English Language, 2011, WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2011

Title :

English Language

Exam :

WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
	From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
11.	Alfred is afraid of his wife who has a very................size A. eminent B. momentous C. prominent D. intimidating Show Content Detailed Solution Alfred is afraid of his wife who has a very intimidating size Intimidating; having a frightening, overawing, or threatening effect.	D
12.	The government has imposed an..................on the importation of used vehicles. A. order B. edict C. embargo D. act Show Content Detailed Solution The government has imposed an embargo on the importation of used vehicles. Embargo; an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.	C
13.	The corpse has been taken to the ................... A. dispensary B. mortuary C. theatre D. ward Show Content Detailed Solution The corpse has been taken to the mortuary mortuary; a room or building in which dead bodies are kept, for hygienic storage or for examination, until burial or cremation.	B
14.	In spite of the vicissitudes of life, she never........... from her plan A. evaded B. detracted C. deviated D. detoured	C
15.	When the solicitor told Awa to wait outside, she considered it ............to her dignity A. a drawback B. an affront C. a strain D. a withdrawal	B
16.	The meeting cannot start because we have not formed a ............. A. quota B. crowd C. quorum D. chorus	C
17.	The................of the asylum sang a song for the President. A. inmates B. occupants C. residents D. tenants	A
18.	His appointment was................because of irregularities in his credentials. A. annulled B. terminated C. suspended D. dismissed	B
19.	The seminar was held under the...........of the Government A. jurisdiction B. arbitration C. agreement D. auspices Show Content Detailed Solution The seminar was held under the jurisdiction of the Government jurisdiction ; the official power to make legal decisions and judgement.	A
20.	The new car is very attractive but I doubt its............. A. style B. complexity C. durability D. longevity Show Content Detailed Solution The new car is very attractive but I doubt its durability Durability; the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage	C

	From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
11.	Alfred is afraid of his wife who has a very................size A. eminent B. momentous C. prominent D. intimidating Show Content Detailed Solution Alfred is afraid of his wife who has a very intimidating size Intimidating; having a frightening, overawing, or threatening effect.	D
12.	The government has imposed an..................on the importation of used vehicles. A. order B. edict C. embargo D. act Show Content Detailed Solution The government has imposed an embargo on the importation of used vehicles. Embargo; an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.	C
13.	The corpse has been taken to the ................... A. dispensary B. mortuary C. theatre D. ward Show Content Detailed Solution The corpse has been taken to the mortuary mortuary; a room or building in which dead bodies are kept, for hygienic storage or for examination, until burial or cremation.	B
14.	In spite of the vicissitudes of life, she never........... from her plan A. evaded B. detracted C. deviated D. detoured	C
15.	When the solicitor told Awa to wait outside, she considered it ............to her dignity A. a drawback B. an affront C. a strain D. a withdrawal	B

16.	The meeting cannot start because we have not formed a ............. A. quota B. crowd C. quorum D. chorus	C
17.	The................of the asylum sang a song for the President. A. inmates B. occupants C. residents D. tenants	A
18.	His appointment was................because of irregularities in his credentials. A. annulled B. terminated C. suspended D. dismissed	B
19.	The seminar was held under the...........of the Government A. jurisdiction B. arbitration C. agreement D. auspices Show Content Detailed Solution The seminar was held under the jurisdiction of the Government jurisdiction ; the official power to make legal decisions and judgement.	A
20.	The new car is very attractive but I doubt its............. A. style B. complexity C. durability D. longevity Show Content Detailed Solution The new car is very attractive but I doubt its durability Durability; the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage	C

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