English Language, 2018, WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

Paper Info

Year :

2018

Title :

English Language

Exam :

WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

Time :

1 Hour 45 mins

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	In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
1.	Binetou's inquisitiveness is in sharp contrast with her sister's A. indifference B. noisiness C. calmness D. dullness Show Content Detailed Solution The word Inquisitiveness means; given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious. The most nearly opposite in meaning to Inquisitiveness from the options is ''Indifference. Indifference means; lack of interest or concern.	A
2.	Though at first it appeared an insignificant idea, it turned out to be quite _________ A. outstanding B. successful C. remarkable D. interesting Show Content Detailed Solution The word insignificant means; unimportant, trifling, or petty. While Remarkable means; worthy of notice or attention.	C
3.	After grasping the fundamental aspects of his job, Kwesi had to cope with more ________ procedures. A. advanced B. academic C. subsidiary D. secondary Show Content Detailed Solution The word fundamental means; of, relating to, or affecting the foundation or basis. While Advanced means; ahead or far or further along in progress, complexity, knowledge, skill, etc.	A
4.	The youth prefer discussing contemporary issues to ______ ones. A. archaic B. uninteresting C. stale D. political Show Content Detailed Solution The word contemporary means; of the present time; modern While Archaic means; primitive; ancient; old	A
5.	As erroneous as it might sound, the Headmaster's assumption was quite _______ A. wise B. correct C. precise D. faulty Show Content Detailed Solution The word erroneous means; containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong: while Correct means; conforming to fact or truth; free from error; accurate.	B
6.	Halima likes to dwell on trivial, rather than _______ matters. A. strong B. popular C. weighty D. heavy Show Content Detailed Solution The word trivial means; of little value or importance, of very little importance or value; insignificant. synonyms:unimportant, insignificant, inconsequential, minor, of no/little account, of no/little consequence, of no/little importance The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word is weighty. This means something that is of great seriousness and importance.	C
7.	We all know that Bola is insolent whereas Ade is ________ A. cowardly B. respectful C. humble D. modest Show Content Detailed Solution The word insolent means; boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting: Respectful being the nearest opposite, is therefore the correct answer.	B
8.	A few days after Musa's _______, his sister longed for his departure. A. coming B. entrance C. arrival D. welcome Show Content Detailed Solution The word departure means; an act or instance of departing: Depart means; to go away; leave: While Arrival which means; an act of arriving; a coming, is the most suitable answer.	C
9.	Algebra seems complicated, but with practice it becomes ________ A. solved B. simple C. accessible D. achievable Show Content Detailed Solution The word complicated means difficult to analyze, understand, explain, etc.: While simple means; easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.:	B
10.	Mrs. Agide is unassuming whereas her twin sister is ________ A. cheerful B. boastful C. loud D. rude Show Content Detailed Solution The word unassuming means; modest; unpretentious, while boastful means; given to or characterized by boasting. Boasting means; to speak with exaggeration and excessive pride, especially about oneself.	B

	In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
1.	Binetou's inquisitiveness is in sharp contrast with her sister's A. indifference B. noisiness C. calmness D. dullness Show Content Detailed Solution The word Inquisitiveness means; given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious. The most nearly opposite in meaning to Inquisitiveness from the options is ''Indifference. Indifference means; lack of interest or concern.	A
2.	Though at first it appeared an insignificant idea, it turned out to be quite _________ A. outstanding B. successful C. remarkable D. interesting Show Content Detailed Solution The word insignificant means; unimportant, trifling, or petty. While Remarkable means; worthy of notice or attention.	C
3.	After grasping the fundamental aspects of his job, Kwesi had to cope with more ________ procedures. A. advanced B. academic C. subsidiary D. secondary Show Content Detailed Solution The word fundamental means; of, relating to, or affecting the foundation or basis. While Advanced means; ahead or far or further along in progress, complexity, knowledge, skill, etc.	A
4.	The youth prefer discussing contemporary issues to ______ ones. A. archaic B. uninteresting C. stale D. political Show Content Detailed Solution The word contemporary means; of the present time; modern While Archaic means; primitive; ancient; old	A
5.	As erroneous as it might sound, the Headmaster's assumption was quite _______ A. wise B. correct C. precise D. faulty Show Content Detailed Solution The word erroneous means; containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong: while Correct means; conforming to fact or truth; free from error; accurate.	B

6.	Halima likes to dwell on trivial, rather than _______ matters. A. strong B. popular C. weighty D. heavy Show Content Detailed Solution The word trivial means; of little value or importance, of very little importance or value; insignificant. synonyms:unimportant, insignificant, inconsequential, minor, of no/little account, of no/little consequence, of no/little importance The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word is weighty. This means something that is of great seriousness and importance.	C
7.	We all know that Bola is insolent whereas Ade is ________ A. cowardly B. respectful C. humble D. modest Show Content Detailed Solution The word insolent means; boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting: Respectful being the nearest opposite, is therefore the correct answer.	B
8.	A few days after Musa's _______, his sister longed for his departure. A. coming B. entrance C. arrival D. welcome Show Content Detailed Solution The word departure means; an act or instance of departing: Depart means; to go away; leave: While Arrival which means; an act of arriving; a coming, is the most suitable answer.	C
9.	Algebra seems complicated, but with practice it becomes ________ A. solved B. simple C. accessible D. achievable Show Content Detailed Solution The word complicated means difficult to analyze, understand, explain, etc.: While simple means; easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.:	B
10.	Mrs. Agide is unassuming whereas her twin sister is ________ A. cheerful B. boastful C. loud D. rude Show Content Detailed Solution The word unassuming means; modest; unpretentious, while boastful means; given to or characterized by boasting. Boasting means; to speak with exaggeration and excessive pride, especially about oneself.	B