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English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
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
English Grammar
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
English Grammar
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
English Grammar
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
English Grammar
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
English Grammar
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)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) underlined.
The governor was incoherent in his speech
A
uncoordinated
B
talkative
C
confused
D
eloquent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Incoherent: (of spoken or written language) expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60655)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
The lady has devised a means of tackling her current challenges.
A
attacking
B
avoiding
C
handling
D
suspending
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Tackling: make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task).
Avoiding: keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60656)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
One hundred and forty kilometres per hour is a reasonable speed limit.
A
acceptable
B
unbelievable
C
outrageous
D
detestable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Reasonable:as much as is appropriate or fair; moderate.
Outrageous: shockingly bad or excessive.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60657)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
The annual festival attracts dignitaries from both home and abroad.
A
spectators
B
celebrities
C
chieftains
D
nonentities
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Dignitary: a person considered to be important because of high rank or office.
nonentity: a person or thing with no special or interesting qualities; an unimportant person or thing.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60658)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
The soldiers were remorseful for their inhuman treatment of the civilians.
A
boastful
B
sad
C
successful
D
reliable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Remorseful: filled with remorse; sorry.
Boastful: showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60659)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
Insecurity has escalated since the present government came into power.
A
abated
B
increased
C
proliferated
D
metamorphosed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Escalate: increase rapidly.
Abate: (of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60660)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
It is embarrassing to accept our mistakes and tender an apology.
A
acceptable
B
honourable
C
detestable
D
pardonable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Embarrassing: causing embarrassment.
Honourable: bringing or deserving honour.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60661)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
The lawmakers are perceived to be the greediest set of politicians.
A
selfless
B
unwanted
C
popular
D
corrupt
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Greedy: Having or showing a strong or excessive desire to acquire money or possess things,
Selfless: concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own; unselfish.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60662)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2021
English Grammar
Solution
choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined
James found the photocopied material invaluable while preparing for the examination
A
Valuable
B
worthwhile
C
worthless
D
important
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "invaluable" in the context of the sentence means extremely useful or of great value. The opposite of "invaluable" is something without value or usefulness. Therefore, "worthless" (option C) is the choice that is nearly opposite in meaning to "invaluable." If something is "worthless," it has little or no value.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60688)