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English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, chose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The party had hardly started...the lights went off.
A
than
B
then
C
as
D
when
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 #23401)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Clauses, Phrases, Voice & Reported Speech
Solution
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, chose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
This is the man....told me the story
A
whom I said
B
who I said
C
I said that he
D
Who I said he
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The clause “who I said told me the story” means:
I said that the man told me the story.
Here, who functions as the subject of the verb told in the subordinate clause.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23402)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, chose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I feel you are none...for experiencing that shock
A
the worse
B
worse
C
worst
D
the worst
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 #23403)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, chose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Many students find Mathematics...than English.
A
difficult
B
too diffcult
C
very difficult
D
more difficult
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 #23404)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, chose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Tunde is the ...qualified for job
A
more
B
most
C
more than
D
many more
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 #23405)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, chose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
It is such a bad place...I will never dream of going there another time.
A
therefore
B
thus
C
that
D
then
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 #23406)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, chose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
He has not been seen by his parents...seven days
A
since
B
for
C
getting to
D
for last
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 #23407)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, chose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Please, let me ...you in your car to the Railway Station
A
go with
B
move with
C
follow
D
ride
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 #23408)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The...came here last week.
A
handsome tall young man
B
young tall handsome man
C
tall handsome young man
D
young handsome tall man
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
ORDER
RELATING TO
EXAMPLES
1
Opinion
lovely, handsome, beautiful, intense
2
Size
big, small, tall, short, fat, slim
3
Physical Quality
rough, smooth,
4
Shape
round, rectangular, square
5
Age
old, young, middle-aged
6
Colour
white, black, blue, red, yellow
7
Origin
Nigerian, African, American, English, Chinese
8
Material
wooden, plastic, metallic, ceramic
9
Type
four-sided, multi-purpose, u-shaped
10
Purpose
cleaning, washing, carving, chopping
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23409)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, chose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The activities marking the golden jubilee celebrations of the club were...with a party.
A
rounded off
B
rounded over
C
rounded through
D
rounded up
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 #23410)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 76 above, choose the best option from letters A-E that best completes the gap.
A
taking
B
pulling
C
getting
D
pushing
E
bringing
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "bringing up the children" is a common expression that means raising and nurturing children. It refers to the process of caring for and educating them as they grow.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23411)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
A
convenience
B
necessity
C
assistance
D
convention
E
auxiliary
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Although the house may have every modern -77-, there is still much -78- to keep her -79- cooking, cleaning, mending, washing, and ironing."
The phrase "modern convenience" is commonly used to refer to household appliances and technological advancements that make daily tasks easier (e.g., washing machines, vacuum cleaners, and microwaves).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23412)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 78 above, choose the best option from letters A-E that best completes the gap.
A
thing
B
engagement
C
work
D
labour
E
employment
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The complete sentence is:
"Although the house may have every modern convenience, there is still much work to keep her -79- cooking, cleaning, mending, washing, and ironing." "Work" is the best choice because it refers to the tasks and duties involved in maintaining a home.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23413)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 79 above, choose the best option from letters A-E that best complete the gap.
A
tied
B
busy
C
alert
D
ready
E
serious
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The complete sentence is:
"Although the house may have every modern convenience, there is still much work to keep her busy cooking, cleaning, mending, washing, and ironing." "Busy" is the best choice because it logically fits with the idea of someone being occupied with housework.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23414)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 80 above, choose the best option from letters A-E that best completes the gap.
A
willing
B
fraternal
C
matrimonial
D
residential
E
domestic
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The complete sentence is: "If she is lucky to have a domestic help, her task is made somehow easier." "Domestic" is the best choice because it refers to household work or servants who help in the home.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23415)