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UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
_________ is the euphemism use for Cheat notes.
A
Salvation note of rescue
B
note of deliverance
C
holy note of rescue
D
Notes of salvation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the context of the novel 'The Life Changer', the euphemism used for cheat notes is 'Notes of salvation'.This can be found on page 52 of the novel where Salma convinced her seat partner, Kola, during her final examination to scribble and slip her these "notes of salvation" as she had nothing to write.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67304)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
why did Omar say he passed his SSCE by no means a small feat?
A
all of the above
B
because he failed other subjects but passed maths and English
C
because he registered with one of the miracle centers
D
Because he passed excellently on his first attempt
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the novel 'The Life Changer', Omar says he passed his SSCE by no means a small feat because he passed excellently on his first attempt. This can be found on page 8 of the novel. He was bragging to his sister, Teemah, about how he passed his exams excellently even when some of his colleagues paid a lot of money to some 'Miracle Centres' and still failed their exams.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67305)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
If he were here, it could be more fun.
A
He did not show up and so the occasion lacked much fun
B
He was expected but did not show up to liven up the occasion
C
There was no fun because he was not present
D
He was being expected to supply more fun
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is 'He did not show up and so the occasion lacked much fun'. The sentence 'If he were here, it could be more fun' is a hypothetical condition that implies that the person being referred to is not present, and his presence could have made the situation more enjoyable. The other options do not fully capture the essence of the sentence.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67291)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Though he is our elected representative, he often takes a rather jaundiced view of our problems.
A
He takes a rather hazy view of our problems
B
He takes an unfavourable position concerning our problems
C
He takes a rather forceful view of our problems
D
He takes a sickly view of our problems
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase 'jaundiced view' is an idiomatic expression that means having a cynical or sceptical view of something. It does not mean hazy, forceful or sickly. Therefore, the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence is 'He takes an unfavourable position concerning our problems'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67293)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below.
Pin
A
Psychology
B
Pneumonia
C
Pseudonym
D
Pragmatic
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The consonant sound represented by 'P' in 'Pin' is the same as in 'Pragmatic'. In English phonetics, the 'P' in 'Pin' and 'Pragmatic' is a voiceless bilabial plosive, represented as /p/.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67294)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options.The stressed words are in capital letter(s)
Fluency
A
flu-EN-cy
B
flu-en-CY
C
flu-en-cy
D
FLU-en-cy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In English pronunciation, stress is placed on one syllable in a word. The word 'Fluency' is pronounced with stress on the first syllable, therefore the correct stress pattern is 'FLU-en-cy'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67295)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s)
Victor played the role of a haughty prince.
A
a haunted
B
a modest
C
a disturbed
D
an angry
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Haughty means arrogantly superior and disdainful. Its antonyms include modest, humble, unpretentious, unassuming, low-key and unostentatious.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67296)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter[s] underlined.
naked
A
friend
B
bead
C
fed
D
bid
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is bid.
The 'e' in the word 'naked' is pronounced as /ɪ/ - /ˈneɪkɪd/. Therefore the word with the same vowel sound is 'bid'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67306)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the list of words in A to D, choose one that best describes the sentence.
James and Henry were at daggers drawn when I knew them. This means that they
A
were always angry with each other
B
always wore daggers
C
were good at drawing daggers
D
were fighting everybody
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase 'at daggers drawn' is an idiom which means to be bitterly hostile or at enmity with someone. It does not literally mean that they always wore daggers or were good at drawing daggers or were fighting everybody. Therefore, the option 'were always angry with each other' best describes the sentence.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67307)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
Who among Salma's roommate was reserved and withdrawn yet generous to a fault?
A
Ngozi
B
Tomiwa
C
Ada
D
none of them
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the novel 'The Life Changer', Ngozi is described as being reserved and withdrawn yet generous to a fault. It is her generosity that leads to a strong bond between the roommates. She always shares her food with the rest and this leads them to start cooking as a small family.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67308)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme as the word below:
Day
A
Dare
B
Anime
C
Flight
D
Ball
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Rhyme scheme refers to the pattern of end sounds or words in a verse or line of poetry. In this case, we are looking for a word that rhymes with 'Day' /deɪ/
dare - /deə/
anime - /ˈænɪmeɪ/
flight - /flaɪt/
ball - /bɔːl/
The word day and anime end with the /eɪ/ sound, therefore, they rhyme with each other.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67310)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In this question, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
Without our relentless campaigns, we might ...... sure of victory in the race for the National Assembly.
A
be never
B
never have been
C
never had been
D
have never be
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
never have been is most appropriate. Because of the use of the modal "might," the form of anomalous HAVE to use is have. Then, after "have" comes the past participle "been".
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67311)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In this question, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
We are all hungry; we ...... anything to eat since morning.
A
hadn't had
B
never had
C
haven't had
D
didn't have
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
haven't had is most appropriate. This is known as the present perfect tense which is used to show that an action has been completed (or not) as of the time of speaking.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67312)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In this question, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
To check desertification in the arid zones, ...... trees should be planted
A
drought-resisting
B
drought-resistant
C
drought-effective
D
drought-proof
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
drought-resistant is most appropriate. Drought tolerance refers to the degree to which a plant is adapted to arid or drought conditions.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67313)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
My father is parsimonious.
A
thrifty
B
frugal
C
generous
D
ungenerous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Parsimonious means to be very unwilling to spend money or use resources. The nearly opposite word is generous.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67314)