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UTME / JAMB 1986
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The sun cast its shadow on the wall
A
reflection
B
rays
C
resemblance
D
substance
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 #4658)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1986
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
He was locked up for a fortnight
A
released
B
punished
C
remanded
D
locked out
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 #4659)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1986
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The lady acted courageously when thieves attacked her
A
shyly
B
fearlessly
C
indiscreetly
D
timidly
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 #4660)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1986
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
You are free to leave the hall
A
at an advantage
B
opportuned
C
at liberty
D
right
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This phrase means having the freedom or permission to do something. It means that you have the freedom or permission to leave.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #4662)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1986
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
The culprit will surrender their loot to the Customs officials
A
give away
B
give out
C
give in
D
give up
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The verb “surrender” means to give something up, hand it over or yield possession of it, usually to an authority.
In the sentence:
The culprit will surrender their loot to the Customs officials.
the meaning is that the culprit will hand over or give up the stolen items to the officials.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #4663)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1986
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
The discussion became animated
A
specialized
B
lively
C
intellectual
D
unruly
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
When a discussion is described as animated, it means it became lively, energetic or full of spirit. People are actively engaging, possibly gesturing, showing excitement or enthusiasm.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #4665)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1986
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
The rich citizens are often niggardly in their ways
A
beggarly
B
sordid
C
miserly
D
pompous
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 #4667)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1986
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
The musician's popularity is beginning to decline
A
change
B
wane
C
slide
D
disappear
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 #4669)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1986
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
Olu promised to look out for her next time he is in town.
A
watch for
B
visit
C
greet
D
take care of
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In this context, to look out for someone means to take care of or watch over the person, not merely to see or greet them.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #4670)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1986
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
Thompson was a prosecution witness at the court hearing
A
false
B
reliable
C
government
D
trial
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A prosecution witness is a witness who gives evidence on behalf of the government (or the state) in a criminal case against the accused.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #4671)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1986
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
The beggar's takings snow-belled every hour.
A
grew
B
turned white
C
grew into a ball
D
turned into snow
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 #5028)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1986
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
His attempts were nipped in the bud
A
unsuccessful
B
cut short
C
frustrated
D
disqualified
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 #5029)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1986
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
The preacher has made good his promise to visit some of his converts today
A
fulfilled
B
abide to
C
seen to
D
accepted
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 #5030)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1986
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
'Watch it! You could be followed said the robber
A
Look around
B
Be sober
C
Be vigilant
D
Look out
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 #5031)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1986
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
Look at the tell-tale signs of battering on her
A
confirming looks
B
suspicious marks
C
revealing marks
D
signifying marks
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
tell-tale signs: Something that indicates or reveals information; a sign.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5032)