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UTME / JAMB 2016
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....13.....] above
A
bout
B
match
C
performance
D
contest
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 #44867)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....14.....] above
A
assailants
B
disputants
C
contestants
D
brawlers
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 #44868)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....15.....] above
A
levelled
B
groomed
C
sparred
D
staged
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 #44869)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....16.....] above
A
underrates
B
overrates
C
outclassess
D
outfits
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 #44876)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....17.....] above
A
by knock-out
B
by a knock down
C
by a punch-up
D
by a punch 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 #44879)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....18.....] above
A
drain
B
fatigue
C
damage
D
sprain
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 #44880)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....19.....] above
A
barrage
B
clutter
C
rattle
D
racket
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 #44881)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2016
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....20.....] above
A
career
B
calling
C
vacation
D
routine
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 #44882)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The road which used to be wide now appears.......because of the new drainage.
A
Widing
B
Limited
C
Narrow
D
Reduced
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
wide; of great or more than average width.
Narrow; of small width in relation to length.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45221)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
In the past, anybody who angered the gods was made to.....them.
A
Appease
B
Reward
C
Settle
D
Beg
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
angered; fill (someone) with anger; provoke anger in.
Appease; pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45223)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Rather than being sensitive to the plight of the workers, the manager remained......
A
Disdainful
B
Curious
C
Negligent
D
Indifferent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
sensitive ; quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Indifferent; having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45225)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
A keen student makes progress but the....one hardly does well.
A
Inactive
B
Lowly
C
Nervous
D
Reluctant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
keen; having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm.
Reluctant; unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45228)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Unlike you, i thought the message was quite....not ambiguous.
A
Reasonable
B
Clear
C
Apt
D
Persuasive
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
ambiguous; not clear or decided.
Clear; easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45231)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Good qualities alleviate poverty whereas bad ones...it.
A
Prolong
B
Activate
C
aggravate
D
Provoke
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Alleviate; make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
aggravate; make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45233)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
One expects books kept in the library to be well....not jumbled
A
Numbered
B
Documented
C
Arranged
D
Listed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
jumbled; mix up in a confused or untidy way.
Arranged; to put (things) in a neat, attractive, or required order.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45236)