listHe didn't sense Obi's presence in the room, did he? __________.