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English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
I shuddered in revulsion as i watched the snake slowly swallow the struggling rat?
A
was fascinated
B
was repelled
C
was interested
D
was distressed
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 #10654)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
At that point, the speaker went off a tangent?
A
started to run away like a mad person
B
took to lashing out at the audiance
C
began to discuss unrelated matters
D
chose to recall previous decision
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"went off a tangent" is an idiomatic expression that means deviating from the main subject or topic of discussion and starting to talk about something unrelated or off-topic. The sentence suggests that the speaker started discussing matters that were not directly related to the main point or focus of the conversation. Option C, "began to discuss unrelated matters," is the correct option because it shows that the speaker veered away from the main topic and started talking about things not originally part of the discussion.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10655)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The enemy interestingly proved a real bulwarkon that memorable day?
A
protecting force
B
source of trouble
C
troubleshooter
D
tribulation
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 #10658)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
It was evident to whoever listened to his speech that he also had an axe to grind?
A
an account to settle with someone
B
a tool or something to sharpen
C
a bone to pick with someone
D
a personal objective to achieve
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 #10660)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
He might be compelled to take a momentous decision?
A
a voluntary
B
a spontanous
C
an important
D
an involuntry
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 #10663)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The principal advised the students to bear with him in their present situation since every cloud has a silver lining?
A
every school has its problem
B
every bad situation has something good
C
good things always bring problems
D
difficulties often bring good things
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 #10667)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Oche's mother advised him to talk very little because still waters run deep?
A
his enemies may be listening
B
there is no pride in talking too much
C
there is wisdom in silence
D
talking too much could lead him into trouble
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 #10669)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Akin made such a dog's breakfast of his home work?
A
an excellent job
B
a brilliant attempt
C
a mess
D
a poor performance
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 #10670)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The confused student found himself in a spot?
A
in a particular place
B
in a normal situation
C
in a pleasant situation
D
in a difficult situation
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 #10672)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The man who gave the closing remarks at the party spoke tongue in cheek?
A
ironically
B
wisely
C
profusely
D
eloquently
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 #10674)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
New companies in the country always put up classified advertisements in the dailies.
A
secret
B
small
C
outrageous
D
expensive
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is small because classified advertisements refer to short, brief ads placed in newspapers, usually grouped under specific categories like jobs, rentals, sales, etc. These ads are typically: concise, low-cost and limited in size. So, “classified advertisement” ≈ small advertisement.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10676)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The doctor insisted on giving all of us prophylactic drugs.
A
curative
B
preventive
C
routine
D
special
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The term "prophylactic" refers to measures or drugs taken to prevent the occurrence of a disease or condition. In the context of the sentence, the doctor insisted on giving prophylactic drugs, indicating a preventive or precautionary approach to avoid the onset of potential health issues. Therefore, the word "preventive" (Option B) is the most appropriate choice.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10677)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The delegates to the Constitutional Conference have mooted that funding of universities be transferred to states where they are located?
A
said
B
agreed
C
proposed
D
legislated
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 #10680)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
The workers suffered a lot, toiling ..... the sun?
A
in
B
under
C
underneath
D
inside
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 #10681)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1995
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Fill in the gap(s) with the most appropriate option from the list following the gap(s).
She has the .... of being intelligent when in fact she is not?
A
elision
B
illusion
C
delusion
D
allusion
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence suggests that there is a false perception or belief about her intelligence. The correct word to complete the sentence is one that indicates a deceptive or mistaken belief. Option C, "delusion," fits the context perfectly. A delusion is a false belief or perception, often characterized by a persistent conviction despite evidence to the contrary.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10683)