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UTME / JAMB 2012
Spelling, Punctuation & Word Formation
Solution
Choose the option that has the stress on the first syllable.
A
commute
B
import (verb)
C
intend
D
export (noun)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
One common pronunciation convention many guides provide is that nouns and adjectives with two or more syllables will have stress placed on the first syllable, while verbs and prepositions tend to have their stress on the second syllable. Hence we have;
EX-port
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30254)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Oral English: Stress, Rhymes & Intonation
Solution
Answer the following question below , the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
The traditional chief NARRATED the story to the children
A
the children heard the story from the traditional chief
B
who narrated the story to the children?
C
the children could not listen to the story by the traditional chief
D
did the chief hide the story from the children?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In responding to questions on emphatic stress in examinations, interrogative sentences will be provided as options. The interrogative sentence that contradicts the emphasized word is the correct option. The word ''hide'' in option D contradicts the emphasized word ''narrate''
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30260)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Oral English: Stress, Rhymes & Intonation
Solution
Answer the following question below , the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
The ACCOUNTANT paid the workers' July salary in September.
A
when were the workers paid?
B
did the cashier pay the workers' salary in September?
C
workers received their july salary in September
D
the September salary was paid in July?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In responding to questions on emphatic stress in examinations, interrogative sentences will be provided as options. The interrogative sentence that contradicts the emphasized word is the correct option.'''cashier'' contradicts the word ''accountant''.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30262)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Oral English: Stress, Rhymes & Intonation
Solution
Answer the following question below , the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
The cat DEVOURED the rat
A
did the rat devour the cat?
B
what devoured the rat?
C
did the cat eat the rat?
D
Is this the rat that the cat devoured?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In responding to questions on emphatic stress, Interrogative sentence that contradicts the emphasized word is the correct option. This means that, the statement that does not have the emphasized word in it is the correct answer. Option C is the correct answer here because the word ''eat contradicts ''devour''
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30263)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the most appropriate answer in the gap numbered 16
A
in the penultimate
B
in the first
C
around
D
for
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30293)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Clauses, Phrases, Voice & Reported Speech
Solution
Choose the most appropriate answer in the gap numbered 17
A
type
B
cause
C
period
D
symptom
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
symptom; a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30294)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate answer in the gap numbered 18
A
clearly
B
naturally
C
directly
D
medically
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
clearly; in a clear manner; with clarity.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30295)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate answer in the gap numbered 19
A
painfully
B
frequently
C
gradually
D
commonly
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Frequently; regularly or habitually; often.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30296)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate answer in the gap numbered 20
A
prevented
B
managed
C
discovered
D
stopped
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Discovered; find unexpectedly or during a search.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30297)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate answer in the gap numbered 21
A
pregnancy
B
incubation
C
mating
D
fertilization
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
fertilization; the action or process of fertilizing an egg or a female animal or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30298)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate answer in the gap numbered 22
A
occurred
B
enlarged
C
continued
D
emerged
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Occurred; happen; take place.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30299)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate answer in the gap numbered 23
A
syndrome
B
process
C
response
D
system
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Immune system; the organs and processes of the body that provide resistance to infection and toxins. Organs include the thymus, bone marrow, and lymph nodes.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30300)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate answer in the gap numbered 24
A
increase
B
starts
C
reduces
D
appears
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Increase; a rise in the size, amount, or degree of something.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30301)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate answer in the gap numbered 25
A
complicated
B
advance
C
multiple
D
confirmed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
multiple; having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30302)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate answer in the gap numbered 25
A
complicated
B
advance
C
multiple
D
confirmed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
multiple; having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive