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UTME / JAMB 2021
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 15 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
A
filtered
B
converted
C
refined
D
cooked
E
baked
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The Nectar and pollen are converted or turned into honey by drying it out using a warm breeze made with their wings.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60640)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 16 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
A
born
B
hatched
C
transformed
D
raised
E
weaned
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The laid eggs are hatched. As soon as they are hatched they are fed by the workers
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60641)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 17 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
A
alpha
B
adult
C
drone
D
chief
E
leader
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The male bee is called the drone.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60642)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 18 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
A
mate
B
sleep
C
romance
D
protect
E
lead
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The task of the male bee is to mate with the queen
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60643)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 19 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
A
laid
B
born
C
delivered
D
produced
E
donated
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The appropriate verb is ''laid'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60644)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 20 above choose the best option from letters A- E that best complete the gap
A
former
B
latter
C
earlier
D
bee
E
princess
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
According to the context, the old queen takes the position of the latter while the new queen is the former. Therefore, the latter will die
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60645)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
He maintained that Nigerians need a leader with an iron fist
A
fist made of iron
B
severe in treatment
C
difiicult to please
D
strong as iron
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Iron fist is used in reference to the exercise of power in an oppressive or ruthless way. A particularly severe, forceful, and uncompromising manner of ruling/governing.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60646)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The emphasis placed on good moral conduct by the society in the past seems to have been relaxed
A
avoided
B
improved
C
weakened
D
outdated
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
relax: make or become less tense or anxious.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60647)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The matter was considered a private concern of the chairman to handle
A
personal
B
known
C
public
D
open
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Private: belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group of people only.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60648)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
He was underrated at the preliminary stage of the competition
A
advance
B
initial
C
selection
D
crucial
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Preliminary: preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60649)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The office assistant was dismissed for pilfering
A
fighting
B
incompetence
C
stealing
D
mismanagement
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
PIlfering: steal (things of little value).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60650)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
Almost everyone she had worked with took advantage of her meekness
A
gentleness
B
weakness
C
steadfastness
D
generosity
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Meekness: the fact or condition of being meek; submissiveness.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60651)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
Barely six months after his father's demise, he has nothing left again of his patrimony
A
inheritance
B
property
C
reputation
D
valuables
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Patrimony: property inherited from one's father or male ancestor. Also, valued things passed down from previous generations.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60652)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
His grandfather was one of the few patriotic Nigerians who ever lived.
A
obedient
B
lover of Nigeria
C
calculative
D
careless
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Patriotic: having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country. It also implies showing love for your country and being proud of it
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60653)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
Many people believed that such an action is unbecoming of a leader
A
forthcoming
B
not befitting
C
unwanted
D
not necessary
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Unbecoming: (of behaviour) not fitting or appropriate; unseemly.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60654)