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UTME / JAMB 2003
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Colonel?
A
golden
B
girl
C
colony
D
gaol
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Colonel - /ˈkɜː.nəl/
Golden - /ˈɡəʊl.dən/
Girl - /ɡɜːl/
Colony - /ˈkɒl.ə.ni/
Gaol - /dʒeɪl/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11741)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
Tend?
A
caned
B
jeopardy
C
turned
D
earned
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 #11742)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
They boys knew that storm was imminent?
A
impending
B
encroaching
C
possible
D
threatening
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 #11744)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The leader has the unstinting support of his party?
A
cautious
B
uninspiring
C
unsparing
D
laudable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "unstinting" in the given sentence means generous, wholehearted, or without reservation. It suggests that the leader receives strong and unequivocal support from his party.
Option C, "unsparing," is the closest in meaning to "unstinting" in this context. "Unsparing" also conveys the idea of not holding back or being generous and supportive, making it the most appropriate choice among the options provided. Options A, B, and D do not capture the positive and supportive connotation conveyed by "unstinting."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11746)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The essence of governance is to seek the good and well-being of the majority of the people?
A
characteristics
B
importance
C
secret
D
goal
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 #11747)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The carpenter built a commodious wardrobe?
A
wide
B
gigantic
C
small
D
spacious
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 #11748)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The company is to shed three thousand staff this year?
A
throw up
B
placate
C
lay off
D
demote
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 #11749)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
A few years ago, nobody would have believed that the economy would turn around?
A
change
B
deteriorate
C
improve
D
stagnate
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Turn around implies an abrupt or unexpected change, especially one that results in a more favourable situation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11750)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The man's story sounded plausible to his audience?
A
credible
B
entertaining
C
fantastic
D
credulous
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 #11751)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Before announcing his retirement, Ochima resolved to settle an account with the bank?
A
get back at
B
pay back all he owes
C
close his account with
D
retire his loans from
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 #11752)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He shared his room with a person whose behaviour was quite nauseating?
A
disgusting
B
disrespectful
C
disgraceful
D
discouraging
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 #11753)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
From what she said, one may infer that she does not like the course?
A
agree
B
deduce
C
suppose
D
realize
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 #11754)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
They party supporters vilified the Chairman for the role he played in the crises that rocked the party?
A
impeached
B
condemned
C
challenged
D
elected
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 #11755)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Publishing as a business venture has become a hot potato in Nigeria?
A
unacceptable
B
unpleasant
C
expensive
D
profitable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Hot Potato in this context means an issue that makes everyone feel uncomfortable.
If you describe a problem or issue as a hot potato, you mean that it is very unpleasant and difficult, and nobody wants to deal with it.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11756)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2003
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The cynics feared that the nation's nascent democracy would fail?
A
illusionists
B
pessimists
C
declinquents
D
critics
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 #11757)