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English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The lady who won the beauty contest had a good gait.
A
stature
B
figure
C
elegance
D
carriage
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "gait" refers to the way someone walks or moves. The closest meaning to "gait" is "carriage", which describes a person's posture, movement, or the way they carry themselves.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11011)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
It would need a high flyer to make a first class degree in the university.
A
a smart performer
B
an outright genius
C
an outstanding scholar
D
an unmitigated swot
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase “a high flyer” means someone who performs extremely well, especially in academics or career. It sis someone ambitious, intelligent, successful and among the top in their field.
An outstanding scholar is the best fit. It means someone who is excellent in academic work.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11012)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Any student found guilty of examination malpractice should be allowed to stew in his juice.
A
taste a repeat of the examination
B
suffer the consequences of his action
C
bear the burnt of the disgrace
D
forfeit the opportunity of further education
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "stew in his juice" is an idiom that means someone should suffer the unpleasant consequences of their own actions or mistakes. In this case, the student found guilty of examination malpractice would have to face the repercussions of their wrongdoing.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11013)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
What you find in the book is a bird's eye view of the subject?
A
a detaild account
B
a balanced discussion
C
a biased treatment
D
a general survey
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The term "bird's eye view" refers to a panoramic or general perspective, as if seen from high above, similar to how a bird might see things from the sky. In the given sentence, the speaker is describing what can be found in the book, and the phrase "bird's eye view" indicates that the book provides a broad, overarching, or general understanding of the subject.
Option D, "a general survey," closely aligns with the idea of a bird's eye view. A survey typically involves a comprehensive examination or overview, making it the most appropriate choice to convey the sense of a broad perspective on the subject.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11015)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
If experience is anything to go by, this action will prove a political minefield?
A
a source of political benefits
B
a way out of political trouble
C
a cause for political joy
D
an invitiation to political problems
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A political minefield is something resembling a minefield especially in having many dangers or requiring extreme caution
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11022)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Hers was a chequered career.
A
an interesting and successful career
B
a career full of sorrow and tears
C
a bright and memorable career
D
a career full of ups and down
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A chequered career refers to a career that has had both successes and failures or varied experiences, which can be described as "full of ups and downs."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11023)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In my view, the play didn't come off?
A
succeed
B
fail
C
attract applause
D
take place
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
come off has various meanings depending on the contextual usage. in this context, it simply means
to have success / succed. example; The dinner party came off very well.
the correct answer is therefore ''A''.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11026)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
When the chips are down, we will know those who have the courage to stand?
A
When we get to a crisis point
B
In the final analysis
C
When the blocks are lowered
D
When we get to end of the road
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 #11028)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In my view, the play didn't come off?
A
succeed
B
fail
C
attract applause
D
take place
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 #11029)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
She said boxing is in fact her pet aversion?
A
something she likes very much
B
something she dislikes very much
C
a hobby she loves to pursue
D
one thing she can't miss
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
(a person or thing that causes) a feeling of strong dislike or of not wishing to do something: I felt an instant aversion to his parents. She has a deep aversion to getting up in the morning. Greed is my pet aversion (= the thing I dislike most of all).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11032)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The gateman does his work perfunctorily?
A
without commitment
B
with speed
C
grudgingly
D
enthusiastically
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Perfunctorily" means to do something with little interest, enthusiasm, or effort, often in a routine or mechanical way. "without commitment" is nearest in meaning to this because it means a lack of enthusiasm or dedication. It suggests that the gateman is not fully engaged or invested in his work and does it without much dedication or commitment.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11034)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Members of the panel were working at cross purposes?
A
in harmony
B
in disunity
C
for selfish purposes
D
for selfless purpose
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 #11036)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The young man who distributed political pamphlets on campus was promptly repudiated.
A
disowned
B
arrested
C
warned
D
killed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word “repudiated” means rejected, disowned or refused to accept or support something or someone. It implies a strong denial of association with a person, idea or action.
In the sentence:
The young man who distributed political pamphlets on campus was promptly repudiated,
it suggests that the young man was publicly rejected or disowned, likely by the group, institution or people associated with him.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11038)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Adayi is a die-hard criminal?
A
hard to kill
B
hard to arrest
C
remorseless
D
relentless
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "die-hard" refers to someone who is stubbornly resistant to change or unyielding in their beliefs or actions. When used to describe a criminal, it means the person is unrepentant, refuses to change, and continues committing crimes without remorse.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11040)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.
In moments of serious economic hardship, many people are ....... to turn to God?
A
concerned
B
inclined
C
disposed
D
propensed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word that best collocates with “to turn” and expresses a tendency or likelihood is “inclined.” Inclined means having a natural tendency or willingness to do something.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11046)