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English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
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 test seemed ................. simple that we thought we would all pass.
A
over
B
so
C
very
D
too
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct word is 'so'. In this context, 'so' is used as an adverb to emphasize an adjective. Therefore, the sentence should read 'The test seemed so simple that we thought we would all pass.'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69042)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
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.
Tayo: I think I can now solve the problem.
Essien:............
A
So I can
B
Either do I
C
Neither can I
D
So do I
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct response to 'I think I can now solve the problem' is 'So do I' if Essien also believes he can solve the problem. This is because 'So do I' is used to express agreement with a positive statement.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69043)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
A
enjoy
B
reason
C
refer
D
belief
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The words 'refer', 'belief', and 'enjoy' have their stress on the second syllable, while 'reason' has its stress on the first syllable. Therefore, 'reason' has a different stress pattern.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69061)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
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
Parents encourage their children to exercise financial prudence
A
precision
B
caution
C
credence
D
sincerity
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'prudence' in the context of the sentence refers to the quality of being wise in practical affairs, as by providing for the future. This is closely related to the concept of 'caution', especially in financial matters, where one needs to be careful about spending and investments.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69067)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
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 .......scientist has discovered a cure for cancer.
A
brilliant young Nigerian
B
Nigerian brilliant young
C
young brilliant Nigerian
D
young Nigerian brilliant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In English, adjectives are usually ordered by quantity, quality, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose. Therefore, 'young brilliant Nigerian' is the correct order.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69045)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
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 couple _______ their first child when I entered college.
A
hasn't had
B
haven't had
C
were not having
D
hadn't had
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is 'hadn't had'. This is because the sentence is in the past tense, and 'hadn't had' is the correct past perfect form to indicate that the couple did not have their first child at the time the speaker entered college.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69051)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
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 fire fighters worked hard to .......... the inferno.
A
put by
B
put away
C
put off
D
put out
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct phrase is 'put out'. In this context, 'put out' means to extinguish, which is what firefighters do to an inferno.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69054)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
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.
Those novels are interesting. I wonder if you can get me ................
A
others such many
B
many such others
C
such many others
D
many others such
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct phrase is 'many such others'. This is because 'many' is a quantifier that should come before 'such others', which is a determiner phrase.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69058)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
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
fooled
C
cheated
D
betrayed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word deceived means to make someone believe something that is not true, usually in order to mislead them. Fooled closely matches this meaning because it also involves tricking someone into believing something false.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69068)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
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
surmise
B
pronouncement
C
allegation
D
contention
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
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 #69070)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
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
secret
B
quiet
C
quick
D
brief
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
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 #69071)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
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
only
B
major
C
creditable
D
first
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
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 #69074)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
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
banished
D
seized
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
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 #69193)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
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
careful
B
gleeful
C
satisfied
D
zealous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
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 #69196)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
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
crucial
B
irrelevant
C
indispensible
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 #69197)