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UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the word that has the same rhyme scheme as the word below:
Day
A
Dare
B
Anime
C
Flight
D
Ball
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Rhyme scheme refers to the pattern of end sounds or words in a verse or line of poetry. In this case, we are looking for a word that rhymes with 'Day' /deɪ/
dare - /deə/
anime - /ˈænɪmeɪ/
flight - /flaɪt/
ball - /bɔːl/
The word day and anime end with the /eɪ/ sound, therefore, they rhyme with each other.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67310)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In this question, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
Without our relentless campaigns, we might ...... sure of victory in the race for the National Assembly.
A
be never
B
never have been
C
never had been
D
have never be
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
never have been is most appropriate. Because of the use of the modal "might," the form of anomalous HAVE to use is have. Then, after "have" comes the past participle "been".
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67311)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In this question, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
We are all hungry; we ...... anything to eat since morning.
A
hadn't had
B
never had
C
haven't had
D
didn't have
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
haven't had is most appropriate. This is known as the present perfect tense which is used to show that an action has been completed (or not) as of the time of speaking.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67312)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In this question, fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
To check desertification in the arid zones, ...... trees should be planted
A
drought-resisting
B
drought-resistant
C
drought-effective
D
drought-proof
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
drought-resistant is most appropriate. Drought tolerance refers to the degree to which a plant is adapted to arid or drought conditions.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67313)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
My father is parsimonious.
A
thrifty
B
frugal
C
generous
D
ungenerous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Parsimonious means to be very unwilling to spend money or use resources. The nearly opposite word is generous.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67314)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Pick out the option with a different rhyme
A
Roar
B
Four
C
Growl
D
Bore
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'Growl' has a different rhyme from the other words. Rhyming words are words that have the same ending sound. In this case, 'Bore', 'Four', and 'Roar' all end with the '-ore' sound, while 'Growl' ends with the '-owl' sound.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67316)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
The primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D choose the one that has the correct stress.
category
A
cat-e-GO-ry
B
CAT-e-go-ry
C
cat-e-go-RY
D
cat-E-go-ry
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In English pronunciation, the word 'category' has the primary stress on the first syllable. Therefore, the correct option is 'CAT-e-go-ry'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67317)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
Ummi is an Arabic word that is directly translated to mean_____
A
My mom
B
My mother
C
grandmother
D
Godmother
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In Arabic, 'Ummi' is directly translated to mean 'My mother'. This can be seen on page 3 of the novel. According to Ummi, she was named after her paternal grandmother.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67318)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D below, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the passage.
Bisi has become an indispensable member of staff.
A
vital
B
principal
C
dedicated
D
effective
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'indispensable' means something or someone that is absolutely necessary or extremely important in a particular situation. In this context, it means that Bisi is a very important member of the staff. Therefore, the word 'vital' is the closest in meaning to 'indispensable'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67319)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the letter(s) underlined
exist
A
never
B
isle
C
meant
D
helicopter
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
exist - /ɪgzɪst/
helicopter - /helɪkɒptə/
isle - /aɪl/
meant - /ment/
never - /nevə/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67320)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
In Lafayette, before a stranger is hosted or accommodated, permission must be requested and granted by_______
A
the Hakimi
B
the high priest
C
the governor
D
community oracle
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the novel 'The Life Changer', in Lafayette, before a stranger is hosted or accommodated, permission must be requested and granted by the Hakimi. The Hakimi is a traditional title for a local or tribal leader in some areas of the Middle East and North Africa. This can be seen on page 20 of the novel. It is an important tradition that helps to ensure that no criminal or fugitive from justice is harboured or accommodated in the village.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67321)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others
A
shun
B
son
C
sun
D
short
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The words 'sun', 'shun', and 'son' have the same vowel sound /ʌ/, while 'short' has a different vowel sound /ɔ:/. Therefore, 'short' does not have the same vowel sound as the others.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67322)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Athens had _________ the Greek-states against Persians.
A
refused to help
B
wanted to fight
C
intervened on behalf
D
given orders to fight
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
From the passage, it is clear that Athens had interceded for the other Greek city-states against the Persian domination. This means that Athens had intervened on behalf of the other Greek city-states. Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67323)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Darius took drastic steps to __________ the rebellious Athenians.
A
irritate
B
weaken
C
destroy
D
calm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the passage, it is mentioned that 'In anger the king sent an enormous army to defeat Athens. He thought it would take drastic steps to pacify the rebellious part of the empire.' This implies that Darius, the king, took drastic steps to calm the rebellious Athenians. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67324)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Their participation _________to the Athenians.
A
gave hope
B
gave honour
C
gave comfort
D
gave strength
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the passage, it is mentioned that 'Emboldened by this participation, Athenians were prepared to die for their city-state.' This suggests that the participation of all citizens in ruling Athens gave them the strength and courage to fight against the Persians. Therefore, the correct answer is 'gave strength'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67325)