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Post-UTME English Likely Questions and Answers

Published on Sep 8, 2025 • Education

INTRODUCTION

Hello students, welcome to today’s special class. In this guide, we’ll focus on English Language likely questions for Post-UTME exams across different universities.

These practice questions are compiled from past exam trends and cover key areas such as grammar, structure, comprehension, and vocabulary. Mastering these questions through repeated practice will prepare you to succeed in your Post-UTME.

Grammar and Structure

Question 1 – Conditional Sentence

If I ___ earlier, I wouldn’t have missed the bus.

A. Left
B. Had left
C. Was leaving
D. Leaving

Answer: B. Had left
This is a third conditional. The correct structure is had + past participle in the “if” clause and would have + past participle in the main clause.

Question 2 – Verb Agreement

Neither the teacher nor the students ___ present.

A. Was
B. Were
C. Is
D. Has

Answer: B. Were
In “neither…nor” structures, the verb agrees with the subject nearest to it. Students is plural, so the verb must be were.

Question 3 – Vocabulary

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word benevolent.

A. Cruel
B. Kind
C. Wicked
D. Harsh

Answer: B. Kind
Benevolent means kind, charitable, and well-meaning.

Question 4 – Antonyms

The opposite of scarce is:

A. Rare
B. Plenty
C. Few
D. Empty

Answer: B. Plenty
Scarce means in short supply. Its opposite is plenty, meaning abundant.

Question 5 – Sentence Completion

If she had studied harder, she ___ passed the exam.

A. Would have
B. Will have
C. May have
D. Can have

Answer: A. Would have
This is another third conditional. The correct form is would have + past participle.

Comprehension Practice

Question 6

Read the passage and answer:
“The students worked tirelessly to complete their project before the deadline. Their teamwork was impressive.”

The word tirelessly means:

A. Without energy
B. Without getting tired
C. Slowly
D. With anger

Answer: B. Without getting tired
Tirelessly shows continuous effort without fatigue.

More Practice Questions

Question 7 – Synonyms

The word courageous is similar in meaning to:

A. Fearful
B. Bold
C. Weak
D. Shy

Answer: B. Bold
Courageous and bold both mean brave.

Question 8 – Error Spotting

Identify the error: She don’t like going to school early.

A. She
B. Don’t
C. Like
D. Early

Answer: B. Don’t
With she, the correct auxiliary verb is doesn’t, not don’t.

Question 9 – Idioms

The expression “spill the beans” means:

A. Waste food
B. Reveal a secret
C. Cook carelessly
D. Make a mistake

Answer: B. Reveal a secret
This idiom means to disclose hidden information.

Question 10 – Pronoun Reference

Each of the boys has done ___ homework.

A. Their
B. His
C. Her
D. Its

Answer: B. His
Each is singular, so the correct pronoun is his, not their.

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Conclusion

Post-UTME English questions often test grammar, structure, vocabulary, comprehension, and idiomatic expressions. To excel, you should:

• Practice past questions frequently
• Revise grammar rules and conditionals
• Build vocabulary through reading
• With consistent practice, you’ll be ready to tackle your Post-UTME English exam with confidence.

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