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WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
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A
contestant
B
fighting partner
C
opponent
D
sparring partner
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the context of a boxing match, the term 'opponent' is used to refer to the person who is competing against another in a contest. Therefore, 'opponent' is the most suitable word to fill the gap.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68943)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
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A
kick
B
hook
C
knock
D
smack
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the context of boxing, the term 'hook' is used to describe a type of punch. A hook involves a punch that is thrown in a curved manner. Other options like 'knock', 'kick', and 'smack' are not specific boxing terms and hence are not suitable in this context
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68945)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
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A
fists
B
hands
C
palms
D
elbow
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In boxing, punches are thrown with 'fists'. The term 'fists' is more appropriate in this context as it refers to the hand when the fingers are bent in towards the palm and held there tightly, typically in order to strike a blow or grasp something. The other options 'hands', 'elbow', and 'palms' are not used to throw punches in boxing.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68948)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
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A
dubbing
B
dodging
C
defending
D
parrying
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
'Parrying' is a term used in boxing to refer to the act of deflecting or warding off a punch. It is a defensive maneuver that involves using one's own arm or hand to deflect or block an opponent's attack. The other options 'defending', 'dubbing', and 'dodging' do not accurately describe the action of blocking punches in boxing.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68950)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
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A
turn
B
leg
C
round
D
lap
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the context of boxing, a 'round' refers to a period of fighting in the ring. Boxing matches are typically divided into several rounds. The other options 'lap', 'leg', and 'turn' do not accurately describe periods of a boxing match.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68952)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
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A
unanimity
B
luck
C
default
D
knockout
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In boxing, a 'knockout' refers to a situation where one boxer is rendered unconscious due to a punch from the opponent. This term is used when a boxer wins a match because the opponent is unable to continue fighting. The other options 'default', 'unanimity', and 'luck' do not accurately describe the method of winning in this context.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68953)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
Money
A
port
B
coney
C
son
D
bottle
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined vowel sound in 'money' is /ʌ/ as in 'son'. Therefore, the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) in 'money' is 'son'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68956)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
pour
A
favour
B
ore
C
hour
D
how
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined vowel sound in 'pour' is /ɔ:/ as in 'ore'. Therefore, the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) in 'pour' is 'ore'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68958)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
tie
A
hail
B
hey
C
bile
D
farce
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined vowel sound in 'tie' is /aɪ/ as in 'bile'. Therefore, the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) in 'tie' is 'bile'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68959)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
put
A
fool
B
wool
C
cool
D
school
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined vowel sound in 'put' is /ʊ/ as in 'wool'. Therefore, the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) in 'put' is 'wool'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68960)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
tailor
A
torn
B
partake
C
dent
D
orchard
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined vowel sound in 'tailor' is /ei/ as in 'partake'. Therefore, the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s) in 'tailor' is 'partake'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68962)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
fate
A
weight
B
flat
C
share
D
said
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined vowel sound in the word 'fate' is ei/ as in 'cat'. The word 'weight' has the same vowel sound.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68964)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
fern
A
merge
B
beryl
C
heart
D
eureka
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined vowel sound in the word 'fern' is /ɜ:/ as in 'bird'. The word 'merge' has the same vowel sound.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68967)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
powder
A
low
B
loud
C
tour
D
potty
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined vowel sound in the word 'powder' is /aʊ/ as in 'how'. The word 'lout' has the same vowel sound.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68969)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
cruise
A
move
B
suite
C
quit
D
hood
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A. move – /muːv/
B. suite – /swiːt/ or /suːt/
C. quit – /kwɪt/
D. hood – /hʊd/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #68971)