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English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
English Grammar
Solution
choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
They come here on bootless errand
A
worthwhile
B
vain
C
delusive
D
intended
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word bootless means ineffectual, useless of a task or undertaking, while the answer worthwhile means worth the time, effort spent
Bootless explains that the errand was useless while worthwhile explains it was the effort, which is also synonymous to the word useful
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46500)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option to which the given sentence relates
Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy
A
Did Omowunmi state she had a right to her privacy?
B
Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy?
C
Did Aderonke state she had a right to her openness?
D
did Aderonke state she had a right to his privacy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
'Stated' has been emphasized in the question, therefore Option B is the answer because the verb lament contradicts the emphasized word as used in the question
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46501)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
English Grammar
Solution
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
The painting was beautifully faked
A
The painting was a good deceptive replica
B
The painting was well-framed and displayed
C
The painting was deceptively decorated
D
The painting was carefully designed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The painting being beautifully faced could also be described as a good deceptive replica, which means there is almost no difference in the fake painting and the original.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46502)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
The crops the farmer planted will be ____ in three months time.
A
sold
B
weeded
C
uprooted
D
harvested
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Contextually, 'harvested' is the most appropriate answer
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46503)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
Garba acquiesced______their decision
A
for
B
on
C
in
D
by
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The preposition 'in' is used with the verb 'Acquiesce'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46504)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
English Grammar
Solution
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
The letter was being written by the principal
A
The letter had been written by the principal
B
The principal was writing the letter
C
The principal wanted to write the letter
D
The principal wrote the letter
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
When the word 'being' is used in past continuous tense, as it is in the above question, it means the action is happening or was happening before, in a continuous manner, just like in the answer, the principal was writing the letter
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46505)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
English Grammar
Solution
Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
Advising Olu to break his bad habit is like knocking your head against a brick wall
A
It is making a fool of you
B
It is trying the impossible
C
It is making him your enemy
D
It is asking him to beat you
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This means trying the impossible.
The idiomatic expression 'knocking your hand against a brick wall' means to attempt continuously and fruitlessly to accomplish a task or achieve a goal that is or seem ultimately hopeless, more like it is impossible.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46507)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
_____a good boy, he was given a prize
A
To being
B
Been
C
Being
D
To been
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Being" can be used as a gerund, a verb that functions as a noun. It becomes part of the subject sentence.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46509)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The children received gifts from doting parents
A
nagging
B
loving
C
humble
D
Docile
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Doting is characterized by giving love and affection.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46510)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
English Grammar
Solution
Fill in the Gap
The press will no longer be free when the new government starts to ------— newspapers
A
censure
B
edit
C
publish
D
censor
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To officially suppress an unacceptable part of a book, film, news, etc.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46511)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the best option that best completes the gap(s)
The_____event takes place every two years
A
bienial
B
biannual
C
biennial
D
biannal
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Biannual occurring twice a year. this means an event that is celebrated two times in a year. while
Biennial means an event/occassion that takes place every two years. occuring once in every two years.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46513)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
English Grammar
Solution
Fill in the Gap
Mr Collins does not allow his name to be published in connection with the philanthropy because he _____ publicity
A
wields
B
lacks
C
detests
D
defines
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
'Detest" best completes the sentence because the context tells us that Mr Collins does not like his name to publicized
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46517)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
English Grammar
Solution
The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _________
A
Ngozi admired Paul
B
Paul recognized Ngozi.
C
Ngozi attracted Paul.
D
Paul surprised Ngozi
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This means that Ngozi's beauty attracted Paul. In other words, Ngozi attracted Paul.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46612)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s)
Strange
A
vague
B
mirage
C
logic
D
legume
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
the ''ge'' in ''strange'' is the same consonant sound as the ''g'' in logic
strange is pronounced as [streɪn(d)ʒ]
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46613)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2017
English Grammar
Solution
The government has decided to freeze student's grants. This means that government intends to
A
reduce grants meant for students
B
resume paying grants to students
C
make students repay the grants
D
stop paying grants to students
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Freeze student's grants mean to stop giving grants to students
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46615)