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UTME / JAMB 1988
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
Makerere University has a large intake of students each year
A
rejection
B
product
C
output
D
turn-out
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word "intake" refers to the number of students admitted into the university each year. The opposite of intake would be rejection, which means refusing admission to students.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5546)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
Florence flogged the girl reluctantly
A
eagerly
B
calmy
C
furiously
D
laboriously
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 #5547)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
Sola's car is badly damaged; he has to look for an expert mechanic to fix it.
A
uneducated
B
amateurish
C
awkward
D
unscientific
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 #5548)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
Coastal plains are often very densely populated.
A
weakly
B
badly
C
rarely
D
sparsely
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Densely means closely packed; having many people living in a small area. The opposite of densely populated is sparsely populated, meaning having very few people spread over a wide area.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5549)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
Wilfred was a mindless criminal
A
strong
B
mindful
C
feeling
D
memorable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "mindless" means lacking intelligence, thought, or consideration. The opposite of this would be "mindful", which means being aware, thoughtful, or considerate.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5550)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
The judge blamed the plaintiff for misleading the court
A
defendant
B
complainant
C
accused
D
prosecution
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 #5551)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
The thieves vandalized the vault's lock
A
repaired
B
arranged
C
serviced
D
actuated
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 #5552)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The demonstrators have refused to call off their action
A
consolidate
B
start
C
resume
D
end
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 #5553)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The angry waves swallowed the boat
A
gentle
B
unruffled
C
cool
D
serene
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word "angry" describes the waves as being violent and turbulent. To find the opposite meaning, we need a word that conveys calmness or mildness. Gentle means mild, calm or not rough, which is the opposite of "angry" in this context.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5554)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
Ngozi and Ekaette were fast friends when we were in the secondary school
A
friends who run very quickly together
B
friends who go without food for a long time together
C
friends who are not easily separated from each other
D
friends who spend too much time and energy on pleasure and excitement together
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 #5555)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:My son has just been rusticated from the university
A
sent home to get his fees
B
sent home for misconduct
C
sent home to rest for some time
D
sent home to become realistic
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 #5561)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
All we need is a concerted effort to combat the epidemic
A
persistent
B
dramatic
C
joint
D
concentrated
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 #5562)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
Jimoh has cupboard love for Sidikatu
A
love that never fails
B
genuine love
C
love for what he wants from her
D
love that can fail in time of trouble
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 #5563)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Yahaya hardly knows on which side his bread is buttered in the matter
A
where his interest liess
B
what he must do
C
where he should go
D
whom to contact for help
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 #5564)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The preacher is under a cloud among the congregation
A
out of favour
B
under observation
C
under weather
D
confused
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 #5565)