Nyansapɔ wisdom knot — symbol of wisdom, ingenuity, and patience

English Language1994

WASSCE · 98 questions · Answers included

98 questions

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Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words. Polygamy is very common in Africa, whereas the only acceptable form of marriage in Europe is.....

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Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The principal wants us to....the motion, so don't oppose it.

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Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words. He denied that he ever.....committing the offence in his earlier statement

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Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words. The brevity of the Guest-of-honour's address contrasts with the ....of the Chairman's opening remarks

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Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words. The long trek exhausted him so he needed to rest to ....himself

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Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words. The motorists said the splashing of the waters was...not deliberate

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Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words. One of the aims of the structural adjustment policy is to make us...........rather than consumers

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Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words. The computerized services of the new bank contrast with the ....operations of the old ones

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Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words. Tunde says he always looks sober because there is nothing to be ...about

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Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words. I felt as if I was in an oven throughout my stay in the sahara, while our room here in Jos is like a .....

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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The prices of cars have become.....

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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. I had ......trust in the boy before he woefully disappointed me

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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. We need to ....our resources in theses hard times

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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Ngozi's soothing remarks were made to ....Femi's anger

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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The poor boy was ......when he stepped on live wire.

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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The politician ran to another country to seek....

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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The governor ordered that the work done by any contractor should be properly.......so as to know the correct amount to pay

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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The University awarded.....doctorate degrees to four distinguished members of the community

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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The students threatened to embark on a ....of lectures if their demands were not met

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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. When the striking workers were threatened with dismissal, they decided to make a virtue of necessity. This means that they

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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. The students stuck to their guns even after the principal had appealed to them to go back to their classes. This means that the students

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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. The sudden death of his friend made Etim have his heart in his boots. This means that Etim

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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. The last promotion exercise was the bone of contention between the two friends. This means that the last promotion exercise

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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. When Ibrahim was asked to state his case, he started to beat about the bush. This means that Ibrahim

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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. Halima decided to make 'a' clean breast of everything. This means that Halima

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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. By embarking on that journey, he intends to kill two birds with one stone. This means that he

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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. Ajala earns a fat salary but cannot make both ends meet. This means that Ajala

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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. Though corruption is very prevalent in the society, there are still some virtuous men around

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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. Chinua Achebe is a renowned novelist

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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. He was kept in solitary confinement

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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. Nelson Mandela surmounted all the oppressive measures to break his will

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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. The guest speaker was described as a man of very alluring personality

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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. The comments of the host further incensed the angry man

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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. Corruption is inimical to the progress of any nation.

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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. The task before us is enormous

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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. The professor showed much erudition in the lecture he delivered

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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. The outcome of the matter has vindicated my earlier stand

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. You will need to commit the formula.....memory

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. His journey....life has been rough

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The old woman has been ill...many months now

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. We came...rail

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. There is a serious conflict....the two of them

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. ....I am your junior does not mean you should order me about like a houseboy

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Fatimat kept quiet all the ....

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. ...........he is learned,he is fraudulent

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. ....rich has its own problems

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. ......stolen the goods, the thief ran away

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The boy....his father in everything

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. We have to...for lost time

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Time is really...so let's hurry up

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. We haven't confirmed.....signature this is

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. .....That can happen is that he'll be suspended

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Jide was absent for.....time

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The issue on....I disagreed with him is very simple

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The issue on....I disagreed with him is very simple

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. How did you arrive at .....wonderful idea?

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The.....of all the states in the Federation are having a meeting at Abuja

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The local governments are authorized to pass......

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The local governments are authorized to pass......

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Hammed's ideas are.........wrong

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. I said John saw Mary yesterday......?

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The story he told me can't be true........?

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Yours is to command...is to obey

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. That book belongs to the ..........lady

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The boys are..........for the match

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Ngozi is by far........of the girls

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. ..........you wish to do, do it properly

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. We have started operating the..........

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The lady...here tomorrow

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. It's high time you...seeing her

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Elaho enjoys.....soccer

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Miss Onassis was a ......

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Did Aminu come here as he promised?

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In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

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In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

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In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

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In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

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In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

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In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

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In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

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In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

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In question numbered 98 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.

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In question numbered 100 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.