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UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Amina lives ....... campus?
A
in the
B
on
C
at the
D
inside
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 #12494)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
An acceptance of the offer would be a departure from the several rejections that ....... ?
A
had taken place
B
have taken place
C
will take place
D
took place
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase is “would be a departure from”, which connects a present/future hypothetical situation with past actions that are still relevant now. Have taken place best fills the gap because this is the present perfect tense, used for actions that happened in the past but are relevant to the present situation. The past rejections are still influencing the current decision.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12495)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
Solution
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The ....... part of a new book is often written by a more experienced writer than the author?
A
foreward
B
foreword
C
forward
D
forword
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Foreword; a short introduction to a book, typically by a person other than the author.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12496)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The officer acted in ....... the instructions?
A
accorance by
B
accordance to
C
accordance of
D
accordance with
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 #12497)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The bomb was ......
A
detonated
B
dismantled
C
deactivated
D
depleted
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The verb detonate means to cause a bomb or explosive device to explode.
So the sentence:
“The bomb was detonated.”
means:
The bomb was made to explode.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12498)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
If you want to succeed in life, don't be envious ......... other people's achievement?
A
of
B
to
C
with
D
on
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 #12499)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
They are taught to value honour ........ their lives?
A
from
B
in
C
than
D
above
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct expression is:
“to value something above something else.”
Above means more than or higher than in importance. This shows that honour is considered more important than life itself.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12500)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
I missed the match though it was shown on television on two ...... nights?
A
concurrent
B
consistent
C
concrete
D
consecutive
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 #12501)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The company paid some money to Abu to .......him for losses he suffered during the accident?
A
indemnity
B
condole with
C
settle
D
recompense
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Recompense means to pay someone or compensate them for loss, damage or suffering.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12502)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Our plan for the trip fell ....... when the rich man did not give us a life.......?
A
off/ boat
B
through / line
C
down / jacket
D
in / help
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 #12503)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
Government has frowned upon politicians who are out to ...... wealth?
A
gain
B
amass
C
steal
D
waste
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 #12504)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
You are just putting the hat on ........ ?
A
don't you
B
isn't it
C
aren't you
D
not so
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 #12505)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
He was determined to ....... all position into submission?
A
push
B
cow
C
box
D
pound
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The complete sentence would be: "He was determined to cow all position into submission?" In this context, "cow" means to intimidate or subdue someone into submission.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12506)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
I tried to discourage him, but he persisted ........ revealing the secret of his son.
A
for
B
in
C
on
D
to
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 #12507)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
I am told that the market is ...... in to the interests of people from all ........ of life?
A
tuned / walks
B
constructed / places
C
designed / places
D
set / works
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 #12508)