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 721–735 of 9385 verified questions
Sort by:
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Deficiency ____ just one essential vitamin may cause illness.
A
on
B
in
C
from
D
for
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Deficiency in" is the correct prepositional phrase to use.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71693)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
This is the ______ he has submitted his assignment since joining the class.
A
early
B
later
C
earliest
D
lately
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Earliest" is the correct form of adjective to use. The superlative form is used because it compares the time this assignment was submitted to all other times the assignment was submitted in the past.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71694)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is wise to ______ with what one has rather than go borrowing.
A
make out
B
make up
C
make do
D
make over
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Make do" means to manage with limited resources.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71695)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The teacher was _______ hasty in meting out punishment
A
more
B
much
C
scarcely
D
somewhat
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"somewhat" means to a moderate extent. It fits perfectly with the context.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71696)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Everybody should treat their parents with respect, _______?
A
should they
B
shouldn't they
C
shouldn't we
D
should we
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Everybody" refers to a group of people. For question tags, the pronoun used should reflect the logical plural; hence "they".
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71697)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The experienced clerk found herself at ________.
A
a crossroad
B
some crossroads
C
a crossroads
D
the crossroad
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "at a crossroads" is an idiomatic expression that means that someone is at a point where they must make a significant decision or choose between different directions or options in life.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71698)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We are playing ____ the problems of the company.
A
off
B
up
C
out
D
down
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This means to minimise the importance of something.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71699)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
You _______ have walked home alone so late at night.
A
would not
B
might not
C
ought not to
D
need not to
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Ought not to" is used to indicate that something is not advisable or is a bad idea. The sentence is advising someone that it is unwise to walk home alone late at night.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71700)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Did you notice that the _______ had been removed??
A
price's tag
B
price tag
C
prices tag
D
prices' tag
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Price tag" is the correct term for the label indicating the price of an item.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71701)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
One has to be careful of ____ friends.
A
his
B
their
C
your
D
one's
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
One's is the correct possessive form to match the subject "one".
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71702)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is mandatory that consumables should have _____ dates.
A
sell-by
B
sell-out
C
sell-off
D
sell-on
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Sell-by date" is the term used for the date by which a product should be sold.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71703)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Don't judge the boy ______ his past.
A
from
B
at
C
by
D
for
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"By" is the correct preposition used to indicate the criteria for judgement.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71704)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
What option best completes the gap labelled 71?
A
period
B
reign
C
tenure
D
era
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Tenure" refers to the period during which someone holds a particular office or position.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71705)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
What option best completes the gap labelled 72?
A
candidates
B
aspirants
C
applicants
D
competitors
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Candidates" are people who are nominated to run for a political office.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71706)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2024
English Grammar
Solution
What option best completes the gap labelled 73?
A
promise
B
speech
C
mandate
D
manifestoes
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Manifestoes" are public declarations of intentions, motives, or views especially those of a political party or candidate.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71707)