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English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
English Grammar
Solution
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.
The champions were elated after the tournament while their opponents looked _______
A
baffled
B
dejected
C
pitiful
D
frightened
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Elated: ecstatically happy.
Dejected: sad and depressed; dispirited.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #61083)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
English Grammar
Solution
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.
That engineer was said to have used inferior than _____ materials in the construction of the collapsed building.
A
excellent
B
recommended
C
quality
D
exceptional
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Inferior: lower in rank, status, or quality.
Excellent: extremely good; outstanding.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #61089)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
.I could not read what he wrote because his handwriting was_____
A
tiny
B
eligible
C
untidy
D
illegible
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
illegible: not clear enough to be read.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #61092)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
When all the items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was ______
A
dismissed
B
postponed
C
adjourned
D
dissolved
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This word means to formally end a meeting or session to resume it later or on another day. It is commonly used in the context of meetings where all planned discussions have been completed, making it the most appropriate choice here. Every meeting has an agenda - a list of items that need to be discussed. And when the items on the agenda have been discussed, the meeting is usually adjourned.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #61095)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Occasionally, universities award _____ degrees to outstanding personalities.
A
ceremonial
B
honorary
C
temporary
D
respectable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Honorary: conferred as an honour, without the usual requirements or functions.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #61098)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
His thoughtlessness is simply beyond _____.
A
idea
B
assurance
C
belief
D
fate
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Belief: something one accepts as true or real; a firmly held opinion.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #61104)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many doctors have ___ to western countries for better opportunities.
A
migrated
B
travelled
C
immigrated
D
participant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Migrated: move from one region or habitat to another according to the seasons.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #61108)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The younger brother insisted that he should be a .......... to the account.
A
partner
B
signatory
C
guarantor
D
participant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Signatory: a party that has signed an agreement, especially a state that has signed a treaty.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #61113)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The military was able to ..... the plan to overthrow the government.
A
fight
B
disrupt
C
thwart
D
disturb
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Thwart: prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #61117)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She gave her poem to her teacher to .... for the school magazine.
A
read
B
edit
C
correct
D
label
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Edit: prepare (written material) for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #61120)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Freedom of movement is a ........ right of every citizen.
A
negotiated
B
fundamental
C
privileged
D
foremost
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Fundamental: forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #61121)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The governor granted the political prisoners _______
A
asylum
B
acquittal
C
amnesty
D
bail
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Amnesty: an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offences.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #61124)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The recruits are under his tutelage. This means that he ______
A
assigns work to them.
B
trains them
C
disciplines them at work
D
protects them
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Under his tutelage implies under one's instruction; tuition.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #61128)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
He listened attentively to her cock-and-bull story. This means that she told
A
a terrifying story
B
an interesting story
C
an incredible story
D
a lot of folktales
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Cock and bull story: an implausible story used as an explanation or excuse.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #61132)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
He has left the country for this good time. This means that he
A
will never come back
B
left for better conditions
C
became an adventurer
D
will improve his credentials
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
For this good time implies permanent, without the possibility of change in the future.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #61133)