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English Language UTME / JAMB 1990 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 principal warned us against burning candle at both ends
A
being careless with candle
B
wearing ourselves out
C
being too generous
D
disloyal
medium Difficulty
English Language UTME / JAMB 1990 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined: Biola decided to give the task everything he had
A
all his money
B
all his time
C
complete attention
D
complete attendance
medium Difficulty
English Language UTME / JAMB 1990 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined: The result of the election would have been different if some people had not been disfranchised
A
disfavoured
B
banned from contesting
C
allowed to rig
D
prevented from voting
medium Difficulty
English Language UTME / JAMB 1990 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined: We enjoy the story but it sounds larger than life
A
too long and unsubstantiated
B
a little watery and lifeless
C
completely untrue
D
somewhat unusual
medium Difficulty
English Language UTME / JAMB 1990 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underline: Olu might visit London next summer
A
could
B
will
C
should
D
can
medium Difficulty
English Language UTME / JAMB 1990 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined: General Murtala Mohammed excelled in deeds of prowess
A
warfare
B
politics
C
courage
D
eloquence
medium Difficulty
English Language UTME / JAMB 1990 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined: The teacher's face broke into an incredulous smile when he heard Adamu's reason for coming late
A
irritating
B
artificial
C
unbelievable
D
irresponsible
medium Difficulty
English Language UTME / JAMB 1990 Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
The young men of Emopa would hunt for elephants because
A
they are among the few africans that huntlions with a spear
B
elephants are dangerous animals
C
no young Emopa attracts a girl's admiration untill he has killed a dangerous animal
D
when elephants are sighted, there is great excitement and fierce compitition amonmg the young men
medium Difficulty
English Language UTME / JAMB 1990 Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
The legend that the lions were invulnerable was confirmed by the fact that
A
the local Emopa petitioned a holy man to come and exorcise the spirits
B
many famous hunters had tried without success in the past to kill the lions
C
the holy man failed in his bid to exocrize the sprits
D
brave as the Emopa are, the lions completely overawed them
medium Difficulty
English Language UTME / JAMB 1990 Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
The lions played the game of 'baw' because
A
they wanted to raid a village
B
it was a popular game of unknown antiquity all over africe
C
they want to decide whether to go on a raid or not
D
if the omens were good they would raid a village and claim a victim
medium Difficulty
English Language UTME / JAMB 1990 Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
The famous hunters failed to kill the loins because the
A
lions were regarded as supernatural beings
B
lions were cunning and bold
C
Emopa used the spear to hunt for lions
D
hunters did not have enough time
medium Difficulty
English Language UTME / JAMB 1990 Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a superstitious reason for fearing the lions?
A
many famous hunters had tried and failed to kill the lions
B
the lions were bold when hunted, they would retreat to where a spear could not be thrown at them
C
the lions were the spirits of two holy men who came back to seek their revenge
D
the lions played the ancien t game of 'baw' before starting on a raid to determine whether to proceed or wait
medium Difficulty
English Language UTME / JAMB 1990 Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
The immature adult is like the child because
A
he has just become self-conscious
B
he has learnt to use the word 'no'
C
he has no concept of time
D
some of his actions are delibrately irrational
medium Difficulty
English Language UTME / JAMB 1990 Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
What main difference is mentioned between the child and the adult?
A
age differnce
B
weight difference
C
time difference
D
developmental difference
medium Difficulty
English Language UTME / JAMB 1990 Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
What right has the mother to give orders to the child?
A
she is the 'owner' of the child
B
she is stronger than the child
C
she understands the environment better than the child
D
she is more self-conscious than the child
medium Difficulty
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