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English Language
UTME / JAMB 2020
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mr Cham will never tell you everything, he is very ________
A
secretive
B
quiet
C
reserved
D
realistic
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
For one who never tells you everything, 'Secrecy' best completes the sentence above.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56672)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2020
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many countries no longer have _______ punishment as the penalty for murder
A
mortal
B
corporal
C
capital
D
fatal
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Capital punishment is also called 'death penalty', therefore in this context option C is the appropriate answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56673)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2020
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
__________ packages should always be handled with care
A
Insecure
B
Fragile
C
Weak
D
Boxed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
From the incomplete sentence, 'Fragile' as an adjective is the best option to qualify a package to be handled with care.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56674)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2020
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Because of the hard times, workers live in ___________ poverty
A
repulsive
B
ridiculous
C
abject
D
unpardonable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
From the above Options, Option C best describes the state of poverty
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56675)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2020
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Our chief is very intelligent but he could be parochial in his judgements
A
deep
B
broad
C
narrow-minded
D
kind-hearted
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Parochial means having a limited or narrow scope. Option C best fits this definition.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56676)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2020
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
I went through his work; it was gibberish
A
meaningless
B
meaningful
C
brutal
D
too simple
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Gibberish is a meaningless speech or writing. Option A is the correct answer
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56677)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2020
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
Coming late to work, according to Leonard, is inimical to the progress of the company
A
harmful
B
predominat
C
unavoidable
D
inevitable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Inimical implies harmful
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56678)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2020
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence
If he declines the offer, it will be better for him.
A
ignores
B
denies
C
snubs
D
rejects
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Declines simply means to reject
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56679)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2020
English Grammar
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The appearance which the famous actor made last month was his swan song. This meant that_________
A
the actor sang beautifully during the play
B
the play was postponed because of the actor's non-appearance
C
the play was the actor's last appearance before he died
D
the last play was the actors best performance
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Swang Song means 'a final performance before death or retirement '
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56680)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2020
English Grammar
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Muiz does not let the grass grow under his feet. This means that Muiz _________
A
does not waste time in doing things
B
is a very wicked man
C
cuts the grass in his field regularly
D
cares about himself
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This expression simply means not to hesitate to take action immediately.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56681)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2020
English Grammar
Solution
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The Major demanded an unalloyed and not a __________ loyalty from his soldiers
A
strict
B
wavering
C
clumsy
D
alterable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
unalloyed means not mixed, complete or unadulterated.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56682)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2020
English Grammar
Solution
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The economist argued that the apparently inconsequential rise in the price of petrol had a _________ effect on the cost of living
A
capricious
B
frivolous
C
dangerous
D
bright
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
inconsequential simply means having no consequence. However, dangerous means the ability to cause harm. This makes option C correct.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56683)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2020
English Grammar
Solution
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The exotic bird looked resplendent; its bright plumage contrasted with the rather _________ undergrowth
A
immobile
B
foreign
C
bright
D
drab
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Resplendent simply means shiny and colourful as opposed to Drab which means 'dull'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56684)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2020
English Grammar
Solution
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
I thought that the comments made by the Manager were quite innocuous but the chairman considered them __________
A
polite
B
inappropriate
C
antagonistic
D
harmful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
innocuous means harmless. This makes Option D the most appropriate answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56685)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2020
English Grammar
Solution
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
My uncle is a prosperous businessman, my aunt, unfortunately, is quite ________
A
unskillful
B
domestic
C
unsuccessful
D
unqualified
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Unsuccessful implies 'not successful'. An opposite of Prosperous.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56686)