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English Language
UTME / JAMB 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
Aishatu: Could you please give this book to Aminu? Chidi: Certainly, I .... him on something, so it won't be ....
A
i'll be seeing/anything
B
i'll be seeing/ any worry
C
i'll be seeing/any bother
D
i can see /any serious
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 #6348)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1990
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
Solution
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
The company representative in Nigeria is a ....
A
smart little Japanese
B
little smart Japanese
C
smart Japanese little
D
little Japanese smart
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is:
A. smart little Japanese
Explanation:
When using multiple adjectives before a noun, they typically follow a specific order in English:
Opinion (e.g., smart, beautiful, interesting)
Size (e.g., little, big, small)
Age (e.g., old, young)
Shape (e.g., round, square)
Colour (e.g., red, blue)
Origin (e.g., Nigerian, Japanese, French)
Material (e.g., wooden, metallic)
Purpose (e.g., cooking pot, running shoes)
In the given sentence:
"smart" (opinion) comes before
"little" (size), and
"Japanese" is the performs the function of a noun in this sentence.
This follows the correct adjective order, making A the correct choice.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #6349)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
The shipping company advertised for .... accountants
A
two young, but highly competent , Nigerian
B
young, but highly competent, two Nigerian
C
two Nigerian, young, but highly competent
D
highly competent, but young, two Nigerian
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 #6350)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
Let's have a cup of coffee, ....
A
shall we?
B
will we?
C
should we?
D
could we?
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 #6351)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1990
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
No matter to whom I ...., nobody in the crowd had a clue to what was going on
A
discussed
B
asked
C
turned
D
contacted
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"No matter to whom I turned, nobody in the crowd had a clue to what was going on."
"Turned" is used in the phrase "to whom I turned," meaning the speaker sought help, advice or information from different people. "Discussed" is incorrect because it would require a direct object e.g., "discussed the issue with someone". "Asked" doesn't fit because the sentence structure implies seeking help in a broader sense, not just asking questions. "Contacted" doesn't fit the context of a crowd where immediate face-to-face interaction is implied.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #6352)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s):
Olu, Akpan and Ovbiagele's .... make people to believe that they belong to same school of thought.
A
philosophy
B
philosophys
C
philosophies
D
philosophy's
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The subject involves three different people: Olu, Akpan, and Ovbiagele. The verb "make" is plural, so the noun should also be plural to agree with the subject. Since each person may have their own views, we're referring to their individual philosophies, which collectively appear similar enough for people to think they belong to the same school of thought.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #6353)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1990
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
The principal warned us against burning candle at both ends
A
being careless with candle
B
wearing ourselves out
C
being too generous
D
disloyal
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 #6381)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1990
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined:
Biola decided to give the task everything he had
A
all his money
B
all his time
C
complete attention
D
complete attendance
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 #6382)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1990
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined:
The result of the election would have been different if some people had not been disfranchised
A
disfavoured
B
banned from contesting
C
allowed to rig
D
prevented from voting
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 #6383)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1990
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined:
We enjoy the story but it sounds larger than life
A
too long and unsubstantiated
B
a little watery and lifeless
C
completely untrue
D
somewhat unusual
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 #6384)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1990
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underline:
Olu might visit London next summer
A
could
B
will
C
should
D
can
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The words "might" and "could" are modal verbs that both indicate a possibility or likelihood of an event happening. In the given sentence, "Olu might visit London next summer," the term "might" suggests a potential action in the future.
Option A, "could," is the most appropriate choice because it is a modal verb similar in meaning to "might." Both convey the idea of a possible future action without guaranteeing it. The other options (will, should, can) do not precisely match the meaning of "might" in the given context.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #6385)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1990
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined:
General Murtala Mohammed excelled in deeds of prowess
A
warfare
B
politics
C
courage
D
eloquence
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 #6386)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1990
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined:
The teacher's face broke into an incredulous smile when he heard Adamu's reason for coming late
A
irritating
B
artificial
C
unbelievable
D
irresponsible
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 #6387)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1990
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
The young men of Emopa would hunt for elephants because
A
they are among the few africans that huntlions with a spear
B
elephants are dangerous animals
C
no young Emopa attracts a girl's admiration untill he has killed a dangerous animal
D
when elephants are sighted, there is great excitement and fierce compitition amonmg the young men
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 #14995)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1990
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
The legend that the lions were invulnerable was confirmed by the fact that
A
the local Emopa petitioned a holy man to come and exorcise the spirits
B
many famous hunters had tried without success in the past to kill the lions
C
the holy man failed in his bid to exocrize the sprits
D
brave as the Emopa are, the lions completely overawed them
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 #14997)