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UTME / JAMB 2002
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
Solution
From the passage, what determines the appropriateness of a style is the
A
situation
B
reader
C
writer
D
theme
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The passage explains that the choice between personal and impersonal writing styles depends on the circumstances of each report situation. The writer must consider:
The expectations of the audience (e.g., business reports often require impersonal style).
The formality of the report (e.g., informal reports may allow personal writing, while formal reports usually require impersonal writing).
Since the situation dictates whether personal or impersonal writing is appropriate, option A is correct.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15179)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
According to the passage, most of the writing in newspaper, news magazines and journals is
A
impersonal and interesting
B
impersonal and uninteresting
C
personal and interesting
D
personal and uninteresting
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 #15180)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
Solution
Which of the following best describes the writer of the passage?
A
he cannot be said to be objective
B
he is completely non-committal
C
he recongnizes the need to be critical of report writing
D
he is being unnecessarily analytic
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The writer presents arguments for both personal and impersonal writing styles, acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of each. Rather than taking an extreme stance, he critically evaluates the use of both styles in different contexts, such as business and journalism. His discussion is analytical but not excessive, and he encourages writers to choose a style based on their audience and the formality of the report.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15181)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question number 11 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
A
experiments
B
instruments
C
approaches
D
factors
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 #15182)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question number 12 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
A
respondent
B
experiment
C
system
D
data
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 #15183)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 13 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
A
studies
B
procedures
C
objects
D
conditions
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To ensure a controlled experiment, the scientist keeps various factors constant. The word that appropriately completes the gap is "conditions." The scientist is keeping all other conditions, such as temperature, moisture, and nourishments, the same while varying the light. This ensures that any observed effects can be attributed specifically to the variable being tested, which in this case is the light.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15184)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question number 14 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
A
constant
B
good
C
dark
D
natural
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 #15185)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question number 15 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
A
research
B
method
C
tool
D
rationale
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 #15186)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question number 16 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
A
an alloy
B
gold
C
bar
D
iron
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 #15187)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question number 17 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
A
climate
B
period
C
season
D
weather
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 #15188)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question number 18 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
A
findings
B
quries
C
experiment
D
inquries
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 #15189)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question number 19 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
A
an antithesis
B
a principle
C
a thesis
D
a hypothesis
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 #15190)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question number 20 above, choose the best option from letters A-D that best completes the gap.
A
deduction
B
law
C
notion
D
thesis
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 #15191)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
the writer uses the expression 'fixing the meaning of the words we use' to mean
A
using definition to help people communicate their thoughts and argue
B
getting even with the people who always ask for definitions
C
repair the damage done by inadequate definition during communication
D
using definitionto help people build up their vocabulary
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 #15193)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2002
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
One of these summarizes the approaches to definition discussed in the passage
A
mentioning the class of a word or object with its specific property
B
indicating the class of a word and mentioning its general property with examples
C
specifying clearly what distinguishes a particular word or object from its traditional group
D
giving general and specific features followed by example of what the object or word includes
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 #15194)