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English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Coming from the kitchen was the sweet ________ of Mummy's soup.
A
aroma
B
odour
C
fragrance
D
scent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58772)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
There is a need to raise teachers' salary in order to boost their_______
A
spirit
B
moral
C
soul
D
morale
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58773)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The librarian has not entered the new books in the__________
A
catalogue
B
roster
C
list
D
directory
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58774)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The textbook is very costly; I cannot_________ it to my students.
A
commit
B
afford
C
endorse
D
recommend
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58775)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The weather is too hot; I need some water to________ my thirst.
A
wet
B
quench
C
cool
D
soak
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "quench" is the appropriate verb to use with "thirst". The phrase "quench my thirst" is a standard collocation in English, meaning to satisfy or relieve thirst.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58776)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
My grandmother once told me that old habits die hard. This means that old habits are
A
easily corrected
B
difficult to change
C
short-lived
D
forever changing
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58777)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
If you ask him to sing, he will do it at the drop of a hat. This means that he will sing
A
joyfully
B
melodiously
C
immediately
D
sluggishly
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58779)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The man has lost a lot and he only keeps up appearances by driving a big car. This means that the man
A
intends to work harder
B
pretends that all is well
C
wants everybody to see him
D
wants to please his people
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58782)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The game was tough but our team lost by a whisker. This means that our team lost by
A
default
B
a wide margin
C
not preparing well
D
a narrow margin
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58784)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When the result was announced, it was discovered that Bimbo and Pam were neck and neck. This means that Bimbo and Pam
A
had almost the same result
B
failed badly
C
had equal result
D
passed well
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The idiom "neck and neck" is commonly used in competitive situations to describe two or more participants who are very close in performance, progress, or results. It does not necessarily mean that their results are exactly equal but rather that they are very close.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58786)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The old woman 's birthday was marked by her children with pomp. This means that the birthday was
A
greatly celebrated
B
remembered fondly
C
widely advertise
D
filmed and played back
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58789)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When the man was accused of stealing the money, nobody raised an eyebrow. This means that nobody was
A
sad
B
pleased
C
interested
D
surprised
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58790)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
People do not often rely on men who allow their exalted position to go to their head. This means that people shun those who
A
are highly placed
B
are conceited because of their position
C
are rude because of their position
D
do not do their work
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58791)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The manager hit the roof when he was presented with the estimate for the new project. This means that the manager
A
mobilised the workers
B
became very angry
C
became very suspicious
D
cancelled the project
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58792)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
When he received the news that he had lost the election, he did not bat an eyelid. This means that he
A
expected to lose the election
B
stood perfectly still
C
was shocked to have lost the election
D
showed no feelings
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58795)