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UTME / JAMB 2004
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The investigators stated clearly that they had reached a dead end in their scrutiny of suspects in the murder case?
A
the investigator did not know what to do with the suspects' murder
B
the investigators had evidence to sentence the suspects to death in the end
C
There was no further progress inthe investigation of the murder suspects
D
the end had come for the suspects in the murder case
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 #11870)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2004
Oral English: Stress, Rhymes & Intonation
Solution
Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the other.
A
rafity
B
famous
C
result
D
taxi
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
RAtify
FAMous
reSULT
TAXi
Every option is stressed on the first syllable, except for "result" which is stressed on the second syllable.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11873)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2004
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The potency of the drug has been acknowledged?
A
action
B
loss
C
inefficacy
D
power
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "potency" refers to the power or effectiveness of something, in this case, the drug. The opposite of potency would be the lack of effectiveness or power.
Option C, "inefficacy," is the opposite in meaning as it indicates a lack of effectiveness or potency. Therefore, in the context of the sentence, acknowledging the potency of the drug suggests recognizing its effectiveness, while "inefficacy" implies the opposite – a lack of effectiveness.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11876)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2004
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The dictator wanted tractable men in his cabinet?
A
reliable
B
intelligent
C
tough
D
unruly
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 #11877)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2004
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
After the war, the visitors became increasingly vindictive
A
friendly
B
vociferous
C
arrogant
D
treacherous
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 #11878)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2004
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The ship was imperiled by high winds
A
piloted
B
destroyed
C
deceived
D
saved
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 #11880)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2004
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Beauty queens sometimes wears outlandish dresses
A
beautiful
B
flashy
C
familar
D
attractive
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 #11881)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2004
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The journalist said he was working freelance.
A
tirelessly
B
without a pay
C
satisfactorily
D
dependently
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 #11882)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2004
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
My father's presentation was rather casual
A
formal
B
vital
C
infirmal
D
divisive
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 #11883)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2004
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The Flying Eagles put up a plucky defence against their opponents.
A
strong
B
weak
C
careless
D
tactful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Plucky" typically means brave, spirited, or determined, especially in the face of challenges or adversity. Therefore, "weak" would be the most suitable opposite in this scenario.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11884)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2004
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The man who scared the girl was a bit deranged.
A
sane
B
amorous
C
crazy
D
dangerous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "deranged" means mentally disturbed or insane. The opposite of "deranged" would be "sane", which means mentally healthy or rational.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11885)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2004
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The injured man is determined to get back at his assailant.
A
attack
B
identify
C
visit
D
forgive
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
“Get back at” means to seek revenge, while “forgive” means to let go of that desire — making it the most appropriate antonym.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11886)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2004
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The player writhed in pain after the fail
A
remained still
B
cried out
C
walked out
D
shook violently
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 #11887)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2004
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The noise of the fans unnerved the star player?
A
refreshed
B
confused
C
helped
D
calmed
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 #11888)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2004
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The team got an ecstatic welcome from the crowd
A
an unexpected
B
a joyous
C
a cold
D
a thunderous
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 #11889)