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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 mother is a shrewd businesswoman.
A
reliable
B
resourceful
C
orderly
D
gullible
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A shrewd person is able to understand and judge a situation quickly and to use this understanding to their own advantage. The nearest opposite word is gullible.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67351)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In the following question, choose the option that best completes the sentence.
The guest would have arrived earlier but he was _______ in traffic.
A
held down
B
held up
C
held about
D
held off
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct phrase to use is 'held up'. 'Held up' is a phrasal verb that means to be delayed or obstructed. So, 'The guest would have arrived earlier but he was held up in traffic' is the correct sentence.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67352)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
No one would complain if you emulate good behaviour
A
differentiate
B
condemn
C
imitate
D
exhibit
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Emulate means to match or surpass, typically by imitation. Its synonyms include imitate, copy, reproduce, mimic, mirror, echo and follow.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67353)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better ........ a singer
A
like
B
to be
C
as if
D
as
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct preposition to use after 'better' in this context is 'as'. When comparing roles or functions, 'as' is used. For example, 'He works better as a manager than as a clerk.' Therefore, the sentence should read 'He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better as a singer.'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67354)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket.
Smoo[th]
A
worth
B
dress
C
brother
D
wealthy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Brother is the correct answer. The sound present here is pronounceable from the 'TH' in 'these' /ð/ (not /d/ as in 'drug' or /\theta/ as in 'thanks').
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67355)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Identify the option with a different stress pattern
A
reservoir
B
contribute
C
importance
D
deposit
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In this case, 'importance', 'contribute', and 'deposit' all have the stress on the second syllable. However, 'reservoir' has a different stress pattern with the stress on the third syllable, making it the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67356)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.The union congratulated the ELECTED president.
A
Did the union reject the elected president?
B
Did the union congratulate the elected chairman?
C
Did the management congratulate the elected president?
D
Did the union congratulate the ousted president?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is - Did the union congratulate the ousted president? The option without the emphatic word - ELECTED is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67357)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
What appellation was given to Talle for all his amazing show of personality.
A
The cool and calm one
B
the moody ones
C
the simple and delicate one
D
the quiet one
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
He was known as the quiet one.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67360)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.A good description INCLUDES specific nouns.
A
Does a good description exclude specific nouns?
B
Does a good description include specific verbs?
C
Does a good description include obscure nouns?
D
Does a poor description include specific nouns?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is - Does a good description exclude specific nouns?. The option without the emphatic word - INCLUDES is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67361)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the word which has the same consonant sounds as the underlined letter(s)
pleasure
A
rejoice
B
surge
C
seizure
D
reassure
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined letter(s) in the word 'pleasure' is 's'. The consonant sound of 's' in 'pleasure' is /ʒ/ (as in 'vision'). Among the options, the word 'seizure' has the same consonant sound /ʒ/.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67362)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
Whose reticent nature while growing up earned him the title: "The quiet one".?
A
Talle
B
Bint
C
Omar
D
Ummi
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Talle was regarded as the quiet one while growing
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67403)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The solution lies in choosing between various negative alternatives.
A
The solutions are many
B
The solution lies in choosing between the positive and negative
C
The solution can be found in one of the negative options
D
The solution is a negative one
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence 'The solution lies in choosing between various negative alternatives' implies that the solution can be found among several unfavorable or less-than-ideal options. Therefore, the option 'The solution can be found in one of the negative options' is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67404)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In this question, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
EMEKA finished his homework yesterday.
A
Who finished his home work yesterday?
B
When did Emeka finish his home work?
C
Did Emeka do his home work yesterday?
D
Was Emeka helped to do his home work?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the sentence, the word 'Emeka' is stressed. This means the emphasis is on 'who' did the action. Therefore, the question that relates to the sentence is 'Who finished his home work yesterday?'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67428)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
After thousands of years of existing, elephants still remain extant.
A
subdued
B
pulverized
C
strong
D
enduring
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Extant means still in existence. It's synonyms include still existing, in existence, surviving, abiding, enduring and existent.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67429)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
Salma stayed at the most coveted and famous ______ hostel.
A
Queen Amina
B
Queen Moremi
C
Queen Lateefat
D
Queen Haneefat
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Salma stayed in Queen Amina's hostel
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67432)