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WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/^/
A
bush
B
tough
C
cop
D
loot
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
tough pronounced as /tʌf/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33573)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/u:/
A
plumber
B
pull
C
suit
D
hunger
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
suit; pronounced as /suːt/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33574)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/i:/
A
fit
B
seal
C
sailing
D
career
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
seal1; pronounced as /siːl/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33575)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/k/
A
axe
B
cease
C
knew
D
knob
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
axe pronounced as /aks/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33576)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/s/
A
cash
B
church
C
slash
D
bees
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
slash pronounced as /slaʃ/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33577)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/z/
A
lice
B
exist
C
leave
D
measure
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
exist is pronounced as; /ɪɡˈzɪst,ɛɡˈzɪst/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33578)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Oral English: Vowel & Consonant Sounds
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol.
/t∫/
A
leaf
B
peach
C
chic
D
cede
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
peach has the following sound /piːtʃ/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33579)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the sentence below, 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 to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Many parents assume that their children are ignorant whereas they are........
A
enthusiastic
B
hardworking
C
brilliant
D
knowledgeable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To be knowledgeable is to be intelligent and well informed.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40380)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the sentence below, 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 to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Industrious workers should be promoted and ...... ones should be dismissed.
A
indolent
B
dishonest
C
inactive
D
sluggish
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Indolent; this means wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40381)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the sentence below, 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 to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
While some people ......... jollof rice, others enjoy it.
A
rebuff
B
abhor
C
ignore
D
condemn
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To abhor something means to regard with disgust and hatred.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40382)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the sentence below, 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 to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The haughty, and not the ....... are usually unpopular.
A
friendly
B
carefree
C
timid
D
humble
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Humble; having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40383)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the sentence below, 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 to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Rather than heed advice, the children .......it
A
defied
B
countered
C
ignored
D
spurned
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Ignore; to refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40384)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the sentence below, 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 to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Dishonest traders sell fake products instead of ........... ones.
A
costly
B
durable
C
genuine
D
perfect
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Genuine; when something or someone is said to be; authentic, true, sincere, honest.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40386)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the sentence below, 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 to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The judge expected direct answers but the accused was .........
A
illusive
B
secretive
C
delusive
D
evasive
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Evasive; tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40387)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
In the sentence below, 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 to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Parents should persuade their children to do chores, not .......... them.
A
implore
B
coerce
C
enjoin
D
cajole
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
coerce; persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40388)