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UTME / JAMB 1989
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
Our experience on board the aircraft is nothing to write home about
A
not remarkable
B
not unpleasent
C
nobody's business
D
not a home affair
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 #5885)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1989
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The rampage was organized and directed by the militant ones among the students
A
soldiers
B
rebellious ones
C
belligerent ones
D
commandoes
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 #5887)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1989
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The governor advised his people to get off the beaten tracks in their approach to community matters
A
use the old roads
B
make the track better
C
find new ways
D
avoid beaten about the bush
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 #5889)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1989
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:It was their custom to keep an open house on Sundays
A
welcome all visitors
B
keep the shutters open
C
leave the house open
D
expose the whole house
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 #5890)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1989
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The president made a passionate appeal for calm
A
inflamed
B
disturbing
C
intense
D
lively
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Passionate means having, showing, or caused by strong feelings or beliefs
synonymes; intense, fervent, fervid, zealous, vehement, fiery, heated, feverish, emotional, heartfelt, eager, excited
Intense means something that is of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5892)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1989
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
Mali stole the day's takings from the bakery.
A
receipts
B
collection
C
contributions
D
offerings
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Takings; in this context means the amount of money earned by a business from the sale of goods or services. The nearest in meaning is receipts.
In business, receipts can mean different things depending on the contextual usage.
In this regards, Receipts are the amount of money received during a particular period, for example by a shop or theatre.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5894)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1989
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
You do not need to stutter in order to show your excitement
A
jump about
B
shout
C
sob
D
stammer
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 #5895)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1989
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
what embarrasses is the stealthy way in which the new servant goes about his duties in the house
A
indolent
B
furtive
C
boisterous
D
agile
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 #5898)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1989
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: I have never been accustomed to seeing my brother in such a pensive mood
A
merry
B
infuriated
C
thoughtful
D
hostile
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 #5899)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1989
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: The administrator's apathy was soon noticed by all his subordinates.
A
indifference
B
kindness
C
concern
D
inefficiency
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 #5900)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1989
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The way he handled the whole issue was rather despicable
A
disturbing
B
likeable
C
contemptible
D
frustrating
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 #5910)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1989
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The authenticity of the reporter's claims should be established before taking further actions on the matter
A
facts
B
source
C
evidence
D
genuineness
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 #5912)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1989
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
After careful investigation, the police found no iota of truth in Ibrahim's allegations
A
quota
B
grain
C
evidence
D
statement
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The expression “no iota of truth” means not even the smallest amount of truth. The word iota means a very small quantity or degree of something. A close synonym in this context is “grain,” which can also mean a tiny amount.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5913)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1989
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The case was thrown out because the court lacked jurisdiction
A
jurors to help the judge
B
authority
C
prosecutors
D
appellate powers
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 #5915)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1989
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The chief will launch the fund-raising appeal
A
make a speech at
B
eat his afternoon meal during
C
travel by boat
D
start off
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In this regards, launch means to start or set in motion (an activity or enterprise). To kick off an event.
Start off; to begin (or cause someone or something to begin) to operate or do something.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5916)