Year :
1993
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 or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words. |
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| 31. |
The champion was admitted for his doggedness A. success B. humility C. vigour D. tenacity E. mildness |
D |
| 32. |
One of the complaints against the former chairman was that he was inaccessible A. unapproachable B. unfriendly C. strict D. stubborn E. autocratic |
A |
| 33. |
The bride wore a very resplendent dress to the wedding A. expensive B. conspicuous C. burdensome D. superfluous E. dazzling |
E |
| 34. |
The execution of the projects has been hampered by lack of funds A. revoked B. accelerated C. accentuated D. forbidden E. hindered |
E |
| 35. |
We could not understand why Fatima declined the invitation to our wedding A. refused B. stopped C. declaimed D. objected to E. delayed |
A |
| 36. |
The government has earmarked a large sum of money for the construction of feeder roads A. expended B. set aside C. accumulated D. retained E. invested |
B |
| 37. |
Soon after the accident, the driver came out of the wreckage of the car unscathed A. unconscious B. seriously injured C. slightly injured D. bleeding E. unhurt Detailed SolutionUnscathed means 'not harmed or damage' making option D the best answer. |
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| 38. |
The evidence of the witness corroborated that of the accused A. contradicted B. prosecuted C. confirmed D. sentenced E. suspended Detailed SolutionCorroborate means to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or findings.Option 'C' is the nearest in meaning to corroborate. |
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| 39. |
The court restrained the company from laying off the striking workers. A. compelled B. ordered C. prevented D. cajoled E. persuaded |
C |
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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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| 40. |
Okoro.........to the occasion when he was asked to propose the toast to the bride A. stood B. rose C. lifted D. climbed |
B |
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From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words. |
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| 31. |
The champion was admitted for his doggedness A. success B. humility C. vigour D. tenacity E. mildness |
D |
| 32. |
One of the complaints against the former chairman was that he was inaccessible A. unapproachable B. unfriendly C. strict D. stubborn E. autocratic |
A |
| 33. |
The bride wore a very resplendent dress to the wedding A. expensive B. conspicuous C. burdensome D. superfluous E. dazzling |
E |
| 34. |
The execution of the projects has been hampered by lack of funds A. revoked B. accelerated C. accentuated D. forbidden E. hindered |
E |
| 35. |
We could not understand why Fatima declined the invitation to our wedding A. refused B. stopped C. declaimed D. objected to E. delayed |
A |
| 36. |
The government has earmarked a large sum of money for the construction of feeder roads A. expended B. set aside C. accumulated D. retained E. invested |
B |
| 37. |
Soon after the accident, the driver came out of the wreckage of the car unscathed A. unconscious B. seriously injured C. slightly injured D. bleeding E. unhurt Detailed SolutionUnscathed means 'not harmed or damage' making option D the best answer. |
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| 38. |
The evidence of the witness corroborated that of the accused A. contradicted B. prosecuted C. confirmed D. sentenced E. suspended Detailed SolutionCorroborate means to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or findings.Option 'C' is the nearest in meaning to corroborate. |
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| 39. |
The court restrained the company from laying off the striking workers. A. compelled B. ordered C. prevented D. cajoled E. persuaded |
C |
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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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| 40. |
Okoro.........to the occasion when he was asked to propose the toast to the bride A. stood B. rose C. lifted D. climbed |
B |