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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 couple _______ their first child when I entered college.
A
hasn't had
B
haven't had
C
were not having
D
hadn't had
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is 'hadn't had'. This is because the sentence is in the past tense, and 'hadn't had' is the correct past perfect form to indicate that the couple did not have their first child at the time the speaker entered college.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69051)
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 fire fighters worked hard to .......... the inferno.
A
put by
B
put away
C
put off
D
put out
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct phrase is 'put out'. In this context, 'put out' means to extinguish, which is what firefighters do to an inferno.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69054)
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.
Those novels are interesting. I wonder if you can get me ................
A
others such many
B
many such others
C
such many others
D
many others such
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct phrase is 'many such others'. This is because 'many' is a quantifier that should come before 'such others', which is a determiner phrase.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69058)
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
Awa deceived Ahmed into handing over all his savings.
A
cooked
B
fooled
C
cheated
D
betrayed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word deceived means to make someone believe something that is not true, usually in order to mislead them. Fooled closely matches this meaning because it also involves tricking someone into believing something false.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69068)
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
It turned out that the plaintiff's claim was false
A
surmise
B
pronouncement
C
allegation
D
contention
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'claim' in the context of the sentence refers to an assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt. This is closely related to the concept of 'allegation', which is a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69070)
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
The aggrieved faction held a clandestine meeting.
A
secret
B
quiet
C
quick
D
brief
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'clandestine' in the context of the sentence refers to something done secretly or kept secret, especially because illicit. This is closely related to the concept of 'secret', which refers to something that is not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69071)
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
Morgan Pharmacy is the sole distributor of the antiviral drug.
A
only
B
major
C
creditable
D
first
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'sole' in the context of the sentence refers to one and only. This is closely related to the concept of 'only', which refers to alone in a class or category.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69074)
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
Police officers holding batons impounded the banker's car.
A
collected
B
banned
C
banished
D
seized
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'impounded' in the context of the sentence means to seize or take possession of. Therefore, the correct option is 'seized'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69193)
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
The English teacher is always cheerful.
A
careful
B
gleeful
C
satisfied
D
zealous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'cheerful' means being in good spirits, happy or gleeful. Therefore, the correct option is 'gleeful'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69196)
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
The Chairman is of the opinion that laying off workers is pernicious to the growth of the company.
A
crucial
B
irrelevant
C
indispensible
D
harmful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'pernicious' means having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. Therefore, the correct option is 'harmful'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69197)
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
It was she that commanded me to leave the room.
A
encouraged
B
induced
C
ordered
D
persuaded
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'commanded' means to give an authoritative order. Therefore, the correct option is 'ordered'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69198)
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
The valedictorian was admired for her perseverance while at school.
A
patience
B
tenacity
C
enthusiasm
D
humility
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'perseverance' means persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. Therefore, the correct option is 'tenacity'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69199)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Capital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Ojo won the prize for the best TEACHER.
A
Did Ojo win the prize for the best dancer?
B
Did Ojo win the award for the best teacher?
C
Did Oke win the prize for the best teacher?
D
Did Ojo lose the prize for the best teacher?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence 'Ojo won the prize for the best TEACHER.' is an appropriate answer to the question 'Did Ojo win the prize for the best dancer?' because the emphasis is on 'TEACHER.'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69201)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The president rewarded some of the OFFICERS.
A
Did the president reward all the officers?
B
Did the senator reward some of the officers?
C
Did the president reward some of the students?
D
Did the president censure some of the officers?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence 'The president rewarded some of the OFFICERS.' is a response to the question 'Did the president reward some of the students?'. The emphasis on 'OFFICERS' indicates that the president did not reward students but officers.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69202)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The woman bought a CARTON of milk.
A
Did the woman buy a tin of milk?
B
Did the woman sell a carton of milk?
C
Did the man buy a carton of milk?
D
Did the woman buy a carton of fish?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence 'The woman bought a CARTON of milk.' is a response to the question 'Did the woman buy a tin of milk?'. The emphasis on 'CARTON' indicates that the woman did not buy a tin of milk, but a carton of milk.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69203)