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UTME / JAMB 2022
English Grammar
Solution
I only visited Chidi. This means that
A
None of the above
B
I didn't do anything asides visiting Chidi
C
I didn't go with anyone to visit Chidi
D
I visited Chidi and his friends
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The general rule is adverbs should be placed next to the thing they modify. Here, the adverb is modifying visited .
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67038)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2022
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
ungenerous
C
frugal
D
generous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
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 #67039)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2022
English Grammar
Solution
From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Last Easter was an austere period.
A
harsh
B
severe
C
prosperous
D
sour
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Austere stresses the absence of warmth, colour or feeling and may apply to rigorous restraint, simplicity, or self-denial. The opposite in meaning is prosperous.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67040)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2022
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
foot
A
live
B
vegetable
C
traffic
D
of
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Both words have the /f/ sound. Others have the /v/ sound.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67043)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2022
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that has a different vowel sound from the others
A
beach
B
ski
C
be
D
been
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Only be has the /ɪ/ sound. Others have the /i:/ sound.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67044)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2022
English Grammar
Solution
When did Christopher Marlowe get his first degree?
A
1587
B
1583
C
1593
D
1564
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Self-explanatory.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67046)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2022
English Grammar
Solution
How long was Christopher Marlowe's literary life?
A
6 years
B
60 years
C
10 years
D
5 years
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Self-explanatory
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67047)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2022
English Grammar
Solution
My account with the bank is in the red. This means that my account is
A
heavy
B
in danger
C
overdrawn
D
written in red ink
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Self-explanatory
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67048)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2022
English Grammar
Solution
Fill in the gap with the option that best completes the sentence.
Between you and _____, he is a liar.
A
all of the above
B
me
C
i
D
none of the above
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Use the pronoun "me" when the person speaking is receiving the action of the verb in some way, either directly or indirectly.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67049)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2022
English Grammar
Solution
Fill in the gap with the option that best completes the sentence.
The secretary and treasurer did not do ____ job.
A
their
B
all of the above
C
none of the above
D
his
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
When two subjects are joined together by "and" but the two subjects refer to only one person or thing, a singular verb should be used.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67050)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2022
English Grammar
Solution
Fill in the gap with the option that best completes the sentence.
If James fails his examination, his teachers, his parents, his friends, or I ______ to be blame.
A
are
B
is
C
am
D
not
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
When there is a list of nouns or pronouns at the level of the subject, it is the nearest noun or pronoun to the position of the verb that will determine the choice of the verb.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67051)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2022
English Grammar
Solution
Fill in the gap with the option that best completes the sentence.
I have always found that it is helpful to have a few wise and trusted people to ________ you can turn for information and advice.
A
whom
B
who
C
whose
D
that
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Whom should be used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67052)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2022
English Grammar
Solution
Fill in the gap with the option that best completes the sentence.
We ought to stay away ______ the robbers come back
A
provided
B
should in case
C
although
D
in case
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
When you go to a meeting, or to your workplace you are on business, similarly if you go on an overseas trip for work you are on business.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67053)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2022
English Grammar
Solution
Fill in the gap with the option that best completes the sentence.
It was _____ who killed the goat.
A
his
B
him
C
he
D
us
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
He is used to replace the male subject(performer of action) of the sentence: it functions as a subject pronoun.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67054)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2022
English Grammar
Solution
From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Bankole is upset as his wife does not understand his predicament .
A
sadness
B
dilemma
C
deadlock
D
happiness
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Both words mean a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two different things you could do.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67055)