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WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
It is not safe to engage in clandestine deals.
A
secret
B
exclusive
C
unimportant
D
doubtful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
clandestine; kept secret or done secretively, especially because its illicit.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40419)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Bola vehemently denied stealing the money.
A
strongly
B
fearlessly
C
openly
D
strictly
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
vehemently; in a forceful, strong, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40420)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
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 the sentence.
It's been smooth so far .............?
A
hadn't it
B
wasn't it
C
isn't it
D
hasn't it
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
It's been smooth so far hasn't it?
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40421)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Clauses, Phrases, Voice & Reported Speech
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The test seemed .......... simple that we thought we would all pass.
A
too
B
very
C
so
D
much
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The test seemed so simple that we thought we would all pass.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40422)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Prepositions, Phrasal Verbs & Collocations
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Good citizens are expected to abide........ the stipulated laws.
A
with
B
in
C
to
D
by
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Good citizens are expected to abide by the stipulated laws.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40423)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
In the olden days, people gave cowries ........... food.
A
on exchange for
B
in exchange of
C
in exchange for
D
on exchange with
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the olden days, people gave cowries in exchange for food.
In exchange for; when something is given up to get another
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40424)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
The man tried to cash in ........ the boy's ignorance.
A
by
B
at
C
on
D
with
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The man tried to cash in on the boy's ignorance.
Cash in on; means take advantage of or exploit (a situation).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40425)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Prepositions, Phrasal Verbs & Collocations
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Adamu studied very hard ........ passing the examination.
A
with a view to
B
with the view of
C
with a view of
D
with the view to
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
with a view to; means with the hope, aim, or intention of.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40426)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Clauses, Phrases, Voice & Reported Speech
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
No sooner had the judge read the verdict ......... pandemonium broke out.
A
than
B
when
C
and
D
then
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No sooner had the judge read the verdict than pandemonium broke out.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40427)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I could not distinguish the original ......... the fake.
A
from
B
to
C
by
D
with
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
From; indicating the point in time at which a particular process, event, or activity starts.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40428)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
When I came home, my mother asked me if I ............
A
ate
B
was eating
C
have eaten
D
had eaten
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
We use the past perfect tense (had eaten) when a past action occurs before (or leads up to) another past action.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40429)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
Uncle Richard invited Naza and ............ to his house.
A
me
B
I
C
myself
D
she
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Uncle Richard invited Naza and me to his house.
'me' is used as the object of a verb to refer to the receiver of an action
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40430)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
My sister prides herself .......... her cooking.
A
on
B
for
C
over
D
in
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
My sister prides herself on her cooking.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40431)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
I suppose it's high time we .......... attention to our studies.
A
pay
B
are paying
C
paid
D
should pay
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
I suppose it's high time we paid attention to our studies.
Paid; is the past and past participle of pay.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40432)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
We were expecting them in the evening but they arrived ........... dawn.
A
on
B
at
C
in
D
for
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
We were expecting them in the evening but they arrived at dawn.
At; expressing location or arrival in a particular place or position.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40433)