Year :
2011
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
1 - 10 of 100 Questions
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. |
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There isn't enough rice, so its importation is permitted whereas the importation of cement is............. A. suspended B. licensed C. unaccepted D. prohibited Detailed Solutionpermitted; authorize or allow (something)prohibited; that has been forbidden; banned. |
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The cast consisted of many famous actors and few.............ones. A. humble B. infamous C. unknown D. unpopular Detailed Solutionfamous; known about by many people. |
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My grandfather, rather than being..........was often quite prejudiced in his opinions. A. subjective B. discriminating C. impartial D. strict Detailed Solutionprejudiced; make biased.Impartial; treating all rivals or disputants equally. |
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Both sides are very hopeful about the outcome of the peace talks, but observers are still very.......... A. realistic B. emphatic C. explicit D. pessimistic Detailed SolutionHopeful; feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.pessimistic; tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. |
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The clever lawyer exposed the facts that were obscure in the case, making the judge see beyond the............. A. open B. obvious C. illustrated D. reflected Detailed Solutionobscure; not clearly expressed or easily understood.Obvious; easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent. |
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It took me the whole day to summarize the lecturer's copious notes having been used to ............ones A. scanty B. illegible C. inaccurate D. coherent Detailed Solutioncopious; abundant in supply or quantity. PlentifulScanty; small or insufficient in quantity or amount |
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The principal of that school was demoted for his incompetence while several others were commended for their ............. A. punctuality B. honesty C. efficiency D. sincerity Detailed SolutionIncompetence; inability to do something successfully; ineptitude.Efficiency; (of a person) working in a well-organized and competent way. |
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The official who disclosed the information he was supposed to ..............was sacked A. cover B. protect C. conceal D. allow Detailed SolutionDisclosed; allow something hidden to be seenConceal; not allow to be seen; hide. |
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The prosecutor argued his case vehemently but the defence lawyer responded................ A. constantly B. feebly C. roughly D. hurriedly Detailed Solutionvehemently; in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling.Feebly; in a way that lacks strength or force. |
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While we expected it to be gradual, the process of transition to civilian rule came to an ........end. A. abrupt B. anticipated C. unhappy D. unpleasant Detailed SolutionGradual; taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.Abrupt; sudden and unexpected. |
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. |
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| 1. |
There isn't enough rice, so its importation is permitted whereas the importation of cement is............. A. suspended B. licensed C. unaccepted D. prohibited Detailed Solutionpermitted; authorize or allow (something)prohibited; that has been forbidden; banned. |
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| 2. |
The cast consisted of many famous actors and few.............ones. A. humble B. infamous C. unknown D. unpopular Detailed Solutionfamous; known about by many people. |
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| 3. |
My grandfather, rather than being..........was often quite prejudiced in his opinions. A. subjective B. discriminating C. impartial D. strict Detailed Solutionprejudiced; make biased.Impartial; treating all rivals or disputants equally. |
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| 4. |
Both sides are very hopeful about the outcome of the peace talks, but observers are still very.......... A. realistic B. emphatic C. explicit D. pessimistic Detailed SolutionHopeful; feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.pessimistic; tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. |
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The clever lawyer exposed the facts that were obscure in the case, making the judge see beyond the............. A. open B. obvious C. illustrated D. reflected Detailed Solutionobscure; not clearly expressed or easily understood.Obvious; easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent. |
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It took me the whole day to summarize the lecturer's copious notes having been used to ............ones A. scanty B. illegible C. inaccurate D. coherent Detailed Solutioncopious; abundant in supply or quantity. PlentifulScanty; small or insufficient in quantity or amount |
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The principal of that school was demoted for his incompetence while several others were commended for their ............. A. punctuality B. honesty C. efficiency D. sincerity Detailed SolutionIncompetence; inability to do something successfully; ineptitude.Efficiency; (of a person) working in a well-organized and competent way. |
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The official who disclosed the information he was supposed to ..............was sacked A. cover B. protect C. conceal D. allow Detailed SolutionDisclosed; allow something hidden to be seenConceal; not allow to be seen; hide. |
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The prosecutor argued his case vehemently but the defence lawyer responded................ A. constantly B. feebly C. roughly D. hurriedly Detailed Solutionvehemently; in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling.Feebly; in a way that lacks strength or force. |
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| 10. |
While we expected it to be gradual, the process of transition to civilian rule came to an ........end. A. abrupt B. anticipated C. unhappy D. unpleasant Detailed SolutionGradual; taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.Abrupt; sudden and unexpected. |