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UTME / JAMB 2018
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option that best completes the gap. While the worshippers closed their eyes in prayer, a thief made __________ with the collection
A
away
B
up
C
by
D
through
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Made away means to steal or abduct
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47033)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option that best completes the gap.
If you keep playing with this door handle, it will get __________
A
loose
B
lose
C
loosed
D
loosing
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence refers to the door handle becoming "loose", which means not tightly fixed or secure. This is the correct word to describe the state of the handle. "Loose" here is used as an adjective to describe the state of the door handle if it continues to be played with.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47034)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. For all he cared: the game was as good as lost
A
He did not care if the game as lost
B
He could not care less if the game was lost
C
He was almost certain that the game would be lost
D
He was afraid the game would be lost
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The expression “for all he cared” means that someone is completely unconcerned or indifferent about something. So the sentence: For all he cared, the game was as good as lost means he did not care at all whether the game was lost or not.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47041)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The meeting was cancelled because of the convocation
A
brought up
B
called off
C
broke off
D
phased out
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To cancel implies to decide/ announce that an event will not take place.
Call off means to decide that something will not happen
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47042)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. Ayodeji is an ardent supporter of education for the child
A
cogent
B
a passionate
C
an ignorant
D
an optimistic
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Ardent means very passionate and enthusiastic
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47043)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The exhibition was an eye opener to all
A
style
B
examination
C
dispatch
D
display
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Exhibition means a public display of woks of art or items of interest
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47044)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. As a Journalist, Bola has always had a nose for stories
A
an instinct
B
a command
C
soft comment
D
cynical statement
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To have a nose for something means to have an instinct or a natural ability to find/ recognize something
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47045)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. Nwankwo was on the verge of signing a two-year contract with the club
A
brink
B
summit
C
height
D
shore
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To be on the verge of something means to be very close to it.
To be on the brink also means to be on the edge or border of something.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47046)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The Governor told the chief that he was only on a routine tour
A
normal and regular visit
B
unplanned encounter
C
surprise and impromptu check
D
working, visit and homage
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Routine means performed as part of a regular procedure
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47047)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The new ruler is big-hearted in his dealing with the people
A
proud
B
cruel
C
soft
D
generous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Big-hearted means kind and generous
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47048)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined. The essay topic is nebulous
A
distinct
B
incorrect
C
vague
D
clear
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Nebulous means vague or unclear
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47049)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The events of last Friday show that there is no love lost between the Principal and the Vice-principal
A
They like each other
B
They work independently
C
They couldn't part company
D
They dislike each other
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The term no love lost signifies ill will exclusively. If there is no love lost between two people, they have a strong enmity towards or hate for the other and make no effort to conceal it.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47050)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Spelling, Punctuation & Word Formation
Solution
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. If he were here, it could be more fun
A
He did not show up and so the occasion lacked much fun
B
He was being expected to supply more fun
C
There was no fun because he was not present
D
He was expected but did not show up to liven up the occasion
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The first clause 'if he were here' reveals an unreal conditional statement that signifies the absence of someone. However the second clause 'it could be more fun' signifies the presence of little fun.
Option A is the best answer
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47051)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Adawo is an Imp
A
Adawo behaves queenly
B
Adawo behaves differently
C
Adawo behaves decently
D
Adawo behaves badly
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
An imp is a person with mischievous behaviour.
Option D is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47052)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2018
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy
A
there can be no favour beyond a reasonable point
B
sycophants need not talk all the time
C
people should know when not to use flattery
D
sycophants should know when to grant people requests
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
sycophancy; using of flattery compliments to gain self-serving favour or advantage from another person.
Option C is correct.
''The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy'' means that, they should be a limit to how people use flattery compliments on people especially when they stand to gain something in return.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47053)