Year :
2021
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
1 - 10 of 137 Questions
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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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. |
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While Mr.Ade is ..........., his son is a novice. A. enlightened B. competent C. clever D. experienced Detailed SolutionNovice: a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation.Experienced:having gained knowledge or skill in a particular field over time. |
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It is better to use persuasion rather than .... to get witnesses to court. A. effort B. coercion C. influence D. pressure Detailed SolutionPersuasion: the action or process of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something. Persuade means to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to that person and making them believe itInfluence: the power to shape policy or ensure favourable treatment from someone, especially through status, contacts, or wealth. |
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The animosity between Fatou and Sheku is shocking, considering the ...... they once shared. A. company B. friendship C. peace D. understanding Detailed SolutionAnimosity: strong hostility.Fiendship: the emotions or conduct of friends; the state of being friends. |
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The reckless driver was admonished to be ______ A. cautious B. responsible C. reliable D. considerate Detailed SolutionReckless: heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions; rash or impetuous.Cautious:careful to avoid potential problems or dangers. |
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The old man rebuked the thug and his children .... him for doing so. A. commended B. embraced C. thanked D. supported Detailed SolutionRebuked: express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions.Commended: praise formally or officially. |
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All divers were enjoined to obtain genuine and ______ licences. A. artificial B. fraudulent C. fake D. substandard Detailed SolutionGenuine: truly what something is said to be; authentic.Fake: truly what something is said to be; authentic. |
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There was agitation for the .......... law on libel to be re-enacted. A. enforced B. repealed C. rejected D. cancelled Detailed SolutionRe-enacted: bring (a law) into effect again when the original statute has been repealed or has expired.Repealed: revoke or annul (a law or act of parliament). |
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The two political parties live today in ... after four years of hostility. A. happiness B. amity C. agreement D. freedom Detailed SolutionHostility: hostile behaviour; unfriendliness or opposition.Amity: friendly relations. |
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The champions were elated after the tournament while their opponents looked _______ A. baffled B. dejected C. pitiful D. frightened Detailed SolutionElated: ecstatically happy.Dejected: sad and depressed; dispirited. |
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That engineer was said to have used inferior than _____ materials in the construction of the collapsed building. A. excellent B. recommended C. quality D. exceptional Detailed SolutionInferior: lower in rank, status, or quality.Excellent: extremely good; outstanding. |
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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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. |
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| 1. |
While Mr.Ade is ..........., his son is a novice. A. enlightened B. competent C. clever D. experienced Detailed SolutionNovice: a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation.Experienced:having gained knowledge or skill in a particular field over time. |
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It is better to use persuasion rather than .... to get witnesses to court. A. effort B. coercion C. influence D. pressure Detailed SolutionPersuasion: the action or process of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something. Persuade means to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to that person and making them believe itInfluence: the power to shape policy or ensure favourable treatment from someone, especially through status, contacts, or wealth. |
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The animosity between Fatou and Sheku is shocking, considering the ...... they once shared. A. company B. friendship C. peace D. understanding Detailed SolutionAnimosity: strong hostility.Fiendship: the emotions or conduct of friends; the state of being friends. |
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The reckless driver was admonished to be ______ A. cautious B. responsible C. reliable D. considerate Detailed SolutionReckless: heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions; rash or impetuous.Cautious:careful to avoid potential problems or dangers. |
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The old man rebuked the thug and his children .... him for doing so. A. commended B. embraced C. thanked D. supported Detailed SolutionRebuked: express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions.Commended: praise formally or officially. |
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All divers were enjoined to obtain genuine and ______ licences. A. artificial B. fraudulent C. fake D. substandard Detailed SolutionGenuine: truly what something is said to be; authentic.Fake: truly what something is said to be; authentic. |
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There was agitation for the .......... law on libel to be re-enacted. A. enforced B. repealed C. rejected D. cancelled Detailed SolutionRe-enacted: bring (a law) into effect again when the original statute has been repealed or has expired.Repealed: revoke or annul (a law or act of parliament). |
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The two political parties live today in ... after four years of hostility. A. happiness B. amity C. agreement D. freedom Detailed SolutionHostility: hostile behaviour; unfriendliness or opposition.Amity: friendly relations. |
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The champions were elated after the tournament while their opponents looked _______ A. baffled B. dejected C. pitiful D. frightened Detailed SolutionElated: ecstatically happy.Dejected: sad and depressed; dispirited. |
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That engineer was said to have used inferior than _____ materials in the construction of the collapsed building. A. excellent B. recommended C. quality D. exceptional Detailed SolutionInferior: lower in rank, status, or quality.Excellent: extremely good; outstanding. |