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UTME / JAMB 2013
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
This question is based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel.
In the novel the 'pad' was a symbol of
A
Success
B
Unity
C
Failure
D
Love
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Pad was a symbol of failure. Whoever fails during the previous year's annual examination was required to carry pad on his head throughout the first week of the new school year.
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Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30414)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2013
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The team's poor performance at tournament plumb the depths of horror.
A
team's performance was enjoyed by all
B
the team's performance was full of disappointment
C
team's performance was rewarded
D
the team's performance took them to the next round
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This means to let someone or yourself down severely.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30480)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2013
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
Solution
LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Tolu and Chinedu live in each other 's pockets.
A
they steal from each other
B
they blackmail each other
C
they are very close to each other
D
they are long-term business partners
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This means to be too close to someone or spend too much time with someone.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30483)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2013
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
As the drama unfolded, Olatinuke was advised to keep her shirt on
A
she was advised to commit herself
B
she was advised to stay calm
C
she was advised to join the club
D
she was advised to wear her shirt
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
She was advised to exercise self control, control her emotions/anger, to stay calm.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30490)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2013
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He is a clinging child.
A
he is possessive
B
he likes to cling with his sister.
C
he is a bully
D
he is a handsome young man
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
clinging; means to hold on or be attached to someone or something.
''He is possessive'' is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30491)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2013
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Zinana's examination result was not unfavourable
A
Her examination did not meet expectation
B
she was successful in her examination
C
her result could not earn her admission
D
she failed her examination
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Her exam was good, it was favourable, it met expectations.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30492)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2013
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
You need to brush up on your Spanish
A
you need to improve your skills
B
you need a brush from Spain
C
you need to learn to play with a spaniard
D
you need to study the history of Spain
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This means, you need to get better or improve at speaking Spanish
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30495)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2013
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Amaka would pass for a beauty queen
A
She would be accepted by all as a beauty Queen
B
She walked past the beauty queen
C
she was acting as a beauty queen
D
she would pass the drink to the queen who is sitting next to her
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Amaka has the qualities of a beauty queen.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30497)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2013
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of these questions select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
'I can't wait to become a mother', the new bride declared
A
she is excited about motherhood
B
She is not keen on becoming a mother
C
She will be patient as a mother
D
She sees motherhood as a burden.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The new bride is looking forward to motherhood.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30498)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2013
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Usman needs to get his act together if he wants to pass the examination
A
He needs to organized himself
B
He needs to be fast when writing the examination
C
He needs to put on his stage costume
D
Heneeds to pull all points down in the examination
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Usman needs to sit up, get better or get serious.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30499)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2013
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Ramatus expressed her feelings in uncertain terms
A
She expressed it secretly and courageously
B
she expressed it quietly and cautiously
C
She expressed it feebly and sickly
D
She expressed it clearly and strongly
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Feebly; in a way that fails to convince or impress.
Not feeling sure about what to do
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30501)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2013
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Chibuzor gave a curt nod and walked away
A
rude
B
polite
C
shocking
D
Gentle
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
curt; rudely brief.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30503)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2013
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
The girl took a cursory glance at the letter and hid it
A
Concise
B
Brief
C
Lasting
D
Sententious
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
cursory; hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30504)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2013
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
The relationship between the couple has been frosty
A
Cordial
B
Amenable
C
Frugal
D
Fraudulent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
frosty; cold and unfriendly in manner.
Cordial; warm and friendly
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30507)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2013
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
The Novel laureate's activity in the field of science is heinous
A
Laudable
B
Deplorable
C
forgettable
D
Indelible
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Heinous; (of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked.
Laudable; (of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30511)