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English Language
UTME / JAMB 1980
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:
For a priest to be successful, he should, from time to time review his actions
A
inspect
B
examine
C
stare at
D
visualize
E
conceptualized
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 #2053)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1980
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:
In some parts of our society, people are ostracized purely on the basis of their parentage
A
hated
B
disrespected
C
shut off form others
D
locked up
E
abandoned
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 #2055)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1980
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:
Sitting majestically on his throne is the Oba of Benin flanked by some of his wives
A
surrounded
B
supported
C
guarded
D
protected
E
neglected
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word flanked means positioned on either side of someone or something. In this context, it suggests that the Oba is seated with his wives on both sides.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2057)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1980
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:
In civilized society, it is unseemly to emit a loud belch at the end of a meal
A
noisy
B
annoying
C
stupid
D
outrageous
E
impolite
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 #2059)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1980
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choosing the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:
As a result of the injury sustained on the football field, Segun was .... with a broken leg for months
A
laid down
B
laid out
C
laid on
D
laid up
E
laid off
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
laid up - ill and usually confined; Example = "laid up with a bad cold".
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2061)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1980
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Choosing the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:
the principal was able to establish a functional language laboratory for school because he acted .... the advice of experts on the subject
A
through
B
at
C
from
D
on
E
by
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 #2063)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1980
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choosing the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:
Dume .... in Abraka for three years when i met her
A
lived
B
had lived
C
would have lived
D
was living
E
was lived
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 #2064)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1980
Tenses, Aspect & Conditionals
Choosing the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:
If i were the Head of the English Department in my school, i .... make oral English a compulsory subject
A
would
B
could
C
should
D
might
E
had
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 #2065)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1980
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:
If Remi perform poorly in her forthcoming examination, then either her mother or I.... to blame
A
must
B
has
C
will be
D
are
E
am
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence is a conditional statement. If the "If-clause" is in the present tense, a future tense should be used in the main clause. So the correct verb phrase should express future result, which is “will be.”
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2071)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1980
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:
I was able to .... Olu my book because he promised to return it the following day
A
borrow
B
give
C
lend
D
lease
E
secure
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 #2072)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1980
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
Solution
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:
You cannot have a vague idea of the content of this comprehension text unless you first .... the whole passage for a few minutes, said the teacher to his pupils
A
digest
B
decipher
C
skim through
D
chew through
E
master
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is “skim through.” This expression means to read something quickly in order to get the general idea, which perfectly fits the teacher’s instruction about understanding the overall content of the passage.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2073)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1980
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:
The prefect came to the class five minutes after the lesson ....
A
has started
B
had started
C
have started
D
is started
E
has been started
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 #2074)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1980
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:
Bimbo sings beautifully .... ?
A
isn't it
B
doesn't she
C
isn't she
D
does she
E
is she
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 #2075)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1980
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:
We couldn't find the official who was to act as our guide ...., he has left before we arrived
A
Moreover
B
Actually
C
Nevertheless
D
However
E
Even
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "actually" is used here to:
Introduce a surprising or unexpected fact that explains the first part of the sentence. The unexpected reason for not finding the guide is that he left early.
Correct or clarify the situation implied in the first clause (they just couldn't find him). The second clause clarifies the true, final reason (he had already departed).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #2076)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1980
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap in the following sentences:
No sooner had the examination ended .... the students started vacating the halls of residence
A
when
B
that
C
than
D
before
E
and
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 #2077)