English Language — 2002
WASSCE · 104 questions · Answers included
104 questions
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. The workers expected management to be...........rather than indifferent to, their welfare.
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. Words spoken in the heat of an argument could offend rather than...............
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. Although they have declared the student a suspect he may turn out be ...........
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. Some outspoken social critics live a........... family life
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. While the manager was prudent in his expenditure, his deputy was..........
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. The cultured and the..........are known by their conduct
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. Tunde seldom asks questions in class and was..................very careful when he did
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Tests revealed that the winning athlete had taken performance-enhancing.................
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: The lawyer's client was..........under oath in the law court
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: That Fulani man has a large..........of cattle
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: The relationship between the couple is ........for lack of communication
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Many players have complained about biased............by referees.
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Government officials have to swear to .......of secrecy
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: The students..........the planned meeting with the new principal.
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: She won by........because her opponent refused to play
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Some candidates have developed the.................for cheating in examinations
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: The secretary was............from her job for absenteeism.
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. Peter was on tenterhooks until the examination results were announced. This means that Peter was
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 military leader blazed the trail by handing over power to civilians. This means that the leader
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. Life is all about ''give and take''. This means that
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. Jumal's life was in danger but now she has turned the corner. This means that Jumai
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. It is unwise for politicians to make off-hand statements to journalists. This means that politicians
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 dentist told his patient that the toothache would pass off when he took some aspirins. This means that
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 made such a noise in the class that the teacher read them the Riot Act. This means that the teacher
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 I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to
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 I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to
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 senator's house is the last word in comfort. This means that the senator
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. I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that
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. I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that
From the words lettered A to D, 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. His father's death derailed his plans to enter the university
From the words lettered A to D, 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. Adamu inadvertently shot his friend dead.
From the words lettered A to D, 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 students made scathing remarks about the vice-chancellor.
From the words lettered A to D, 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. Several cabinet ministers joined the president's retinue for the summit conference.
From the words lettered A to D, 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 manager refused his deputy's request in reprisal for his disloyalty.
From the words lettered A to D, 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. She spurned the advances of her boss
From the words lettered A to D, 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. Whatever he says is irrevocable
From the words lettered A to D, 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. Lunatics have some lucid moments.
From the words lettered A to D, 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. Don't expect anything but hypocrisy from politicians
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: The secretary needs to run........two hundred copies of the previous minutes for the next meeting
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Let us keep..............the plans we made earlier.
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: To be alive after such a serious accident.............a celebration
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: She does not remember ever..........a tiger
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: The Commissioner for Education with his secretary..........expected yesterday
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: After rigorous interrogation, the thief had no alternative.........to confess the truth
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: The director is open.........criticism
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Tunji divided the money between David and.........
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Tunji divided the money between David and.........
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: The jury gave.......verdict
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: No.......person will do that
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: She stabbed her friend...........the back
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: I am not accustomed..........on an empty stomach
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Take your share and give them...............
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: My uncle was not sure...........the strange guests were
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: The Principal has already summoned all the..........on the matter
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: But for the timely intervention of the police, the kidnapper........by the angry mob.
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: ...........she was tired when we arrived, Mummy prepared a delicious dinner for us.
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: ..........Science and Technology many African countries have not made significant progress since their independence
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: If I ........your father, I would call the police
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: I hate.........waiting,
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: You had better.......the examination
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: The policeman tried to cash in.......... the drivers ignorance.
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Yesterday, I..........on the beach for half an hour.
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: We were told to mind our business during the examination and not..........
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Whenever you travel buy me..........please
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: The housemaster asked Ekene whether he had ever.......the marathon
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: The maid denied..........her mistress' money
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: One of the victims.....rushed to the nearest hospital
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Bachelors find it convenient to buy.........pepper
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: I heard the news....the radio
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: The invigilator had hardly turned her back......the candidate was caught cheating
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Of the three girls. Yetunde is the...........
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: It was Peter that I saw,...........?
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: They finally broke.............after years of being together
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: When I was in school, boarders..........very early every morning
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: ...............of the two girls sang sweetly
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