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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 was she that commanded me to leave the room.
A
encouraged
B
induced
C
ordered
D
persuaded
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word 'commanded' means to give an authoritative order. Therefore, the correct option is 'ordered'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69198)
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 valedictorian was admired for her perseverance while at school.
A
patience
B
tenacity
C
enthusiasm
D
humility
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
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 #69199)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Capital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
Ojo won the prize for the best TEACHER.
A
Did Ojo win the prize for the best dancer?
B
Did Ojo win the award for the best teacher?
C
Did Oke win the prize for the best teacher?
D
Did Ojo lose the prize for the best teacher?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence 'Ojo won the prize for the best TEACHER.' is an appropriate answer to the question 'Did Ojo win the prize for the best dancer?' because the emphasis is on 'TEACHER.'
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69201)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The president rewarded some of the OFFICERS.
A
Did the president reward all the officers?
B
Did the senator reward some of the officers?
C
Did the president reward some of the students?
D
Did the president censure some of the officers?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence 'The president rewarded some of the OFFICERS.' is a response to the question 'Did the president reward some of the students?'. The emphasis on 'OFFICERS' indicates that the president did not reward students but officers.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69202)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The woman bought a CARTON of milk.
A
Did the woman buy a tin of milk?
B
Did the woman sell a carton of milk?
C
Did the man buy a carton of milk?
D
Did the woman buy a carton of fish?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence 'The woman bought a CARTON of milk.' is a response to the question 'Did the woman buy a tin of milk?'. The emphasis on 'CARTON' indicates that the woman did not buy a tin of milk, but a carton of milk.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69203)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
She will send a BAG to him today.
A
Will he send a bag to him today?
B
Will she send a bag to her today?
C
Will she send a shirt to him today?
D
Will she send a bag to him tomorrow?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence 'She will send a BAG to him today.' is a response to the question 'Will she send a shirt to him today?'. The emphasis on 'BAG' indicates that she will not send a shirt, but a bag to him today.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69204)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
She slept on the BIG bed.
A
Did she sleep under the big bed?
B
Did she sleep on the small bed?
C
Did she sleep on the big couch?
D
Did he sleep on the big bed?
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence 'She slept on the BIG bed.' is a response to the question 'Did she sleep on the small bed?'. The emphasis on 'BIG' indicates that she did not sleep on the small bed, but on the big bed.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69205)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ɔɪ/
A
stock
B
roam
C
coin
D
note
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phonetic symbol /ɔɪ/ represents the sound as in 'coin'. Therefore, the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol /ɔɪ/ is 'coin'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69206)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ɜː/
A
scourge
B
water
C
heart
D
shears
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phonetic symbol /ɜː/ is a long vowel sound that is found in words like 'her', 'bird', and 'scourge'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69207)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ʃ/
A
charade
B
fist
C
charm
D
measure
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phonetic symbol /ʃ/ is a consonant sound that is found in words like 'she', 'ship', and 'marsh'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69209)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ʊ/
A
hook
B
juice
C
cool
D
souse
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phonetic symbol /ʊ/ is a short vowel sound that is found in words like 'book', 'look', and 'hook'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69210)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/æ/
A
snag
B
around
C
small
D
also
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phonetic symbol /æ/ is a short vowel sound that is found in words like 'cat', 'bat', and 'snag'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69211)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/dʒ/
A
gear
B
siege
C
seizure
D
suggest
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phonetic symbol /dʒ/ is a consonant sound that is found in words like 'judge', 'gem', and 'suggest'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69212)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ŋ/
A
reign
B
sink
C
hinge
D
thin
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phonetic symbol /ŋ/ is represented in the word 'sink'. This is because the /ŋ/ sound is the voiced velar nasal, which is the sound you make when you pronounce the 'ng' in 'sink'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69213)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/\theta/
A
feather
B
wither
C
breathe
D
stealthy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phonetic symbol /\theta/ is represented in the word 'stealthy'. This is because the /\theta/ sound is the voiceless dental fricative, which is the sound you make when you pronounce the 'th' in 'stealthy'.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69215)