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English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s)
The presidential aspirant warned of the political catastrophe that would follow if the elections were rigged.
A
problem
B
turmoil
C
success
D
conflagration
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word is "catastrophe", which means a sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune, especially one with severe consequences. "Success" signifies a positive, desirable outcome—its clear antonym in this context.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10995)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The material in the book is presented within an eclectic framework?
A
simple
B
a broad
C
a restricted
D
clumsy
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 #10998)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Ohiokhen had a brainwave as to how she could deal with the problem?
A
an imagination
B
a desire
C
a headache
D
an idea
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 #10999)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Surely, Ahmed is a ball of fire?
A
quarrelsome person
B
a hot-headed activist
C
a fiery speaker or writer
D
a very energetic person
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Ball of fire; A person who is especially hard-working, high-achieving, ambitious, or active.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11002)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
This time, she will be competing with a dark horse?
A
a weak and low-spirited person
B
a person about whom little is known
C
an unpopular candidate
D
a person as strong as a horse
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 #11004)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In answer to the question as to how life is treating him, the stranger said 'it never rains but it pours?
A
the blessings of life shower on him like heavy rain
B
he is contented with his improved fortunes
C
things are getting decidedly worse
D
his financial status is deteriorating
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 #11005)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
One significant characteristic of the jet is that it encourages people to cut corners?
A
not to face all problems
B
to want to become rich quickly
C
to want to avoid necessary hardships
D
not to do the proper thing at the right time
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
From the statement above cut corners is used in this context to mean driving.
It means taking the quickest and shortest route to save time by shortening the distance you travel.
Option C best explains the phrase. The speaker is talking about how using a Jet would save you the stress you may encounter on the road.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11008)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The lady who won the beauty contest had a good gait.
A
stature
B
figure
C
elegance
D
carriage
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "gait" refers to the way someone walks or moves. The closest meaning to "gait" is "carriage", which describes a person's posture, movement, or the way they carry themselves.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11011)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
It would need a high flyer to make a first class degree in the university.
A
a smart performer
B
an outright genius
C
an outstanding scholar
D
an unmitigated swot
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase “a high flyer” means someone who performs extremely well, especially in academics or career. It sis someone ambitious, intelligent, successful and among the top in their field.
An outstanding scholar is the best fit. It means someone who is excellent in academic work.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11012)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Any student found guilty of examination malpractice should be allowed to stew in his juice.
A
taste a repeat of the examination
B
suffer the consequences of his action
C
bear the burnt of the disgrace
D
forfeit the opportunity of further education
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "stew in his juice" is an idiom that means someone should suffer the unpleasant consequences of their own actions or mistakes. In this case, the student found guilty of examination malpractice would have to face the repercussions of their wrongdoing.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11013)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
What you find in the book is a bird's eye view of the subject?
A
a detaild account
B
a balanced discussion
C
a biased treatment
D
a general survey
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The term "bird's eye view" refers to a panoramic or general perspective, as if seen from high above, similar to how a bird might see things from the sky. In the given sentence, the speaker is describing what can be found in the book, and the phrase "bird's eye view" indicates that the book provides a broad, overarching, or general understanding of the subject.
Option D, "a general survey," closely aligns with the idea of a bird's eye view. A survey typically involves a comprehensive examination or overview, making it the most appropriate choice to convey the sense of a broad perspective on the subject.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11015)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
If experience is anything to go by, this action will prove a political minefield?
A
a source of political benefits
B
a way out of political trouble
C
a cause for political joy
D
an invitiation to political problems
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A political minefield is something resembling a minefield especially in having many dangers or requiring extreme caution
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11022)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Hers was a chequered career.
A
an interesting and successful career
B
a career full of sorrow and tears
C
a bright and memorable career
D
a career full of ups and down
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A chequered career refers to a career that has had both successes and failures or varied experiences, which can be described as "full of ups and downs."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11023)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In my view, the play didn't come off?
A
succeed
B
fail
C
attract applause
D
take place
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
come off has various meanings depending on the contextual usage. in this context, it simply means
to have success / succed. example; The dinner party came off very well.
the correct answer is therefore ''A''.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11026)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
When the chips are down, we will know those who have the courage to stand?
A
When we get to a crisis point
B
In the final analysis
C
When the blocks are lowered
D
When we get to end of the road
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 #11028)