Year :
1989
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
11 - 20 of 101 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence. |
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| 11. |
Our house swept the board in the inter-house sports competition. A. prepared the field B. came last C. was completely successful D. was only partially successful E. won a consolation prize |
C |
| 12. |
The preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire outbreak that every cloud has a A. the loss is a common B. verybody must witness misfortunes in life C. every cloud has some silvery lines behind it D. when there is life there is hope E. there ia a good side to all misfortunes |
E |
| 13. |
My father always advised me to take time by the forelock A. use an opportunity promptly B. take things easy C. be clever D. always hurry up E. think twice before i act |
A |
| 14. |
Soyinka has A. become rich B. become distinguished C. scored high marks D. stressed his point E. won the competition for authors |
B |
| 15. |
The runners-up trophy which our school had won was cold comfort for all the efforts we made. A. befitting reward B. wet comfort C. an affectionate consideration D. well deserved E. a poor consolation |
E |
| 16. |
The runners-up trophy which our school had won was cold comfort for all the efforts we made A. befitting reward B. wet comfort C. an affectionate consideration D. well deserved E. a poor consolation |
E |
| 17. |
Amina used to be hand in glove with her boyfriend A. cheat her boyfriend B. admire her boyfriend C. fight her boyfriend D. wear her boyfriend's glove E. be close relations with her boyfriend |
E |
| 18. |
Chika escaped the accident by a hair's breadth A. narrowly B. jumping C. seriously injured D. holding on to another person's hair E. crying for help |
A |
| 19. |
Chika escaped the accident by a hair's breadth A. narrowly B. jumping C. seriously injured D. holding on to another person's hair E. crying for help |
A |
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence. |
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| 20. |
The decision taken by the panel is irrevocable A. irreversible B. unexpected C. accepted D. irresponsible E. unacceptable |
A |
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence. |
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| 11. |
Our house swept the board in the inter-house sports competition. A. prepared the field B. came last C. was completely successful D. was only partially successful E. won a consolation prize |
C |
| 12. |
The preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire outbreak that every cloud has a A. the loss is a common B. verybody must witness misfortunes in life C. every cloud has some silvery lines behind it D. when there is life there is hope E. there ia a good side to all misfortunes |
E |
| 13. |
My father always advised me to take time by the forelock A. use an opportunity promptly B. take things easy C. be clever D. always hurry up E. think twice before i act |
A |
| 14. |
Soyinka has A. become rich B. become distinguished C. scored high marks D. stressed his point E. won the competition for authors |
B |
| 15. |
The runners-up trophy which our school had won was cold comfort for all the efforts we made. A. befitting reward B. wet comfort C. an affectionate consideration D. well deserved E. a poor consolation |
E |
| 16. |
The runners-up trophy which our school had won was cold comfort for all the efforts we made A. befitting reward B. wet comfort C. an affectionate consideration D. well deserved E. a poor consolation |
E |
| 17. |
Amina used to be hand in glove with her boyfriend A. cheat her boyfriend B. admire her boyfriend C. fight her boyfriend D. wear her boyfriend's glove E. be close relations with her boyfriend |
E |
| 18. |
Chika escaped the accident by a hair's breadth A. narrowly B. jumping C. seriously injured D. holding on to another person's hair E. crying for help |
A |
| 19. |
Chika escaped the accident by a hair's breadth A. narrowly B. jumping C. seriously injured D. holding on to another person's hair E. crying for help |
A |
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence. |
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| 20. |
The decision taken by the panel is irrevocable A. irreversible B. unexpected C. accepted D. irresponsible E. unacceptable |
A |