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UTME / JAMB 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
I wish the commander were less adamant about his proposed reprisal attack on the enemy?
A
sentimental about / rehearsed
B
unyielding about / retailatory
C
supportive of / retributive
D
tolerant of / surprise
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 #11602)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Tortoises need cool climates and must have places where they can hibernate?
A
reproduce
B
hide at night
C
sleep deeply
D
relax
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 #11606)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The manager made disparaging remarks about the retiring officer?
A
rude
B
derogatory
C
parochial
D
cynical
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Disparaging" means expressing a negative or belittling opinion about someone or something. It implies criticism, scorn, or disrespect.
"Derogatory" has a similar meaning. If someone makes derogatory remarks, they are making statements that belittle or show a lack of respect for someone or something.
Therefore, in the context of the sentence, "derogatory" is the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word "disparaging" as both convey the idea of expressing negative and disrespectful opinions about someone.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11607)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The man outran his wife when they heard the eerie sound?
A
scary
B
hissing
C
harsh
D
loud
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 #11609)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Teachers of music believes in its therap.eutic effect?
A
healing
B
sound
C
lyrical
D
rhythmic
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 #11610)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Adigun's jokes are always puerile?
A
amusing
B
childish
C
empty
D
entertaining
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 #11611)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
I wonder what will be left of his essay when the extraneous material is deleted?
A
superfluous
B
erroneous
C
relevant
D
main
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 #11612)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His success may be described as a Pyrrhic victory?
A
costly
B
a deserving victory
C
an easy victory
D
indecisive
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 #11615)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The teacher's apparent nonchalant attitude was misconstrued by his students?
A
condoned
B
misrepresented
C
misquoted
D
misinterpreted
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 #11616)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
They are considered to be legal luminaries
A
directors
B
power
C
experts
D
practioners
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 #11618)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The Executive Secretary has just assumed office.
A
resumed work
B
started work
C
returned
D
been sworn in
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The expression “assumed office” means to formally take up a position of authority, especially after an official process or ceremony. The closest meaning is “been sworn in”, which refers to the formal act of officially beginning a role, usually through an oath-taking ceremony.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11620)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The warring tribes have been told to parley with each other.
A
observe a truce
B
hold talks
C
sign a treaty
D
suspend hostilities
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "parley" means to hold discussions, especially between opposing sides in a conflict, in an attempt to reach an agreement.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11621)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Let us not indulge in recrimination?
A
indictment
B
accusation
C
counter-accusation
D
unfounded allegation
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 #11622)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Spelling, Punctuation & Word Formation
Solution
Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.
A
dismiss
B
comment
C
intact
D
confuse
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
dismiss
comment is both a compound noun and verb. as a noun, the stress would be on the first syllable and for a verb, the stress would be on the second syllable. since it wasnt specified in the question as a verb, that means it is a noun. it would be stressed thus: COMment
words with prefix always have their stress on the second syllable. Dismiss, intact and confuse all have prefixes and would be stressed on the second sylle as:
disMISS
inTACT
conFUSE
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11624)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
business
A
grace
B
rice
C
eyes
D
sink
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Business - /ˈbɪz.nɪs/
Grace - /ɡreɪs/
Rice - /raɪs/
Eyes - /aɪz/
Sink - /sɪŋk/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11631)