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UTME / JAMB 2016
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
Jumai will do well if she was given a fair crack of the whip.
A
She would do well if she was given a fair whip
B
She would excel if she used the whip well
C
She would do well if she was given equal opportunity
D
She would do well if she was made to cry
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
a fair crack of the whip : an equal chance to do something:
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #44792)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
Her death was a bolt from the blue to us
A
Her death bolted us together
B
Her death caused confusion
C
Her death sealed our hopes
D
Her death was unexpected
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
a bolt from the blue; a sudden and unexpected event.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #44793)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
The students were nosing around.
A
They were roaming about
B
They were searching for information
C
They were playing around
D
They were disseminating information
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Nose around/about something means to try to find out information about someone or something.
Example: A few kids were nosing around.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #44795)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
It is important not to let mistakes blight your life
A
damage
B
impart
C
improve
D
ruin
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
blight; have a severely detrimental effect on. (a thing that spoils or damages something.)
improve; having become or been made better.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #44796)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The film was shot in decrepit police station.
A
an improved
B
a damaged
C
an impoverished
D
a dilapidated
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
decrepit ; worn out or ruined because of age or neglect.
improved; having become or been made better.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #44797)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
Jumoke is fond of carping her sister
A
praising
B
joking with
C
complaining about
D
faulting
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
carping; difficult to please; critical.
praising; express warm approval or admiration of.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #44798)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
A cup of coffee invigorated him
A
destroyed
B
energized
C
angered
D
debilitated
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
invigorated ; give strength or energy to.
debilitated; in a very weakened and infirm state.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #44799)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
It is Iudicrous to suggest that she was a government agent
A
odd
B
exciting
C
farcical
D
sensible
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Iudicrous ; so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing.
sensible; done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #44800)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The idea makes me cringe
A
quiver
B
tremble
C
resolute
D
writhe
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
cringe; bend one's head and body in fear or apprehension or in a servile manner.
synonyms; shake, tremble, quiver, quail, quake
resolute; admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #44801)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
His book was one of those that galvanized democracy
A
stimulated
B
encouraged
C
dissauded
D
promoted
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
galvanized ; shock or excite (someone) into taking action.
synonyms; excite, rouse, arouse, awaken, invigorate, fire, fuel,
dissuade; persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action.
synonyms; discourage, deter, prevent,
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #44802)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
He walks in a gawky way
A
suitable
B
clumsy
C
lumbering
D
graceful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
gawky; nervously awkward and ungainly.
graceful; having or showing grace or elegance
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #44803)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The nation is in a period of economic flux
A
modification
B
change
C
fluidity
D
stability
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
flux; the action or process of flowing or flowing out.
stability: the condition of being steady and not changing
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #44804)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
For this question, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
Our son was highly active and exuberant
A
subdued
B
fulsome
C
lively
D
bright
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
exuberant; full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.
subdued; (of a person or their manner) quiet and rather reflective or depressed.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #44805)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
For this question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
Mr. Ojo has a fickle character.
A
a genuine
B
a stable
C
an imperfect
D
an unpredictable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
fickle ; changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #44806)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Bola takes......his father both in appearance and his manner
A
On
B
from
C
after
D
upon
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Bola takes after his father both in appearance and his manner
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #44807)