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UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.
The match gave the team a chance to show their ........?
A
worth
B
position
C
prowess
D
mettle
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Prowess" refers to skill, ability or expertise, in a particular area (like sports, art, etc.), which makes it the best fit for showing the team's capabilities in a match.
Mettle refers to strength of character or determination, but prowess is a better choice to describe a team showing their skill in a match.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11654)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.
These ........ must have ........ the World Bank officials.
A
analyses / attract
B
analyses / attracted
C
analysis / attract
D
analysis / attracted
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"These" indicates that the noun must be plural. The plural form of analysis is "analyses". The phrase "must have" is always followed by the past participle of the verb. The past participle of attract is "attracted", not attract (which is the base form).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11656)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Spelling, Punctuation & Word Formation
Solution
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.
The members elected Baba ....... of the committee?
A
chairman
B
their chairman
C
to become chairman
D
to be a chairman
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This sentence follows a common grammatical pattern known as "double object construction", where: "Baba" is the object of the verb elected. "Their chairman" is the object complement – it renames or identifies the role Baba is given.
It’s similar to:
They named her the leader of the people.
We appointed him our representative.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11657)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.
One advantage of the English language in Nigeria is that it puts everyone ........ a common ........ ?
A
at /equality
B
on / footing
C
in / standing
D
in / advantage
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 #11658)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.
The officer described the comments as ........ because it was very amusing?
A
ludicrous
B
dangerous
C
sad
D
libellous
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 #11659)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.
You are free to solicit ....... support from the board?
A
by financial
B
for financial
C
financial
D
a financial
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 #11660)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.
The highly appreciative audience clapped ........ hands and showered ......... on the lecturer?
A
their /encomiums
B
its / encomiums
C
their / invectives
D
its / invectives
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 #11661)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.
Despite all preparations, the wedding did not ....... ?
A
come along
B
come off
C
come on
D
come up
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "come off" means to happen as planned or to succeed. So, when we say:
"Despite all preparations, the wedding did not come off."
It means that the wedding did not happen or was unsuccessful, despite all the preparations.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11662)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.
The quality of your questions which ....... always attracted attention ....... never been in doubt.
A
have / has
B
have / have
C
has / has
D
has / have
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Have is both a verb and a noun used with a past participle to form the perfect, pluperfect, and future perfect tenses, and the conditional mood. In the the question, the verb ''attracted'' shows it's in past tense.
Has is a 3rd person singular present indicative of have.
it therefore safe to say; ''The quality of your questions which have always attracted attention has never been in doubt.'' is correct
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11663)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.
He is ....... Kaduna ......... an official assignment?
A
in / on
B
at / in
C
at / for
D
for / in
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 #11664)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.
We did not understand what the magistrate said about ........ and battery?
A
acid
B
insult
C
assault
D
touching
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 #11665)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.
Didn't ......... draw your attention to the entry requirements?
A
anyone
B
someone
C
somebody
D
everyone
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 #11666)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.
....... any problems, I shall travel to London tomorrow on a business trip?
A
in spite
B
given
C
in case of
D
barring
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 #11667)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.
The organization is constantly in a state of flux?
A
There are perodic changes in the organization
B
The organization is facing a difficult period
C
The organization is experiencing good times
D
The organization is moribund
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 #11668)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence.
His meteoric rise to fame surprise everyone?
A
His rise to fame was only temporary
B
People were amazed at his rapid success
C
He became successful very suddenly
D
He rose to the top quite unexpectedly
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 #11669)