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WAEC / WASSCE 1990
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 word or group of words as used in the sentence.
An open car has no protection against the elements
A
weather
B
emergency
C
molecule
D
atoms
E
atmosphere
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 #23366)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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 word or group of words as used in the sentence.
The detective was perplexed when the clues in the murder case pointed to at least a dozen different suspects.
A
surprised
B
confused
C
excited
D
discouraged
E
disaappointed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word "perplexed" means completely baffled or puzzled; unable to understand or make sense of something.
In the sentence: The detective was perplexed when the clues in the murder case pointed to at least a dozen different suspects,
it shows that the detective was confused or puzzled because the evidence led in too many directions.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23367)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
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 word or group of words as used in the sentence.
The military Governor called for a concerted effort in solving the problems of the state.
A
a dramatic
B
an agitated
C
a joint
D
a directed
E
an unfalling
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 #23368)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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 word or group of words as used in the sentence.
My financial situation is so precarious that very soon I may be insolvent
A
borrowing
B
stealing
C
soluble
D
dependent
E
bankrupt
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "very soon I may be insolvent" means the speaker may soon be unable to pay their debts. The word "insolvent" means unable to pay debts or financially ruined, which is closest in meaning to "bankrupt"
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23369)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
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 word or group of words as used in the sentence.
The chairman is of the opinion that accepting the proposal would be inimical to the objectives of the association.
A
harmful
B
relevant
C
irrelevant
D
indispensable
E
helpful
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 #23370)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
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 word or group of words as used in the sentence.
The famous politician was noted for his pragmatic approach to issues of national interest.
A
idealistic
B
romantic
C
compromising
D
practical
E
inconsistent
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 #23371)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
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 word or group of words as used in the sentence.
Kunle is very pessimistic about our chance of success.
A
sad
B
despondent
C
unconvinced
D
worried
E
concerned
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 #23372)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
If Kunle hadn't been transferred to Kano his wife would not have resigned her teaching job. This means that
A
Kunle was not transferred yet his wife resigned her job
B
Kunle was transferred and his wife thought of resigning her job
C
Kunle was transferred and so his wife had to resign her job
D
Kunle's wife resigned though her husband wasn't transferred
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 #23373)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Though Ibrahim was provoked, he ought to have controlled himself . That means that Ibrahim
A
should have exercised some restraint
B
was the aggressor
C
took the provocation with calmness
D
was found guilty of committing the offence
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 #23374)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The members of staff told the principal that they took exception to his comments. This means that the members of staff
A
approved of the principle's comments
B
objected to the principal's comments
C
wanted to be exempted from the principal's comments
D
warned the principal about his comments
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 #23375)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Okon is too quiet for my liking. This means that Okon
A
is liked because he is very quiet
B
likes people who are quiet
C
is not liked because of his extreme quietness
D
behaves in a very queer and suspicious manner
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 #23376)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The teacher said that all but one of the sixty candidates scored below a credit grade. This means that
A
all the candidates scored below a credit grade
B
only one of the candidates scored a credit grade
C
only one of the candidates scored below a credit grade
D
all the candidates scored a credit grade
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence, "The teacher said that all but one of the sixty candidates scored below a credit grade," means that out of the sixty candidates, all except one failed to achieve a credit grade. Therefore, the appropriate interpretation would be: only one of the candidates scored a credit grade. This is because "all but one" means that one candidate managed to score a credit grade.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23377)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Prepositions, Phrasal Verbs & Collocations
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, chose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
He was charged with complicity ...the abortive coup
A
in
B
for
C
about
D
on
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 #23378)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Prepositions, Phrasal Verbs & Collocations
Solution
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, chose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
He was convicted....stealing some bags of cocoa.
A
with
B
in
C
of
D
for
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct preposition after "convicted" is always "of" when referring to the crime or offence a person was found guilty of.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23379)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, chose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Mary said she was acting ... the instructions of the principal.
A
by
B
on
C
for
D
through
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
So, the completed sentence is:
"Mary said she was acting on the instructions of the principal."
"Acting by" could suggest proximity or means.
"Acting for" could imply acting on behalf of someone.
Acting through" suggests a process or medium.
"On" is the correct preposition to use when referring to following or acting according to instructions. Therefore, B. on is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23380)