Question Library
Browse, filter, and study verified past examination questions with step-by-step mathematical reasoning.
Searching 18,000+ Questions...
Sifting topics, KaTeX formulas & verified solutions
Showing 2386–2400 of 9385 verified questions
Sort by:
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The insurance company ____ my uncle for the loss of his car.
A
redeemed
B
relieved
C
compensated
D
paid
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Compensate means to give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred.
Insurance companies are in the business of coverage or compensation of a covered loss.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48767)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
English Grammar
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Before giving his speech, the chairman ____ copies of it to the members of the council.
A
duplicated
B
spread
C
circulated
D
printed
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 #48769)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
English Grammar
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We wished to win the tournament but we knew our _____ were slim.
A
skills
B
opportunities
C
odds
D
chances
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 #48803)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
English Grammar
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
When all the members started arguing, the chairman called the meeting to _______
A
slience
B
order
C
audience
D
attention
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 #48804)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
English Grammar
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The felling of trees contributes to environmental _______
A
pollution
B
damage
C
degradation
D
destruction
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 #48806)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
English Grammar
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I had to put up my house as _______ for bank loan,
A
pledge
B
agreement
C
collateral
D
surety
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 #48809)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
English Grammar
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Our mother always warns us against washing our dirty linen in public. This means that she warns us
A
not to discuss private matters in public
B
to fetch enough water for washing
C
not to soil our clothes
D
to keep our mouths shut
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 #48830)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
English Grammar
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Let us draw a veil over this matter. This means that we should
A
avoid discussing the matter
B
take the matter to court
C
cover our heads with a veil
D
get the elders to resolve the matter
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 #48831)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
English Grammar
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Children think their parents are behind the times. This means that they think that their parents are
A
always late for work
B
not worried about new things
C
old fashioned
D
not duty conscious
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 #48834)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
English Grammar
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Ever since that issue came up. I have been sitting on the fence. This means that I have been
A
continuously in trouble
B
sitting alone in the house
C
walking around to find a job
D
avoiding stating my opinion
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 #48838)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
English Grammar
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
You must square up to your problems. This means that you have to
A
deal with your problems effectively
B
consider your problems from all angles
C
forget your problems
D
arrange your problems
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 #48841)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
English Grammar
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Many of us escaped with the skin of our teet during the crisis. This means that we
A
lost some of our teeth
B
narrowly escaped
C
quickly escaped
D
had marks on our skin
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 #48845)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
English Grammar
Solution
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Peter and Paul get along like a house on fire. This means that they
A
have a very good relationship
B
are not on speaking terms
C
avoid each other always
D
pretend to like each other
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The idiom "get along like a house on fire" means that two people have a strong and friendly relationship, enjoying each other's company immensely.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #48866)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
English Grammar
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
When Victor's father gave him a new car, he was lost for words. This means that victor
A
did not like the car
B
forgot to show gratitude
C
was overwhelmed
D
was not grateful
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 #48867)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
English Grammar
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.
This film is a cut above the others. This means that it is
A
cut to look like the others
B
much better than the others.
C
different from the others
D
inferior to the others
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 #48869)