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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.
It is wise to ______ with what one has rather than go borrowing.
A
make out
B
make up
C
make do
D
make over
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Make do" means to manage with limited resources.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71695)
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 was _______ hasty in meting out punishment
A
more
B
much
C
scarcely
D
somewhat
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"somewhat" means to a moderate extent. It fits perfectly with the context.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71696)
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.
Everybody should treat their parents with respect, _______?
A
should they
B
shouldn't they
C
shouldn't we
D
should we
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Everybody" refers to a group of people. For question tags, the pronoun used should reflect the logical plural; hence "they".
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71697)
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 experienced clerk found herself at ________.
A
a crossroad
B
some crossroads
C
a crossroads
D
the crossroad
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "at a crossroads" is an idiomatic expression that means that someone is at a point where they must make a significant decision or choose between different directions or options in life.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71698)
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.
We are playing ____ the problems of the company.
A
off
B
up
C
out
D
down
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This means to minimise the importance of something.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71699)
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.
You _______ have walked home alone so late at night.
A
would not
B
might not
C
ought not to
D
need not to
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Ought not to" is used to indicate that something is not advisable or is a bad idea. The sentence is advising someone that it is unwise to walk home alone late at night.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71700)
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.
Did you notice that the _______ had been removed??
A
price's tag
B
price tag
C
prices tag
D
prices' tag
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Price tag" is the correct term for the label indicating the price of an item.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71701)
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.
One has to be careful of ____ friends.
A
his
B
their
C
your
D
one's
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
One's is the correct possessive form to match the subject "one".
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71702)
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.
It is mandatory that consumables should have _____ dates.
A
sell-by
B
sell-out
C
sell-off
D
sell-on
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Sell-by date" is the term used for the date by which a product should be sold.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71703)
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.
Don't judge the boy ______ his past.
A
from
B
at
C
by
D
for
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"By" is the correct preposition used to indicate the criteria for judgement.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71704)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
What option best completes the gap labelled 71?
A
period
B
reign
C
tenure
D
era
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Tenure" refers to the period during which someone holds a particular office or position.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71705)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
What option best completes the gap labelled 72?
A
candidates
B
aspirants
C
applicants
D
competitors
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Candidates" are people who are nominated to run for a political office.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71706)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
What option best completes the gap labelled 73?
A
promise
B
speech
C
mandate
D
manifestoes
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Manifestoes" are public declarations of intentions, motives, or views especially those of a political party or candidate.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71707)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
What option best completes the gap labelled 74?
A
lobbying
B
canvassing
C
buying
D
driving
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Canvassing" refers to soliciting votes from electors.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71708)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
What option best completes the gap labelled 75?
A
suffrage
B
right
C
charter
D
declaration
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Suffrage" refers to the right to vote in political elections.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71709)