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UTME / JAMB 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The principal described Oche as the most tactful person he had ever worked with?
A
passionate
B
discreet
C
hard-working
D
innovative
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Tactful; having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Discreet; careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12638)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The old woman is suffering from dementia?
A
lucidity
B
senility
C
insanity
D
sagacity
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Dementia; a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12639)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Some drugs have a deleterious effect on a child's development?
A
debilitating
B
helpful
C
harmful
D
healing
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Deleterious; causing harm or damage.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12641)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Fila has always been described as belligerent?
A
beautiful
B
attractive
C
combative
D
innocent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Belligerent; hostile and aggressive.
combative; ready or eager to fight or argue.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12642)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Laraba saw a forlorn little figure sitting outside the class?
A
wise and intelligent
B
lonely and unhappy
C
smart and healthy
D
short and ugly
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
forlorn; pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12643)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The circular supersedes all previous correspondence on the matter?
A
supports
B
displaces
C
eliminates
D
circumvents
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
For something to ''supersede'' it means to take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant.
synonymes; replace · supplant · take the place of · take over from · substitute for · displace · oust · overthrow · remove · unseat · override · succeed · come after · step into the shoes of · crowd out · fill someone's boots.
the closest in meaning in the above options is ''displace'' which means take over the place, position, or role of.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12644)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Her problem was exacerbated by the loss of her father?
A
exaggerated
B
solved
C
aggravated
D
infuriated
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Exacerbate; make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
Aggravated; make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12645)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Spelling, Punctuation & Word Formation
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
If he were here, it could be more fun.
A
He was expected but did not show up to make the occasion lively
B
There was no fun because he was not present
C
He did not show up so the occasion lacked much fun
D
He was being expected to supply more fun
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
He wasn't present, so they didn't have as much fun as they would have had if he had attended the event.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12653)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The secretary said that the postponement of the meeting was due to unforeseen circumstances?
A
The date of the meeting was shifted as a result of unexpected reasons
B
The meeting's date was off for strange reasons
C
The meeting was called as a result of obstacles hitherto unknown
D
The meeting broke off as a bird's eye closely
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Because something unexpected has happened
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12654)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The hunter has a bird's eye view of the animals.
A
He views animals from a high position
B
He views the bird's eye
C
He views the bird on the tree with one eye
D
He watches animals and bird's closely
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A view from a very high place that allows you to see a large area
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12657)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Even though Susan was the last in the examination, her result wasn't too different from what had been expected.
A
Her result was poor
B
Her result was a dissapointment
C
Her result was as expected
D
She had not been serious with her studies
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This means her result turned out as everyone expected despite what had happened during the examination
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12658)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Mrs. Adamu does all her work with more haste, less speed.
A
She accept whatever she does with more haste and speed
B
She approaches whatever she does hurriedly
C
She addresses everything she does very quickly to avoid mistakes
D
She does everything carefully to avoid mistakes
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This mean that if you try to do things too quickly, it will take you longer in the end.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12660)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
She stopped her education as her uncle left her in the lurch?
A
Her uncle deceived her
B
Her uncle disinherited her
C
Her uncle refused to help her
D
Her uncle disrespected her
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To abandon somebody; especially, to abandon somebody and leave him or her in a difficult situation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12661)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The plan to upgrade the dispensary to a general hospital did not materialized?
A
The plan did not meet the required specifications
B
The arrangement did not work out as wished
C
It was difficult to obtain the materials
D
The materials purchased were not the right ones
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
If a possible or expected event does not materialize, it does not happen.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12662)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2011
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Okon's company took a hit last year?
A
His company improved last year
B
His company made a huge success last year
C
His company was badly damaged last year
D
His company was established last year
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To suffer heavy losses or be badly affected (by something).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12665)