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UTME / JAMB 2019
English Grammar
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Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
The novel places emphasis on the
A
need for strict parenting and schooling for children
B
social disparity between the rich and the poor in the society
C
relevance of bridging the communication gap between children and their parents
D
abnormalities of the society and the confusion that comes with childishness
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The writer appreciates the maintenance of close relationship between Aliya and her father. Her father was more or less her friend. This made for a fine balance of personal development for Aliya as her father guides her constantly on the realities of life, sexual maturity and exposition as well the need to excel in life.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55383)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
English Grammar
Solution
Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
Aliya was advised to be mindless of popular perception about her...
A
when it comes to her self esteem
B
when it comes to applying
C
whenever she is in love with anyone
D
eventhough she craves for freedom like the hawking girls
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Bunmi continously made jest of Aliya as fat, her father however, encouraged her (Aliya) to be proud of her body structure as beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder and not in what people ordinarily think.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55384)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
English Grammar
Solution
Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
In the novel, we learnt that
A
it pays to be diligent and hardworking
B
beauty without character is nothing
C
love and companionship are a no-go-area for teenagers
D
one should follow the propagation of the media
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Among other things, Aliya's father emphasized that beauty is a relative word and as a matter of fact, beauty without good deeds is all vanity and worthless on the long run. As per dating, the advice is for teenagers to act patiently, this nullifies Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55385)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
English Grammar
Solution
Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
Aliya's sixteenth birthday is special because
A
she receives birthday cards from her father every year since age twelve
B
she was already matured to fully understand the realities of life stories told by her father
C
her father gave her a birthday card and a digital camera
D
of her father's sixteen-page letter detailing her life journey thus far
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The specialty in Aliya's sixteenth birthday is a result of the sixteen-page letter which her father wrote to her, dedicating each page to each year of her life.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55387)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
English Grammar
Solution
Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
As it relates to sex education, Aliya's father advised that
A
she should abstain totally from sex as this is the worst sin ever in the history of human civilisation
B
she should wisely decide before letting go of her body
C
she should be mindful of her company of friends and the media's influence on sexual affairs
D
sexual affair is no longer a hidden issue and she should wisely make her choices
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Mr Bello warned Aliya to be careful as regarding the kind of movies, books and progammes she entertain as well the company of friends she keeps.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55388)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
English Grammar
Solution
Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
Which one of the following critically relates to the novel's subject of concern
A
youthful ambition and confusion
B
socialization
C
religious bigotry
D
the futility of life
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The novelist placed emphatic importance on the value of home training and socialisation. This is exemplified in the information and communication gap between Aliya and her father.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55390)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
English Grammar
Solution
Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
A child's choice of career is a matter of
A
glamorous desire
B
passion
C
public perception as to the success rate and earnings of a profession
D
parental discretion
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The novelist noted that the choice of career of a child shouldn't be based on parental discretion as what is sellable and commands respect in the society but as to their child's interest in the course, with a bit of parental guidance.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55392)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
English Grammar
Solution
Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
The novelist noted that stereoscopic people should be
A
condemned for their bad thinking
B
encouraged by admonition
C
corrected of their bad thinking
D
challenged to take up social responsibilities
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The novelist acclaimed that stereoscopic persons are only victims of bad thinking and shouldn't be condemned in return for their ignorance. They should rather be corrected.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55399)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
English Grammar
Solution
Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"
All in all, Aliya has ...
A
the inheritance of her parents both in knowledge and assets
B
been challenged to be exceptional in all her endeavors
C
the responsibility to pass on the lessons of her father to her own children
D
been portrayed as the definition of beauty and character
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The most important thing is not only for Aliya to abide by her father's advise built to as well lead such legacies for her children and the generations to come.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55400)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
English Grammar
Solution
The employer, not the sales boy and his partner ........ responsible for the loss
A
are
B
are being
C
are never
D
is
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Going by the rule of concord, the phrase 'not his sales boy or his partner' is not part of the subject 'the employer'. Therefore, the singular verb should be used.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55402)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the correct interpretations of the statement given, for questions below
I know my onions
A
I know my job very well
B
I know my rights
C
I am clever because of experience
D
I am aware of my position
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
'To know one's onions' is to be fully acquainted with a subject or the parctice in a field.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55410)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the correct interpretations of the statement given, for questions below
America is the Mecca of the world
A
America is the commercial garden of the world
B
America is a beautiful place in the world
C
America is a place where people like to visit
D
America accepts assorted races throughout the world
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The representative quality or title of Mecca indicates here that America is a sought after State by most people to visit.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55412)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the correct interpretations of the statement given, for questions below
All the Nigerian footballers have itchy feet
A
the footballers have insured feet
B
the footballers use their feet to steer
C
the footballers like to travel
D
the footballers like play skillfully
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The footballers like to travel is the best answer. 'Itchy' means not static, by implication.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55414)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.
Mr Santos Laliga is a [dipsomaniac]
A
teetotaler
B
a drunkard
C
an hater of women
D
a promiscuous man
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A teetotaller is a person who never drinks alcohol, the antonym of a dipsomaniac.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55440)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the word that has an opposite meaning to the one in bracket for questions below.
The jollof rice served at the wedding reception was [malodorous]
A
small but palatable
B
unpalatably big
C
pleasant
D
stale and smelly
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Malodorous is an adjective for an odorous or unpleasant smell.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55441)