Year :
2004
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
1 - 10 of 103 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
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Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the other. |
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| 1. |
A. secondment B. orients C. orthopaedic D. photographic |
A |
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). |
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| 2. |
Sailors are usually dauntless in their exploits. A. selfless B. ruthless C. excited D. frightened |
D |
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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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| 3. |
The man refused to accept the offer of a job in the rural area: he preferred one in the ............area. A. local B. urban C. township D. municipal |
B |
| 4. |
He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is .......... A. humorous B. sober C. taciturn D. silent |
C |
| 5. |
One of the twins was as daring as the other was.......... A. morose B. timid C. secretive D. rational |
B |
| 6. |
A gully, which is a natural phenomenon should not be mistaken for a tunnel, which is.......... A. supernatural B. false C. artificial D. modern |
C |
| 7. |
The crops the farmer planted will be........in three months' time A. sold B. weeded C. uprooted D. harvested |
D |
| 8. |
He intentionally hid the document but his secretary.............burnt them A. carelessly B. willingly C. accidentally D. foolishly |
C |
| 9. |
It is curious how Bayo can be so carefree in his ways while his younger brother is so..........,, A. meticulous B. eccentric C. indifferent D. active |
A |
| 10. |
Personally, I give in rather easily when it comes to arguments, but Emeka will always..........to his opinion A. hold in B. hold on C. hold up D. hold back |
B |
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Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the other. |
||
| 1. |
A. secondment B. orients C. orthopaedic D. photographic |
A |
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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s). |
||
| 2. |
Sailors are usually dauntless in their exploits. A. selfless B. ruthless C. excited D. frightened |
D |
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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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| 3. |
The man refused to accept the offer of a job in the rural area: he preferred one in the ............area. A. local B. urban C. township D. municipal |
B |
| 4. |
He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is .......... A. humorous B. sober C. taciturn D. silent |
C |
| 5. |
One of the twins was as daring as the other was.......... A. morose B. timid C. secretive D. rational |
B |
| 6. |
A gully, which is a natural phenomenon should not be mistaken for a tunnel, which is.......... A. supernatural B. false C. artificial D. modern |
C |
| 7. |
The crops the farmer planted will be........in three months' time A. sold B. weeded C. uprooted D. harvested |
D |
| 8. |
He intentionally hid the document but his secretary.............burnt them A. carelessly B. willingly C. accidentally D. foolishly |
C |
| 9. |
It is curious how Bayo can be so carefree in his ways while his younger brother is so..........,, A. meticulous B. eccentric C. indifferent D. active |
A |
| 10. |
Personally, I give in rather easily when it comes to arguments, but Emeka will always..........to his opinion A. hold in B. hold on C. hold up D. hold back |
B |