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WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
I thought that the comments made by the secretary were quite innocuous but the chairman considered them.....
A
polite
B
inappropriate
C
antagonistic
D
unnecessary
E
harmful
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 #23437)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
Instruction. Choose the word most suitable for the sentence.
The .....of the few rich in our society contrasts with the poverty of the masses.
A
arrogance
B
authority
C
influence
D
affluence
E
monopoly
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 #23438)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
Bola was vocal in protesting against the high-handedness of the police unlike Sola who was ....
A
mute
B
shouting
C
arguing
D
sober
E
adamant
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 #23439)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
The rather insignificant effort he made yielded ....results
A
exorbitant
B
absolute
C
unimaginable
D
prohibitive
E
tremendous
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "insignificant" means small, unimportant, trivial or lacking in effect. Although the effort was insignificant, it produced the opposite kind of results. Therefore, we need a word meaning very great, impressive or enormous. That word is "tremendous".
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23440)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
Ibrahim's flamboyant lifestyle contrasts sharply with Aminu's ....attitude.
A
austered
B
ostentatious
C
serious
D
lavish
E
severe
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 #23441)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
The young man was advised to be ....and not rigid on critical Issues if he wanted to make a good career in politics.
A
wavering
B
evasive
C
cautious
D
flexible
E
constant
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 #23442)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
At the end of the crisis, the leaders declared that there was neither victor nor.....
A
winner
B
oppressor
C
vanquished
D
originator
E
vanguard
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word is victor, which means a person or side that wins a contest, battle, or conflict.
Its opposite is vanquished, meaning defeated or overcome.
So the sentence becomes:
“At the end of the crisis, the leaders declared that there was neither victor nor vanquished.”
This means neither side had won nor been defeated.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23443)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Instruction. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.
Rather than show remorse for his offense, he remained......
A
calculated
B
unpleasant
C
apathetic
D
abrasive
E
unrepentant
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 #23444)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Many people died in the ...accident
A
serious
B
wicked
C
evil
D
reckless
E
fatal
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 #23445)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Despite all our pleas, the manager remained.... in his refusal of our request.
A
flexible
B
pliable
C
adamant
D
unconvinced
E
curious
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "adamant" means to be unyielding or firm in one's position or refusal. In the context of the sentence, the manager is described as "remaining adamant," indicating that despite all the pleas made, the manager is unwavering and persistent in refusing the request. This term conveys a sense of resoluteness and determination to stick to a decision despite attempts to persuade or change it.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23446)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Poor feeding causes .....in children.
A
maladjustment
B
malfunction
C
malediction
D
malaria
E
malnutrition
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 #23447)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The shrill voice of the actor....across the hall.
A
renascenced
B
reverberated
C
rejuvenated
D
realigned
E
rejoiced
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 #23448)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
It is a ... that the more you look, the less you see.
A
wonder
B
feat
C
myth
D
paradox
E
magic
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 #23449)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The meeting was...indefinitely to reconvene at a later date.
A
adjourned
B
commenced
C
concluded
D
stopped
E
postponed
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 #23450)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Femi has a...appetite.
A
vivacious
B
loquacious
C
garrulous
D
suspicious
E
voracious
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Voracious means having a very strong desire for something, especially food; it describes someone who eats a lot. Hence, a voracious appetite is a common and correct collocation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23451)