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English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A
the competence level in the use of English has fallen greatly
B
what used to be in the past could be considered extreme
C
the writer is advocating for the use of indigenous language for teaching and learning
D
English language is the official language in Nigeria
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Option C is the only false statement amongst others. according to the passage, the writer advocates for the use of the English Language.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60632)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
During the colonial period, according to the passage, an educated Nigerian was one who
A
has travelled to Oxford
B
is English in thought and culture
C
looks African in colour
D
has the English accent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
According to the passage a Nigerian is only African in colour but English in thought and ideas
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60633)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
From the passage, it is evident that
A
we need to agree on the pattern of correctness in the use of English language
B
fluency in English leads to empty thought and ideas
C
Nigerians would say they are not English people because they hate the language
D
Every undergraduate needs to specialise in English.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The passage ends with the final note that there ought to be an agreement on the pattern of correctness in the language so that communication can be effective.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60634)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
Considering it a serious offence to "laugh in vernacular" as indicated in the passage, can be viewed as
A
normal
B
extreme
C
correctness
D
proper
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
According to the passage, Laughing in vernacular implies that nativity should not be perceived in any way. This is an extreme condition.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60635)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
In question number 11 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
A
house
B
colony
C
settlement
D
abode
E
habitat
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A colony is the grouping of bees.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60636)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
In question number 12 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
A
larger
B
enormous
C
thicker
D
older
E
wiser
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
During the egg- laying period, the queen bee's abdomen is greatly elongated, thus, she appears larger than the drones and workers.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60637)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
In question number 13 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
A
servant
B
maid
C
workers
D
errand
E
worker
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The term 'workers' or 'worker bees' is correct and can be applied but according to the context, 'worker' is grammatically appropriate.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60638)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
In question number 14 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
A
fruits
B
seed
C
pollen
D
grains
E
leaves
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Nectar and Pollen are collected from flowers and serve as food for the bees.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60639)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
In question number 15 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
A
filtered
B
converted
C
refined
D
cooked
E
baked
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The Nectar and pollen are converted or turned into honey by drying it out using a warm breeze made with their wings.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60640)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
In question number 16 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
A
born
B
hatched
C
transformed
D
raised
E
weaned
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The laid eggs are hatched. As soon as they are hatched they are fed by the workers
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60641)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
In question number 17 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
A
alpha
B
adult
C
drone
D
chief
E
leader
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The male bee is called the drone.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60642)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
In question number 18 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
A
mate
B
sleep
C
romance
D
protect
E
lead
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The task of the male bee is to mate with the queen
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60643)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
In question number 19 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
A
laid
B
born
C
delivered
D
produced
E
donated
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The appropriate verb is ''laid'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60644)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
In question number 20 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
A
former
B
latter
C
earlier
D
bee
E
princess
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
According to the context, the old queen takes the position of the latter while the new queen is the former. Therefore, the latter will die
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60645)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
He maintained that Nigerians need a leader with an iron fist
A
fist made of iron
B
severe in treatment
C
difiicult to please
D
strong as iron
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Iron fist is used in reference to the exercise of power in an oppressive or ruthless way. A particularly severe, forceful, and uncompromising manner of ruling/governing.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60646)