English Language, 2014, WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2014

Title :

English Language

Exam :

WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

111 - 120 of 128 Questions

#	Question	Ans
	From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
111.	We were expecting them in the evening but they arrived ........... dawn. A. on B. at C. in D. for Show Content Detailed Solution We were expecting them in the evening but they arrived at dawn. At; expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position.	B
112.	Children often try to live up ........ their parents' expectations. A. in B. by C. to D. on Show Content Detailed Solution Children often try to live up their parents' expectations.	C
113.	He ........ be fat, but he is still smart. A. may B. could C. can D. might Show Content Detailed Solution He may be fat, but he is still smart.	A
114.	The students had no choice ........... to do as they had been commanded. A. even B. but C. rather D. ony Show Content Detailed Solution If you have no choice but to do something or have little choice but to do it, you cannot avoid doing it. They had little choice but to agree to what he suggested.	B
115.	The dog was run........ by a careless driver. A. under B. upon C. across D. over Show Content Detailed Solution Run over; to hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them.	D
116.	When will the strike be ...........? A. called off B. called back C. called out D. called over Show Content Detailed Solution called off; to cancel or abandon.	A
117.	I received an award ....... my outstanding performance in the debate. A. for B. through C. in D. over Show Content Detailed Solution I received an award for my outstanding performance in the debate.	A
118.	The earlier we leave, ......... for us. A. the best B. the much better C. the better D. it is better Show Content Detailed Solution You say the sooner/earlier the better when you think something should be done as soon as possible.e.g The kidnapper is a man we must catch and the sooner the better.	C
119.	I just couldn't .......... what he was saying. A. make do B. make out C. make up D. make by Show Content Detailed Solution Make out; means to be able to see, hear, read, or distinguish something despite difficulty, often due to factors that interfere with one's senses. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "make" and "out." e.g If we turn up the volume we may be able to make out what they're saying	B
120.	The men were charged ......... murder. A. of B. for C. with D. on Show Content Detailed Solution Charged = formally accuse (someone) of something, especially an offence under law. Example = they were charged with assault	C

	From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
111.	We were expecting them in the evening but they arrived ........... dawn. A. on B. at C. in D. for Show Content Detailed Solution We were expecting them in the evening but they arrived at dawn. At; expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position.	B
112.	Children often try to live up ........ their parents' expectations. A. in B. by C. to D. on Show Content Detailed Solution Children often try to live up their parents' expectations.	C
113.	He ........ be fat, but he is still smart. A. may B. could C. can D. might Show Content Detailed Solution He may be fat, but he is still smart.	A
114.	The students had no choice ........... to do as they had been commanded. A. even B. but C. rather D. ony Show Content Detailed Solution If you have no choice but to do something or have little choice but to do it, you cannot avoid doing it. They had little choice but to agree to what he suggested.	B
115.	The dog was run........ by a careless driver. A. under B. upon C. across D. over Show Content Detailed Solution Run over; to hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them.	D

116.	When will the strike be ...........? A. called off B. called back C. called out D. called over Show Content Detailed Solution called off; to cancel or abandon.	A
117.	I received an award ....... my outstanding performance in the debate. A. for B. through C. in D. over Show Content Detailed Solution I received an award for my outstanding performance in the debate.	A
118.	The earlier we leave, ......... for us. A. the best B. the much better C. the better D. it is better Show Content Detailed Solution You say the sooner/earlier the better when you think something should be done as soon as possible.e.g The kidnapper is a man we must catch and the sooner the better.	C
119.	I just couldn't .......... what he was saying. A. make do B. make out C. make up D. make by Show Content Detailed Solution Make out; means to be able to see, hear, read, or distinguish something despite difficulty, often due to factors that interfere with one's senses. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "make" and "out." e.g If we turn up the volume we may be able to make out what they're saying	B
120.	The men were charged ......... murder. A. of B. for C. with D. on Show Content Detailed Solution Charged = formally accuse (someone) of something, especially an offence under law. Example = they were charged with assault	C