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English Language
UTME / JAMB 1979
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
As he was a gullible leader, his followers took advantage of him.
A
He was weak and unable to enforce his authority
B
He was partial and unfair in dispensing justice
C
He was simple minded to a fault
D
He was slow to act
E
He was lacking in education and experience in everyday affair
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
someone is said to be gullible when they can be easily persuaded to believe something or easily fooled
synonyms: credulous · over-trusting · over-trustful · trustful · easily deceived/led · easily taken in · exploitable · dupable · deceivable · impressionable · unsuspecting · unsuspicious ·
This means that, a gullible person is simple minded to a fault and may end up being taken advantage of if not mindful.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1318)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1979
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
His summary of the meeting was brief and to the point
A
careful
B
precise
C
accurate
D
exact
E
crucial
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 #1319)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1979
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
Do you have the same aversion as i do for way film?
A
bitterness
B
dislike
C
criticism
D
indignation
E
preference
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Aversion simply means a strong dislike for something or someone.
The option nearest in meaning from the given options is option B ''dislike''.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1323)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1979
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
I didn't think she could be so easily taken in by his pretences
A
flattered
B
deceived
C
enamoured
D
overcome
E
blackmailed
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 #1324)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1979
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
The crux of the matter is that the president has just become aware of the mismanagement
A
The part of the problem that has just surfaced
B
The result of the matter
C
The most important aspect of the problem
D
The ways to solved the problem
E
The moment of crisis
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 #1325)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1979
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
The witness was guilty of swearing to a statement he knew to be false
A
forgery
B
perjury
C
libel
D
slander
E
affidavit
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 #1326)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1979
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
The story told by the suspect was difficult to believe
A
incredulous
B
credible
C
incredible
D
credulous
E
ridiculous
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 #1327)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1979
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
Publishers say that newsprint has become more expensive
A
newspaper
B
paper for printing
C
printers' salaries and wages
D
fines for publishing libels
E
publishing news
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 #1328)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1979
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
After completing half of the journey, all the travellers could do was trudge along
A
walk lazily
B
run briskly
C
walk and stop intermittently
D
walk wearily
E
walk with determination
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "trudge along" suggests a slow, laborious, and weary walking, typically due to exhaustion or fatigue. In this sentence, the travellers have completed half of the journey, and the word "trudge" indicates a tired and heavy way of walking. Option D, "walk wearily," closely is closest in meaning to "trudge along." "Walk wearily" means walking with a sense of tiredness or weariness and is close to the idea that the travellers could only proceed with a certain level of fatigue after completing half of the journey.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1329)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1979
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
He got a standing ovation for his speech
A
He stood up to receive the applause
B
The audience stood up and applauded as he finished his speech
C
Both he and the audience stood up at the end of his speech
D
He stood up to make the speech
E
He was applauded for the speech
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A standing ovation refers to a situation where an audience stands up while applauding to show great appreciation for a performance or speech.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1331)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1979
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
Most of his observations were wide of the mark
A
comprehensive
B
irrelevant
C
pertinent
D
came rather late
E
unacceptable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In this context, wide of the mark means to be irrelevant, incorrect or inaccurate.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1332)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1979
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
The clerk refused to answer for the mistake made by the manager and his assistants
A
to reply to
B
to give an answer
C
to explain
D
to accept responsibility
E
to account for
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined expression “answer for” means to take responsibility or be held responsible for something, especially a mistake or wrongdoing.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1333)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1979
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
Good citizens should take the part of a good government when it is being attacked by the foreign press
A
speak in support
B
explained the part played
C
act like a representative of
D
emphasize the progress made by
E
outline the virtues of
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 #1334)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1979
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
The politicians have a number of peculiarities. The most conspicuous is the way he gesticulates when making a serious point
A
shows anxiety when making a serious point
B
breaks down when talking seriously
C
uses his hands and arms as a sign
D
bows his head in humility to the crowd
E
shakes his head from one side to the other
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word is "gesticulates", which means to make movements with your hands or arms, especially while speaking, usually to emphasise what you are saying.
In the sentence: The politicians have a number of peculiarities. The most conspicuous is the way he gesticulates when making a serious point,
the focus is on how the politician moves his hands or arms while speaking seriously.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1335)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1979
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option that best interprets the given statement.
In spite of the loud music, John soon managed to fall asleep
A
the loud music soon helped John to fall asleep
B
John soon fell asleep as a result of the loud music
C
the loud music made John despise sleep
D
the loud music made John unable to fall asleep
E
John soon fell asleep even though the music was loud
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Let’s focus on the key phrase:
“In spite of the loud music, John soon managed to fall asleep.”
The expression “in spite of” means despite or even though something could have made it difficult. In this context, it means that John soon fell asleep even though the music was loud.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1336)