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UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.
The robbers gained access to the bank because of their porous security network.
A
amorphous
B
impermeable
C
gorgeous
D
pervious
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Porous" means having spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass (metaphorically, security gaps). "Impermeable" means not allowing fluid to pass through.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74840)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Tom's excuses don't hold water.
A
The excuses are not logically sound
B
The excuses are acceptable by a few
C
The excuses are waterproof
D
The excuses explain the situation well
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
If an argument or theory "holds water," it means it is valid, logical or can stand up to scrutiny. When we say excuses "don't hold water," we mean they are inconsistent or unbelievable. They "leak" because they aren't solid enough to be true.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74841)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He got a job by paying hush money.
A
He bribed to get the job
B
He was induced to get the job
C
He paid exorbitant fee to get the job
D
He was paid for the job
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence uses the idiom "hush money," which refers to money paid to someone to prevent them from revealing potentially damaging or illegal information. It means that he bribed to get the job.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74842)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The chairman of the association tells his members not to throw in the towel.
A
They should not be tired
B
They are not to give up
C
They should be ready for a trip
D
They should expect good outcomes
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To "throw in the towel" is a common idiom meaning to admit defeat or to stop trying to do something because you know you cannot succeed. This phrase comes from boxing; when a fighter's coach sees their athlete is too injured or exhausted to continue, they literally throw a towel into the ring to signal a forfeit.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74843)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Despite his wealth, Mr Oluboye is known for tightening his belt.
A
He enjoys helping the poor
B
He is very careful with his spending
C
He refuses to wear a belt at all
D
He often wears fashionable belts
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To "tighten one's belt" is an idiom that means to live more frugally or spend less money than usual
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74844)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The students felt the lecture was a load of crap.
A
The students believe the lecture was too long
B
The students refused to listen to the lecturer
C
The students thought the lecture was stupid
D
The students did not attend the lecture
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"A load of crap" is a vulgar slang idiom used to describe something that is perceived as nonsense or of very poor quality.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74845)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The boy accused his friend of putting a spoke in his wheel.
A
He accused his friend of making jest of him
B
He accused his friend of spoiling his bicycle wheel
C
He accused his friend of destroying his move of getting a new wheel
D
He accused his friend of thwarting the execution of his plan
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This idiom means to deliberately prevent someone from carrying out a plan or to hinder their progress. In the question, the boy is accusing his friend of sabotaging or blocking his efforts.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74846)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
My boss is such a slave driver, I had to work two weekends in a row.
A
He is a business owner who is very rich
B
He is a leader who is considerate
C
He is a taskmaster who overworks employees
D
He is a manager who is friendly
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A "slave driver" is a person who makes others work very hard in an unkind or demanding way. The speaker mentions having to "work two weekends in a row," which illustrates being overworked by their superior.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74847)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
"Cinema, tonight?" he asked. "Maybe another time", she replied.
A
He asked her if she will go to the cinema and she vehemently declined it
B
He suggested taking her to a cinema tonight and she said probably another time
C
He suggested going to the cinema with her and she agreed
D
He asked to take her to a cinema tonight and she accepted
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Cinema, tonight?" is a casual way of suggesting or inviting someone to go to the cinema. "Maybe another time" is used to politely decline an invitation for the present while suggesting the possibility of accepting it in the future.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74848)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Peter is a man of letters.
A
Letter writing is his hobby
B
He likes to read a lot
C
He writes letters a lot
D
He is a great literary artist
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A "man of letters" refers to a man who is a scholar or a writer, particularly one who is well-versed in literature and the humanities.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74849)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For the question, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined.
boot
A
cold
B
food
C
top
D
book
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
boot - /buːt/
cold - /kəʊld/
food - /fuːd/
top - /tɒp/
book - /bʊk/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74850)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For the question, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined.
money
A
love
B
lord
C
donkey
D
bought
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
money - /ˈmʌn.i/
love - /lʌv/
lord - /lɔːd/
donkey - /ˈdɒŋ.ki/
bought - /bɔːt/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74851)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For the question, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined.
beer
A
bare
B
their
C
swear
D
serious
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
beer - /bɪə/
bare - /beə/
their - /ðeə/
swear - /sweə/
serious - /ˈsɪə.ri.əs/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74852)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For the question, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined.
wound
A
foot
B
book
C
blood
D
moon
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
wound - /wuːnd/
foot - /fʊt/
book - /bʊk/
blood - /blʌd/
moon - /muːn/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74853)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For this question, choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the ones represented by the letter(s) underlined.
chess
A
soak
B
jazz
C
set
D
chain
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
chess - /tʃes/
soak - /səʊk/
jazz - /dʒæz/
set - /set/
chain - /tʃeɪn
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74854)