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WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 81 above, choose the best option from letters A-E that best completes the gap.
A
decorations
B
condiments
C
ornaments
D
cosmetics
E
trinkets
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The complete sentence is:
"The working woman spends much of her income on beauty care. She buys a lot of cosmetics and visits -82- regularly." "Cosmetics" refers to beauty products like makeup and skincare items, which fit the context of beauty care.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23416)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
A
saloon
B
shop
C
store
D
salon
E
studio
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The complete sentence is:
"The working woman spends much of her income on beauty care. She buys a lot of cosmetics and visits -82- regularly." "Salon" refers to a place where people go for beauty treatments, such as hairdressing, makeup and skincare, which fits the context.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23417)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 83 above, choose the best option from letters A-E that best completes the gap.
A
events
B
chores
C
needs
D
requirements
E
demands
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Chores" refers to routine domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking and washing, which matches the context of the passage about a working woman managing household responsibilities.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23418)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 84 above, choose the best option from letters A-E that best completes the gap.
A
smile
B
encourage
C
cheer
D
laugh
E
relax
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Cheer" fits well because it means to uplift or boost someone's mood, which aligns with the idea of women using beauty care to feel better.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23419)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 85 above, choose the best option from letters A-E that best completes the gap.
A
housemaid
B
housemistress
C
householder
D
housekeeper
E
housewife
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Housewife" is the best choice because the passage discusses the challenges faced by a working woman in managing household duties along with her job.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23420)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 86 above, choose the best option from letters A-E that best complete the gap.
A
social
B
official
C
personal
D
civilized
E
entertaining
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Social" is the best fit because it refers to events or activities involving interactions with other people, such as gatherings, parties, or community activities. A busy housewife might struggle to find time for such engagements.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23421)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 87 above, choose the best option from letters A-E that best completes the gap.
A
events
B
accidents
C
fluctuations
D
occurrences
E
emergencies
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Accidents" is the best choice because insurance companies commonly provide coverage for unexpected and unintended incidents, such as car crashes, workplace injuries, or property damage.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23422)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 88 above, choose the best option from letters A-E that best completes the gap.
A
money
B
bonus
C
gifts
D
discounts
E
compensation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Compensation" is the best choice because insurance companies provide financial reimbursement to cover losses or damages suffered by the insured party.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23423)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 89 above, choose the best option from letters A-E that best completes the gap.
A
protection
B
provision
C
prevention
D
advice
E
aid
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Protection" is the best choice because firms take out insurance policies to protect themselves from financial losses due to fire, fraud, and other risks.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23424)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 90 above, choose the best option from letters A-E that best completes the gap.
A
costly
B
unpleasant
C
unforeseeable
D
unknown
E
sudden
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Unforeseeable" is the best choice because insurance is meant to cover events that cannot be predicted with certainty, such as fires, accidents, and fraud.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23425)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 91 above, choose the best option from letters A-E that best completes the gap.
A
fees
B
sums
C
accounts
D
charges
E
premiums
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Premiums" is the correct term for regular payments made to an insurance company in exchange for coverage.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23426)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 92 above, choose the best option from letters A-E that best completes the gap.
A
dangers
B
claims
C
subjects
D
risks
E
ltems
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Risks" is the most appropriate word because insurance payments (premiums) vary based on the level of risk being covered.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23427)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 93 above, choose the best option from letters A-E that best completes the gap.
A
agreed
B
entered
C
included
D
undertaken
E
covered
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option E
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Covered" is the best choice because in insurance, risks are "covered" by policies.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23428)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 94 above, choose the best option from letters A-E that best completes the gap.
A
damage
B
loss
C
harm
D
injury
E
grievance
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Injury" is the best choice because it refers to physical harm that can be sustained during work, which is a common risk covered by insurance policies.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23429)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 1990
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
In question number 95 above, choose the best option from letters A-E that best completes the gap.
A
overdrawn
B
unsecured
C
illegal
D
overdue
E
careless
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Unsecured" fits best because "unsecured business debts" refers to loans or financial obligations that are not backed by collateral, which insurance can help cover.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23430)