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WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The man retired after thirty-five years of meritorious service to the nation
A
patriotic
B
notorious
C
commendable
D
beautiful
E
regrettable
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 #24532)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The story he told was incredible
A
indelible
B
acceptable
C
horrible
D
unbelievable
E
permissible
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 #24533)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The bond of unity in his country is fragile
A
strong
B
weak
C
ductile
D
attractive
E
laudable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24534)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
If I have erred, I hope the error is pardonable
A
excusable
B
intelligible
C
reparable
D
redeemable
E
questionable
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 #24535)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
We were treated to a very sumptuous meal at the party
A
meager
B
prominent
C
famous
D
common
E
expensive
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 #24536)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Charles' concern for Diana is affected
A
genuine
B
serious
C
pretended
D
worrisome
E
half-hearted
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 #24537)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
We need an expert to decipher the code
A
understand
B
explain
C
demystify
D
normalize
E
interpret
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 #24538)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The two warring parties met for five days to iron........their differences.
A
of
B
in
C
up
D
out
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 #24539)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The business tycoon's daughter was carried........by the flattery of her suitor
A
on
B
out
C
along
D
away
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 #24540)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The measures taken were intended to bring.....the prices of consumer goods
A
out
B
off
C
away
D
down
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Bring down is a phrasal verb meaning to reduce something, especially a price, cost, level or amount.
bring down prices = reduce prices
bring down costs = reduce costs
bring down inflation = reduce the rate of inflation
bring down expenses = reduce expenses
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24541)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I was still explaining my actions when Tina rudely cut..............
A
on
B
off
C
away
D
in
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct option to complete the sentence is D. in. The phrase “cut in” means to interrupt someone who is speaking. Therefore, the correct preposition to use in this context is “in”. The sentence means that Tina interrupted the speaker while they were still explaining their actions.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24542)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The girl thought that she would get.........with her stubbornness.
A
over
B
up
C
away
D
around
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 #24543)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
We asked him to come with us and ......
A
he comes
B
he did
C
did he
D
he does
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24544)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Although he greeted her..........
A
but she did not answer
B
she does not answer
C
she did not answer
D
but she was yet to answer
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 #24545)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1998
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to S, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The thief died shortly after.......shot at by the police
A
been
B
having
C
becoming
D
being
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 #24546)