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English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The conference is biennial.
A
The conference lasts for two years
B
The conference is held once every other year
C
The conference is held twice every year
D
The conference is held twice in two years
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "biennial" means something that occurs once every two years or once every other year.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67529)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Only two ministers survived the recent cabinet reshuffle.
A
In recent changes in government, all but two ministers retained their posts
B
In the recent changes in government, all but two ministers remained alive
C
In recent changes in government, all but two ministers were sacked
D
In the recent changes in government, only two ministers were sacked
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This is the best interpretation
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67530)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In this question, choose the option that best completes the gap(s).
The proprietor of our school with his administrator ------------ expected yesterday.
A
are
B
is
C
was
D
were
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is - was. "with" in the sentence above only introduces the "attachment" of false subjects. Other words that introduce false subjects are: as well as, in conjunction with, alongside, together with etc. Whenever any of these is used in a sentence, it is the noun or pronoun that comes before any of these false subject introducers that will determine the choice of verb to be used.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67537)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
In Nigeria, it is a crime to plagiarize someone else's work.
A
initiate
B
pirate
C
compose
D
desecrate
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
'Plagiarize' means to use and pass off as one's own. Someone else's writing or speech. Its synonyms include pirate, steal and copy.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67539)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
He started his career as an ........ teacher
A
auxillary
B
auxilliary
C
auxilary
D
auxiliary
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Auxiliary being an adjective to the noun "teacher" indicates providing supplementary or extra help, support or assistance.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67541)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
What I told you is the gospel truth. This means that the information is
A
unconfirmed
B
partly true
C
false
D
completely true
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase 'gospel truth' is an idiomatic expression that means 'absolute truth'. Therefore, the information is completely true.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67543)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined
casualty
A
sure
B
amateur
C
juice
D
aesthetic
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
casualty - /kæʒjuəlti/
juice - /dʒuːs/
sure - /ʃʊə/
amateur - /æmətə/
aesthetic - /iːs\thetaetɪk/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67545)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the word that has the same CONSONANT SOUND as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.
marks
A
exhaust
B
axe
C
mosque
D
exist
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined sound is /ks/ which can only be found in axe: /æks/.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67546)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below.
Pitch
A
Witch
B
Lease
C
Bleach
D
Bite
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'Witch' rhymes with 'Pitch'. In English, words are said to rhyme when the stressed vowel sounds in their final syllables are the same. Here, 'Pitch' and 'Witch' both have the /ɪtʃ/ sound in their final syllables.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67547)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
Why did Habib call Tomiwa instead of Salma that he gave a ride?
A
Because Tomiwa is a Muslim and Salma is not
B
Because Salma gave him Tomiwa's number instead of hers
C
All of the above
D
Because Habib likes Tomiwa more than Salma
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the novel 'The Life Changer', Habib called Tomiwa instead of Salma because Salma gave him Tomiwa's number instead of hers. This was a trick played by Salma to avoid Habib's advances.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67548)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
English Grammar
Solution
This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
Ada and Ngozi were from the Imo state and Benue state, while Salma and Tomiwa were from______ and ______.
A
East and North
B
South and North
C
North and West
D
West and South
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Self-explanatory
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67549)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
cumulative
A
CU-mu-la-tive
B
cu-MU-la-tive
C
cu-mu-LA-tive
D
cu-mu-la-TIVE
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct stress for the word 'cumulative' is on the first syllable, making 'CU-mu-la-tive' the correct option. In English, stress refers to the emphasis placed on certain syllables in words.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68894)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
concessionaire
A
con-cess-ion-AIRE
B
con-cess-ION-aire
C
con-CESS-ion-aire
D
CON-cess-ion-aire
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct stress for the word 'concessionaire' is 'con-cess-ion-AIRE'. The primary stress is on the last syllable.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68895)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
horizontal
A
hor-I-zon-tal
B
hor-i-zon-TAL
C
hor-i-ZON-tal
D
HOR-i-zon-tal
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct stress for the word 'horizontal' is 'hor-i-ZON-tal'. The primary stress is on the third syllable.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68896)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress
apathetic
A
ap-a-THET-ic
B
AP-a-thet-ic
C
ap-A-thet-ic
D
ap-a-thet-IC
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct stress for the word 'apathetic' is 'ap-a-THET-ic'. The primary stress is on the third syllable.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68897)