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UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For the question, choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters.
similarly
A
simiLARly
B
simlarLY
C
SImilarly
D
siMIlarly
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Similarly - /ˈsɪm.ɪ.lə.li/ - SImilarly
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74861)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For the question, choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters.
convalescent
A
CONvalescent
B
conVAlescent
C
convaleSCENT
D
convaLEscent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Convalescent - /ˌkɒn.vəˈles.ənt/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74862)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For the question, choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters.
Grammarian
A
GRAmmarian
B
graMMArian
C
grammaRIan
D
grammariAN
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Grammarian - /ɡrəˈmeə.ri.ən/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74864)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For the question, choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters.
Hospitality
A
HOSpitality
B
hosPItality
C
hospiTAlity
D
hospitaLIty
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Hospitality - /ˌhɒs.pɪˈtæl.ə.ti/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74865)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For this question, the words in capital letters have emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
They came with me to the MEETING.
A
Did they come to a meeting with me?
B
Did they arrive with me to the meeting?
C
Did they come with me to the party?
D
Who came with me to the meeting?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In emphatic stress questions, the sentence provided is the answer to a specific question. The stressed word (MEETING) is the "new" or "correcting" information. To emphasise "MEETING," the speaker must be correcting a different location mentioned in the question. Therefore, the question must have suggested a different place, like a party.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74866)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For this question, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the sentence relates.
The woman was delivered of a baby BOY.
A
Was the girl delivered of a baby girl?
B
Was the woman delivered of two baby boys?
C
Was the woman delivered of a baby girl?
D
Was the girl delivered of a baby boy?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Since "BOY" is stressed, the speaker is correcting the gender. This would be the response if someone had mistakenly asked if it was a girl.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74867)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
For this question, the word in capital letter has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given sentence relates.
A HAWKER showed him the way to the park.
A
Did a hawker show him the way to the street?
B
Did a trader show him the way to the park?
C
Did the hawker show her the way to the park?
D
Did the hawker show him the way to the park?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Since "HAWKER" is stressed, the speaker is emphasising who did the showing. This corrects an alternative, such as a trader.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74868)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2025
English Grammar
Solution
In the following questions, the word in capital letters has the emphatic stress. Choose the option to which the given word relates.
The doctor examined the patient with a STETHOSCOPE.
A
Did the doctor examine the matron with a stethoscope?
B
Did the nurse examine the patient with a stethoscope?
C
Did the doctor examine the patient with a microscope?
D
Did the doctor cure the patient with a stethoscope?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Since STETHOSCOPE is stressed, the speaker is correcting the instrument used. The question must suggest a different tool, like a microscope.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #74869)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The posh cars were sandwiched between two ______ ones.
A
rickety
B
rugged
C
modest
D
dented
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'posh' refers to something stylish, elegant, or luxurious. The opposite of 'posh' in this context would be something simple or unpretentious, hence the word 'modest' is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76420)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
A trivial issue often becomes______ when it is not properly handled.
A
unbearable
B
valuable
C
ordinary
D
serious
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'trivial' refers to something of little value or importance. The opposite of 'trivial' would be something of great importance or seriousness, hence the word 'serious' is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76421)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The rockstar's stellar performance contrasted sharply with the ......... showing of the amateur group.
A
routine
B
awkward
C
mundane
D
woeful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'stellar' refers to something outstanding or exceptional. The opposite of 'stellar' would be something ordinary or common, hence the word 'mundane' is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76422)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Tolu was sanctioned for late-coming but his friend was ________.
A
pardoned
B
released
C
ignored
D
exempted
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'sanctioned' refers to a penalty for a wrongdoing. The opposite of 'sanctioned' would be to be forgiven or excused, hence the word 'pardoned' is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76423)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
While other teachers' support for the action ...., Victor's was dogged.
A
woeful
B
disappointing
C
wavering
D
declining
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'dogged' refers to something persistent or tenacious. The opposite of 'dogged' would be something uncertain or fluctuating, hence the word 'wavering' is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76424)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Some people are good at terminating other people's projects but are not capable of ____ theirs.
A
designing
B
executing
C
initiating
D
organising
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'terminating' means to bring to an end. The opposite of this would be to start or initiate something. Therefore, the correct answer is 'initiating'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76425)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The precarious terraces of the stadium have been transformed into a .... walkway.
A
secure
B
narrow
C
durable
D
smooth
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'precarious' means not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. The opposite of this would be something that is secure and not likely to fall or collapse. Therefore, the correct answer is 'secure'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76426)