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UTME / JAMB 2018
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The organization is constantly in a state of flux
A
There are periodic changes in the organization
B
The organization is facing a difficult period
C
The organization is experiencing; good times
D
The organization is moribund
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A state of flux means a state of uncertainty about what should be done usually followed by the establishment of a new direction of action, Flux is used to describe something that constantly changes
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47054)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.
The witness averred that she had seen Dosun at the scene of the crime
A
argued
B
confirmed
C
denied
D
affirmed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To aver means to establish a fact or assert a truth.
To deny means to disprove of a statement. It is the opposite of ‘aver’.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47055)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.
The governor's visit is an unprecedented event in the history of the social club
A
a perfect
B
momentous
C
an insignificant
D
an unnecessary
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
unprecedented; means something that has never done or known before.
Something that is remarkable.
Option C ''Insignificant'' is the correct option. It means simply means something that is meaningless; too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47056)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. Our principal took exception to the ignoble role the teacher played in the matter
A
embarrassing
B
honourable
C
extraordinary
D
dishonourable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
ignoble implies not honourable in character or purpose
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47057)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. He is notorious for his drunkenness
A
popular
B
known
C
well known
D
renowned
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Notorious means famous or well known for some bad qualities.
Renowned means famous for something for good qualities
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47058)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics.
The severity of the harmattan helped me to complete my writing assignment in record time because i had no choice but to lock myself indoors
A
warmth
B
mildness
C
moderation
D
leniency
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
severity is the state of being severe . the degree of something being bad or undesirable very great; intense. while the opposite of severity is mildness which means not severe; gentle.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47059)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. This card entitles you to attend the film show
A
disqualifies
B
discourages
C
disenchants
D
satisfies
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
‘Entitle’ means to qualify, allow or give someone the right to do something
‘Disqualify’ means to make one ineligible to do something.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47060)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. He is loved for his altruism
A
benevolence
B
sincerity
C
selfishness
D
selflessness
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Altruism means to have regard for others at the expense of oneself.
Selfishness means to always consider one’s own interest before others.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47061)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. The Journalist said he was working freelance
A
tireless
B
without pay
C
satisfactory
D
dependently
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To work freelance means to work randomly without having a long-term contract with any firm or person.
Dependent means to rely on a particular person or thing. It is the antonym of ‘freelance’ in this context.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47062)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. The Flying Eagles put up a plucky defence against their opponents
A
strong
B
weak
C
careless
D
tactful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Plucky means showing courage in difficult situations.
Weak means lacking energy or force.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47063)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics. We found a shady place for the display
A
an open
B
an unsafe
C
a stuffy
D
an enclosure
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Shady means situated in or full of shade
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47064)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap. The sea wave continue to ____________ the cliff on the west coast constantly
A
impair
B
rub
C
knock
D
erode
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Erode means to gradually wear away or gradually disappear. Erode is used in a context that relates to wind, water or other natural agents.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47065)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Tenses, Aspect & Conditionals
Solution
Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap. I would have been surprised if you ____________ the orange
A
plucked
B
have plucked
C
had plucked
D
did pluck
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
'Would have' is used in conditional statements to talk about something that did not happen in the past. In the sequence of tenses, if the main clause contains 'would have', the conditional subordinate clause should be in its past participle.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47066)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Tenses, Aspect & Conditionals
Solution
Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap. By the time the plane reaches Harare, it __________in the air for twelve hours
A
has been
B
would be
C
would have been
D
should be
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
'By the time' is an adverb of time that can be used in the present, past and future tense. The question is, however, in the present tense which will be needing a present perfect tense to complete the sentence.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47067)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap. The patient is suffering from ____________
A
reumatism
B
rheumantism
C
rhuematism
D
rheumatism
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The options contain miss spellings of the word, RHEUMATISM.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47068)