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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. His approach to work is rather perfunctory

A

careful

B

serious

C

careless

D

encouraging

E

bad

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. The retiring officer's contribution towards the growth of the company was invaluable

A

inestimable

B

unnoticeable

C

negligible

D

inconsequential

E

measurable

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. The General's response to the question on whether or not he would retire from the army was evasive

A

definite

B

annoyed

C

elusive

D

clear

E

undecided

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. He poured out a lot of invectives in a speech that was supposed to be a vote of thanks.

A

praises

B

requests

C

denials

D

curses

E

apologies

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. Her eloping with the man is a stigma to the family

A

disgrace

B

pride

C

calamity

D

disappointment

E

disaster

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)

From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence. The politician was given a tumultuous welcome when he came to address the rally.

A

pleasant

B

noisy

C

discouraging

D

strange

E

well-organized

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. Everyone must be ...bed by 9.00p.m

A

over

B

inside

C

on

D

in

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. Femi was told not to allow pleasure to interfere....his duty.

A

on

B

over

C

with

D

beside

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. He sent a card to his parents to congratulate them......their diamond wedding anniversary

A

over

B

on

C

in

D

about

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. The pupils were advised not to laugh....mad people.

A

at

B

on

C

with

D

over

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. If you want to succeed in life, you will have to shake....your lazy habits.

A

against

B

if

C

over

D

off

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. You should take good care of your car....buy another one

A

for you may not be able to

B

suppose you cannot

C

due to the fact that you cannot

D

otherwise you cannot

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Clauses, Phrases, Voice & Reported Speech

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. Hardly had we arrived.......he left

A

so

B

when

C

then

D

that

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Tenses, Aspect & Conditionals

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. It is high time you ....smoking

A

stopped

B

should stop

C

must stop

D

stop

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 1992 Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. The office......he works is fully air-conditioned.

A

to which

B

by which

C

where

D

that

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