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WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The journey by road.....where the rail journey ended
A
concluded
B
originated
C
commenced
D
established
E
meandered
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24502)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Instead of laughing about this serious matter, you should be
A
whimpering
B
sober
C
bitter
D
indifferent
E
unconcerned
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In this context ''laughing'' means to dismiss something by treating it in a light-hearted way.
The word opposite in meaning is option B.
Sober in this regards means to be serious, sensible, and solemn.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24503)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
After years of hostility the two communities now live in...........
A
bondage
B
security
C
enmity
D
equanimity
E
amity
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
“Hostility” means hatred, conflict or unfriendly relations. The sentence suggests a contrast: “After years of hostility…” → we need a word that means the opposite, i.e., peaceful or friendly relations. Amity means friendship, harmony or peaceful coexistence.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24504)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Mrs. Apata is always moody while her husband is for ever.........
A
cheerful
B
willing
C
tender
D
loving
E
petulant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24505)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The judge ruled that the first transaction was valid while the second was............
A
abnormal
B
legal
C
valueless
D
void
E
proper
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24506)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Ebere's ........contrasts with his brother's indolence
A
indulgence
B
laziness
C
labour
D
abstinence
E
diligence
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word "indolence" means laziness or avoidance of work. To find the opposite, we need a word that means hard work or dedication.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24507)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Elders are expected to be ......where youths are green
A
rash
B
red
C
experienced
D
callous
E
impetuous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24508)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The officer expressed his...........at being unfairly dismissed
A
indignity
B
indigestion
C
indiscretion
D
indignation
E
indiscipline
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24509)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
It gives me much......to welcome you to the beginning of the new session
A
relish
B
enjoyment
C
pleasure
D
indulgence
E
verxation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24510)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Miss Anieke is very...with her pupils because she loves them all
A
prevalent
B
familiar
C
plain
D
current
E
popular
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The expression "familiar with" means to know someone well or to be on close, friendly terms. In this context, it suggests that Miss Anieke is warm and approachable because she cares for her pupils. Although a teacher who loves her pupils may be popular, the phrase "popular with her pupils" would require the sentence to read "Miss Anieke is very popular with her pupils...". The clause "because she loves them all" is explaining her friendliness rather than her popularity.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24511)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He added a brief......to his letter
A
postscript
B
postmortem
C
posture
D
postmark
E
postdate
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24512)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The.......that the hospital should be upgraded was warmly welcomed.
A
design
B
purpose
C
undertaken
D
theorem
E
proposal
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24513)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The visitors expressed appreciation for the .......... shown to them during their stay
A
hostility
B
charity
C
enjoyment
D
generosity
E
hospitality
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24514)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The judge...........her to two year's imprisonment
A
pronounced
B
commended
C
tried
D
condemned
E
sentenced
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option E.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24515)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words lettered A to E , choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The principal..........the student for performing brilliantly in the examinations
A
rebuked
B
remarked
C
condoned
D
commended
E
admonished
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24516)