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English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
The doctor's .................was that the patient was suffering from cancer.
A
prediction
B
verdict
C
diagnosis
D
analysis
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A diagnosis is the identification of a disease or condition by its symptoms, signs and other medical tests. In this case, the doctor is identifying the patient's condition (cancer).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24813)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
I was advised to open a..........account with the bank if I wanted to pay in cheques.
A
savings
B
deposit
C
loans
D
current
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A current account is the type of bank account that allows frequent deposits and withdrawals and is used for transactions such as paying in cheques, withdrawing cash and making payments.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24814)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
The pastor addressed his..............in a sonorous voice.
A
audience
B
masses
C
spectators
D
congregation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The term "congregation" refers to the group of people gathered together for religious services, which fits perfectly with the context of a pastor addressing his listeners.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24815)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
Solution
Many African leaders try to cling.........to power.
A
tenaciously
B
judiciously
C
economically
D
socially
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Cling tenaciously to power" means to hold on to power with great determination or persistence, often despite challenges. "Tenaciously" means holding something firmly and stubbornly.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24816)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
The civilian head of state was........in a military coup détat.
A
discharged
B
ousted
C
empowered
D
enthroned
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Ousted" means to be removed from a position or office, especially forcefully, which fits the context of a civilian head of state being removed in a military coup d'état.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24817)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
Solution
After much debate on the controversial issue, the meeting was............till the next morning.
A
postponed
B
proscribed
C
adjourned
D
delayed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "adjourned" means to suspend a meeting or session to be continued at another time.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24818)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Tenses, Aspect & Conditionals
Solution
The company distributed gifts to its staff as an ............. to hard work.
A
incentive
B
inception
C
interest
D
induction
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
An "incentive" is something that motivates or encourages someone to do something. It is used to encourage good performance or behaviour. In this case, the gifts are being given as a reward or motivation for hard work.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24819)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
Bukola has an infectious smile. This means that Bukola
A
spreads infection when she smiles
B
has sores in her teeth
C
makes others smile when she smiles
D
becomes infected when she smiles
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "infectious smile" refers to a smile that is so warm, genuine or pleasant that it causes others to smile as well. The word "infectious" in this context doesn't relate to illness but to the idea of spreading positive emotions, like happiness or joy.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24820)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
It is cold comfort to tell a hungry man that starvation improves health. This means that telling a hungry man this is
A
frightening
B
consoling
C
unhelpful
D
hypocritical
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "cold comfort" refers to a form of consolation that is not really comforting or helpful, especially in a difficult situation. In this context, telling a hungry man that "starvation improves health" is unhelpful because it offers no practical solution to his hunger and would likely be seen as insensitive.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24821)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
Audu was certainly born with a silver spoon in his mouth. This means that
A
he was born into a rich family
B
his parents gave him a silver spoon when he was born
C
he was born in the age of miracle
D
his parents could not help him
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "born with a silver spoon in his mouth" is an idiomatic expression meaning that someone was born into a wealthy or privileged family, implying that they had a life of comfort and advantage from the start.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24822)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
Nonso's father gave him a free hand to run the family business.This means that his father
A
assisted him freely
B
allowed him to make his own decisions
C
made him sole owner of the business
D
allowed him freedom of movement in the premises
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "gave him a free hand" means to allow someone to make their own decisions or to act with freedom and autonomy and without interference.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24823)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
You must be speaking with your tongue in your cheek. This means that you
A
must be very serious
B
must be thinking of something else
C
have food in your mouth
D
don't mean what you are saying
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "speaking with your tongue in your cheek" is an idiomatic expression that means you are not being serious or that you are joking or saying something with hidden meaning or in a sarcastic manner.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24824)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
The manager hit the roof when he was presented with a huge estimate for the new project. This means that the manager
A
became very suspicious
B
threw an object at the roof
C
became very angry
D
ordered the project to be started at once
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "hit the roof" means to become very angry or upset. It is an idiomatic expression used to describe a strong emotional reaction, especially anger.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24825)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
Her reproaches cut him to the quick. This means that he
A
was made to act quickly
B
was wounded
C
was deeply hurt
D
began to speak angrily
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "cut to the quick" means to be deeply hurt or emotionally wounded by something someone says. It refers to a strong emotional reaction to criticism or reproach.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24826)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2001
Water, Solutions & Solubility
Solution
Use the solubility curves below to answer the question. If 1 dm\(^3\) of a saturated solution of L at 60\(^0\)C is cooled to 25\(^0\)C, what amount in mole will separate out?
A
0.75
B
0.25
C
1.00
D
0.50
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
From the solubility curve given, if you extrapolate for solution L at 60\(^0\)C and 25\(^0\)C, the solubility values will be 1.5 moldm\(^{-3}\) and 0.75 moldm\(^{-3}\) respectively.
To determine the amount in mole that will separate out, subtract the solubility of the initial temperature 25\(^0\)C from that of the final temperature 60\(^0\)C.
i.e 1.5 - 0.75 = 0.75 - Option A
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive