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UTME / JAMB 2015
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters or letters underlined.
granite
A
lean
B
sit
C
contrite
D
light
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The answer is B because the word ‘sit’ has the same vowel sound as the one underlined in ‘granite. The letter ‘I’in granite represent the short vowel. Sound /i/ and not the diphthong /ai/. Granite /graenit/ not /grænait/ /sit/ for sit.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41276)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2015
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
This question is from the novel The Last Days at Forcados High school.
In chapter two, after the national anthem and assembly prayers, who gave a brief talk welcoming everyone?
A
Seyi Lawal
B
Jimi
C
Mrs Solade
D
The principal
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Seyi lawal did not give the welcome address, he only led the national Anthem but the principal. Mr Mallum gave the brief talk after the assembly prayers.
See page 6
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41277)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2015
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option that best fills the gap.
Most of his personal ---------------stolen
A
effects were
B
affects was
C
effects was
D
defects
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is ‘A’ ‘effects were’ because the word ‘effects in this context means belongings / luggages or properties. The word ‘defect’ means ‘a fault or malfunction. The other options are totally incorrect.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41278)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2015
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
This question is from the novel The Last Days at Forcados High school.
What prefect was Jimi?
A
food prefect
B
assembly prefect
C
health prefect
D
the headboy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The book tells us that Jimi was the health prefect, while Seyi Lawal was the headboy.
See page 7
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41279)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2015
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
This question is from the novel The Last Days at Forcados High school.
Someone called Jimi after he left his food and got outside the gate of his house, Who is it?
A
Jimi uncle
B
Seyi lawal
C
Mr.mallum
D
Ansa
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
See page 3 - 4
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41280)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2015
Spelling, Punctuation & Word Formation
Solution
Choose the option that best fills the gap.
The ------------------- in an attempt to please the workers promised to provide for them an..........as soon as possible.
A
Commitee/ accommondation
B
Comittee/ acommodation
C
committe/accommodasion
D
committee/ accommodation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Correct spelling is committee which means a group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group and typically consisting of members of that group.
Accommodation; a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41281)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2015
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sounds as the one represented by the letters underlined.
Straight
A
struggle
B
waste
C
waist
D
stare
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
straight; /streɪt/
struggle; ˈstrʌɡ(ə)l/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41282)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentences, 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 to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The officer was expected to be.....by his boss, but he was censured.
A
questioned
B
praised
C
decorated
D
guided
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "censured" means to express severe disapproval in a formal or public context. Its opposite would be "praised," which means to express approval or admiration. The sentence contrasts the officer being praised (expected) with being censured (what actually happened).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45761)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentences, 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 to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The honour that was conferred on the general has been....
A
withdrawn
B
confirmed
C
rejected
D
destroyed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
conferred; grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right).
withdrawn; To discontinue or no longer provide (something previously supplied or offered).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45762)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentences, 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 to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Now that the people of this community are living in comfort, i dont think they will want to go back to their days of....
A
disappointment
B
hardship
C
strife
D
starvation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
comfort; a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.
hardship; severe suffering or privation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45774)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentences, 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 to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
False withness castigate rather than....the accused
A
expose
B
appease
C
punish
D
exonerate
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
castigate; to reprimand or scold (someone) severely of a blame.
exonerate; to clear, free or absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45776)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentences, 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 to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The some teachers dissuade students from studying Mathematics, but others...them
A
motivate
B
lure
C
instruct
D
reward
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
dissuade; persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action. synonyms; discourage, deter, prevent
Motivate; to provide or give (someone) with a reason for doing something.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45781)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
After assuring the authorities that he would not escape, the prisoner was released on...
A
suspension
B
recored
C
parole
D
probation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
After assuring the authorities that he would not escape, the prisoner was released on parole
Parole; the temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behaviour.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45782)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences
A judge is required to....justice fairly.
A
defer
B
dispense
C
define
D
dispel
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A judge is required to dispense justice fairly.
dispense; pass, give out
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45783)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentences, 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 to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The modest young man was rewarded while his....brother was punished
A
intelligent
B
handsome
C
conceited
D
wicked
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
modest; unassuming or humble in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.
conceited; excessively proud of oneself; vain.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45763)