Year : 
2016
Title : 
English Language
Exam : 
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Code : 
SC 3022

Paper 1 | Objectives

Time : 
1 Hour 45 mins

31 - 40 of 140 Questions

# Question Ans

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 as it is used in the sentence.
31.

Most people abhor nagging.

A. scorn

B. despise

C. reject

D. slight

Detailed Solution

Abhor; regard with disgust and hatred.
32.

I really hope Beatrice would be kind enough to let us stay the night.

A. generous

B. polite

C. gracious

D. gentle

Detailed Solution

kind; A helpful and considerate nature
gracious; pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous
33.

I personally think that the costume outlandish

A. outdated

B. strange

C. unique

D. foreign

Detailed Solution

outlandish; looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar.
34.

He did all he could to fortify the building against attack.

A. defend

B. secure

C. shield

D. support

Detailed Solution

fortify; provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack.
Synonyms; secure, protect, surround
35.

This is one decision you cannot defend

A. justify

B. explain

C. support

D. express

Detailed Solution

To protect, guard, safeguard, keep from harm, preserve, secure, shield, shelter, screen;

36.

He simply dislikes he's wife's inordinate demands for money.

A. frequent

B. excessive

C. repeated

D. indecent

Detailed Solution

inordinate ;unusually or disproportionately large; excessive.
37.

Bravery is Victor's most dominant trait

A. admirable

B. outstanding

C. suitable

D. influencial

Detailed Solution

dominant ; having power and influence over others.
synonyms; presiding, ruling, governing, controlling, outstanding
38.

It's always better to buy durable products

A. authentic

B. expensive

C. permanent

D. lasting

Detailed Solution

durable; able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
synonyms; long-lasting, hard-wearing, heavy-duty, tough, resistant, strong
39.

Where did this document emanate from.

A. originate

B. emerge

C. appear

D. arise

Detailed Solution

emanate; originate from; be produced by.
40.

The management applauded the staff for their hardwork

A. adored

B. commended

C. encouraged

D. recommended

Detailed Solution

applauded ; show approval or praise by clapping.
commended; praise formally or officially.

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 as it is used in the sentence.
31.

Most people abhor nagging.

A. scorn

B. despise

C. reject

D. slight

Detailed Solution

Abhor; regard with disgust and hatred.
32.

I really hope Beatrice would be kind enough to let us stay the night.

A. generous

B. polite

C. gracious

D. gentle

Detailed Solution

kind; A helpful and considerate nature
gracious; pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous
33.

I personally think that the costume outlandish

A. outdated

B. strange

C. unique

D. foreign

Detailed Solution

outlandish; looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar.
34.

He did all he could to fortify the building against attack.

A. defend

B. secure

C. shield

D. support

Detailed Solution

fortify; provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack.
Synonyms; secure, protect, surround
35.

This is one decision you cannot defend

A. justify

B. explain

C. support

D. express

Detailed Solution

To protect, guard, safeguard, keep from harm, preserve, secure, shield, shelter, screen;

36.

He simply dislikes he's wife's inordinate demands for money.

A. frequent

B. excessive

C. repeated

D. indecent

Detailed Solution

inordinate ;unusually or disproportionately large; excessive.
37.

Bravery is Victor's most dominant trait

A. admirable

B. outstanding

C. suitable

D. influencial

Detailed Solution

dominant ; having power and influence over others.
synonyms; presiding, ruling, governing, controlling, outstanding
38.

It's always better to buy durable products

A. authentic

B. expensive

C. permanent

D. lasting

Detailed Solution

durable; able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
synonyms; long-lasting, hard-wearing, heavy-duty, tough, resistant, strong
39.

Where did this document emanate from.

A. originate

B. emerge

C. appear

D. arise

Detailed Solution

emanate; originate from; be produced by.
40.

The management applauded the staff for their hardwork

A. adored

B. commended

C. encouraged

D. recommended

Detailed Solution

applauded ; show approval or praise by clapping.
commended; praise formally or officially.