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WAEC / WASSCE 1993
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 execution of the projects has been hampered by lack of funds
A
revoked
B
accelerated
C
accentuated
D
forbidden
E
hindered
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 #23751)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
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.
We could not understand why Fatima declined the invitation to our wedding
A
refused
B
stopped
C
declaimed
D
objected to
E
delayed
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 #23752)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
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 government has earmarked a large sum of money for the construction of feeder roads
A
expended
B
set aside
C
accumulated
D
retained
E
invested
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 #23753)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
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.
Soon after the accident, the driver came out of the wreckage of the car unscathed
A
unconscious
B
seriously injured
C
slightly injured
D
bleeding
E
unhurt
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Unscathed means 'not harmed or damage' making option D the best answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23754)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
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.
The evidence of the witness corroborated that of the accused
A
contradicted
B
prosecuted
C
confirmed
D
sentenced
E
suspended
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Corroborate means to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or findings.
Option 'C' is the nearest in meaning to corroborate.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23755)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
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 court restrained the company from laying off the striking workers.
A
compelled
B
ordered
C
prevented
D
cajoled
E
persuaded
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 #23756)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Okoro.........to the occasion when he was asked to propose the toast to the bride
A
stood
B
rose
C
lifted
D
climbed
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 #23757)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The architect did not......where the lights were to be put in each room
A
construct
B
specify
C
arrange
D
inform
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 #23758)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mary is a friendly sort of person, I took.....her the first time I met her
A
on
B
for
C
after
D
to
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct phrasal verb is take to someone, which means to like someone immediately or to feel friendly towards someone at first meeting.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23759)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Yisa and I asked Ahmadu to allow both of us to put.....in his house for one night
A
up
B
on
C
over
D
down
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 #23760)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boy was seen hitting the girl, but the teacher merely cautioned him and let him.....
A
down
B
on
C
through
D
off
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 #23761)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
They often quarrelled during the day but they....before night
A
set it over
B
made it up
C
passed it over
D
put it off
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrasal verb “make up” means to become friends again after a quarrel or to settle a disagreement.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23762)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The new President and members of his cabinet....on a familiarization tour of the corporations
A
are
B
are being
C
have being
D
was
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 #23763)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The President, with members of his cabinet...visiting our establishment this afternoon
A
are
B
was
C
were
D
is
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The subject of the sentence is "The President," which is singular. The phrase "with members of his cabinet" is a parenthetical phrase that does not affect the number of the verb. Since "President" is singular, the correct verb to use is "is."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23764)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1993
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is high time we...complaining about our unfortunate situation
A
stop
B
shall stop
C
should stop
D
stopped
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 #23765)