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UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
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A
Inspirer
B
Booster
C
Pusher
D
Boomer
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the context of the sentence, the coach is saying that getting paid would be a big morale boost for the team. Therefore, the correct word to fill in the blank is 'Booster'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67503)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
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A
Attack
B
Getter
C
Goal
D
Attacker
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the context of the sentence, the coach is saying that the Bright Rangers plan to employ the counter strategy to get a result in Cario. The correct word to fill in the blank is 'Attack'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67504)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
It is inconceivable that the cat devoured the cat.
A
unimaginable
B
contestable
C
incomprehensible
D
credible
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is - credible. The word inconceivable means, that which cannot be believed;credible.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67505)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word.
Student
A
Propose
B
Superb
C
Refuse(N)
D
Rebel(V)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Refuse(N) and student are both stressed on the first syllable unlike other options stressed on the second syllable.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67506)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
What were Ummi's children waiting for when Bint narrates her encounter with Mr. Salihu?
A
Their father
B
Lesson Teacher
C
Dinner
D
Arabic Teacher
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Self-explanatory
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67508)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one provided
/\theta/
A
without
B
health
C
mouth (verb)
D
neither
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The /\theta/ sound is a voiceless dental fricative, which is found in English words like 'think', 'thorough', and 'health'. In the word 'health', the /\theta/ sound is represented by the 'th'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'health'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67512)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
Where did the police apprehend Talle?
A
at the village stream
B
at his residence
C
at the palace of Hakimi
D
at the village square
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
He was arrested when he ran into Hakimi's house.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67514)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
_____ was always on the first row during prayer at his office.
A
Ahmed
B
Zaki
C
Habeeb
D
Talle
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Self-explanatory
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67517)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the list of words letter A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is beneficial to one's health while eating processed foods is ......
A
worrying
B
painful
C
tasteless
D
harmful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Something beneficial is helpful or good to something or someone. The antonyms are detrimental, harmful and unfavourable.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67523)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The stadium had a capacity crowd in spite of the weather.
A
The stadium was not filled because of the weather
B
The crowd defied the weather to fill the stadium
C
The crowd loved the weather at the stadium
D
The weather favoured the crowd at the stadium
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence implies that despite the weather conditions, the stadium was filled to capacity. This suggests that the crowd defied the weather to fill the stadium. Therefore, the option 'The crowd defied the weather to fill the stadium' best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67526)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The conference is biennial.
A
The conference lasts for two years
B
The conference is held once every other year
C
The conference is held twice every year
D
The conference is held twice in two years
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "biennial" means something that occurs once every two years or once every other year.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67529)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Only two ministers survived the recent cabinet reshuffle.
A
In recent changes in government, all but two ministers retained their posts
B
In the recent changes in government, all but two ministers remained alive
C
In recent changes in government, all but two ministers were sacked
D
In the recent changes in government, only two ministers were sacked
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This is the best interpretation
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67530)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In this question, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The proprietor of our school with his administrator ------------ expected yesterday.
A
are
B
is
C
was
D
were
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is - was. "with" in the sentence above only introduces the "attachment" of false subjects. Other words that introduce false subjects are: as well as, in conjunction with, alongside, together with etc. Whenever any of these is used in a sentence, it is the noun or pronoun that comes before any of these false subject introducers that will determine the choice of verb to be used.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67537)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
In Nigeria, it is a crime to plagiarize someone else's work.
A
initiate
B
pirate
C
compose
D
desecrate
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
'Plagiarize' means to use and pass off as one's own. Someone else's writing or speech. Its synonyms include pirate, steal and copy.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67539)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
He started his career as an ........ teacher
A
auxillary
B
auxilliary
C
auxilary
D
auxiliary
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Auxiliary being an adjective to the noun "teacher" indicates providing supplementary or extra help, support or assistance.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67541)