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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 politician played to the gallery to win the election
A
obeyed the people
B
sang a good song for the people
C
went to the gallery
D
went out of his way to appeal to the taste of the people
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 #5566)
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 hefty warder came in and all the prisoners snuffed out their cigarettes
A
extinguished
B
put out
C
squeezed
D
put down
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 #5567)
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 popularity of the slogan is beginning to wane
A
wear
B
slide
C
thin out
D
decline
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 #5568)
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 policeman looked at the face of the robber and saw tell-tale signs of a dyed-in-the wool convict.
A
hardened
B
remorseless
C
heady
D
hardhearted
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 #5569)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
'Marcus bears watching; remarked Emperor Nero.
A
deserves
B
needs
C
favours
D
enjoys
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase “bears watching” means that Marcus needs to be observed or monitored closely. The phrase is used to indicate that Marcus is potentially dangerous or suspicious. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to the phrase “bears watching” is B. needs
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5570)
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 senior prefect had to carry the can because he refused to identify the culprit
A
dispose the can refuse
B
accept responsibility
C
be made one of the scape goat
D
bear the brunt
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 #5571)
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 senior had the habit of setting the cat among the pigeon whenever matters concerning his constituency came up for debate
A
illuminating issues that are not clear
B
monopolizing the discussion
C
making frequent interruptions in the nature of points of correction
D
introducing elements of controversy and confusion
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 #5572)
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:Adah has not been regular at lectures because she has been off colour
A
gloomy
B
trying to hide her bleached skin
C
slightly sick
D
upset
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 #5573)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
When the man lost his two sons in a motor accident, he cracked up
A
became broken-hearted
B
became inconsolable
C
became slightly deranged
D
became temperamental
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "cracked up" is an idiomatic expression that means to lose emotional control or become mentally disturbed, in response to a traumatic event. In this case, it refers to the man losing his sons and experiencing a psychological breakdown.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5574)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
The news of his performance in the sessional examination has made Okechukwu crestfallen.
A
highly irritable
B
dejected
C
elated
D
pompous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "crestfallen" refers to feeling sad, disappointed or dejected, especially after receiving bad news or failing at something.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5575)
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 man rebuked his son severely, but his words seem to have cut on ice
A
been unconvincing
B
had no effect
C
not cooled the boy's teemper
D
added insult to injury
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 #5576)
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 urban environment tends to form the nucleus of a common dialect.
A
setting
B
respository
C
cell
D
core
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 #5577)
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:
I shall be with you presently
A
now
B
in a moment
C
at present
D
for the time being
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 #5578)
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 builder's taste reflected superfluous grandeur
A
excellent
B
superlative
C
expensive
D
too much
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 #5581)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
The child's recent training has not been very effective, he is likely to .... to his old habits
A
revert
B
convert
C
reverse
D
revise
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 #5582)