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English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the word or phrase from A to D which has its meaning opposite to the underlined word or words in each sentence
She was impertinent until she met her husband.
A
subdued
B
extravagant
C
courteous
D
promiscuous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Impertinent means ' not showing proper respect'. It's antonyms include polite, courteous, respectful, deferential, well bred, well mannered and civil.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67344)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
According to the novel, which of these characters had a nasty experience on the account of using social media?
A
Tomiwa
B
Salma
C
Salim
D
Ummi
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Salim had a nasty experience using social media.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67345)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
Repugnant rules in the society should be repealed.
A
Enacted
B
Exemplary
C
Abhorrent
D
Justified
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Repugnant means extremely distasteful. Its synonyms include abhorrent, revolting, repulsive, repellent and offensive.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67346)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
Bint was encouraged to take French at the primary level because _____
A
Her parents believed that language acquisition at an early age is relatively easy
B
she would want to be a French mistress when she grows up
C
all of the above
D
it will be useful for her when she travels to France
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the novel 'The Life Changer', Bint was encouraged to take French at the primary level because her parents believed that language acquisition at an early age is relatively easy. This is based on the concept that younger children have a higher ability to absorb and learn new languages.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67347)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
Oral English: Stress, Rhymes & Intonation
Solution
Choose the options to which the given sentence relate.
Spain won their last friendly FOOTBALL match
A
Who won their last friendly football match?
B
Did Spain win their last competitive football match
C
Did Spain lose their last competitive football match
D
Did Spain win their last friendly basketball match?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Emphatic stress usually emphasis contrast, thus the right option should contain a word that contrasts with the emphasized word.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67349)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word
The boss is quite inflexible once he has made up his mind.
A
wicked
B
relaxed
C
excited
D
unyielding
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'inflexible' means unwilling to change or compromise. Therefore, the nearest meaning to 'inflexible' among the options is 'unyielding'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67350)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
My mother is a shrewd businesswoman.
A
reliable
B
resourceful
C
orderly
D
gullible
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A shrewd person is able to understand and judge a situation quickly and to use this understanding to their own advantage. The nearest opposite word is gullible.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67351)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In the following question, choose the option that best completes the sentence.
The guest would have arrived earlier but he was _______ in traffic.
A
held down
B
held up
C
held about
D
held off
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct phrase to use is 'held up'. 'Held up' is a phrasal verb that means to be delayed or obstructed. So, 'The guest would have arrived earlier but he was held up in traffic' is the correct sentence.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67352)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s)
No one would complain if you emulate good behaviour
A
differentiate
B
condemn
C
imitate
D
exhibit
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Emulate means to match or surpass, typically by imitation. Its synonyms include imitate, copy, reproduce, mimic, mirror, echo and follow.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67353)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better ........ a singer
A
like
B
to be
C
as if
D
as
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct preposition to use after 'better' in this context is 'as'. When comparing roles or functions, 'as' is used. For example, 'He works better as a manager than as a clerk.' Therefore, the sentence should read 'He was both a writer and a politician, but he was better as a singer.'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67354)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the word that has the same consonant sound as the one in bracket.
Smoo[th]
A
worth
B
dress
C
brother
D
wealthy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Brother is the correct answer. The sound present here is pronounceable from the 'TH' in 'these' /ð/ (not /d/ as in 'drug' or /\theta/ as in 'thanks').
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67355)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
Oral English: Stress, Rhymes & Intonation
Solution
Identify the option with a different stress pattern
A
reservoir
B
contribute
C
importance
D
deposit
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In this case, 'importance', 'contribute', and 'deposit' all have the stress on the second syllable. However, 'reservoir' has a different stress pattern with the stress on the third syllable, making it the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67356)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
Oral English: Stress, Rhymes & Intonation
Solution
In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.The union congratulated the ELECTED president.
A
Did the union reject the elected president?
B
Did the union congratulate the elected chairman?
C
Did the management congratulate the elected president?
D
Did the union congratulate the ousted president?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is - Did the union congratulate the ousted president? The option without the emphatic word - ELECTED is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67357)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.
What appellation was given to Talle for all his amazing show of personality.
A
The cool and calm one
B
the moody ones
C
the simple and delicate one
D
the quiet one
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
He was known as the quiet one.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67360)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2023
Oral English: Stress, Rhymes & Intonation
Solution
In each of the questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.A good description INCLUDES specific nouns.
A
Does a good description exclude specific nouns?
B
Does a good description include specific verbs?
C
Does a good description include obscure nouns?
D
Does a poor description include specific nouns?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is - Does a good description exclude specific nouns?. The option without the emphatic word - INCLUDES is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #67361)