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English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
The judge says that no one is ..........the law.
A
over
B
above
C
after
D
across
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This is the most appropriate choice, as it shows that no person, regardless of their status, is exempt from the law.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24872)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
The officer.............that he was not supposed to talk to the press on the matter.
A
will know
B
shall know
C
could have known
D
should have known
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence would read: "The officer should have known that he was not supposed to talk to the press on the matter."
It shows that the officer was expected to know, but perhaps did not, which conveys a sense of responsibility or obligation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24873)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
He is a dare-devil; I really....be surprised that he has escaped.
A
ought to
B
oughtn't
C
could
D
couldn't
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence would read: "He is a dare-devil; I really couldn't be surprised that he has escaped."
It shows that despite his daredevil nature, the speaker finds it not surprising that he managed to escape.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24874)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
This is Bisi's handwriting; there......be no argument about it.
A
will
B
may
C
might
D
can
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase “there can be no argument about it” emphasises that there is no room for disagreement or debate regarding the fact that the handwriting belongs to Bisi. It asserts a strong position and implies that any attempt to argue against this statement would be futile.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24875)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
A
road worthiness
B
chassis
C
insurance policy
D
vehicle dues
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The context of the passage suggests that Jide needs to renew something related to his car, and "insurance policy" fits this context as it is common to renew insurance policies for vehicles.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24876)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
A
road superintendent
B
insurance broker
C
drawing instructor
D
licensing officer
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Given the context of the passage, where Jide is discussing renewing something related to his car, and the person is advising him on the type of cover to choose, an "insurance broker" would be the most appropriate person for this role.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24877)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
A
take out
B
take up
C
take on
D
take in
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the context of renewing his car insurance, "take out" is commonly used to refer to obtaining or purchasing an insurance policy.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24878)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
A
yearly licence
B
yearly premium
C
cheaper deal
D
comprehensive policy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A "comprehensive policy" refers to a type of car insurance that provides wide coverage for various kinds of damage and loss.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24879)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
A
second rate
B
first party
C
third party
D
third rate
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A "third party" cover is an insurance policy that covers damage caused to others or their property, rather than covering damage to your own vehicle.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24880)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
A
expensive
B
prohibitive
C
exclusive
D
impressive
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Exclusive" means something that is so expensive that only a few, elite people can afford to get it.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24881)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
A
deduction
B
bonus
C
dividend
D
reward
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A "no-claim bonus" is a common term in insurance, referring to a reduction in premiums for policyholders who have not made any claims during the coverage period. This is the most appropriate choice in this context.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24883)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
A
incident
B
event
C
accident
D
quarrel
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the context of insurance, "accident" is the appropriate term for an unforeseen event that might result in a claim, especially when referring to a claim-free record for Jide.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24884)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
A
wash-out
B
write-up
C
knock-out
D
write-off
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the context of an insurance claim, a "write-off" is a car that is deemed beyond repair or economically unfeasible to repair as a result of a significant accident.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24885)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
A
collision
B
collusion
C
contact
D
confrontation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A "collision" is an accident in which two or more vehicles crash into each other.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24886)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
A
damage
B
repair
C
damages
D
improvement
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the context of insurance and accidents, "damages" refers to the compensation for harm or injury caused.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24887)