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UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Akin made such a dog's breakfast of his home work?
A
an excellent job
B
a brilliant attempt
C
a mess
D
a poor performance
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 #10670)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The confused student found himself in a spot?
A
in a particular place
B
in a normal situation
C
in a pleasant situation
D
in a difficult situation
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 #10672)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The man who gave the closing remarks at the party spoke tongue in cheek?
A
ironically
B
wisely
C
profusely
D
eloquently
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 #10674)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
New companies in the country always put up classified advertisements in the dailies.
A
secret
B
small
C
outrageous
D
expensive
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is small because classified advertisements refer to short, brief ads placed in newspapers, usually grouped under specific categories like jobs, rentals, sales, etc. These ads are typically: concise, low-cost and limited in size. So, “classified advertisement” ≈ small advertisement.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10676)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The doctor insisted on giving all of us prophylactic drugs.
A
curative
B
preventive
C
routine
D
special
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The term "prophylactic" refers to measures or drugs taken to prevent the occurrence of a disease or condition. In the context of the sentence, the doctor insisted on giving prophylactic drugs, indicating a preventive or precautionary approach to avoid the onset of potential health issues. Therefore, the word "preventive" (Option B) is the most appropriate choice.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10677)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The delegates to the Constitutional Conference have mooted that funding of universities be transferred to states where they are located?
A
said
B
agreed
C
proposed
D
legislated
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 #10680)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
The workers suffered a lot, toiling ..... the sun?
A
in
B
under
C
underneath
D
inside
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 #10681)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
She has the .... of being intelligent when in fact she is not?
A
elision
B
illusion
C
delusion
D
allusion
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence suggests that there is a false perception or belief about her intelligence. The correct word to complete the sentence is one that indicates a deceptive or mistaken belief. Option C, "delusion," fits the context perfectly. A delusion is a false belief or perception, often characterized by a persistent conviction despite evidence to the contrary.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10683)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
Either Ekaette or you .... to go.
A
was
B
are
C
has
D
is
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct option, "Either Ekaette or you are to go," adheres to the principle of subject-verb agreement The concord rule dictates that when "either" is used in a structure where it is followed by "or," the verb agrees with the nearer subject. In this case, the subjects are "Ekaette" and "you," and "you" is closer to the verb "are." Therefore, the form "are" is the correct choice to maintain proper subject-verb agreement.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10685)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
........ woman was attacked by a group of bandits
A
a 90- years old
B
a 90-year old
C
a 90 years-old
D
a 90 year-old
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 #10687)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
He was angry with me ...... being treated nonchalantly?
A
on
B
for
C
of
D
at
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 #10689)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
The teacher with his wife ..... here?
A
were
B
were to be
C
are
D
was
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 #10690)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Tenses, Aspect & Conditionals
Solution
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
....... he would have been convicted.
A
if he did this
B
if he could do this
C
if he were doing this
D
if he had done this
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The statement above is a conditional statement. A conditional statement consists of two clauses with a fixed sequence of tenses. There are three types of conditional sentences:
Type 1: This type indicates cause and effect, i.e. something will happen under a certain condition: e.g. "If I have the time, I will travel to Asia." (The first clause is in the present tense, while the second is in the future tense).
Type 2: This type presents a possible result that we imagine could take place but it is not likely that they will: "If I had the time, I would travel to Asia." (The first clause is in the past tense, while the second is in the conditional form).
Type 3: This is used for something in the past which was not fulfilled and will never be fulfilled in the future. "If I had had the time, I would have travelled to Asia" (The first clause is in the past perfect tense, while the second is in the perfect conditional tense).
This means that for the sentence: "..... he would have been convicted", a clause with a past perfect tense is necessary: "If he had done this, he would have been convicted."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10691)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
What saved her was that she ...... to the side of the boat?
A
had clinged
B
clung
C
clinged
D
clang
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 #10692)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
She has been here ....... the past three years?
A
since
B
for
C
from
D
in
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 #10693)