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UTME / JAMB 2012
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He could not speak out because he had a feet of clay.
A
His feet was muddy
B
He was weak and cowardly
C
He was clumsy and lazy
D
He was shy and timid
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
If you say that a person who is respected or admired has feet of clay, you mean that they have serious faults which you or other people did not know about before. A fundamental flaw or weakness in a person otherwise revered.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30113)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The player wasted a golden opportunity during the penalty shoot-out
A
The player first hit the bar
B
The player did not score the shot
C
The player scored the shot that made them win the gold cup
D
instead of a silver cup, they received the golden one
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The player missed a good chance to do or succeed at sccoring,
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30115)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
As far as Abu is concerned , Mero should be given fifty naira at the most.
A
All Abu is concerned with is that Mero should be given nothing more than fifty naria
B
All Abu is saying is that Mero probably desrves more than fifty naria and not less
C
In Abu's estimation, Mero merits not more than fifty naria
D
In Abu's opinion, Mero deserves fifty naria or probably more
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"As far as Abu is concerned, Mero should be given fifty naira at the most"
means that in Abu’s opinion, the maximum amount Mero should receive is fifty naira — no more than that.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30118)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
As an idiot, the boy is weak in class
A
a deviant
B
an expert
C
a dunce
D
a genius
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Idiot; a person of low intelligence
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30120)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
We were shocked by the news that he had lost the money.
A
astonished
B
unconcerned
C
disconcerted
D
surprised
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
shocked; cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30123)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
The principal was advised to be flexible on critical issues.
A
livid
B
cautious
C
evasive
D
rigid
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
flexible; able to be easily modified to respond to altered circumstances.
Rigid; unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30125)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Bola always looks sober
A
excited
B
serious
C
worried
D
hapless
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
sober;serious, sensible, and solemn.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30127)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Dupe was promoted for her efficiency
A
ability
B
inconsistency
C
incompetence
D
rudness
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Efficient; (of a person) working in a well-organized and competent way.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30128)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
The management wants to consider her reticent behaviour in due course.
A
disapproving
B
disciplinarian
C
contemplative
D
loquacious
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Reticent; not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. Reserved, withdrawn.
Loquacious; tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30130)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Election processes often become volatile
A
calm
B
strange
C
sudden
D
latent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
volatile; liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. Tensed, uneasy
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30131)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Oche entered the principal's office in a rather abrasive manner.
A
gentle
B
rude
C
lackadaisical
D
indifferent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Abrasive; showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30133)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
Otokpa is a member of the ad hoc committee on stock acquisition.
A
improvised
B
formal
C
temporary
D
fact-finding
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Ad hoc; when necessary or needed. something that has been formed or used for a special and immediate purpose, without previous planning.
Formal; done in accordance with convention or etiquette; suitable for or constituting an official or important occasion.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30135)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
His gift to the poor was always infinitesimal
A
large
B
small
C
supportive
D
shameful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Infinitesimal; extremely small.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30136)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.
The economist concluded that several factors have been adduced to explain the fall in the birth rate.
A
affirmed
B
diffused
C
mentioned
D
refuted
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Adduced; cite as evidence. To offer as example, reason, or proof in discussion or analysis.
Refuted; prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30138)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
The presidential system is an antidote to some political ailments.
A
an answer
B
an inquiry
C
a reply
D
an obstacle
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Antidote; something that counteracts an unpleasant feeling or situation.
Obstacle; a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30139)