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English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
English Grammar
Solution
choose the option nearest in meaning to the italicized words or expressions.
The rapist claimed that the woman’s voluptuous hips attracted him
A
Strong
B
Generous
C
Round
D
Sexy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
‘Voluptuous’ means full and attractive.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47548)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
English Grammar
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Grandma told the boys a story that cheered them up.
A
The story made them cry.
B
The story made them scared.
C
The story made them delighted.
D
The story made them uninterested
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To cheer one up means to make them happy especially after having been sad.
To be delighted means to be happy. The correct answer is C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47549)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
English Grammar
Solution
choose the option that best completes the gap.
The cliff is popularly known for ___________ morning beauty.
A
It
B
It’s
C
Its’
D
Its
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
‘‘Its’’ is the correct possessive form.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47550)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
English Grammar
Solution
select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The team adapted to the new tactic as clean as a whistle.
A
They adapted to the pattern perfectly
B
They needed a whistle to be able to adapt to the pattern.
C
They adapted to the tactic with little errors
D
They found it difficult to adapt to the new tactic.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The expression ‘as clean as a whistle’ means perfectly and without errors.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47551)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
English Grammar
Solution
choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics.
The driver was discharged while the car owner was ___________ for fraud.
A
remanded
B
detained
C
acquitted
D
sued
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To discharge someone means to legally release them from confinement.
To remand means to be charged and awaiting trials.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47553)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
English Grammar
Solution
choose the option nearest in meaning to the italicized words or expressions.
The police later discovered that Audu feigned death.
A
Cheated
B
Assumed
C
Suggested
D
Faked
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To feign means to make a false show of something.
To fake something means to make a false display.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47554)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Binetou's inquisitiveness is in sharp contrast with her sister's
A
indifference
B
noisiness
C
calmness
D
dullness
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word Inquisitiveness means; given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious. The most nearly opposite in meaning to Inquisitiveness from the options is ''Indifference.
Indifference means; lack of interest or concern.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48332)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Though at first it appeared an insignificant idea, it turned out to be quite _________
A
outstanding
B
successful
C
remarkable
D
interesting
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word insignificant means; unimportant, trifling, or petty.
While
Remarkable means; worthy of notice or attention.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48334)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
After grasping the fundamental aspects of his job, Kwesi had to cope with more ________ procedures.
A
advanced
B
academic
C
subsidiary
D
secondary
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word fundamental means; of, relating to, or affecting the foundation or basis.
While
Advanced means; ahead or far or further along in progress, complexity, knowledge, skill, etc.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48336)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The youth prefer discussing contemporary issues to ______ ones.
A
archaic
B
uninteresting
C
stale
D
political
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word contemporary means; of the present time; modern
While
Archaic means; primitive; ancient; old
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48338)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
As erroneous as it might sound, the Headmaster's assumption was quite _______
A
wise
B
correct
C
precise
D
faulty
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word erroneous means; containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong:
while
Correct means; conforming to fact or truth; free from error; accurate.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48341)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Halima likes to dwell on trivial, rather than _______ matters.
A
strong
B
popular
C
weighty
D
heavy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word trivial means; of little value or importance, of very little importance or value; insignificant.
synonyms:unimportant, insignificant, inconsequential, minor, of no/little account, of no/little consequence, of no/little importance
The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word is weighty. This means something that is of great seriousness and importance.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48343)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
We all know that Bola is insolent whereas Ade is ________
A
cowardly
B
respectful
C
humble
D
modest
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word insolent means; boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting:
Respectful being the nearest opposite, is therefore the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48345)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
A few days after Musa's _______, his sister longed for his departure.
A
coming
B
entrance
C
arrival
D
welcome
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word departure means; an act or instance of departing: Depart means; to go away; leave:
While
Arrival which means; an act of arriving; a coming, is the most suitable answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48346)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Algebra seems complicated, but with practice it becomes ________
A
solved
B
simple
C
accessible
D
achievable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word complicated means difficult to analyze, understand, explain, etc.:
While simple means; easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.:
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48349)