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English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
which of these is NOT among the reasons given by the author for enumerating the examples of the current development ?
A
to show that we are capable of executing approved projects
B
to convince the government that we can be trusted with the task
C
the incoveniences currently being experienced will go on indefinitely
D
we are fully aware of the incoveniences being caused but we do not want you to complain
E
we have the capacity to complete worthy projects within the scheduled time
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 #15451)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
According to the author, some magistrate sentence prisoners to hard labour because
A
some prisoners are unwilling to work
B
work is a privilege
C
prisoners need to learn a trade
D
it is an additional punishment
E
it is a means of rehabilitation
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 #15452)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
which of these is NOT the purpose of work in a programme of rehabilitation?
A
training the prisoners to have satisfaction in work
B
developing in them a pride in sense if achievement
C
developing in them more satisfaction in work than in crime
D
helping them to accelerate their reform and discharge
E
Training them for work and by work
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The passage clearly states that the purpose of prison work in a rehabilitation programme is twofold:
Training for work
Training by work
This means prisoners should:
develop habits of industry,
gain a sense of self-mastery and purpose,
feel the pride of achievement from completing worthwhile work,
find satisfaction in productive work rather than crime.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15453)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
The author thinks that strenuous work in prison
A
is a privilege for the prisoners
B
may do more harm than good
C
is part of their punishment
D
is a right and proper thing
E
should be an additional punishment
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 #15454)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
What the author is trying to put across in this passage is that
A
crime does not pay
B
prisoners should be made to work hard
C
work is more desirable than crime
D
life in prison is one of misery
E
work in priso without a purpose is bad
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15455)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
Solution
Demoralizing in this passage means
A
deforming
B
reforming
C
agonizing
D
destructive
E
corrupting
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the context of the passage, "demoralizing" refers to the negative psychological and emotional effects of endless unoccupied hours in prison. It suggests that being idle for long periods can break a prisoner's spirit, reduce motivation, and lead to feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness. Thus, "demoralizing" as used in the passage means "agonizing".
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15456)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
In Malawi, the 'Save the Children Fund' was formed
A
by an English woman named Miss Jebb in 1919
B
in 1919 under the patronage of His Excellency the Life President Ngawazi Dr. H. Kamuzi Banda
C
under the patronage of His Excellency the Life President Ngawazi Dr. H. Kamuzu Banda in 1953
D
in 1953 by a group od social workers headed by Dr. Mbagunda E.
E
none of the above
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 #15457)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
The 'Save the Children Fund' in Malawi helps needy children by
A
finding families which are willing to adopt the children
B
finding sponsors for the children's education and by opening nutrition centres
C
giving loans and scholarships to children who can not afford to continue their education
D
running institutions which give free food
E
clothing and lodging poor children without parents
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 #15458)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
Solution
Samuel Mpetechula was able to graduate from Chancellor because
A
of the finacial assistance given to him by his sponsors
B
his uncle paid his education fees
C
he was able to win a scholarship to the university
D
the SCF subsidized his education expenses
E
of the assistance given to him by the Australian Government
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
From the passage:
"His sponsorship started in 1967. The SCF of Malawi found him sponsors. They were Mr. and Mrs. Sutton of Australia who paid his school fees and continued to help him financially throughout his University education."
"They even built a house for me at home and looked after my family while I was a student."
This clearly tells us that it was Mr. and Mrs. Sutton, found through SCF, who supported him. They paid his school fees and supported him financially through university.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15459)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
Solution
In question 14 and 15 choose the meaning which best fit the underline phrases taken from the passage
Combat malnutrition means
A
sruggle against the eating of the wrong type of food
B
fight ill health caused by over-feeding
C
wipe out ignorance
D
fight to wipe out ill-health caused by lack of food
E
fight against hunger
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "combat malnutrition" means to actively fight against the health problems caused by lack of adequate nutrition, not just hunger alone, but specifically poor or insufficient nutrition that leads to ill-health.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15460)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Deprived of means
A
spared
B
prevented from getting
C
robbed of
D
unable to take
E
snatched from
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 #15461)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
The priest meant that
A
man is both beast and human
B
man could be worst than a beast if he wants to
C
he liked beast more than man
D
he liked both man and beast
E
really, a man cannot be a beast
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 #15462)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
The modern world has lost its way because
A
it no longer believes in God
B
ambition has made people greedy
C
people are no longer interested in one another
D
the technique influencing people is no more
E
people are just too selfish
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 #15463)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
What most people do in the free world today is to
A
leave other people alone
B
assume that human nature is bad
C
accepts human nature as it is since it is immutable
D
attempt to change the world
E
leave the world as it is
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 #15464)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1983
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
Faith today is by and large irrelevant because
A
nobody thinks it an alter human nature
B
most people do not believe in God
C
being in a position of responsibilty nullifies the importance of faith
D
responsible people need not bother about faith
E
the faithful are very few in the world anyway
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 #15465)