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English Language
UTME / JAMB 2010
Tenses, Aspect & Conditionals
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The footballers moved with their tails between their legs?
A
They moved happily because they won the match
B
They were unhappy because they had been despised by their opponents
C
They were ashamed because they had been defeated
D
They moved with their tails between their legs
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
feeling ashamed, embarrassed or unhappy because you have been defeated or punished
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12532)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2010
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The headmaster managed to talk his way out of having to give a speech.
A
He delieverd a speech despite the difficulty
B
He managed to give a speech out of a difficult situation
C
He managed to get himself out of a difficult situation
D
He managed to talk on his way
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
He manoeuvred his way and ended up not giving a speech.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12535)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2010
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
As regards the matter, we have crossed the rubicon
A
We are completely at loss
B
We are irrevocably committed
C
We are already qualified
D
We are perfectly committed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
you mean that they have reached a point of no return. final decision
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12536)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2010
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Uche is full of himself?
A
He is conceited
B
He is complete
C
He is a rich man
D
He is careful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This means Uche is proud. conceited means excessively proud of oneself.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12539)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2010
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
As debutants in that tournament, the super eagles were up against their first opponents by three goals to nil?
A
The Super Eagles were playing in the tournament for the first time, but they won their match by three goals to nothing
B
Though the Super Eagles were rated as the weakest side in the tournament, they won their first match by three goals to nil
C
Even though the Super Eagles were playing without some of their stars, they won their match by three goals to nil
D
As the best trackers inthe match, the Super Eagles easily defeated their opponents by three goals to nothing
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The super eagles were leading by 3 goals.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12541)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2010
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The woman was mournful as her husband was found dead drunk?
A
She was sad because her husband was absolutely drunk
B
She was apprehensive that her husband would drink as soon as he recovered fromdrunken stupor
C
She was sad because her husband was drunk and always as helpless as a dead man
D
She was mourning because her husband drank and died
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The woman was moved to tears as she saw her husband drunk to stupor
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12542)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2010
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
I am optimistic about the interview though it was a mind-bending exercise?
A
an enervating
B
a debilitating
C
a difficult
D
an easy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
If you describe something as mind-bending , you mean that it is difficult to understand
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12543)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2010
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The trader was amused by the cut-throat rush for the goods?
A
worrisome
B
strange
C
lacklustre
D
mad
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
cut-throat; fierce and intense; involving the use of ruthless measures.
Lacklustre; lacking in vitality, force, or conviction
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12544)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2010
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The teacher said that Ali's essay was full of many redundant details?
A
unexplained
B
strange
C
necessary
D
useful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is C. necessary. Redundant means "unnecessary" or "superfluous." It describes details or information that is repetitive or not needed. The opposite of "redundant" would be necessary or essential.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12545)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2010
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His father surmounted the myriad of obstacles on his way?
A
most
B
few
C
all
D
many
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
myriad; a countless or extremely great number of people or things.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12546)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2010
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Her ingenuous smile drew our attention?
A
witty
B
naive
C
clever
D
arrogant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
ingenuous means; innocent and unsuspecting.
The opposite of ingenuous from the above options is arrogant which means having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12547)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2010
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Ndeni gave a flawless speech at the party?
A
a wonferful
B
a careless
C
an interesting
D
an imperfect
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
flawless; without any imperfections or defects; perfect.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12548)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2010
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Beneath Ado's gruff exterior, he's really very kind-hearted?
A
nice
B
harsh
C
rough
D
gentle
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In this context gruff (relative to a voice) means, low and harsh.
Opposite is gentle.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12549)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2010
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Governing a country is not always as straightforward as people sometimes imagine?
A
complicated
B
troublesome
C
untoward
D
irksome
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
straightforward; uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12551)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2010
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The captain says sport is being debased by commercial sponsorship?
A
localized
B
perverted
C
elevated
D
overvalued
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Debased; reduced in quality or value.
Elevated; higher or greater than normal.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12552)