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UTME / JAMB 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?
The astute businessman neatly fended off questions about his private life?
A
asked
B
explained
C
welcomed
D
sidestepped
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Fend off means to avoid, refrain or stay away from; prevent. abstain; defend.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12133)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?
We were warned not to indulge in recriminations?
A
counter-charges
B
accusations
C
indicretions
D
frivolous allegations
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Recrimination is an accusation in response to one from someone else.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12134)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?
The shortage of petrol was a perennial problem?
A
a recurring
B
a seasonal
C
an annual
D
an incurable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Perennial implies lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12135)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?
The best of the boys admire Olu's verve
A
intelligence
B
handsomeness
C
work
D
energy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Verve means lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12136)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined word.
He holds on firmly to his hackneyed view of life.
A
wayward
B
principled
C
obsolete
D
positive
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Hackneyed: (of a phrase or idea) having been overused;
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12137)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?
I visited Amina umpteen times in her college, but she never came to me?
A
often
B
seldom
C
twice
D
occasionally
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
umpteen implies indefinitely many; a lot of.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12138)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?
The debt the company incurred became rather intolerable?
A
inevitable
B
unprecedented
C
insupportable
D
dangerous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Intolerable implies unable to be endured.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12139)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?
The tax rebate was a concession given to the civil servants?
A
a donation
B
an allowance
C
an incentive
D
an emolument
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A "concession" refers to something that is given or granted as a benefit or privilege. Similarly, an "incentive" is something that is offered to encourage or motivate someone to do something or to act in a certain way. In this case, the tax rebate is given to civil servants, which serves as an incentive or encouragement for them to continue working or to reward their service. Both "concession" and "incentive" imply a positive benefit or advantage provided to someone.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12140)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word?
beads of sweat ran down Ngozi's armpit?
A
Pools
B
Spring
C
Ponds
D
Rivulets
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Beads imply a drop of a liquid on a surface.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12164)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word?
The noise across the road downed the sound of the keyboard in my room?
A
neutralized
B
overshadowed
C
balanced
D
equalized
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Downed means to bring to a low or lower position
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12165)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word?
Things may change soon, but at the moment our economic situation is precarious?
A
redeemable
B
buoyant
C
uncertain
D
unattractive
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Precarious means dependent on change.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12166)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
shoes?
A
horse
B
house
C
loss
D
reason
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
shoe; /ʃuːz/
reason; /ˈriːz(ə)n/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12167)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
clothe?
A
Thomas
B
three
C
they
D
mouth
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Both ''clothes and they'' have the (ð) sound as seen below.
clothes; /kləʊ(ð)z/
they; /ðeɪ/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12169)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
English?
A
end
B
thin
C
think
D
edge
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 #12170)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2007
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the underlined letter(s).
potable
A
paw
B
pot
C
port
D
post
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Potable - /ˈpəʊ.tə.bəl/
A. paw - /pɔː/
B. Pot - /pɒt/
C. Port -/pɔːt/
D. Post - /pəʊst/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12171)