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UTME / JAMB 2017
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option nearest to the statement
My brother's drunkenness often got on my nerves. This means
A
disgraced him
B
made him ill
C
made me angry
D
offended me
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To get on someone nerves means to irritate or annoy someone
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46486)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
From the options given, Choose the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
This house which was sealed off years ago has now been —
A
re-opened
B
rebuilt
C
re-roofed
D
restored
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Sealed off means to prevent people from entering a building
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46488)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Oral English: Stress, Rhymes & Intonation
Solution
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed are written in capital letters
Judiciary
A
judiCIAry
B
judiciaRY
C
JUdiciary
D
juDIciary
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
|ju|DI|cia|ry|
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46490)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word
He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____?
A
humorous
B
sober
C
taciturn
D
silent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Outspoken: frank in stating one's opinions, especially if they are shocking or controversial. to be direct and open in speech and expression.
synonyms: forthright · direct · candid · frank · straightforward · honest · open · straight · straight from the shoulder · plain · plain-spoken · vociferous · vocal · explicit · point-blank ·
taciturn: (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
"after such gatherings she would be taciturn and morose"
synonyms: untalkative · uncommunicative · reticent · unforthcoming · quiet · unresponsive · secretive · silent · tight-lipped · close-mouthed · mute · dumb · inarticulate · reserved
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46491)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the options, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underline word
By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________
A
overshadowed
B
defeated
C
demoted
D
submerged
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
outshine: shine more brightly than.
tower above and cast a shadow over.
synonyms:
surpass, be superior to, overshadow, eclipse, outclass, dwarf, tower above/over, put in the shade, upstage, put to shame, excel, exceed
overshadow: tower above and cast a shadow over. example "an enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage"
synonyms: shade · darken · conceal · obscure · block out ·
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46494)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The students received a mild reproof from the teacher
A
exhortation
B
opposition
C
commendation
D
appropriation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This answer was chosen because it is opposite to the word italicized in the question; reproof which means an expression of criticism, blame.
From the above meaning of the other options, it is obvious that non-fits for the opposite of the word 'reproof'.
Commendation means an official or a formal praise
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46495)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
Aisha impelled to the party
A
compelled
B
accompained
C
authority
D
finance
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The words 'impel and compel' are synonymous impel means drive, force or urge someone to do something while compel means force or oblige someone to do something.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46496)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
When you ____ an opponent's point in a debate, you must do so politely
A
refute
B
rebuke
C
reject
D
refuse
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
When you refute you prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46497)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the options that have the same consonant as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined
leisure
A
sure
B
ledger
C
treasure
D
judge
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Leisure has the same consonant sound as in treasure
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46498)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Oral English: Stress, Rhymes & Intonation
Solution
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options.
The stressed are written in capital letters
departmental
A
DEpartmental
B
dePARTmental
C
departMENtal
D
departmenTAL
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
de|part|MEN|tal
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46499)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
They come here on bootless errand
A
worthwhile
B
vain
C
delusive
D
intended
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word bootless means ineffectual, useless of a task or undertaking, while the answer worthwhile means worth the time, effort spent
Bootless explains that the errand was useless while worthwhile explains it was the effort, which is also synonymous to the word useful
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46500)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option to which the given sentence relates
Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy
A
Did Omowunmi state she had a right to her privacy?
B
Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy?
C
Did Aderonke state she had a right to her openness?
D
did Aderonke state she had a right to his privacy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
'Stated' has been emphasized in the question, therefore Option B is the answer because the verb lament contradicts the emphasized word as used in the question
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46501)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
The painting was beautifully faked
A
The painting was a good deceptive replica
B
The painting was well-framed and displayed
C
The painting was deceptively decorated
D
The painting was carefully designed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The painting being beautifully faced could also be described as a good deceptive replica, which means there is almost no difference in the fake painting and the original.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46502)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
The crops the farmer planted will be ____ in three months time.
A
sold
B
weeded
C
uprooted
D
harvested
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Contextually, 'harvested' is the most appropriate answer
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46503)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
Garba acquiesced______their decision
A
for
B
on
C
in
D
by
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The preposition 'in' is used with the verb 'Acquiesce'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46504)