Year :
2010
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
31 - 40 of 77 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
|
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. |
||
| 31. |
I woke up feeling rather queer A. fine B. strange C. strong D. tried Detailed SolutionQueer; strange; odd. |
|
| 32. |
If he declines the offer, it will be better for him. A. ignores B. denies C. snubs D. rejects Detailed SolutionDeclines; politely refuse (an invitation or offer). |
|
| 33. |
Our club encourages benevolence A. affluence B. sincerity C. charity D. association Detailed SolutionBenevolence; the quality of being well meaning; kindness. |
|
| 34. |
Such utterances are inimical to the peaceful co-existence of the two communities A. unhelpful B. unimportant C. harmful D. useless Detailed SolutionInimical; tending to obstruct or harm. unfriendly; hostile. |
|
| 35. |
The chairman observed that Andrew was the most qualified candidate for the job A. suitable B. accommodating C. responsible D. interesting Detailed SolutionQualified; competent or knowledgeable enough to do something. |
|
| 36. |
What do you intend to do with these inanimate objects? A. lively B. fascinating C. precious D. lifeless Detailed SolutionInanimate; not alive. |
|
| 37. |
Everybody noticed that the chairman's excuse was lame A. verbose B. precise C. unsatisfactory D. unconditional Detailed SolutionLame; unconvincingly feeble, weak |
|
| 38. |
The president appointed staunch supporters of his policies as advisers. A. trusted B. critical C. affluent D. strong Detailed Solutionstaunch; very loyal and committed in attitude. Trust worthy. |
|
| 39. |
The little boy gave his candid opinion of the incident. A. quick B. brief C. frank D. hurried Detailed Solutioncandid; truthful and straightforward; frank. |
|
|
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: |
||
| 40. |
Why are you always jealous.............other people? A. of B. at C. about D. with Detailed SolutionWhy are you always jealous of other people?Of; expressing the relationship between a part and a whole |
|
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. |
||
| 31. |
I woke up feeling rather queer A. fine B. strange C. strong D. tried Detailed SolutionQueer; strange; odd. |
|
| 32. |
If he declines the offer, it will be better for him. A. ignores B. denies C. snubs D. rejects Detailed SolutionDeclines; politely refuse (an invitation or offer). |
|
| 33. |
Our club encourages benevolence A. affluence B. sincerity C. charity D. association Detailed SolutionBenevolence; the quality of being well meaning; kindness. |
|
| 34. |
Such utterances are inimical to the peaceful co-existence of the two communities A. unhelpful B. unimportant C. harmful D. useless Detailed SolutionInimical; tending to obstruct or harm. unfriendly; hostile. |
|
| 35. |
The chairman observed that Andrew was the most qualified candidate for the job A. suitable B. accommodating C. responsible D. interesting Detailed SolutionQualified; competent or knowledgeable enough to do something. |
| 36. |
What do you intend to do with these inanimate objects? A. lively B. fascinating C. precious D. lifeless Detailed SolutionInanimate; not alive. |
|
| 37. |
Everybody noticed that the chairman's excuse was lame A. verbose B. precise C. unsatisfactory D. unconditional Detailed SolutionLame; unconvincingly feeble, weak |
|
| 38. |
The president appointed staunch supporters of his policies as advisers. A. trusted B. critical C. affluent D. strong Detailed Solutionstaunch; very loyal and committed in attitude. Trust worthy. |
|
| 39. |
The little boy gave his candid opinion of the incident. A. quick B. brief C. frank D. hurried Detailed Solutioncandid; truthful and straightforward; frank. |
|
|
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences: |
||
| 40. |
Why are you always jealous.............other people? A. of B. at C. about D. with Detailed SolutionWhy are you always jealous of other people?Of; expressing the relationship between a part and a whole |