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UTME / JAMB 1988
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
Wilfred was a mindless criminal
A
strong
B
mindful
C
feeling
D
memorable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "mindless" means lacking intelligence, thought, or consideration. The opposite of this would be "mindful", which means being aware, thoughtful, or considerate.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5550)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
The judge blamed the plaintiff for misleading the court
A
defendant
B
complainant
C
accused
D
prosecution
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 #5551)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:
The thieves vandalized the vault's lock
A
repaired
B
arranged
C
serviced
D
actuated
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 #5552)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The demonstrators have refused to call off their action
A
consolidate
B
start
C
resume
D
end
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 #5553)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the question below, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The angry waves swallowed the boat
A
gentle
B
unruffled
C
cool
D
serene
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word "angry" describes the waves as being violent and turbulent. To find the opposite meaning, we need a word that conveys calmness or mildness. Gentle means mild, calm or not rough, which is the opposite of "angry" in this context.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5554)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
Ngozi and Ekaette were fast friends when we were in the secondary school
A
friends who run very quickly together
B
friends who go without food for a long time together
C
friends who are not easily separated from each other
D
friends who spend too much time and energy on pleasure and excitement together
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 #5555)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:My son has just been rusticated from the university
A
sent home to get his fees
B
sent home for misconduct
C
sent home to rest for some time
D
sent home to become realistic
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 #5561)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
All we need is a concerted effort to combat the epidemic
A
persistent
B
dramatic
C
joint
D
concentrated
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 #5562)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
Jimoh has cupboard love for Sidikatu
A
love that never fails
B
genuine love
C
love for what he wants from her
D
love that can fail in time of 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 #5563)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Yahaya hardly knows on which side his bread is buttered in the matter
A
where his interest liess
B
what he must do
C
where he should go
D
whom to contact for help
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 #5564)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The preacher is under a cloud among the congregation
A
out of favour
B
under observation
C
under weather
D
confused
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 #5565)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The politician played to the gallery to win the election
A
obeyed the people
B
sang a good song for the people
C
went to the gallery
D
went out of his way to appeal to the taste of the people
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 #5566)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The hefty warder came in and all the prisoners snuffed out their cigarettes
A
extinguished
B
put out
C
squeezed
D
put down
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 #5567)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The popularity of the slogan is beginning to wane
A
wear
B
slide
C
thin out
D
decline
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 #5568)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1988
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The policeman looked at the face of the robber and saw tell-tale signs of a dyed-in-the wool convict.
A
hardened
B
remorseless
C
heady
D
hardhearted
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 #5569)