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English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Seeing a young crop .... from the soil is a rare experience.
A
trail
B
project
C
creep
D
sprout
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct word to complete the sentence is 'sprout'. When a young crop emerges from the soil, it is said to 'sprout'. The word 'sprout' refers to the process of a plant growing from a seed.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68920)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Lawyers are still making efforts to interpret the new .......
A
statute
B
system
C
language
D
technique
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct word to complete the sentence is 'statute'. Lawyers interpret laws, and a 'statute' is a written law passed by a legislative body.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68922)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The cargo was intercepted on sea by _____
A
robbers
B
thieves
C
terrorists
D
pirates
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct word to complete the sentence is 'pirates'. Pirates are known for intercepting and robbing ships at sea.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68923)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctors .....Bola's grandmother after the heart attack.
A
resuscitated
B
regenerated
C
revivified
D
resurrected
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct word to complete the sentence is 'resuscitated'. In a medical context, 'resuscitate' means to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68924)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Because the couple cannot agree on many things, their relationship is now ____.
A
uneasy
B
tensed
C
stressed
D
strained
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct word to complete the sentence is 'strained'. When a relationship is under pressure due to disagreements, it is often described as 'strained'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68925)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
If one thing irritates you, it might another
A
concern
B
delight
C
invigorate
D
bother
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'irritates' means to cause annoyance or exasperation. The opposite of this would be to cause pleasure or happiness. Therefore, the correct answer is 'delight'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68929)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
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A
session
B
bout
C
attempt
D
entry
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The term 'bout' is used to refer to a short period of intense activity of a specified kind, especially a boxing or wrestling match. Therefore, in the context of the passage, 'bout' is the most suitable word to fill the gap.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68937)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
-72-
A
stage
B
ring
C
cage
D
podium
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the context of boxing, the term 'ring' is used to refer to the small square area in which the boxing match takes place. Therefore, 'ring' is the most suitable word to fill the gap.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68938)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
-73-
A
umpire
B
announcer
C
starter
D
referee
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In professional boxing, the announcer calls the boxers into the ring and introduces them to the audience, providing details such as their name, weight class, and other relevant information.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68939)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
-74-
A
braces
B
boxing gloves
C
parachute
D
kid's gloves
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In boxing, 'boxing gloves' are worn by boxers to protect their hands and their opponent's body during the match. Therefore, 'boxing gloves' is the most suitable word to fill the gap.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68941)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
-75-
A
contestant
B
fighting partner
C
opponent
D
sparring partner
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the context of a boxing match, the term 'opponent' is used to refer to the person who is competing against another in a contest. Therefore, 'opponent' is the most suitable word to fill the gap.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68943)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
-76-
A
kick
B
hook
C
knock
D
smack
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the context of boxing, the term 'hook' is used to describe a type of punch. A hook involves a punch that is thrown in a curved manner. Other options like 'knock', 'kick', and 'smack' are not specific boxing terms and hence are not suitable in this context
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68945)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
-77-
A
fists
B
hands
C
palms
D
elbow
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In boxing, punches are thrown with 'fists'. The term 'fists' is more appropriate in this context as it refers to the hand when the fingers are bent in towards the palm and held there tightly, typically in order to strike a blow or grasp something. The other options 'hands', 'elbow', and 'palms' are not used to throw punches in boxing.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68948)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
-78-
A
dubbing
B
dodging
C
defending
D
parrying
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
'Parrying' is a term used in boxing to refer to the act of deflecting or warding off a punch. It is a defensive maneuver that involves using one's own arm or hand to deflect or block an opponent's attack. The other options 'defending', 'dubbing', and 'dodging' do not accurately describe the action of blocking punches in boxing.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68950)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
-79-
A
turn
B
leg
C
round
D
lap
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the context of boxing, a 'round' refers to a period of fighting in the ring. Boxing matches are typically divided into several rounds. The other options 'lap', 'leg', and 'turn' do not accurately describe periods of a boxing match.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68952)