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English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Even a mediocre student can pass that test.
A
dull
B
fresh
C
average
D
lazy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58812)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
We called the carpenter to repair the broken door.
A
restore
B
renovate
C
replace
D
mend
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58813)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Mrs. Okpala gave the drunk a contemptuous look.
A
happy
B
sorrowful
C
knowing
D
scornful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58814)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The Vice-Chancellor's speech at the occasion was misconstrued.
A
misrepresented
B
misquoted
C
misunderstood
D
misreported
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58815)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
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 soldiers lay_______the town to arrest the terrorists.
A
siege on
B
siege to
C
siege with
D
siege by
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The term "lay siege" is an idiomatic expression used to describe the act of surrounding and blockading a town or a building, typically with the intention of capturing or isolating the occupants. When using this phrase, the preposition "to" is commonly used to indicate the target or location of the siege.
Therefore, the correct choice is "The soldiers lay siege to the town to arrest the terrorists."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58817)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
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.
Power has not been restored_________many parts of the town.
A
to
B
in
C
of
D
with
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58818)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
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 got to the hall after the płay________started.
A
is
B
have
C
had
D
was
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58819)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
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.
What I admire about our football team is that they love________
A
themselves
B
one another
C
the other
D
ourselves
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "one another" is used to indicate mutual or reciprocal actions between multiple people or entities. In this context, "one another" means that the team members have a strong bond and care for each other.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58828)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
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.
This is the teacher_______told me the answer.
A
whom I said
B
who I said
C
who I said he
D
I said that he
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
“Who” is the correct relative pronoun because it refers to “the teacher”, a person, and functions as the subject of the verb told. “I said” is an intervening clause (a reporting clause) and does not affect the grammatical role of who.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58829)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
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.
Mary shouldn't have disobeyed the teacher,_________?
A
should she
B
didn't she
C
did she
D
could he
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The main statement is "Mary shouldn't have disobeyed the teacher," which is negative because of "shouldn't" (a contraction of "should not"). Therefore, the appropriate question tag to use for agreement is "should she?" This structure seeks agreement or confirmation that Mary indeed should not have disobeyed the teacher.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58830)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
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.
She wondered if the water was not_________hot for drinking.
A
very
B
so
C
much
D
too
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The adverb "too" is used to indicate an excessive degree of something. You make use of "too" as opposed to "very" when the thing goes beyond what is acceptable, needed or comfortable.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58831)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
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.
I told him not to play_______fire.
A
on
B
with
C
beneath
D
upon
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58832)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
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 woman said the maid should________all the plates before going to bed.
A
wash out
B
wash up
C
wash off
D
wash away
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Wash up" is the correct phrasal verb for cleaning dishes/plates after a meal.
Example: The children were asked to wash up after dinner.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58821)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
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.
John, would you mind lifting the box?_______
A
yes, i do
B
No, i wouldn't
C
Yes, i wouldn't
D
No, i don't
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58823)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
English Grammar
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.
It was a long poem, but Rasheed learnt it________
A
from memory
B
to memory
C
by heart
D
to heart
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #58824)