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UTME / JAMB 2013
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the option that has same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter (s) underlined.
laud
A
lathe
B
core
C
lavatory
D
loud
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
laud; /lɔːd/
core; /kɔː/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30621)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2013
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the option that has same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter (s) underlined.
Coma
A
come
B
comma
C
colonel
D
cogent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
coma; /ˈkəʊmə/
cogent; /ˈkəʊdʒ(ə)nt/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30623)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2013
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter underlined.
lose
A
noise
B
horse
C
mouse
D
Nurse
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
lose; /luːz/
noise; /nɔɪz/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30624)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2013
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter underlined.
guitar
A
judge
B
rogue
C
jam
D
strange
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
guitar; /ɡɪˈtɑː/
rogue; /rəʊɡ/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30625)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2013
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter underlined.
loose
A
close
B
rouse
C
sell
D
fuse
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
loose; /luːs/
sell; /sɛl/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30626)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the sentence below, 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.
Tom is refined but his brother is rather .......
A
arrogant
B
crude
C
unskillful
D
foolish
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Refined; elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste.
Crude; in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33172)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the sentence below, 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.
Lions are in extinction in The Gambia but monkeys are still in .......
A
action
B
existence
C
vogue
D
custody
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Extinction; the state or process of disappearing.
Existence; continued survival.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33180)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the sentence below, 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.
Mary's explanation was explicit but mine was .....
A
long
B
winding
C
vague
D
irrelevant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Explicit; stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
vague; of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33182)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the sentence below, 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 Major demanded an unalloyed, and not a ....loyalty from his soldiers.
A
strict
B
wavering
C
clumsy
D
alterable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
unalloyed; complete and unreserved.
wavering; becoming weaker; faltering.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33187)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the sentence below, 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 brevity of the President's speech contrasts with the ..... of the Secretary's
A
accuracy
B
vagueness
C
clarity
D
verbosity
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Brevity; concise and exact use of words in writing or speech. shortness
verbosity; the fact or quality of using more words than needed; wordiness.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33190)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the sentence below, 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.
I can vouch that he broke the glass accidentally and not .....
A
forcefully
B
directly
C
carefully
D
deliberately
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Accidentally; by chance; inadvertently
Deliberately; consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33192)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the sentence below, 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.
Only question one is compulsory; therefore, the rest are .....
A
easy
B
clear
C
confusing
D
optional
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
compulsory; required by law or a rule; obligatory.
optional; available to be chosen but not obligatory.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33195)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the sentence below, 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 Magistrate convicted the hardened criminal but .....and discharged the first offender
A
acquitted
B
jailed
C
released
D
sentenced
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
convicted; having been declared guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.
Acquitted; free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33200)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the sentence below, 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.
Houses built with bricks are sturdy while those built with glass are .....
A
temporary
B
fragile
C
beautiful
D
cosy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
sturdy; strongly and solidly built.
fragile; easily broken or damaged.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33203)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the sentence below, 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 principal is very strict but his vice is .....
A
peaceful
B
lenient
C
kind
D
efficient
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Strict; demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed.
Lenient; more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33207)