Year :
2001
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
31 - 40 of 100 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. |
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| 31. |
The Manager soon found out that my sister was a competent typist A. patient B. capable C. hardworking D. careless |
B |
| 32. |
At the inception of his administration, the Governor was very popular. A. end B. beginning C. dissolution D. peak |
B |
| 33. |
The businessman anticipated the collapse of the bank A. prevented B. caused C. foresaw D. pre-empted |
C |
| 34. |
The plaintiff was dissatisfied with the decision of the court A. solicitor B. accused C. complainant D. respondent |
C |
| 35. |
The judge was incorruptible. A. frank B. unreliable C. incorrigible D. honest |
D |
| 36. |
Mr. Preye is a stern father. A. wicked B. loving C. conservative D. strict |
D |
| 37. |
My first son is an unusually audacious boy A. daring B. clever C. cowardly D. mischievous |
A |
| 38. |
Amina often makes derogatory remarks about her husband. A. arrogant B. belittling C. laudable D. discreet |
B |
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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. |
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| 39. |
For such a serious offence, Etim was lucky to .......with a fine. A. get over B. get on C. get away D. away E. get off |
E |
| 40. |
The members of the Association were just rounding......their discussion when the police arrived A. up B. off C. of D. in |
B |
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. |
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| 31. |
The Manager soon found out that my sister was a competent typist A. patient B. capable C. hardworking D. careless |
B |
| 32. |
At the inception of his administration, the Governor was very popular. A. end B. beginning C. dissolution D. peak |
B |
| 33. |
The businessman anticipated the collapse of the bank A. prevented B. caused C. foresaw D. pre-empted |
C |
| 34. |
The plaintiff was dissatisfied with the decision of the court A. solicitor B. accused C. complainant D. respondent |
C |
| 35. |
The judge was incorruptible. A. frank B. unreliable C. incorrigible D. honest |
D |
| 36. |
Mr. Preye is a stern father. A. wicked B. loving C. conservative D. strict |
D |
| 37. |
My first son is an unusually audacious boy A. daring B. clever C. cowardly D. mischievous |
A |
| 38. |
Amina often makes derogatory remarks about her husband. A. arrogant B. belittling C. laudable D. discreet |
B |
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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. |
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| 39. |
For such a serious offence, Etim was lucky to .......with a fine. A. get over B. get on C. get away D. away E. get off |
E |
| 40. |
The members of the Association were just rounding......their discussion when the police arrived A. up B. off C. of D. in |
B |