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English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11029)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
She said boxing is in fact her pet aversion?
A
something she likes very much
B
something she dislikes very much
C
a hobby she loves to pursue
D
one thing she can't miss
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
(a person or thing that causes) a feeling of strong dislike or of not wishing to do something: I felt an instant aversion to his parents. She has a deep aversion to getting up in the morning. Greed is my pet aversion (= the thing I dislike most of all).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11032)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The gateman does his work perfunctorily?
A
without commitment
B
with speed
C
grudgingly
D
enthusiastically
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Perfunctorily" means to do something with little interest, enthusiasm, or effort, often in a routine or mechanical way. "without commitment" is nearest in meaning to this because it means a lack of enthusiasm or dedication. It suggests that the gateman is not fully engaged or invested in his work and does it without much dedication or commitment.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11034)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Members of the panel were working at cross purposes?
A
in harmony
B
in disunity
C
for selfish purposes
D
for selfless purpose
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 #11036)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The young man who distributed political pamphlets on campus was promptly repudiated.
A
disowned
B
arrested
C
warned
D
killed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word “repudiated” means rejected, disowned or refused to accept or support something or someone. It implies a strong denial of association with a person, idea or action.
In the sentence:
The young man who distributed political pamphlets on campus was promptly repudiated,
it suggests that the young man was publicly rejected or disowned, likely by the group, institution or people associated with him.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11038)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Adayi is a die-hard criminal?
A
hard to kill
B
hard to arrest
C
remorseless
D
relentless
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "die-hard" refers to someone who is stubbornly resistant to change or unyielding in their beliefs or actions. When used to describe a criminal, it means the person is unrepentant, refuses to change, and continues committing crimes without remorse.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11040)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
In moments of serious economic hardship, many people are ....... to turn to God?
A
concerned
B
inclined
C
disposed
D
propensed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word that best collocates with “to turn” and expresses a tendency or likelihood is “inclined.” Inclined means having a natural tendency or willingness to do something.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11046)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
That centre-forward was....... consequently the goal was not disallowed?
A
in an off-side position
B
very well positioned
C
a brilliant player
D
the captain of the team
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
meaning of center-forward: The center forward in soccer needs to focus on one thing only: creating goals. If you are asked to play center forward, you’ll be playing close to the opponent’s goal throughout much of the game, looking for chances to score, like famed New York Red Bulls forward Thierry Henry, formerly of London club Arsenal.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11049)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
We cannot all wear expensive shoes in situation of......?
A
divergent demand and supply
B
uneven wear and tear
C
differing purchasing power
D
unpredicted national income
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 #11051)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
AIDS is ..... disease that kills slowly but surely?
A
too much a deadly
B
very deadly a
C
so deadly a
D
such deadly a
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 #11053)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
We had a dull evening because ......?
A
hardly the talk had begun when the lights went off
B
hardly had the talk begun when the light went off
C
the talk had hardly begun when the lights had gone out
D
the lights had hardly gone out when the talk began
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 #11054)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
Soyinka's masterful ....... of the atmosphere of his childhood helped to make his book, Ake, an ought success?
A
evocation
B
invocation
C
convocation
D
revocation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Evocation" refers to the act of bringing something to mind or recalling it vividly, which fits well in the context of describing how Soyinka skillfully brought to life the atmosphere of his childhood in his book.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11055)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
Students will always blame their teachers when examination results are unfavorable .......?
A
won't they
B
wouldn't they
C
isn't it
D
can't they
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
When we use a tag question after a statement in English, the tag question typically takes the opposite form of the main clause. Since the main clause is in the positive form ("Students will always blame..."), the tag question should be in the negative form ("won't they") to maintain balance and seek agreement or confirmation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11057)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
Okonkwo is a stubborn man, he will never ...... his words?
A
chew
B
spit
C
eat
D
bite
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 #11059)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
Kindly .... me your book because my friends has ..... mine?
A
borrow /borrowed
B
borrow /lent
C
lend / lent
D
lend / borrowed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
borrow means to take and use (something belonging to someone else) with the intention of returning it.
lend means to grant to (someone) the use of (something) on the understanding that it will be returned.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11062)