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WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Despite everything, i chose to keep rather than....the secret.
A
Rennounce
B
Show
C
Reveal
D
Display
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In this context keep means cause to continue in a specified condition, position, course, etc.
Reveal; make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45238)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Though the teachers....the idea, the principal was averse to it.
A
welcomed
B
recognised
C
admitted
D
greeted
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
averse; having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.
welcomed; react with pleasure or approval to (an event or development).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45239)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In each of the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning in the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
It is only natural to feel nervous when you first take the stage but you soon become.....
A
balanced
B
peaceful
C
normal
D
composed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
nervous; easily agitated or alarmed.
composed; having one's feelings and expression under control; calm.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45240)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Don't tell me you are....enough to believe his lies.
A
credible
B
childish
C
modest
D
naive
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
naive; (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45241)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The members of parliaments tabled an.....to the constitution.
A
adjustment
B
amendment
C
enactment
D
annulment
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
amendment; a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45242)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
His.....to violent video games is something to worry about.
A
devotion
B
attatchment
C
commitment
D
addiction
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
addiction; the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45243)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Most people think that....punishment should be abolished, even in murder cases.
A
fatal
B
capital
C
severe
D
corporal
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
capital punishment; the legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45244)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The president made a....appeal for calm in the face of the crisis.
A
passionnate
B
zealous
C
tactful
D
sensitive
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The president made a passionnate appeal for calm in the face of the crisis.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45245)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
What i gave you was supposed to.....your monthly earnings
A
expand
B
enlarge
C
complete
D
augment
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
augment; make (something) greater by adding to it; increase
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45246)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boy's parents.....a sigh of relief when he was found.
A
raised
B
uttered
C
breathed
D
heaved
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
heaved; produce (a sigh).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45247)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We....the meeting indefinitely because we could not form a quorum.
A
postponed
B
reconvened
C
adjourned
D
ended
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
postponed; cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45248)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The police man tried to.....money from the motorist.
A
exert
B
extort
C
exact
D
extract
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
extort; obtain (something) by force, threats, or other unfair means.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45249)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
They were given an....either pay the rent or vacate the premises.
A
ultimatum
B
injuction
C
admonition
D
undertaking
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
ultimatum; a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45250)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
My school carried the day in the debate. This means that my school
A
missed the debate
B
won the debate
C
choose the date for debate
D
had very good points
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
If someone carries the day, they are the winner in a contest such as a battle, debate, or sporting competition.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45251)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate
We covered much ground at the conference yesterday. This means that we
A
discussed some issues
B
treated many issues
C
used a lot of space
D
argued about many things
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
covered much ground; To accomplish or do a lot of things.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45252)