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English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
It's always better to buy durable products
A
authentic
B
expensive
C
permanent
D
lasting
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
durable; able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
synonyms; long-lasting, hard-wearing, heavy-duty, tough, resistant, strong
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45289)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
Where did this document emanate from.
A
originate
B
emerge
C
appear
D
arise
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
emanate; originate from; be produced by.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45294)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence
The management applauded the staff for their hardwork
A
adored
B
commended
C
encouraged
D
recommended
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
applauded ; show approval or praise by clapping.
commended; praise formally or officially.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45298)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
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
We arrive just....time for the formal opening.
A
in
B
after
C
before
D
at
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
We arrive just in time for the formal opening.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45300)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
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
I didn't tell my parents about the trip because they would be....themselves with worry.
A
at
B
upon
C
within
D
beside
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
If you are beside yourself with a particular feeling or emotion, it is so strong that it makes you almost out of control: I didn't tell my parents about the trip because they would be beside themselves with worry.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45302)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
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
She claims....someone jump over the fence
A
seeing
B
to have seen
C
having seen
D
to be seeing
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
She claims to have seen someone jump over the fence
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45305)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
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
Kofi said he is better at physics....
A
as i am
B
than i am
C
as i am
D
than i do
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Kofi said he is better at physics than i am
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45307)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
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
Her shoes are made....genuine leather
A
on
B
of
C
with
D
by
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Her shoes are made of genuine leather
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45308)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
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
Even after his explanations, I was none the ___________
A
wiser
B
wise
C
wisest
D
worse
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "none the wiser" is an idiom that means not having gained any additional knowledge or understanding despite an explanation or situation. In this context, the person is stating that even after receiving explanations, they did not become more knowledgeable or wiser.
Option A, "wiser," is the correct choice to complete the sentence and maintain the idiomatic expression. The other options ("wise," "wisest," and "worse") do not fit the intended meaning of the phrase "none the wiser."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45309)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
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
I spoke to Mary and Peter on the issue but....of them took my advice.
A
All
B
neither
C
either
D
each
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
I spoke to Mary and Peter on the issue but neither of them took my advice.
Neither is defined as not one nor the other of two things actually happened or was true.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45325)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
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
You like ice cream, .....
A
didn't you
B
did you
C
isn't it
D
don't you
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
You like ice cream, don't you?
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45326)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
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
We need to.....for lost time.
A
make in
B
make by
C
make up
D
make through
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
We need to make up for lost time.
make up; to forgive someone and be friendly with them again after an argument or disagreement:
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45327)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
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
Everyone wants to be the.......favourite
A
school principal
B
school's principal's
C
school principal's
D
school's principal
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Everyone wants to be the school principal's favourite
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45328)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
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 haircut makes him.....in the crowd.
A
stand out
B
stand tall
C
stand in
D
stand on
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The haircut makes him stand out in the crowd.
stand out; to be very noticeable:
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45329)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
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
.....in this town form many years, i can tell you a lot about its people.
A
from living
B
to have lived
C
having lived
D
in living
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 #45338)