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WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Mrs. Agide is unassuming whereas her twin sister is ________
A
cheerful
B
boastful
C
loud
D
rude
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word unassuming means; modest; unpretentious, while boastful means; given to or characterized by boasting.
Boasting means; to speak with exaggeration and excessive pride, especially about oneself.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48350)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
At Christmas, employees of the Sugar Factory receive huge ________
A
benefits
B
dividends
C
bonuses
D
salaries
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Bonus: a sum of money granted or given to an employee, in addition to regular pay,usually in appreciation for work done, length of service, accumulated favors, etc.
Plural bonuses
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48361)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The exposed milk in the container has turned _______
A
sour
B
putrid
C
mouldy
D
stale
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Sour (verb)
to become sour, rancid, mildewed, etc.; spoil:
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48363)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Not all activists champion ________ causes.
A
worthy
B
real
C
concrete
D
favourable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Worthy: having adequate or great merit, character, or value:
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48364)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The Mayor gave a glowing ________ at the funeral of the city's only curator.
A
citation
B
statement
C
tribute
D
commendation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The definition of a tribute refers to a statement or actions honoring someone or something.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48366)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
At the end of the _______. the National Anthem is played on our radio station.
A
programming
B
production
C
transition
D
transmission
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Transmission is the act of sending something like a cold or a message, or the part of a machine that transmits power from the engine to the moving parts.
Radio and Television . the broadcasting of electromagnetic waves from one location to another, as from a transmitter to a receiver.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48367)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The defence counsel was unable to convince the ______ of John's innocence.
A
plaintiff
B
witness
C
panel
D
jury
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The definition of a jury is a group of people appointed to decide a verdict.
Such a group selected according to law and sworn to inquire into or determine the facts concerninga cause or an accusation submitted to them and to render a verdict to a court.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48369)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Unfortunately, corruption is the _______ of most African countries.
A
venom
B
bane
C
disaster
D
backbone
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The definition of bane means something that will kill, destroy, ruin or distress someone, or in this case a country.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48370)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The _______ results proved that the patient had hepatitis.
A
investigation
B
diagnosis
C
probe
D
test
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The definition of a diagnosis is the process of finding out what is causing symptoms, a disease or injury in a patient and the opinion reached based on the process.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48373)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The new book has beautiful _______ which make it attractive.
A
illustrations
B
demonstrations
C
illuminations
D
compositions
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The definition of an illustration is a picture or a drawing or the act of creating the drawing, or is an example used to explain or prove something.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48374)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Their marriage was finally _____ after years of hostility.
A
cancelled
B
annulled
C
broken
D
separated
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The definition of broken is split, out of order, or not continuous.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48376)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Can you imagine Oka behaving as if he has all the knowledge in the world? This means that Oka.
A
does not really know anything
B
knows so much more than we think
C
is admired by everybody
D
respects other people
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 #48379)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Akin is too full of himself. This means that Akin
A
Talks too much
B
eats too much
C
is too proud
D
is quite annoying
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To be full of oneself means to be very self-satisfied and with an exaggerated sense of self-worth, proud:
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48380)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
She slogged her guts out for the examinations. This means that she
A
failed the examination despite working hard for it
B
passed the examination despite not working hard for it
C
used unfair means to face the examination
D
really worked very hard for the examination
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
If you say that you are working your guts out or slogging your guts out, you are emphasizing that you are working as hard as you can.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48381)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
English Grammar
Solution
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
I admire Modou: very few people can stomach all of Adaeze's insults. This means that Modou
A
tolerated Adaeze's insults
B
was a weakling
C
had no answer to Adaeze's insults
D
did the right thing by remaining silent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To stomach is to endure or tolerate (someone or something): e.g I can't stomach your constant nagging.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48384)