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

English Language2002

WASSCE · 104 questions · Answers included

104 questions

1

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.

2

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...............

3

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 ...........

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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

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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..........

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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

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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

8

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.................

9

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

10

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

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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

12

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.

13

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

14

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.

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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

16

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

17

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.

18

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

19

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

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

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

25

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

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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 I went on leave I asked Mr. Bamson to hold the forte. This means that I asked him to

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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 senator's house is the last word in comfort. This means that the senator

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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. I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that

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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. I was given a standing ovation for my outstanding performance. This means that

30

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

31

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.

32

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

39

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

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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.

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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

42

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

43

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

44

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

45

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

46

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.........

47

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.........

48

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

49

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

50

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

51

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

52

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...............

53

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

54

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

55

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.

56

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.

57

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

58

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

59

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,

60

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

61

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.

62

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.

63

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..........

64

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

65

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

66

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

67

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

68

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

69

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

70

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

71

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...........

72

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,...........?

73

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

74

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

75

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

76

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77

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78

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