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UTME / JAMB 1994
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
All through his years in public office, he found his father's advice invaluable
A
priceless
B
hopeless
C
worthless
D
helpful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
invaluable means extremely useful; indispensable. (something is said to be invaluable mostly when a price cant be put on it. )
example "an invaluable source of information". the opposite of invaluable is worthless. which means having no real value or use.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7183)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The lecture was merely obfuscating the issue with his endless examples
A
complicating
B
clarifying
C
confusing
D
summarizing
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "obfuscating" means to make something unclear, confusing or difficult to understand by giving too much irrelevant or complex information.
In the sentence, it means the lecture was making the issue more confusing rather than clearer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7184)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
Such measures end up exacerbating the pain.
A
aggravating
B
increasing
C
eliminating
D
alleviating
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word “exacerbating” means making something worse or more severe, especially something unpleasant like pain, a situation, or a problem. The opposite is alleviating, which means reducing or lessening pain or hardship.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7185)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
Ina sentence, there must always be a concord between a subject and its verb
A
breach
B
departure
C
disagreement
D
dispute
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 #7186)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
As soon as the headmaster appeared, the chanting resumed.
A
immediately
B
much later
C
soon after
D
almost as
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The opposite of "as soon as" in this context is: "soon after". This is because "as soon as" expresses how the chanting started immediately the headmaster appeared. However, "soon after" expresses how this chanting the not start as soon as he appeared but after he had already appeared. "Much later" is a close second but, it cannot appropriately fill the slot that "as soon as" fills - it will create a grammatically incorrect sentence: (Much later the headmaster appeared, the chanting resumed).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10438)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
In the course of the debate, the speakers were advised to summarize their points?
A
argue
B
develop
C
round off
D
round up
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 #10442)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The elderly often fulminate against the apparent indolence of the young generation?
A
protest bitterly about
B
complain seriously about
C
promote vigorously
D
commend warmely
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 #10445)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
We should discourage further investments in existing factories.
A
productive
B
prosperous
C
prospective
D
precious
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Existing factories = those that are already in operation.
Prospective factories = those that are planned or expected in the future, but do not yet exist.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10447)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Nigeria is gradually experiencing economic recession?
A
birth
B
discovery
C
recovery
D
destruction
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 #10450)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
We could not put up with his terrible disposition?
A
exterminate
B
tolerate
C
control
D
deal with
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 #10457)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
She was taken aback by his altitude?
A
delayed
B
dragged back
C
surprised
D
overwhelmed
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 #10459)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Many would argue that the achievement is commensurate with the effort.
A
unexpected in the light of
B
funny compared with
C
proportional to
D
the wrong excuse for
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "commensurate" means corresponding in size, amount, or degree; proportional to. So, if an achievement is commensurate with the effort, it means the achievement is proportional to the effort put in.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10462)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
They show no fitness in dealing with strangers?
A
boldness
B
kindness
C
tact
D
love
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 #10465)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
As a matter of fact, we have been trying to step up production?
A
maximize
B
decrease
C
suspend
D
increase
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 #10469)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1994
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Ojo used to play tennis everyday?
A
is familiar with playing
B
has to play
C
was in the habbit of playing
D
was made to play
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 #10471)