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UTME / JAMB 2017
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
The letter was being written by the principal
A
The letter had been written by the principal
B
The principal was writing the letter
C
The principal wanted to write the letter
D
The principal wrote the letter
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
When the word 'being' is used in past continuous tense, as it is in the above question, it means the action is happening or was happening before, in a continuous manner, just like in the answer, the principal was writing the letter
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46505)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
Advising Olu to break his bad habit is like knocking your head against a brick wall
A
It is making a fool of you
B
It is trying the impossible
C
It is making him your enemy
D
It is asking him to beat you
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This means trying the impossible.
The idiomatic expression 'knocking your hand against a brick wall' means to attempt continuously and fruitlessly to accomplish a task or achieve a goal that is or seem ultimately hopeless, more like it is impossible.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46507)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
_____a good boy, he was given a prize
A
To being
B
Been
C
Being
D
To been
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Being" can be used as a gerund, a verb that functions as a noun. It becomes part of the subject sentence.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46509)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The children received gifts from doting parents
A
nagging
B
loving
C
humble
D
Docile
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Doting is characterized by giving love and affection.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46510)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Fill in the Gap
The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to ------— newspapers
A
censure
B
edit
C
publish
D
censor
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To officially suppress an unacceptable part of a book, film, news, etc.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46511)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
The_____event takes place every two years
A
bienial
B
biannual
C
biennial
D
biannal
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Biannual occurring twice a year. this means an event that is celebrated two times in a year. while
Biennial means an event/occassion that takes place every two years. occuring once in every two years.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46513)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Fill in the Gap
Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with the philanthropy because he _____ publicity
A
wields
B
lacks
C
detests
D
defines
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
'Detest" best completes the sentence because the context tells us that Mr Collins does not like his name to publicized
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46517)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _________
A
Ngozi admired Paul
B
Paul recognized Ngozi.
C
Ngozi attracted Paul.
D
Paul surprised Ngozi
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This means that Ngozi's beauty attracted Paul. In other words, Ngozi attracted Paul.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46612)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s)
Strange
A
vague
B
mirage
C
logic
D
legume
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
the ''ge'' in ''strange'' is the same consonant sound as the ''g'' in logic
strange is pronounced as [streɪn(d)ʒ]
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46613)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
The government has decided to freeze student's grants. This means that government intends to
A
reduce grants meant for students
B
resume paying grants to students
C
make students repay the grants
D
stop paying grants to students
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Freeze student's grants mean to stop giving grants to students
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46615)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
This case is within the jurisdiction of the council
A
record
B
prohibition
C
authority
D
finance
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
'Jurisdiction' the italicized word in the question means the official power to make legal decision and judgement while authority, the answer, is synonymous in that it means the power or right to give orders, make decisions
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46616)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined
One of the twins was as daring as the other was ______
A
morose
B
timid
C
secretive
D
rational
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Daring as used in this context, means to be bold or brave.
From the given options, B (timid) is the opposite in meaning to the word 'daring'.
Timid means Lack of boldness.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46617)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
Suleiman's reason for becoming a Muslim in the novel is because Islam brings sense of ______?
A
radicalism and aggression
B
boldness and awareness
C
kindness and truthfulness
D
purpose and discipline
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In chapter 30, Suleiman was resolute about tracing his roots and finally finding his identity amongst his people in Africa and in the religion, Islam
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56929)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
Tayo opted to remain in Nigeria because he had a duty to serve his
A
students
B
wife
C
friends
D
brothers
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In chapter 24, Tayo mentioned his student as one major reason why he wasn't open to the demand from his wife, Miriam, to leave the country
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56930)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
In the Novel "Independence" Tayo wrote a biography of ______?
A
Arthur Richardson
B
Lord Lugard
C
Obafemi Awolowo
D
Nnamdi Azikiwe
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In chapter 27, Tayo's biography of Lord Lugard became his new success
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56931)