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UTME / JAMB 2001
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
You must not attend the end-of-year party.
A
It is not necessary that you attend the party
B
It is necessary that you do not attend the party
C
You do not have to decide whether to attend the party or not
D
You have to decide whether to attend the party or not
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
''You must not attend the end-of-year party'' This statement means that it is compulsory to abstain from the party. This means that it is necessary that you do not go to the party.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11439)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy.
A
there can be no favour beyond a reasonable point
B
sycophants need not talk all the time
C
people should know when not to use flattery
D
sycophants should know when to grant people's requests
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence means that sycophancy (excessive flattery or praise) should not be taken to an extreme and that there should be a reasonable limit to it.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11441)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Adawo is an imp.
A
Adawo behaves queerly
B
Adawo behaves decently
C
Adawo behaves differently
D
Adawo behaves badly
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The term "imp" is someone who behaves mischievously or badly.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11442)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The solution lies in choosing between various negative alternatives.
A
the solution can be found in one of negative options
B
the solution lies in choosing between the positive and the negative
C
the solutions are many
D
the solution is a negative one
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "choosing between various negative alternatives" means that all options are negative and the solution requires picking one of these undesirable options.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11443)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.
A
competent
B
misread
C
resign
D
compel
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
competent - /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/
misread - /ˌmɪsˈriːd/
resign - /rɪˈzaɪn/
compel - /kəmˈpel/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11444)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.
A
bale
B
saint
C
plait
D
gate
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
bale - /beɪl/
saint - /seɪnt/
plait - /pla:t/
gate - /geɪt/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11449)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The lecture seemed interminable.
A
unending
B
boring
C
interesting
D
brief
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "interminable" means something that seems endless or very long. The opposite would be short or brief.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11456)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Had I known about their plan much earlier I would have nipped it in the bud.
A
stopped it
B
initiated it
C
squashed it
D
promoted it
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "nipped it in the bud" means stopping something before it develops further. The opposite of this would be allowing it to grow or supporting it rather than just starting it. "Promoted it" (D) means to support, encourage or help something develop.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11458)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
What a harmless thought he has.
A
pernicious
B
pertinent
C
pleasant
D
perfect
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "harmless" means something that is safe or not likely to cause harm. The opposite would is something dangerous or harmful (pernicious)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11459)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The town was all agog at his unexpected return.
A
on fire
B
excited
C
unexcited
D
surprised
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "agog" means eager, excited or in a state of high anticipation. The opposite is a lack of excitement.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11460)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In his naivety he believed all the stories his friend told him
A
artlessness
B
stupidity
C
friendliness
D
incredulity
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Incredulity" means scepticism or disbelief, which is the opposite of naivety or believing everything without question.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11463)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The journalist's write-up contained a plethora of detail.
A
shortage
B
simplicity
C
complexity
D
spectrum
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "plethora" means an excessive or abundant amount of something. The opposite would imply a shortage or scarcity.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11464)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Amina's performance in the examination surpassed my expectations.
A
was disappointing
B
lacked merit
C
was extraordinarily good
D
amazed everyone
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "surpassed" indicates that Amina's performance was better than expected. The opposite would imply that her performance did not meet expectations.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11467)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
These boys never act in public, so the police are now worried about their covert activities.
A
ignoble
B
evil
C
open
D
cryptic
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
covert means something that is not openly acknowledged or displayed.
"covert operations against the dictatorship"
synonyms:
secret · furtive
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11470)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
It is inconceivable that the rat devoured the cat.
A
contestable
B
incomprehensible
C
credible
D
unimaginable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "inconceivable" means something impossible to imagine or believe. Therefore, the opposite would be something believable or credible.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11471)