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UTME / JAMB 1993
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
Surveying the sky in the quiet of the night gives me an ethereal feeling
A
human
B
earthly
C
mundane
D
commonplace
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Ethereal means extremely delicate, heavenly, spiritual, or seemingly not of this world. Earthly, on the other hand, relates to the earth or physical world.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #6372)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1993
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The awareness of mortality has always imposed some restraint on man's excesses
A
celestial
B
eternity
C
continuity
D
inexistence
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Mortality refers to the state of being subject to death or having a limited lifespan. The sentence suggests that the recognition of one's limited time on Earth influences behaviour. The opposite of mortality is "eternity." Eternity is the infinite and unending duration without any constraints or limitations.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #6373)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1993
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The decision we have taken is irrevocable
A
responsible
B
irresponsible
C
reversible
D
irreversible
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 #6374)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1993
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The lawyer pointed out a discrepancy in the two stories
A
similarity
B
gap
C
falsehood
D
difference
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 #6375)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1993
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
Their high level of dishonesty has made that department infamous in the entire secretariat
A
reputable
B
notorious
C
unpopular
D
acceptable
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 #6376)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1993
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
When Uche wouldn't come to quickly enough, the principal rushed him to the hospital
A
revive
B
pass out
C
arrive
D
come up
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To "come to” means to regain consciousness. The opposite of this would be to pass out, which means to lose consciousness.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #6377)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1993
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The governor's action is out of tune with the declarations of his party
A
in disagreement
B
in line
C
out of touch
D
in touch
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 #6378)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1993
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
Ator led a dog's life for twenty years he stayed in the United Kingdom
A
lived a dirty life
B
was promiscuous
C
was domesticated
D
led an unhappy and troubled life
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence suggests that Ator's life for twenty years in the United Kingdom was difficult or challenging, and the phrase "led a dog's life" is an idiom that conveys a sense of a challenging or unhappy existence. Option D, "led an unhappy and troubled life," captures this meaning.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #6379)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1993
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
The chief's brother was a complete nonentity.
A
upstart
B
vagabond
C
riff-raff
D
person of inexperience
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A "nonentity" is a person without strong character, ideas or influence; an inexperienced person.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #6380)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1993
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
He won most of his fight because of his unorthodox style
A
crude
B
dishonest
C
aggressive
D
unconventional
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 #7138)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1993
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
Jide says he read in the papers that our uncle has been declared a persona non grata by the French government
A
unwelcome guest
B
impersonator
C
ungrateful person
D
unofficial guest
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 #7139)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1993
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
The vice chancellor, who is a stickler of rules, refused the request by the students for the semester to be rescheduled
A
a puritan
B
a pedantist
C
disciplinarian
D
an idealist
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "a stickler of rules" refers to someone who strictly adheres to rules and regulations. A disciplinarian is someone who enforces rules strictly, just like a stickler for rules.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7140)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1993
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
The town looked deserted but we moved in with trepidation
A
confidence
B
surprise
C
hesitation
D
fear
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 #7141)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1993
Clauses, Phrases, Voice & Reported Speech
Solution
In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
I have no respect for individuals who are too ....
A
compliance
B
compliant
C
compliable
D
complicated
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The intensifier 'too' is an adverb that must precede an adjective such as too pretty, too hard, too strong, etc. However, Option A and B are nouns while C and D are adjectives. Note that verbs in their past participle form can function as adjectives. Option D is the correct answer and most suitable because while 'compliable' is no longer in use 'complicated' is still very much in use and its meaning is in coherence with the sentence structure.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7142)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1993
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
the policemen who were to keep watch connived .... the robber's escape
A
with
B
at
C
to
D
for
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Connive" takes the preposition "at" when it means to secretly allow or approve of something wrong or illegal happening. It takes the preposition "with" when it means to secretly cooperate or conspire with someone to do something wrong or illegal.
Examples:
Connive at: "The police officer connived at the illegal gambling operation, turning a blind eye to it."
Connive with: "The politician connived with the lobbyist to pass the bill."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7143)