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WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
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Paper 1 | Objectives | 134 Questions
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Year: 2018
Level: SHS
Time: 1 Hour 45 mins
Type: Question Paper
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In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. |
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Binetou's inquisitiveness is in sharp contrast with her sister's A. indifference B. noisiness C. calmness D. dullness
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Detailed SolutionThe word Inquisitiveness means; given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious. The most nearly opposite in meaning to Inquisitiveness from the options is ''Indifference.Indifference means; lack of interest or concern. |
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Though at first it appeared an insignificant idea, it turned out to be quite _________ A. outstanding B. successful C. remarkable D. interesting
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Detailed SolutionThe word insignificant means; unimportant, trifling, or petty.While Remarkable means; worthy of notice or attention. |
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After grasping the fundamental aspects of his job, Kwesi had to cope with more ________ procedures. A. advanced B. academic C. subsidiary D. secondary
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Detailed SolutionThe word fundamental means; of, relating to, or affecting the foundation or basis.While Advanced means; ahead or far or further along in progress, complexity, knowledge, skill, etc. |
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The youth prefer discussing contemporary issues to ______ ones. A. archaic B. uninteresting C. stale D. political
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Detailed SolutionThe word contemporary means; of the present time; modernWhile Archaic means; primitive; ancient; old |
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As erroneous as it might sound, the Headmaster's assumption was quite _______ A. wise B. correct C. precise D. faulty
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Detailed SolutionThe word erroneous means; containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong:while Correct means; conforming to fact or truth; free from error; accurate. |
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Halima likes to dwell on trivial, rather than _______ matters. A. strong B. popular C. weighty D. heavy
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Detailed SolutionThe word trivial means; of little value or importance, of very little importance or value; insignificant.synonyms:unimportant, insignificant, inconsequential, minor, of no/little account, of no/little consequence, of no/little importance The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word is weighty. This means something that is of great seriousness and importance. |
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We all know that Bola is insolent whereas Ade is ________ A. cowardly B. respectful C. humble D. modest
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Detailed SolutionThe word insolent means; boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting:Respectful being the nearest opposite, is therefore the correct answer. |
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A few days after Musa's _______, his sister longed for his departure. A. coming B. entrance C. arrival D. welcome
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Detailed SolutionThe word departure means; an act or instance of departing: Depart means; to go away; leave:While Arrival which means; an act of arriving; a coming, is the most suitable answer. |
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Algebra seems complicated, but with practice it becomes ________ A. solved B. simple C. accessible D. achievable
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Detailed SolutionThe word complicated means difficult to analyze, understand, explain, etc.:While simple means; easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: |
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Mrs. Agide is unassuming whereas her twin sister is ________ A. cheerful B. boastful C. loud D. rude
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Detailed SolutionThe word unassuming means; modest; unpretentious, while boastful means; given to or characterized by boasting.Boasting means; to speak with exaggeration and excessive pride, especially about oneself. |
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. |
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At Christmas, employees of the Sugar Factory receive huge ________ A. benefits B. dividends C. bonuses D. salaries
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Detailed SolutionBonus: a sum of money granted or given to an employee, in addition to regular pay,usually in appreciation for work done, length of service, accumulated favors, etc.Plural bonuses |
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The exposed milk in the container has turned _______ A. sour B. putrid C. mouldy D. stale
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Detailed SolutionSour (verb)to become sour, rancid, mildewed, etc.; spoil: |
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Not all activists champion ________ causes. A. worthy B. real C. concrete D. favourable
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Detailed SolutionWorthy: having adequate or great merit, character, or value: |
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The Mayor gave a glowing ________ at the funeral of the city's only curator. A. citation B. statement C. tribute D. commendation
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Detailed SolutionThe definition of a tribute refers to a statement or actions honoring someone or something. |
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At the end of the _______. the National Anthem is played on our radio station. A. programming B. production C. transition D. transmission
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Detailed SolutionTransmission is the act of sending something like a cold or a message, or the part of a machine that transmits power from the engine to the moving parts.Radio and Television . the broadcasting of electromagnetic waves from one location to another, as from a transmitter to a receiver. |
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The defence counsel was unable to convince the ______ of John's innocence. A. plaintiff B. witness C. panel D. jury
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Detailed SolutionThe definition of a jury is a group of people appointed to decide a verdict.Such a group selected according to law and sworn to inquire into or determine the facts concerninga cause or an accusation submitted to them and to render a verdict to a court. |
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Unfortunately, corruption is the _______ of most African countries. A. venom B. bane C. disaster D. backbone
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Detailed SolutionThe definition of bane means something that will kill, destroy, ruin or distress someone, or in this case a country. |
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The _______ results proved that the patient had hepatitis. A. investigation B. diagnosis C. probe D. test
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Detailed SolutionThe definition of a diagnosis is the process of finding out what is causing symptoms, a disease or injury in a patient and the opinion reached based on the process. |
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The new book has beautiful _______ which make it attractive. A. illustrations B. demonstrations C. illuminations D. compositions
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Detailed SolutionThe definition of an illustration is a picture or a drawing or the act of creating the drawing, or is an example used to explain or prove something. |
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Their marriage was finally _____ after years of hostility. A. cancelled B. annulled C. broken D. separated
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Detailed SolutionThe definition of broken is split, out of order, or not continuous. |
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After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence. |
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Can you imagine Oka behaving as if he has all the knowledge in the world? This means that Oka. A. does not really know anything B. knows so much more than we think C. is admired by everybody D. respects other people |
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Akin is too full of himself. This means that Akin A. Talks too much B. eats too much C. is too proud D. is quite annoying
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Detailed SolutionTo be full of oneself means to be very self-satisfied and with an exaggerated sense of self-worth, proud: |
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She slogged her guts out for the examinations. This means that she A. failed the examination despite working hard for it B. passed the examination despite not working hard for it C. used unfair means to face the examination D. really worked very hard for the examination
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Detailed SolutionIf you say that you are working your guts out or slogging your guts out, you are emphasizing that you are working as hard as you can. |
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I admire Modou: very few people can stomach all of Adaeze's insults. This means that Modou A. tolerated Adaeze's insults B. was a weakling C. had no answer to Adaeze's insults D. did the right thing by remaining silent
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Detailed SolutionTo stomach is to endure or tolerate (someone or something): e.g I can't stomach your constant nagging. |
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After months of battling with stroke, he is now a shadow of his former self. This means that he A. is now frail B. is vulnerable C. is hopeless D. has almost recovered
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Detailed SolutionA shadow of one's former self: someone or something that is not as strong, powerful or useful as it once was.Frail means; having delicate health; not robust; weak: |
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Kura, you can't be too careful when dealing with Wang. This means that Kura. A. has no reason to be suspicious of Wang B. can fully rely on Wang C. has to be very careful in his relationship with Wang D. may feel free in the company of Wang
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Detailed Solution"can't be too careful" is an idiomatic phrase. The phrase simply means that one shouldn't take (unnecessary) risks, that one needs to be watchful, prepared, or prudent: you can't be too careful: used for saying that it is important not to take risks. |
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Don't tell me another cock and bull story. This means that the speaker does not want to. A. be further baffled B. hear the same old story C. hear another drab story D. be further deceived
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Detailed SolutionCock-and-bull story: a story that is obviously not true, especially one given as an excuse.Therefore the speaker does not want to be deceived. |
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