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English Language
UTME / JAMB 2006
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
He is a prolific writer?
A
a very productive
B
a well-known
C
a clever
D
an influential
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Prolific producing many works.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12106)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2006
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Hurt?
A
hut
B
girl
C
hate
D
hot
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
hurt /həːt/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12107)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2006
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Cock?
A
cop
B
cope
C
cork
D
cup
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
cock /kɒk/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12108)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2006
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Says?
A
fierce
B
dam
C
wet
D
rain
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
says; /sez/
wet; /wet/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12109)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2006
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
character?
A
unique
B
charade
C
arch
D
church
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
character [ˈkarəktə]
arch [ɑːk]
unique [juːˈniːk]
charade [ʃəˈrɑːd]
church [tʃəːtʃ]
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12110)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2006
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
bushes?
A
shapes
B
shoes
C
rapes
D
rakes
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 #12111)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2006
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Choose the option with the same consonant sound as the one represented by the emboldened letter(s).
garage
A
gear
B
sure
C
pressure
D
measure
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 #12112)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2006
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The usually hostile crowd was captivated by the player's winsome attitude?
A
obnoxious
B
friendly
C
colourful
D
drunken
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
winsome: attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12113)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2006
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
To encourage productivity we must reward industry and ______ laziness
A
withhold
B
withdraw
C
punish
D
oppose
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 #12114)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2006
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The reporter made a masterly analysis of the situation?
A
an unskilful
B
a mistaken
C
an indepth
D
a proper
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Masterly: showing great skill; very accomplished.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12115)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2006
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He has no reason to have his heart in his mouth?
A
think negatively
B
feel guilty
C
be afraid
D
be confident
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
have his heart in his mouth: be very alarmed or apprehensive
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12116)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2006
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
That little boy has become quite chubby?
A
thin
B
intelligent
C
huge
D
tall
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Chubby: plump and rounded.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12117)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2006
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He gave himself up by his plebeian tastes?
A
robust
B
voracious
C
patrician
D
laughable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
plebeian: lacking in refinement.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12118)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2006
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Akpan was able to douse the flames with the new piece of equipment?
A
reduce
B
extinguish
C
ignite
D
reinforce
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
douse: extinguish (fire or light).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12119)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2006
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
No sooner had he arrived than it started to rain?
A
Long before
B
Seldom
C
Simultaneously
D
just before
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No sooner is used to show that one thing happens immediately after another thing.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12120)