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WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
I would regard what he has done as a treacherous act.
A
noble
B
reliable
C
commendable
D
dangerous
E
deceitful
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 #24464)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
This problem may prove rather tricky for the government
A
deceitful
B
trivial
C
mischievous
D
unexpected
E
difficult
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "tricky" in the sentence implies that the problem may be challenging or difficult. Among the options given, "difficult" (Option E) is the word that is nearest in meaning to "tricky." It conveys the idea that the problem could be hard to solve or navigate. Options A, B, C, and D do not capture the intended meaning of difficulty suggested by "tricky."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24465)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The long war ended when an armistice was agreed upon
A
a truce
B
a recess
C
a surrender
D
an intermission
E
a declaration
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 #24466)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The assassination of the statesman threw the country into a state of turmoil
A
inactivity
B
mourning
C
confusion
D
revolution
E
anxiety
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 #24467)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
To become an artisan one has to undergo a period of apprenticeship
A
directorship
B
teasting
C
tutirship
D
practice
E
training
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 #24468)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question numbered 71 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
A
contemporaries
B
gentlemen
C
friends
D
comrades
E
well-wishers
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 #24469)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question numbered 72 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
A
formed
B
seemed
C
constituted
D
become
E
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 #24470)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question numbered 73 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
A
directors
B
applicants
C
entrants
D
workmen
E
operators
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 #24471)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question numbered 74 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
A
cadre
B
post
C
group
D
force
E
department
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 #24472)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
A
direction
B
technology
C
government
D
governance
E
administration
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 #24473)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
A
wanted
B
necessary
C
needed
D
demand
E
requested
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 #24474)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
A
category
B
environment
C
society
D
community
E
world
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 #24475)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
A
beings
B
people
C
creatures
D
activists
E
performers
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 #24476)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
A
private
B
particular
C
special
D
seperate
E
peculiar
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 #24477)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1997
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
A
officers
B
workers
C
technicians
D
professionals
E
artisans
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 #24478)