Year :
2015
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Code :
S3022
Paper 1 | Objectives
Time :
1 Hour
11 - 20 of 80 Questions
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From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. |
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After assuring the authorities that he would not escape, the prisoner was released on... A. suspension B. recored C. parole D. probation Detailed SolutionAfter assuring the authorities that he would not escape, the prisoner was released on paroleParole; the temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behaviour. |
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| 12. |
A judge is required to....justice fairly. A. defer B. dispense C. define D. dispel Detailed SolutionA judge is required to dispense justice fairly.dispense; pass, give out |
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| 13. |
The disease was....by the doctors as pneumonia. A. diagnosed B. prescribed C. constructed D. decided Detailed SolutionThe disease was diagnosed by the doctors as pneumonia.diagnosed; identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms. |
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| 14. |
The court granted an....against the eviction of the tenants. A. adjournment B. injunction C. indictment D. adjudication Detailed SolutionThe court granted an injunction against the eviction of the tenants.injunction; a judicial order restraining a person from beginning or continuing an action threatening or invading the legal right of another, or compelling a person to carry out a certain act, e.g. to make restitution to an injured party. |
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| 15. |
He was given a certificate of....in English. A. efficacy B. efficiency C. proficiency D. sufficiency Detailed SolutionHe was given a certificate of proficiency in English.proficiency; a high degree of skill; expertise. |
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| 16. |
The...years of a child's life mould his character A. restrained B. constructive C. confllicting D. formative Detailed SolutionThe formative years of a child's life mould his characterformative; developmental, developing, growing |
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| 17. |
Public money used be used only for... A. purposes B. legitimate C. discreet D. legal E. executive |
A |
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The truth of the evidence is... A. irreversible B. irrefutable C. irreparable D. irretrieveable Detailed SolutionThe truth of the evidence is irrefutableirrefutable; impossible to deny or disprove. |
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| 19. |
As a millionaire he lives in ... A. prudence B. affluence C. frugality D. abundance Detailed SolutionAs a millionaire he lives in affluenceAffluence; the state of having a great deal of money; wealth. |
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After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. |
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On hearing the news, he flew off the handle. This means that he A. changed his decision B. ran away C. felt very disappointed D. became very angry Detailed Solutionfly off the handle; Lose one's temper |
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From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. |
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| 11. |
After assuring the authorities that he would not escape, the prisoner was released on... A. suspension B. recored C. parole D. probation Detailed SolutionAfter assuring the authorities that he would not escape, the prisoner was released on paroleParole; the temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behaviour. |
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| 12. |
A judge is required to....justice fairly. A. defer B. dispense C. define D. dispel Detailed SolutionA judge is required to dispense justice fairly.dispense; pass, give out |
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| 13. |
The disease was....by the doctors as pneumonia. A. diagnosed B. prescribed C. constructed D. decided Detailed SolutionThe disease was diagnosed by the doctors as pneumonia.diagnosed; identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms. |
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| 14. |
The court granted an....against the eviction of the tenants. A. adjournment B. injunction C. indictment D. adjudication Detailed SolutionThe court granted an injunction against the eviction of the tenants.injunction; a judicial order restraining a person from beginning or continuing an action threatening or invading the legal right of another, or compelling a person to carry out a certain act, e.g. to make restitution to an injured party. |
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| 15. |
He was given a certificate of....in English. A. efficacy B. efficiency C. proficiency D. sufficiency Detailed SolutionHe was given a certificate of proficiency in English.proficiency; a high degree of skill; expertise. |
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The...years of a child's life mould his character A. restrained B. constructive C. confllicting D. formative Detailed SolutionThe formative years of a child's life mould his characterformative; developmental, developing, growing |
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| 17. |
Public money used be used only for... A. purposes B. legitimate C. discreet D. legal E. executive |
A |
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The truth of the evidence is... A. irreversible B. irrefutable C. irreparable D. irretrieveable Detailed SolutionThe truth of the evidence is irrefutableirrefutable; impossible to deny or disprove. |
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| 19. |
As a millionaire he lives in ... A. prudence B. affluence C. frugality D. abundance Detailed SolutionAs a millionaire he lives in affluenceAffluence; the state of having a great deal of money; wealth. |
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After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. |
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On hearing the news, he flew off the handle. This means that he A. changed his decision B. ran away C. felt very disappointed D. became very angry Detailed Solutionfly off the handle; Lose one's temper |