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UTME / JAMB 2009
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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The president has mapped out some many laudable projects to embark upon?
A
laughable
B
good
C
praise worthy
D
valuable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12479)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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Adamu's father is a stern man?
A
wicked
B
strict
C
playful
D
conservation
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 #12480)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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Nobody knew the source of the altercation between the couple?
A
alter ego
B
quarrel
C
deep love
D
wealth
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 #12481)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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His poetry is said to be inscrutable?
A
ludicrous
B
unlearnable
C
inseparable
D
mysterious
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12482)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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Hers was a specious argument about the government of the day?
A
misleading
B
precious
C
spacious
D
true
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12483)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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The Lagos bus conductor wore his professional livery.
A
badge
B
shoe
C
uniform
D
cap
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12484)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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If joy hadn't been tripped up halfway through the race, she would have come first?
A
discouraged
B
disqualified
C
interrupted
D
exhausted
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12485)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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There must be something sinister about her late arrival?
A
reasonable
B
joyful
C
hopeful
D
ominous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12486)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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The unification of the country has brought about great technological advancement?
A
restoration
B
agreement
C
cohesion
D
stabilty
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12487)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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His amnesia has affected his career.
A
loss of focus
B
loss of sight
C
loss of memory
D
lossof direction
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Amnesia is a medical condition that refers to the loss of memory, either partial or complete, usually caused by injury, illness or psychological trauma. Since the sentence says it has affected his career, it implies he cannot remember important things needed for work.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12488)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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Idris' forbearance endeared him to us?
A
hard work
B
patience
C
wisdom
D
good manners
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
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Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12489)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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They hated the police and, by implication, me?
A
extension
B
inference
C
examination
D
application
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
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Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12490)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
He is really very mean. He ...... not lend me the money I wanted?
A
should
B
could
C
would
D
won't
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence expresses complaint or criticism about someone’s past behaviour. In such contexts, English commonly uses “would not” to show refusal or unwillingness in the past.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12491)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
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When the cashier told him to join the queue, he considered it ....... his dignity.
A
a drawback to
B
an affront on
C
withdrawal from
D
a strain on
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence means that the man felt that being asked to join the queue was an insult to his dignity.
The expression “an affront on (or to) someone’s dignity” means an insult, an offence or something that hurts one’s pride
So the sentence becomes:
“...he considered it an affront on his dignity.”
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12492)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
If anyone greets you, it is only polite to return...... greeting?
A
your
B
the one's
C
anyone's
D
one's
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12493)