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

Paper 1 | Objectives

81 - 90 of 102 Questions

# Question Ans

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-.

81.

In question numbered 749 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. send out

B. despatch

C. put out

D. send in

D

82.

In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. answers

B. inquiries

C. queries

D. requests

D

83.

In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. colours

B. loud-speakers

C. wave-bands

D. metres

C

84.

In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. aerial

B. ear-phone

C. indicator

D. element

A

85.

In question numbered 83pick off above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. pick off

B. pick up

C. collect

D. turn out

B

86.

In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. voices

B. stations

C. operators

D. systems

B

87.

In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. transferred

B. sent

C. transmitted

D. spread

C

88.

In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. caught

B. perceived

C. glimpsed

D. watched

D

89.

In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. accommodation

B. residence

C. house

D. rent

A

90.

In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. comparable

B. adorable

C. compatible

D. admirable

C

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-.

81.

In question numbered 749 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. send out

B. despatch

C. put out

D. send in

D

82.

In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. answers

B. inquiries

C. queries

D. requests

D

83.

In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. colours

B. loud-speakers

C. wave-bands

D. metres

C

84.

In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. aerial

B. ear-phone

C. indicator

D. element

A

85.

In question numbered 83pick off above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. pick off

B. pick up

C. collect

D. turn out

B

86.

In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. voices

B. stations

C. operators

D. systems

B

87.

In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. transferred

B. sent

C. transmitted

D. spread

C

88.

In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. caught

B. perceived

C. glimpsed

D. watched

D

89.

In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. accommodation

B. residence

C. house

D. rent

A

90.

In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

A. comparable

B. adorable

C. compatible

D. admirable

C