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English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
English Grammar
Solution
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
He did all he could to defend his master.
A
fortify
B
secure
C
protect
D
cover
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To protect means to shield or guard someone or something from harm, damage or danger. It involves taking action to keep someone or something safe. In the context of the sentence, "defend his master," the action implies actively protecting the master from harm.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59128)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
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.
I hope the Principal would be gracious enough to forgive us.
A
cordial
B
polite
C
merciful
D
gentle
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 #59129)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
English Grammar
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
You have no excuse________late.
A
in being
B
to being
C
been
D
for being
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 #59130)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
English Grammar
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
My phone is superior________yours.
A
to
B
than
C
from
D
over
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 #59131)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
English Grammar
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
You will surely help me with my work,_________?
A
can you
B
won't you
C
would you
D
you won'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 #59132)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
English Grammar
Solution
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The trader tried to cash in________the customer's ignorance.
A
by
B
at
C
on
D
with
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The completed sentence would be: "The trader tried to cash in on the customer's ignorance."
In this context, "to cash in on" means to take advantage of something, in this case, the customer's ignorance, for personal gain.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59133)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
English Grammar
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
She hates________waiting.
A
to have been kept
B
having been kept
C
being kept
D
to be keeping
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 #59134)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
English Grammar
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
He took his share and gave them______
A
their
B
there's
C
there
D
theirs
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 #59135)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
English Grammar
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
it is advisable to mind your own business and not_________
A
somebody's else
B
somebody else's
C
somebody's else's
D
somebody else
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 #59136)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
English Grammar
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mike was very glad_________that he had won the lottery.
A
to hear
B
for hearing
C
at hearing
D
on hearing
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 #59137)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
English Grammar
Solution
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Mr kwesi bought_______
A
a cupboard attractive new
B
attractive a new cupboard
C
a new attractive cupboard
D
an attractive new cupboard
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The completed sentence would be: "Mr. Kwesi bought an attractive new cupboard."
This option maintains the correct word order and describes the cupboard being purchased as both new and attractive.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59138)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
English Grammar
Solution
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
Don't let Jack bully you: stand up________him.
A
for
B
against
C
above
D
to
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
If you stand up to someone, especially someone more powerful than you are, you defend yourself against their attacks or demands.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59139)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
English Grammar
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The culprits_______when we entered the courtroom.
A
were being interrogated
B
are being interrogated
C
will be interrogated
D
would be interrogated
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 #59140)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
English Grammar
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
The students had no choice_______to do as they had been commanded.
A
except
B
but
C
rather
D
even
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 #59141)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
English Grammar
choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
My submission________by the Council at the moment.
A
considering
B
is being considered
C
considers
D
is considered
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 #59142)