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WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
We blamed Obi for breaking the door, but when Ade confessed that he did it, Obi was...........
A
rewarded
B
exonerated
C
released
D
jailed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In this context, "exonerated" means that Obi was cleared of blame after Ade confessed, which is the opposite of being blamed.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24699)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Parking on this street is ........on weekdays, but permitted at weekends.
A
rejected
B
sanctioned
C
abolished
D
prohibited
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "prohibited" is the opposite of "permitted." It means that parking is not allowed on weekdays.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24700)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
The children expected to be praised for putting out the fire, but they were..........for taking such a risk.
A
rebuked
B
accused
C
despised
D
sentenced
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In this sentence, "rebuked" means to be criticised or reprimanded, which is the opposite of being praised. Therefore, the most appropriate word to fill the gap is "rebuked."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24701)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
They had to ........ the old buildings to construct the five-star hotel.
A
close
B
remove
C
demolish
D
damage
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the sentence, "demolish" means to destroy. So the opposite of "construct" would be to demolish.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24702)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
If we can commence the meeting on time, we should be able to ............ by 4.00 p.m.
A
return
B
vacate
C
convene
D
adjourn
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Commence" means to begin and the opposite of beginning is "adjourn" which means to end or suspend a meeting.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24703)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
A child got stuck trying to squeeze through an iron fence, but some adults managed to ......... him.
A
extract
B
push
C
save
D
extricate
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Extricate" means to free someone from a difficult or entangled situation, which is the opposite of "stuck."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24704)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
Solution
They ended the discussion on amicable terms though they were........to each other at the beginning.
A
unacceptable
B
hostile
C
unknown
D
annoying
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Hostile" is the opposite of "amicable" (friendly or peaceful). It means that the two parties were unfriendly or antagonistic at the beginning of the discussion.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24705)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
The class prefect's ............of the quarrel is different from yours.
A
statement
B
account
C
outline
D
summary
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Account" is a detailed description or explanation of an event.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24706)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
I refused to ...........my statement because it was true.
A
retract
B
make
C
withhold
D
voice
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Retract" means to withdraw or take back a statement.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24707)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
But for the timely.........of the police, there would have been a riot.
A
interference
B
intrusion
C
intervention
D
interruption
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Intervention" is becoming involved in a situation to prevent it from escalating.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24708)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
The boys were about to trade blows, but I managed to hold one of them back while my friend..............the other
A
restrained
B
subdued
C
coaxed
D
captured
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To restrain means to hold back or prevent someone from doing something.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24709)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
We are waiting to hear the weather.......for tomorrow.
A
broadcast
B
declaration
C
report
D
forecast
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Forecast" is a prediction or estimate of future weather conditions.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24710)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
I will tell you the secret if you promise not to .......it.
A
divulge
B
show
C
scatter
D
relay
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Divulge" means to reveal or disclose information, especially something meant to be kept secret.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24711)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
The hilltop was a hundred meters above sea level and from that......the whole town could be seen beautifully laid out.
A
magnitude
B
altitude
C
latitude
D
longitude
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Altitude" refers to the height above sea level. The hilltop is described as being above sea level.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24712)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2000
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Until now, Etim has always started the fights, but this time Adamu is clearly the ..........
A
oppressor
B
fighter
C
aggressor
D
underdog
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
An "aggressor" is someone who initiates or starts a conflict or fight.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24713)