Year : 
2007
Title : 
English Language
Exam : 
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

71 - 80 of 102 Questions

# Question Ans

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.

71.

A dictator often lives..............fear of assassination

A. in

B. to

C. with

D. for

A

72.

Jumai lives in a small street............Murtala Muhammed Way

A. in

B. off

C. from

D. on

B

73.

I impressed..............him the necessity of his going overseas.

A. with

B. upon

C. towards

D. to

B

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.

The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

74.

In question numbered 74 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. tune up

B. tune out

C. dial out

D. tune in

D

75.

In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. entertainment

B. bulletin

C. announcement

D. event

B

76.

In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. entertainment

B. bulletin

C. announcement

D. event

B

77.

In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. entertainment

B. bulletin

C. announcement

D. event

B

78.

In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. ltems

B. programmes

C. plans

D. schemes

B

79.

In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. crowd

B. spectators

C. public

D. assembly

C

80.

In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. microphone

B. megaphone

C. telephone

D. amplifier

A

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.

71.

A dictator often lives..............fear of assassination

A. in

B. to

C. with

D. for

A

72.

Jumai lives in a small street............Murtala Muhammed Way

A. in

B. off

C. from

D. on

B

73.

I impressed..............him the necessity of his going overseas.

A. with

B. upon

C. towards

D. to

B

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.

The radio news is a significant challenge to newspapers these days, At time we can -74- to different local and international stations and be entertained or informed. The evening news -75- gives a valuable summary of the day's events. Also the popularity of television is increasing rapidly with -76- designed to reach a wide viewing -77-.
The announcer's job, whether on the television or over the radio, is very difficult especially for the novice who lacks the necessary self-confidence to speak clearly into the -78-, but he soon learns to relax. Disc jockeys often have regular fans who -79- special -80- if you own a good and efficient transistor radio with several -81- and an -82-, you can easily -83- worthwhile programmes from overseas -84-. Important international events are often -85- by satellite all over the world and can be -86- live on television in your home.
Sally and Jake had to share the same house because of -87- difficulties. After some time, they found themselves -88- and fell in love. They then decided to -89- to cement their relationship. Sally -90- her boyfriend to her parents, who approved of their getting -91- Jake in turn took his -92- to his parents. They too gave their blessing to the relationship and the -93- day was fixed. Both families then set about preparing for the great day. There was a large attendance that day and the -94- priest advised the -95- to remain -96- to each other all their lives and never -97-. A grand -98- was held during which friends and relatives showered -99- on them. The newly-wed then on their -100-.

74.

In question numbered 74 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. tune up

B. tune out

C. dial out

D. tune in

D

75.

In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. entertainment

B. bulletin

C. announcement

D. event

B

76.

In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. entertainment

B. bulletin

C. announcement

D. event

B

77.

In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. entertainment

B. bulletin

C. announcement

D. event

B

78.

In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. ltems

B. programmes

C. plans

D. schemes

B

79.

In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. crowd

B. spectators

C. public

D. assembly

C

80.

In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. microphone

B. megaphone

C. telephone

D. amplifier

A