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UTME / JAMB 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
Three-quarters of the church....... painted by the members the previous day?
A
were
B
was
C
is
D
are
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 #11063)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
Solution
Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
Two young boys have been caught with parts of the stolen machine but....... admitted stealing it?
A
neither of them has
B
neither of them have
C
none of them has
D
none of them have
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct option is "A. neither of them has" because the subject "neither of them" is singular, so it should be followed by the singular form of the verb "has." The verb "has" agrees with the singular subject "neither of them." Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Two young boys have been caught with parts of the stolen machine but neither of them has admitted stealing it."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11065)
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.
Watching carefully, i could see the fish ...... along the bottom?
A
dotting
B
crawling
C
diving
D
darting
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 #11068)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Tenses, Aspect & Conditionals
Solution
Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
Emeka is now a ..... student but it took him years to .......?
A
matured / mature
B
mature / mature
C
mature / matured
D
matured / matured
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Emeka is now a mature student, but it took him years to mature."
The word "mature" is both an adjective and a verb. When it comes before a noun as in "mature student", it is an adjective used to describe a fully grown individual (in this case a fully grown student). When it is used as a verb, it means to fully become developed over time.
Here are cases where "matured" can be used:
As a verb (past tense):
"Over the years, Emeka has matured into a responsible adult."
In this sentence, "matured" is the past tense of the verb "mature."
As an adjective:
"The wine has been carefully aged and matured to perfection."
In this case, "matured" is used to describe the wine that has undergone a process of ageing and development over time.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11069)
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.
The rebels will soon fight back. We have been informed ...... their ....?
A
of / predicament
B
about / indulgence
C
on / rearmament
D
as for / advancement
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
We need a phrase that logically fits a military context involving rebels preparing for action. The phrase “on their rearmament” fits perfectly, meaning information has been received about their re-arming or military strengthening.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11070)
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.
Ali was honest and quite as a schoolboy, but too much drinking has now changed his ..... and ..... his tongue?
A
temperature / injured
B
character / tightened
C
temperament / loosened
D
innocence / worsened
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 #11071)
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.
The hospital was closed ...... because there were no beds to put patients ..... ?
A
again / upon
B
off / on
C
down / at
D
up / in
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
close off. : to not allow (something) to be used for a period of time,
''On'' is the correct preposition. In this context it means physically in contact with and supported by (a surface).
Example; "on the table was a water jug"
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11072)
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.
The judge with his son ..... travelling to Lagos now?
A
were
B
shall
C
is
D
are
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The subject of the sentence is "The judge", which is singular. The phrase "with his son" is additional information and does not change the singular nature of the subject. Therefore, the correct verb to use is "is", making the sentence:
"The judge with his son is travelling to Lagos now."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11073)
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.
A university teacher is an ......?
A
academic
B
academics
C
academician
D
academia
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The term "academic" is used to describe someone who is associated with or engaged in higher education and scholarly pursuits. In the context of the question, a university teacher is often referred to as an "academic." Therefore, option A, "academic," is the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank.
Option B, "academics," is the plural form and typically refers to the field of study or scholarly activities in general.
Option C, "academician," is a less common term but can also refer to someone engaged in academic work or scholarship.
Option D, "academia," refers to the academic environment or community as a whole.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11074)
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.
The adventurers run into many ..... in the forest?
A
dear
B
dears
C
deers
D
deer
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 #11075)
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.
The class ....... more girls than boys this session?
A
comprised of
B
comprises of
C
comprise
D
comprises
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 #11076)
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.
The tourist bought ...... ?
A
a brown small Nigerian earthen pot
B
a small brown Nigerian earthen pot
C
an earthen brown small Nigeria pot
D
a Nigerian small brown earthen pot
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 #11077)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Fill each of the gaps with the appropriate option from the list following the gap.
Most of us will attend the conference .... at Ibadan later this year.
A
holding
B
held
C
being held
D
to hold
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This fits the sentence because "holding" describes the conference as an ongoing or scheduled event in the near future. The sentence becomes: "Most of us will attend the conference holding at Ibadan later this year".
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11081)
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.
I have already ..... the picture on the sitting-room wall?
A
hanged
B
hunged
C
hang
D
hung
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 #11084)
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.
I shall work hard so that i can ..... a distinction in English?
A
secure
B
make
C
receive
D
grab
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 #11085)