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English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The Chairman wasn't privy ..... that information.
A
with
B
at
C
on
D
to
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is 'to'. In English, the verb 'privy' is followed by the preposition 'to' when referring to having knowledge of something that is considered secret or private.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69022)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We were lucky our driver didn't die in the accident, ........... ?
A
did we
B
isn't it
C
didn't we
D
weren't we
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is 'weren't we'. This is a tag question, which is a small question that is attached, or 'tagged', to the end of a sentence. The tag question 'weren't we' is used here to confirm or check information that was mentioned earlier in the conversation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69024)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The ............ were decorated with flowers.
A
girls shoes
B
girls' shoes
C
girls' shoes'
D
girls shoes'
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is 'girls' shoes'. This is an example of a possessive noun, which is used to show ownership or association. In this case, the shoes belong to the girls, so we use the possessive form 'girls' shoes'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69027)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Before the lecturer entered the hall, we .......... the board.
A
are cleaning
B
have cleaned
C
clean
D
had cleaned
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is 'had cleaned'. This is an example of the past perfect tense, which is used to show that an action was completed (or 'perfected') at some point in the past before something else happened. In this case, the action of cleaning the board was completed before the lecturer entered the hall.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69029)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
.......... the hours of nine and ten, the surgeons completed the operation.
A
before
B
upon
C
between
D
in
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is 'Between'. This is a preposition of time, which is used to show when something happened. In this case, the operation was completed between the hours of nine and ten.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69030)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mother bought ............. at the fair.
A
a red expensive Japanese car
B
an expensive Japanese red car
C
a Japanese red expensive car
D
an expensive red Japanese car
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is 'an expensive red Japanese car'. This is an example of the correct order of adjectives in English. The general order is: quantity, opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose. In this case, 'expensive' (opinion), 'red' (color), and 'Japanese' (origin) are in the correct order.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69032)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The duty of our teacher is to give instructions;.......... is to obey.
A
ours
B
our
C
ours'
D
our's
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is 'ours'. In this context, 'ours' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to or relates to us. The sentence is comparing the duty of the teacher to the duty of the speaker and others. Therefore, 'ours' is the correct word to use.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69034)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The teacher has ......... with the principal.
A
fallen apart
B
fallen out
C
fallen of
D
fallen down
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct phrase is 'fallen out'. In this context, 'fallen out' is an idiomatic expression that means to have a disagreement or quarrel. Therefore, the sentence should read 'The teacher has fallen out with the principal.'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69036)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
A meeting was called ..............the instance of the chairman.
A
by
B
for
C
on
D
at
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct preposition is 'on'. In this context, 'on' is used to indicate the basis or grounds for something. Therefore, the sentence should read 'A meeting was called on the instance of the chairman.'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69038)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Business is poor these days ........... workers are on strike.
A
whereas
B
because
C
no matter
D
so that
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct conjunction is 'because'. In this context, 'because' is used to introduce a word or phrase that stands for a clause expressing an explanation or reason. Therefore, the sentence should read 'Business is poor these days because workers are on strike.'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69040)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The test seemed ................. simple that we thought we would all pass.
A
over
B
so
C
very
D
too
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct word is 'so'. In this context, 'so' is used as an adverb to emphasize an adjective. Therefore, the sentence should read 'The test seemed so simple that we thought we would all pass.'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69042)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Tayo: I think I can now solve the problem.
Essien:............
A
So I can
B
Either do I
C
Neither can I
D
So do I
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct response to 'I think I can now solve the problem' is 'So do I' if Essien also believes he can solve the problem. This is because 'So do I' is used to express agreement with a positive statement.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69043)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
A
enjoy
B
reason
C
refer
D
belief
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The words 'refer', 'belief', and 'enjoy' have their stress on the second syllable, while 'reason' has its stress on the first syllable. Therefore, 'reason' has a different stress pattern.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69061)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to 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 sentence
Parents encourage their children to exercise financial prudence
A
precision
B
caution
C
credence
D
sincerity
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'prudence' in the context of the sentence refers to the quality of being wise in practical affairs, as by providing for the future. This is closely related to the concept of 'caution', especially in financial matters, where one needs to be careful about spending and investments.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69067)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The .......scientist has discovered a cure for cancer.
A
brilliant young Nigerian
B
Nigerian brilliant young
C
young brilliant Nigerian
D
young Nigerian brilliant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In English, adjectives are usually ordered by quantity, quality, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose. Therefore, 'young brilliant Nigerian' is the correct order.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69045)