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UTME / JAMB 2008
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
It was too cold for him to go out?
A
He had a bad cold, and did not go out
B
Although it was very cold, he still went out
C
As it was very cold, he did not go out
D
He was afraid to go out that day
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 #12309)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He wants the meeting to be adjourned?
A
He wants the meeeting closed
B
He wants the meeting cancelled
C
He wants the meeting to continue to the next day
D
He wants the meeting to commence another day
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Option D is the best answer to the question. When a meeting is adjourned it breaks off with the intention of resuming it later.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12317)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
My father is one of the vociferous few challenging the company's appointment of the manager?
A
my father is the one who shouts with a loud voice against the appointment of the manager
B
My father and others speak on behalf of the company against the appointment of the manager
C
My father is one of those objecting to the appointment of the manager
D
My father is agitated by the appointment of the manager
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 #12318)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
In those days in this school, everyone who spoke in a language other than English paid a fine of ten naira?
A
Everyone of us paid a fine of ten naira because we did not always speak in English
B
Everyone would pay a fine of ten naira for wanting to use a language other than English
C
Those who spoke a language other than English on the premises paid a fine of ten naira
D
Those who intended to speak other language on the school premises were required to pay ten naira
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Option C best explains the information conveyed in the sentence above
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12321)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The officer has discussed the vexed issue of incessant power failure?
A
In anger the officer explained the problem of constant power failure
B
The officer added his voice to the much discussed problem of power cut
C
The officer's explanations angered those failures who have suffered the effects of frequent power failure
D
The officer told the people not to be angered by the frequent power cut
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The officer has discussed an issue of which is the problem of ceaseless power failure. Option B conveys this interpretation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12322)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The weather condition now prevailing in town is unbearable?
A
widespread
B
dominant
C
uncommon
D
unconttrollable
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 #12323)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The lady was completely nonplussed when her suitor rejected her gifts?
A
unpuzzled
B
surprise
C
unconscious
D
disappointed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Nonplussed means to be surprised or confused that one is unsure how to react.
Option A is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12324)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
As a public officer, he should act with scrupulous honesty at all times.
A
impeccable
B
careless
C
transparent
D
uncompromising
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Scrupulous means to be careful, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.
Option B is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12329)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The condition of the hotels has become deplorable?
A
admirable
B
regrettable
C
bearable
D
malignant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
deplorable means deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable.
Option A is the correct answer
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12330)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Men from the agency went into the market in search of unwholesome food items?
A
imported
B
healthy
C
banned
D
uncooked
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Unwholesome means not characterized by or conducive to health or moral well-being.
OPtion B is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12331)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The plan to merge the two local government areas has met with much apathy?
A
hospitality
B
criticism
C
consideration
D
enthusiasm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Apathy is a lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or concern about something of great importance. Apathy is a state of indifference, or the suppression of emotions such as concern, excitement, motivation, or passion. An apathetic individual has an absence of interest in or concern about emotional, social, spiritual, philosophical, or physical life and the world. The apathetic may lack a sense of purpose, worth, or meaning in their life. An apathetic person may also exhibit insensibility or sluggishness.
Enthusiasm is a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it. it is a subject or activity that interests you very much and a desire to be involved in it.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12332)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
There is now a dearth of talent in the industry, she said?
A
a lack
B
an abundance
C
a rebirth
D
a shortage
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Dearth means scarcity or lack of something.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12333)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The students vandalized their hostel during the riot?
A
deserted
B
repaired
C
protected
D
decorated
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Vandalized means to deliberately destroy or damage.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12334)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
His kind-hearted master bought him a motorcycle?
A
stingy
B
generous
C
shrewd
D
angry
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Kindhearted means having a kind and sympathetic nature.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12335)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2008
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Mutual love is what Kabi and Musa have in common and nothing else?
A
insincere
B
unhappy
C
one-side
D
disrespectful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Mutual means a feeling or action experienced or done by each of two or more parties towards the other or others.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12336)