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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 accept the blame, the manager ............ the accusation.
A
criticized
B
refused
C
addressed
D
denied
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Denied; state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40389)
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.
It is often easier to start a riot than to ......... it.
A
complete
B
suppress
C
quench
D
quell
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Quell; put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40390)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The policy will .......... havoc on the economy of the nation.
A
wreak
B
promote
C
produce
D
wreck
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
wreak; cause (a large amount of damage or harm).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40391)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The librarian has not entered the new books in the ..........
A
list
B
directory
C
catalogue
D
roster
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
cataloguea; is a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or other systematic order.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40392)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The judge ....... the case.
A
cancelled
B
dismissed
C
rejected
D
withdrew
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Dismiss; order or allow to leave; send away.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40393)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Mosquito parasites have become ...... to quinine.
A
resistant
B
immune
C
opposed
D
defiant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Resistant; withstand the action or effect of (something).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40394)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The unionists .......... the meeting with the management.
A
rejected
B
hindered
C
boycotted
D
banned
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Boycott; refuse to cooperate with or participate in (a policy or event).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40395)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The company failed to pay up the loan because it had become ..........
A
corrupt
B
bankrupt
C
inefficient
D
unreliable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Bankrupt; (of a person or organization) declared in law as unable to pay their debts.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40396)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The newly elected chairman has been ......... into office.
A
sworn
B
installed
C
admitted
D
inaugurated
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Sworn; to promise or undertake on oath or in a solemn manner;
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40397)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The doctor declared that the sick child needed a blood.........
A
transformation
B
transfer
C
transmission
D
transfusion
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Transfusion; an act of transferring donated blood, blood products, or other fluid into the circulatory system of a person or animal.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40398)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Question Tags, Modals & Pronouns
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Many slaves were......... in the 19th century.
A
released
B
empowered
C
emancipated
D
relieved
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Emancipated; free from legal, social, or political restrictions; liberated.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40399)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The proprietor has promised to ......... the dilapidated classroom blocks.
A
erect
B
renovate
C
patch
D
fabricate
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Renovate; restore (something old, especially a building) to a good state of repair.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40400)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
We heard that Bada has served time. This means that Bada has
A
always been punctual
B
been the time keeper
C
been to prison
D
been a faithful servant
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Served time; To spend the amount of time in jail as required by one's prison sentence.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40401)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Mary and I have never seen eye to eye on politics. This means that we have never
A
agreed on politics
B
engaged in politics
C
discussed politics
D
benefited from politics
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Seen eye to eye; be in full agreement.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40402)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Helen has always been a wet blanket. This means that Helen
A
always gets wet
B
betrays her friends
C
interacts freely with other people
D
stops others from enjoying themselves
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Wet blancket implies a person who spoils other people's fun by failing to join in with or by disapproving of their activities.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40403)