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UTME / JAMB 2005
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
His taciturnity amazed everyone in the court during the legal tussle
A
obliviousness
B
reticence
C
sensibility
D
pervasiveness
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Taciturnity" refers to the quality of being reserved or uncommunicative, often speaking very little. Similarly, "reticence" describes a reserved or restrained manner of speaking or communicating.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40465)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that most appropriately completes each sentence
The students mainly ..............to school in the past
A
are walking
B
have walked
C
walk
D
walked
E
walks
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43726)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is the most appropriate interpretation for each of the following statement
The old politician is held in high regard by members of his community. This means the politician is highly
A
dreaded
B
feared
C
honored
D
recommended
E
respected
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43742)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Complete this question with the most appropriate of the options lettered A – E
He ............... great confidence that he would win even when his opponent seemed to be gaining the upper hand.
A
asserted
B
exerted
C
explored
D
expounded
E
exuded
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43743)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Complete this question with the most appropriate of the options lettered A – E
My friend was lucky to secure the first appointment he ............... for.
A
applied
B
asked
C
demanded
D
registered
E
requested
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43744)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is the most appropriate interpretation for each of the following statement
The man was advised to always watch his tongue whenever he speaks in the public. This means he should always
A
avoid addressing a large crowd
B
be careful about what he said in order not to offend somebody
C
be sincere in his public utterances
D
be specific while addressing many people
E
say only what he was sure of
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43748)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Complete this question with the most appropriate of the options lettered A – E
The Radio Station promised to________ a commentary of the football match.
A
announce
B
arrange
C
cover
D
produce
E
relay
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43752)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
Complete this question with the most appropriate of the options lettered A – E
I always wonder why many married men are so reluctant to accept their............... as parents.
A
commitments
B
functions
C
obligations
D
responses
E
responsibilities
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43755)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that most appropriately completes each sentence
The suspects did not know that the security agents were ..............their trail.
A
about
B
after
C
in
D
on
E
with
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43757)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word or expression
The same power that relegated him can still ………… him if he is repentant.
A
uphold
B
humiliate
C
escalate
D
elevate
E
defend
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "relegate" means to consign or dismiss to an inferior or lower rank or position. To find the opposite, we are looking for a word that means to raise or restore and the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "relegate" is: D. elevate
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43760)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose from the options lettered A - E the one that most appropriately completes each sentence
The boy was given____________
A
a lot of meats
B
a meat
C
a piece of meat
D
meats
E
some meats
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43762)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Complete this question with the most appropriate of the options lettered A - E
The foreign investor was advised to stop...............and take a firm decision at once.
A
contemplating
B
differing
C
dithering
D
meditating
E
procrastinating
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43765)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Complete this question with the most appropriate of the options lettered A - E
Action has to be ............... on the construction work if the project will be completed on schedule.
A
activated
B
expedited
C
gingered
D
provided
E
supplied
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43766)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose from the options lettered A- E the one that is nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Nobody as extravagant as my uncle should realistically expect to be rich
A
extraordinary
B
flamboyant
C
prodigal
D
rascally
E
temperamental
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word “extravagant” means spending money wastefully or excessively.
“Prodigal” has a very similar meaning. It describes someone who spends money recklessly or wastefully.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43768)
English Language
NECO SSCE 2005
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose from the options lettered A- E the one that is nearest in meaning to the word underlined
The man was convalescing at home after his discharge from the hospital
A
enjoying
B
recuperating
C
rejuvenating
D
relaxing
E
resting
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #43769)