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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.
His appointment was....because of the irregularities discovered in his credentials.
A
cancelled
B
terminated
C
suspended
D
postponed
E
dismissed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is A. cancelled. This means the appointment was annulled or nullified as a result of irregularities in credentials. While "terminated" also means "brought to an end," it is more commonly used for ongoing roles or contracts that are ended rather than something being invalidated before starting.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23452)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The peace meeting nipped the crisis in the bud. This means that
A
the crisis was averted
B
the peace meeting was deadlocked
C
members disagreed on who should receive the flower pot
D
the crisis escalated despite the peace meeting
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Nip in the bud means to stop something at an early stage.
Option A is therefore correct. ''The crisis was averted''. Averted means to prevent or stop something from happening.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23453)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Ugonna passed his examinations with flying colours. This means Ugonna
A
did very well
B
wore cloths of different colours
C
was helped to pass the examination
D
cheated to pass the examination
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 #23454)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Emeka had a field day at the dancing competition. This means that Emeka
A
performed woefully
B
fell down on the field while others were dancing
C
triumphed in all aspects of the competition
D
withdrew from the competition at the last minute.
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 #23455)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Femi's plans amount to building castles in the air. This means that Feml's plans are
A
beautiful
B
practicable
C
interesting
D
unrealizable
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 #23456)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The appearance which the famous actor made last month was his swan song. This means that
A
the actor sang beautifully during the play
B
the play was postponed because of the actor's non-appearance
C
the play was the actor's last appearance before the died
D
the last play was the actor's best performance
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Swan Song - the final performance or activity of a person's career before his death or retirement
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23457)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Akpan does not let grass grow under his feet. This means that Akpan
A
does not waste time in doing things
B
is a very wicked man
C
cuts the grass in his field reguarly
D
cares only about himself
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 #23458)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
Edet will have to face the consequences of his rash action.
A
results
B
answer
C
antecedents
D
prognosis
E
accusation
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 #23462)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
You will incur your father's wrath if you do that.
A
debt
B
expenditure
C
anger
D
favour
E
pleasure
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 #23464)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
I have implicit confidence in Abass' ability to win the race.
A
partial
B
absolute
C
correct
D
impervious
E
doubtful
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 #23465)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words as used in the sentence.
The points he made are germane to the argument.
A
irregular
B
convicing
C
helpful
D
unnecessary
E
relevant
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 #23467)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Tenses, Aspect & Conditionals
Solution
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
He preferred travelling by road....travelling by air.
A
to
B
against
C
over
D
than
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In English, when we want to express a preference for one option over another, we use "to" to indicate that preference. For example:
- "I prefer tea to coffee." (I like tea more than coffee.)
- "She prefers reading to watching TV." (She likes reading more than watching TV.)
Similarly, in the sentence "He preferred travelling by road to travelling by air," the word "to" is used to show that travelling by road is the preferred option compared to travelling by air.
On the other hand, "than" is used in comparative structures to show a difference between two things or actions. For example:
- "Tea is better than coffee." (Tea and coffee are being compared, and tea is considered better in this comparison.)
- "She runs faster than him." (Her running speed is compared to his, and she runs faster in this comparison.)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23469)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The police are...the trail of the suspect.
A
in
B
on
C
after
D
over
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 #23470)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
.............candidates passed in English Language than in Mathematics.
A
Many
B
Plenty
C
More
D
Much
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 #23472)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1991
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Alhaji Musa owns fifty....
A
herd of cattles
B
head of cattle
C
herds of cattles
D
heads of cattle
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Heads of cattle" is the correct phrase. In this context, "head" refers to the individual animals in a herd, and "cattle" is a plural noun that does not take an -s at the end.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23473)