Year :
2010
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
11 - 20 of 77 Questions
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: |
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The two tasks were performed........................and we were able to finish early. A. alternatively B. simultaneously C. consecutively D. separately Detailed SolutionThe two tasks were performed simultaneously and we were able to finish early.simultaneously; at the same time. |
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The two tasks were performed........................and we were able to finish early. A. alternatively B. simultaneously C. consecutively D. separately Detailed SolutionThe two tasks were performed simultaneously and we were able to finish early.simultaneously; at the same time. |
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| 13. |
The committee is charged with finding a .......solution to the crisis A. lengthy B. current C. lasting D. strong Detailed SolutionThe committee is charged with finding a lasting solution to the crisis |
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| 14. |
We are worried by the............that exists between the two factions of the party A. distraction B. commotion C. confusion D. rivalry Detailed SolutionWe are worried by the rivalry that exists between the two factions of the partyRivalry; competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field. |
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Our teacher was not speaking.................when he said that the bursar was under a cloud A. literally B. simply C. frankly D. directly Detailed SolutionOur teacher was not speaking literally when he said that the bursar was under a cloudliterally; used for emphasis while not being literally true. |
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The signature on the document lacked..............so it was rejected A. clarity B. authenticity C. formality D. simplicity Detailed SolutionThe signature on the document lacked authenticity so it was rejectedAuthenticity; the quality of being authentic. |
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Everyone could tell that Binta was happy from the .............on her face. A. picture B. appearance C. expression D. sight Detailed SolutionEveryone could tell that Binta was happy from the expression on her face.Expression; a look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion. |
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| 18. |
His last novel was........by his visit to the prisons A. inspired B. generated C. conceived D. revealed Detailed SolutionHis last novel was inspired by his visit to the prisonsInspired; give rise to. |
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| 19. |
As a result of the power cut, production at the paint factory came to a ................... A. hold-up B. blockade C. stand still D. suspense Detailed SolutionAs a result of the power cut, production at the paint factory came to a stand stillStand still; remain fixed or immobile |
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. |
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James and Henry were at daggers drawn when I knew them. This means that they A. were always angry with each other B. always wore daggers C. were good at drawing daggers D. were fighting everybody Detailed SolutionBe bitterly hostile towards each other. |
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: |
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| 11. |
The two tasks were performed........................and we were able to finish early. A. alternatively B. simultaneously C. consecutively D. separately Detailed SolutionThe two tasks were performed simultaneously and we were able to finish early.simultaneously; at the same time. |
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| 12. |
The two tasks were performed........................and we were able to finish early. A. alternatively B. simultaneously C. consecutively D. separately Detailed SolutionThe two tasks were performed simultaneously and we were able to finish early.simultaneously; at the same time. |
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| 13. |
The committee is charged with finding a .......solution to the crisis A. lengthy B. current C. lasting D. strong Detailed SolutionThe committee is charged with finding a lasting solution to the crisis |
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We are worried by the............that exists between the two factions of the party A. distraction B. commotion C. confusion D. rivalry Detailed SolutionWe are worried by the rivalry that exists between the two factions of the partyRivalry; competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field. |
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| 15. |
Our teacher was not speaking.................when he said that the bursar was under a cloud A. literally B. simply C. frankly D. directly Detailed SolutionOur teacher was not speaking literally when he said that the bursar was under a cloudliterally; used for emphasis while not being literally true. |
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The signature on the document lacked..............so it was rejected A. clarity B. authenticity C. formality D. simplicity Detailed SolutionThe signature on the document lacked authenticity so it was rejectedAuthenticity; the quality of being authentic. |
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Everyone could tell that Binta was happy from the .............on her face. A. picture B. appearance C. expression D. sight Detailed SolutionEveryone could tell that Binta was happy from the expression on her face.Expression; a look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion. |
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His last novel was........by his visit to the prisons A. inspired B. generated C. conceived D. revealed Detailed SolutionHis last novel was inspired by his visit to the prisonsInspired; give rise to. |
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| 19. |
As a result of the power cut, production at the paint factory came to a ................... A. hold-up B. blockade C. stand still D. suspense Detailed SolutionAs a result of the power cut, production at the paint factory came to a stand stillStand still; remain fixed or immobile |
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. |
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James and Henry were at daggers drawn when I knew them. This means that they A. were always angry with each other B. always wore daggers C. were good at drawing daggers D. were fighting everybody Detailed SolutionBe bitterly hostile towards each other. |