Year :
2006
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
51 - 60 of 98 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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| 51. |
The detective was perplexed when the clues pointed to several suspects. A. excited B. worried C. confused D. discouraged |
C |
| 52. |
My father was sceptical about the story I told him. A. ignorant B. doubtful C. embarrassed D. lukewarm |
B |
| 53. |
My uncle was so engrossed in his work that he didn't hear me come in. A. fascinated B. thrilled C. absorbed D. overwhelmed |
C |
| 54. |
The politician has an inordinate desire to become president. A. unproven B. excessive C. inceassant D. incredible |
B |
| 55. |
The chairman was given a tumultuous welcome A. strange B. pleasant C. noisy D. well-organized |
C |
| 56. |
Mr Okoro has implicit confidence in his son's ability A. absolute B. normal C. partial D. faithful |
A |
| 57. |
The evidence of the witness was corroborated by the accused. A. verified B. alleged C. confirmed D. signed |
C |
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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. |
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| 58. |
My uncle is a prosperous businessman; my aunt, unfortunately, is quite..... A. unskilful B. dishonest C. unsuccessful D. unqualified |
C |
| 59. |
The university has a large yearly intake: very few..............take place. A. turnouts B. rejections C. expulsions D. obstructions |
A |
| 60. |
Rather than make derogatory remarks about the host, a guest should make................ones. A. polite B. complimentary C. interesting D. honest |
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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| 51. |
The detective was perplexed when the clues pointed to several suspects. A. excited B. worried C. confused D. discouraged |
C |
| 52. |
My father was sceptical about the story I told him. A. ignorant B. doubtful C. embarrassed D. lukewarm |
B |
| 53. |
My uncle was so engrossed in his work that he didn't hear me come in. A. fascinated B. thrilled C. absorbed D. overwhelmed |
C |
| 54. |
The politician has an inordinate desire to become president. A. unproven B. excessive C. inceassant D. incredible |
B |
| 55. |
The chairman was given a tumultuous welcome A. strange B. pleasant C. noisy D. well-organized |
C |
| 56. |
Mr Okoro has implicit confidence in his son's ability A. absolute B. normal C. partial D. faithful |
A |
| 57. |
The evidence of the witness was corroborated by the accused. A. verified B. alleged C. confirmed D. signed |
C |
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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. |
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| 58. |
My uncle is a prosperous businessman; my aunt, unfortunately, is quite..... A. unskilful B. dishonest C. unsuccessful D. unqualified |
C |
| 59. |
The university has a large yearly intake: very few..............take place. A. turnouts B. rejections C. expulsions D. obstructions |
A |
| 60. |
Rather than make derogatory remarks about the host, a guest should make................ones. A. polite B. complimentary C. interesting D. honest |
B |