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English Language
UTME / JAMB 1981
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
Our school prefect is too officious and we all hate him because of his behavior.
A
Efficient
B
Efficacious
C
Over-zealous
D
Active
E
Showy
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 #2852)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1981
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
The president of our club has sent his regrets. He may be unable to attend the next meeting.
A
Confusion
B
Explanations
C
Anxieties
D
Unhappiness
E
Apologies
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 #2853)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1981
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
Whenever I travel abroad, I always bring, on my return, photographs, postcards, and other small items as souvenirs
A
Mementoes
B
Remembrance
C
Memorials
D
Memorables
E
Property
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 #2854)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1981
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
Because our representative in the house of assembly is an immature and biased politician,he takes a jaundiced view of our social and economic problems.
A
Hazy
B
Unclear
C
Prejudiced
D
Bleak
E
Bright
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 #2855)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1981
Tenses, Aspect & Conditionals
Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
His wife for ten years refused point-blank to leave her matrimonial home even when he brought another woman into the house.
A
Directly
B
Boldly
C
Pointedly
D
Sharply
E
Bluntly
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 #2856)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1981
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
In some parts of India, people are ostracized simply because of their ancestry.
A
Abandoned
B
Shut off from society
C
Refused education
D
Rendered unhappy
E
Hated
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 #2857)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1981
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
We all have both good and bad characteristics. Either is, however, easily manifested in time of crises.
A
Demanded
B
Highlighted
C
Submerged
D
Demonstrated
E
Ridiculed
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 #2858)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1981
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :
One of the surest ways to ensure good health is to have a wholesome and adequate diet.
A
Palatable
B
Mixed
C
Hygienic
D
Delicious
E
Health - giving
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 #2859)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1981
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence:
The doctor was very gentle with his patients in the examining room.
A
Harsh
B
Rude
C
Rough
D
Unkind
E
Callous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Gentle in this context means careful, soft and not causing pain, especially in a medical setting. The most direct opposite is rough, which means not careful, harsh in handling or likely to cause discomfort or pain.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2860)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1981
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence:
James is a disco-addict. He takes his studies rather lightly.
A
Humorously
B
Gloomily
C
Tediously
D
Carefully
E
Seriously
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 #2861)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1981
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence:
My cousin is very lazy. He will not take his studies serious. His future looks quiet bleak
A
Cloudy
B
Cheerless
C
Bright
D
Huge
E
Sturdy
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 #2862)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1981
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
the brothers thought it was odd for the post office to be open because
A
nobody works on Sundays
B
people should be in church
C
post offices should open only five days in the week
D
they were ignorant
E
that was probably the second time they had seen it open on a Sunday
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 #15221)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1981
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
The narrator kept his younger brother behind him because
A
big brothers must protect their younger ones
B
he wanted to relay all that was happening to him
C
his brother was too short for his liking
D
younger brothers are not easily frightened
E
he was very brave
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 #15222)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1981
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
The brothers decided to call the police because
A
they thought they were burglars
B
policemen are required on such occasions
C
calling the policemen was the only thing they could have done
D
they were cowardly
E
they would have wished to give evidence in court
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 #15224)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1981
Clauses, Phrases, Voice & Reported Speech
The robbers could not escape because
A
the safe was too heavy
B
they were sinners who deserve punishment
C
the engine of their lorry failed
D
they were not smart enough
E
Nemesis wanted to catch up with them
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 #15225)