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English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
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
betrayed
C
cheated
D
fooled
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word deceived means to make someone believe something that is not true; to mislead or trick someone. Awa tricked or fooled Ahmed into giving away his money
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76452)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
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
contention
B
allegation
C
surmise
D
pronouncement
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
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 #76453)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
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
quiet
B
brief
C
secret
D
quick
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
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 #76454)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
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
creditable
B
only
C
first
D
major
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
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 #76455)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
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
seized
D
damaged
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
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 #76456)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
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
zealous
B
satisfied
C
careful
D
gleeful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
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 #76458)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
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
indispensable
B
irrelevant
C
crucial
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 #76459)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
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
persuaded
B
ordered
C
induced
D
encouraged
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'commanded' means to give an authoritative order. Therefore, the correct option is 'ordered'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76461)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
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
tenacity
B
enthusiasm
C
patience
D
humility
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
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 #76462)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
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 fisherman said he sighted a .......... of fish in the river.
A
colony
B
swarm
C
pack
D
shoal
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct term for a group of fish is a 'shoal'. Therefore, the fisherman sighted a 'shoal' of fish in the river. The term 'shoal' is a collective noun used to refer to a large group of fish of the same species that swim together.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76463)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
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 principal corrected no one else but ______.
A
She
B
Me
C
Myself
D
I
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is 'Me'. In English grammar, when a pronoun follows a preposition (in this case 'but'), it should be in the object form. 'Me' is the object form of the first person singular pronoun.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76464)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
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 thug was ......... murder.
A
charged with
B
sued with
C
convicted for
D
charged for
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct phrase is 'charged with'. When someone is accused of a crime, the correct term to use is 'charged with'. For example, 'The thug was charged with murder.'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76465)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
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.
Asokoro office ............... is located in Ibadan.
A
headquarter
B
headquarters
C
headquarters'
D
headquarter's
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct term is 'headquarters'. The word 'headquarters' is used to refer to the main office or location of an organization. It is an uncountable noun and does not require an apostrophe.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76466)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
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.
John should be through with his work,_______?
A
shouldn't he
B
can't he
C
isn't it
D
didn't he
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is 'shouldn't he'. This is a tag question. Tag questions are used to confirm or check information or ask for agreement. The tag question for 'John should be through with his work' is 'shouldn't he'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76467)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2025
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 man .......... I said told me the interesting story.
A
whom
B
who
C
whose
D
which
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is 'whom'. In English grammar, 'whom' is used as the object of a verb or preposition. In this sentence, 'the man' is the object of the verb 'told'. Therefore, 'whom' is the appropriate word to use.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #76469)