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WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The farmer, with his sons, ______ millet.
A
grows
B
grow
C
were growing
D
have been growing
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The farmer, with his sons, grows millet.
with, together with, as well as, along with, no less than, including, not mention, in collaboration with, etc.
When a sentence is constructed in this way, using any of the conjunctions above, it simply means that the first subject of the sentence is giving more relevance to determine the verb form.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49099)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The teachers want _______
A
modern, attractive, well-equipped schools
B
attractive, well-equipped, schools modern
C
well-equipped, attractive modern schools.
D
schools, well-equipped, attractive modern
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The completed sentence is:
"The teachers want modern, attractive, well-equipped schools."
This presents the adjectives in a natural, logical order.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49111)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
She suddenly came ____ a lot of money.
A
into
B
up
C
over
D
through
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 #49112)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My mother ______ to my leaving the dishes unwashed last night
A
did not take kind
B
does not take kind
C
did not take kindly
D
does not take kindly
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Take kindly to"is an idiomatic expression that means to react favourably or approvingly to something, or conversely, to react unfavourably or disapprovingly. The phrase "did not take kindly" shows disapproval or dissatisfaction with a particular action or situation.
The sentence conveys that the speaker's mother did not react favourably to the fact that the speaker left the dishes unwashed since last night.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49113)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The place was quite neat except for ______ on the floor.
A
dirty
B
a dirt
C
dirtiness
D
some dirt
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 #49114)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He dabbles _______ politics from time to time
A
in
B
about
C
through
D
into
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To dabble means take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way. The preposition ''in'' correctly fills in the gap.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49116)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The shot hit _______
A
neither I nor he
B
neither me or he
C
either I nor him
D
neither me nor him
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 #49119)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I will do for you ______ you want me to.
A
whenever
B
whichever
C
whatever
D
however
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 #49122)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The students' week was rounded _____ with a dance.
A
off
B
up
C
out
D
down
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 #49123)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 71 in the passage.
A
feeds
B
tends
C
nourishes
D
develops
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 #49148)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 72 in the passage.
A
hedges
B
crests
C
ridges
D
folds
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 #49149)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 73 in the passage.
A
deposited
B
planted
C
lodged
D
buried
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 #49150)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 74 in the passage.
A
defending
B
screening
C
covering
D
shielding
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 #49152)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 75 in the passage.
A
barns
B
huts
C
pits
D
shelters
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 #49153)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Reading Comprehension, Summary & Composition
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose word that is the most suitable to fill 76 in the passage.
A
ways
B
fancies
C
adjustments
D
vagaries
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 #49154)