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UTME / JAMB 2024
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
We had to prevail upon him to accept that offer.
A
cajole
B
over rule
C
persuade
D
force
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "prevail upon" means to persuade or convince someone to do something. Therefore, persuade is the nearest in meaning to "prevail upon."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70537)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Mr Jebu displayed a high sense of conviviality during the Gala.
A
spitefulness
B
conjugality
C
friendliness
D
blissfulness
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "conviviality" refers to a cheerful, friendly and sociable atmosphere. Therefore, friendliness is the nearest in meaning to "conviviality."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70538)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Despite the cancellation of the excursion, the students still waited at the school gate.
A
delay
B
abandonment
C
lifting
D
abortion
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "cancellation" in this context refers to the ending or termination of an event, and "abortion" can be used to mean the act of stopping something before it is completed.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70540)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Accountants are discreet with their records.
A
rash
B
strategic
C
wise
D
cautious
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "discreet" means showing careful judgment, especially in maintaining privacy or confidentiality. Cautious is the nearest in meaning, as it implies being careful and prudent, similar to being discreet.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70542)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s)
Fierce dogs should be kept in the _______ during the day.
A
garage
B
cage
C
kennel
D
balcony
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Dogs are usually kept in kennels.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70545)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
Spelling, Punctuation & Word Formation
Solution
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s)
We have known Rose for some years now, she is a friend of ____
A
ours
B
our's
C
ours'
D
our
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This is the correct form of the possessive pronoun and indicates something that belongs to "us." Possessive pronouns do not require an apostrophe.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70546)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
Spelling, Punctuation & Word Formation
Solution
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s)
The new national security committee ____ retired military personnel.
A
comprised
B
comprises of
C
is comprising
D
comprises
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The verb comprises means "includes" or "consists of" and does not require the preposition "of."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70547)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
Tenses, Aspect & Conditionals
Solution
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s)
His car ____ of fuel so he arrived late for the meeting.
A
ran out
B
ran out of
C
ran out on
D
ran on out
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase ran out is correctly used to show that his car was depleted of fuel, which caused the delay. Using "ran out of" would lead to the repetition of the preposition "of".
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70548)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Choose the option that best complete(s) the gap.
________ the word in the Thesaurus!
A
Look for
B
Look in
C
Look at
D
Look up
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase look up is the appropriate phrasal verb used when searching for information in a reference source, such as a Thesaurus. The phrase "look for" is also appropriate as it means to search for something physically or mentally. However, the phrasal verb "look up" is more appropriate for this context.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70549)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s)
Ade was told to finish the assignment ____ time.
A
on
B
with
C
at
D
by
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase on time means completing something at or before the expected or scheduled time.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70550)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option that best completes the gap(s)
_________ is expanding rapidly.
A
A city of Abuja
B
The city of Abuja
C
City of Abuja
D
Abuja of a city
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"The city of Abuja" is the correct phrase because it uses the definite article "The," which is necessary when referring to a specific, known city.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70551)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
buoy
A
boy
B
trough
C
route
D
good
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
buoy - /bɔɪ/
boy - /bɔɪ/
trough - /trɒf/
route - /ruːt/
good - /ɡʊd/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70552)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
money
A
Monday
B
go
C
mouth
D
rock
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
money - /ˈmʌn.i/
Monday - /ˈmʌn.deɪ/
go - /ɡəʊ/
mouth - /maʊ\theta/
rock - /rok/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70553)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
bet
A
pap
B
debt
C
tomb
D
lab
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
bet - /bet/
pap - /pæp/
debt - /det/
tomb - /tuːm/
lab - /læb/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70554)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
river
A
fear
B
car
C
risk
D
litre
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
river - /ˈrɪv.ə/
fear - /fɪə/
car - /kɑː/
risk - /rɪsk/
litre - /ˈliː.tə/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70555)