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English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Our principal has a large _____ of cows.
A
gang
B
herd
C
skein
D
flock
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Herd" is the collective term for cows.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71647)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The first storey building in Nigeria stands as a historic _______
A
effigy
B
artefact
C
monument
D
edifice
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Monument" refers to a structure erected to commemorate a person or event. "Effigy" is a model of a person. An "artefact" is an object made by humans. "Edifice" is just a large building.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71648)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
I returned from the vacation refreshed and _______.
A
rejuvenated
B
revived
C
reloaded
D
remodeled
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Rejuvenated" means to feel young and energetic again. "Revived" means to bring back to life or consciousness. "Reloaded" means to load again (usually refers to life ammunition). "Remodeled" means to change the structure.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71649)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She was advised to see a _______ because she had an unusual skin disease.
A
cardiologist
B
dermatologist
C
gynaecologist
D
opthamologist
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A "dermatologist" is a doctor who specialises in skin conditions. A "cardiologist" specialises in heart conditions. A "gynaecologist" specialises in the female reproductive system. An "ophthalmologist" specialises in eye conditions.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71650)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctor's _____ was that the patient was suffering from cancer.
A
prediction
B
prescription
C
diagnosis
D
analysis
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Diagnosis" is the identification of the nature of an illness. "Prediction" is a forecast. "Prescription" is the doctor's order for medicine. "Analysis" is a detailed examination.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71651)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Tom's father gave him a valuable gift as an ______ to make him work harder in school.
A
incentive
B
attraction
C
interest
D
offer
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Incentive" means something that motivates or encourages someone to do something. "Attraction" is something that draws interest. "Interest" is curiosity. "Offer" is a proposal.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71652)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We have no yet heard the weather _______.
A
forecast
B
broadcast
C
prediction
D
announcement
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Forecast" refers to a prediction of future weather conditions. "Broadcast" is a transmission of a program. "Prediction" is a general forecast. "Announcement" is a public statement.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71653)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Ojo was cautioned not to jangle the old man's nerve. This means that Ojo was cautioned not to
A
harass the old man
B
annoy the old man
C
disturb the old man
D
tease the old man
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To jangle someone's nerve means to irritate or annoy someone.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71654)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Amina was completely swept off her feet the first time she met Gabriel. This means that she
A
fell deeply in love
B
was pleasantly surprised
C
trusted him completely
D
became utterly confused
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To be swept off one's feet means to fall in love quickly.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71655)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
His response showed that he kept abreast of events in the country. This means that he was
A
mindful of events
B
involved in events
C
well-informed about events
D
curious about events
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To "keep abreast" of events means to stay well-informed about events.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71656)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Our school is the last but one on that road. This means that the school is
A
the very last building
B
one of the last buildings
C
the one after the last
D
the one before the last
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Last but one" means the penultimate or the second to the last one.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71657)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The new shopping plaza is easy on the eye. This means that the shopping plaza is
A
grandiose
B
cool
C
attractive
D
expensive
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Something that is "easy on the eye" is visually appealing.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71658)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
That nonchalant attitude of Jonah irks me. This means that Jonah's attitude
A
baffles me
B
irritates me
C
amazes me
D
amuses me
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
An attitude that is irksome is an attitude that irritates someone.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71659)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
A good friend is supposed to be with you through thick and thin. This means that a good friend should
A
be prepared for any eventuality
B
stand by you in good times and bad times
C
accompany you everywhere you go
D
always advise you
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A good friend who is with you through "thick and thin" is there for you during good and bad times.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71660)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Willy has been under the weather for some days. This means that Willy has been
A
sad
B
ill
C
in the rain
D
outside the country
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Under the weather" means feeling sick.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71661)