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English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
Our local paper is noted for its incisive editorials on local politics?
A
sarcastic
B
penetrating
C
decisive
D
destructive
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 #10814)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
The criminal didn't bat an eyelid when the judge pronounced the sentence.
A
displayed no understanding whatsoever
B
didn't shed a single tear
C
moved none of his eyelids
D
showed no emotion or surprise
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "didn't bat an eyelid" is an idiomatic expression meaning that someone did not show any reaction, emotion, or surprise to a situation, even when it was expected.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10820)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
The rally was attended only by people who were apolitical?
A
full of political fervour
B
antagonistic to politicians
C
new-breed politicians
D
not interested in politics
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 #10825)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
Smiling broadly, she explained why she always took exception to being referred to as his wife?
A
objected to
B
preferred very much
C
felt specially honoured by
D
liked nothing except
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 #10827)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
In those days, an ordinary school drop-out would come around putting on airs?
A
trying to impress people
B
trying to oppress people
C
wearing flashy clothes
D
dressed in light materials
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 #10829)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
Many Nigerians have inured themselves to hardship?
A
sujected
B
submitted
C
acustomed
D
endeared
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 #10831)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
There are many venal judges in our law courts today?
A
qualified
B
professional
C
corrupt
D
honest
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 #10833)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
He is bound to expose himself by his nefarious activities?
A
kind
B
disreputable
C
despicable
D
nocturnal
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 #10834)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
In this house, children are supposed to be in bed by ten o'clock?
A
just before
B
not before
C
about
D
not later than
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The statement "In this house, children are supposed to be in bed by ten o'clock" suggests an expectation or requirement regarding the time children should go to bed.
Option D, "not later than," is the most appropriate choice because it conveys a similar meaning to "by ten o'clock." It implies that the specified time is the latest allowed, and going to bed after that time is not acceptable. Options A, B, and C do not accurately capture the idea of a specific time limit by which the children are expected to be in bed.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10836)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
You don't have to agree with our procedure?
A
shouldn't disagree
B
must not agree
C
may disagree if you wish
D
may not disagree if you dont wish
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 #10839)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
You don't have to agree with our procedure?
A
shouldn't disagree
B
must not agree
C
may disagree if you wish
D
may not disagree if you dont wish
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 #10840)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
The new Vice-Chancellor's immediate concern was to tide over the major difficulties of the moment.
A
temporarily accommodate
B
permanently handle
C
decisively solve
D
pretend to solve
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase “tide over” means to manage or get through a difficult situation temporarily until it improves.
So in the sentence:
The Vice-Chancellor’s immediate concern was to tide over the major difficulties…
It means he aimed to temporarily manage the difficulties, not permanently solve them.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10843)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
The lawyer gave evasive answers to all the questions?
A
unintelligent
B
ineffective
C
unreliable
D
equivocal
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 #10844)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
Their strength is their staggering capacity to reproduce?
A
unstable multiplying power
B
unreliable attacking power
C
qualitative multiplying power
D
overwhelming multiplying power
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "staggering capacity to reproduce" implies an impressive or extraordinary ability to multiply. The word "overwhelming" captures the idea of being very great or intense, suggesting a significant and powerful capability to reproduce in large numbers.
Therefore, option D, "overwhelming multiplying power," is the most suitable choice as it aligns with the notion of an extraordinary and powerful capacity for reproduction. Staggering in this context does not function as verb. Staggering here functions as an adjective which means 'incredible, overwhelming, or amazing' Options A, B, and C do not convey the same sense of impressive and intense multiplying power as the word "overwhelming" does.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10846)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
The sales were lively, the upset price in each case was fair?
A
price that was the highest in the sales
B
price that upset every other buyer
C
highest amount for a bidder to offer
D
lowest selling price of each item
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 #10848)