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WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
He was so engrossed in his reading that he didn't notice when I entered
A
absolved
B
excited
C
thrilled
D
absorbed
E
fascinated
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 #24340)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
All that were left after the riots were the charred remains of vehicles and houses.
A
burnt
B
broken
C
rotten
D
ugly
E
looted hat
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 #24341)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The manager warned the workers that the company would no longer tolerate their incessant demand for salary increase.
A
unnecessary
B
irresponsible
C
discourteous
D
unreasonable
E
frequent
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 #24342)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The social critic was asked to recant the allegations he made against the government
A
withdraw
B
confirm
C
substantiate
D
elaborate
E
recount
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word "recant" means to take back, withdraw, or renounce a statement or belief, especially one that was previously asserted. The closest synonym among the options is "withdraw", which means to take back something that was said or done.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #24343)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The politician has an inordinate ambition to rule the country
A
incredible
B
unwarranted
C
erratic
D
obtuse
E
excessive
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 #24344)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The robber's two jail terms are to run concurrently
A
consecutively
B
conspicuously
C
consistently
D
alternatively
E
simultaneously
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 #24345)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
A journalist would do well not to express prejudicial view
A
unbiased
B
coloured
C
biased
D
hostile
E
spiteful
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 #24346)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
A reasonable man will never refuse to review his action if it becomes necessary
A
re-examine
B
inspect
C
reverse
D
recapitulate
E
visualize
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 #24347)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
His account of the incident isn't true, he just.......
A
made it up
B
made it out
C
made it on
D
made it off
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 #24348)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The newly married couple are not...........with each other
A
getting by
B
getting along
C
getting through
D
getting fine
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 #24349)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Ibrahim is gradually.......his problems
A
pulling over
B
pulling off
C
pulling through
D
pulling out
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 #24350)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Jide was absent from the meeting yesterday
A
didn't he?
B
isn't it?
C
wasn't it?
D
wasn't he?
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 #24351)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He got into trouble in an attempt to conceal the truth............me
A
to
B
against
C
for
D
from
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 #24352)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He was accompanied..........his friend to the party
A
with
B
by
C
over
D
around
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 #24353)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1996
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
My father said he once saw a snake...............a chicken.
A
having swallowing
B
swallowed
C
being swallowed
D
swallowing
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 #24354)