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WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
It is apparent that John damaged the desk.
A
noticed
B
evident
C
recognised
D
acknowledged
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Apparent" means clearly visible or understood; evident.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71664)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
Some of the merchant's goods were impounded by the customs officers
A
intercepted
B
delayed
C
confiscated
D
screened
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Impounded" means seized or taken legal custody of.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71665)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
My trust in Abah suddenly began to wane.
A
dissipate
B
disappear
C
deteriorate
D
decrease
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Wane" means to decrease in vigour, power or extent.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71666)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
Some believe it is ominous for the owl to perch on the roof of a house.
A
forbidden
B
portentous
C
prophetic
D
suspicious
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Ominous" means giving the impression that something bad is going to happen; threatening. "Portentous" means giving a sign or warning that something unusually bad or unpleasant is going to happen. "Prophetic" means accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71667)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
The new shopping mall is on the fringe of the town.
A
limit
B
outside
C
middle
D
edge
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Fringe" means the outer, marginal, or extreme part of an area or group. It is nearest in meaning to "edge" which means the outside limit of an object, area or surface. "Limit" means the point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71668)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
The supervisor spurned the offer of help from the cleaner.
A
rebuffed
B
denied
C
defied
D
refuted
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Spurned" means rejected with disdain or contempt. "Rebuffed" means rejected in an abrupt and ungracious manner.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71669)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
I have eventually found the book.
A
actually
B
lately
C
presently
D
finally
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Eventually" means in the end, especially after a long delay, dispute or series of problems. "Finally" means after a long time.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71670)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
It is good for a child to be unduly inquisitive.
A
naughty
B
playful
C
curious
D
troublesome
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Inquisitive" means having or showing an interest in learning things; curious.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71671)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
Kofi is rather audacious; he jumps off high fences.
A
daring
B
smart
C
active
D
agile
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Audicious" means having a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks; being adventurous or daring.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71672)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A-D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentences.
The criminal approached the crowd menacingly.
A
stealthily
B
cunningly
C
calculatedly
D
threateningly
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Menacingly" means in a way that suggests the presence of threat or danger; threateningly
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71673)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He said that they ______ painting the house by then.
A
will have finished
B
would have finished
C
will finish
D
would finish
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"would have finished" is used to indicate a future action completed before a specific time. This sequence of tense is commonly used in reported speech. "will have finished" is not used in reported speech.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71674)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I will wear my _______ dress to the dance.
A
blue silk new
B
blue new silk
C
new blue silk
D
silk blue new
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"new blue silk" follows the correct adjective order: opinion, size, age, colour, origin, material, purpose.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71675)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
If I _____ an eagle, I would fly to distant lands.
A
was
B
were
C
am
D
be
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"were" is used in the subjunctive mood for hypothetical situations.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71676)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The teacher needs ______ to write the note on the chalkboard.
A
chalks
B
a chalk
C
some chalk
D
many chalks
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"some" is the correct determiner to use for an uncountable noun.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71677)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The man said that he ________
A
had eaten there the previous day
B
ate here yesterday
C
has eaten there before
D
had eaten there yesterday
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"had eaten there the previous day" correctly shifts the tense for reported speech. You use the past tense "had" and the distant adjective "there" instead of "here". Also, "the previous day" is used instead of "yesterday".
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71678)