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English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong ......
A
condemnation
B
accusation
C
molestation
D
denial
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
condemnation; the expression of very strong disapproval; censure.
The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong condemnation
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33209)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The doctor ....... my illness as malaria
A
discovered
B
diagnosed
C
prescribed
D
announced
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Diagnosed; identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms.
The doctor diagnosed my illness as malaria
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33217)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Since we should not disclose our identity, our letter to the principal must be .....
A
unclear
B
anonymous
C
ambigous
D
candid
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Anonymous; (of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.
Since we should not disclose our identity, our letter to the principal must be anonymous
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33220)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Although we pleaded for long with our father, he remained ....... that we should not go to the stadium.
A
callous
B
curious
C
adamant
D
candid
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Adamant; refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
Although we pleaded for long with our father, he remained adamant that we should not go to the stadium.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33222)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Since hard drugs are destroying our youths, our government has placed an ....... on them
A
injunction
B
infringement
C
order
D
embargo
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Embargo; impose an official ban on (trade or a country or commodity).
Since hard drugs are destroying our youths, our government has placed an embargo on them
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33224)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Oseli's ....... teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing.
A
efficient
B
jovial
C
kind
D
versatile
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
versatile; able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities
Oseli's versatile teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33229)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Some political leaders love ....... who always praise their governments.
A
sycophants
B
parasites
C
allies
D
favourites
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
sycophants; a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage. Flatterers, praise-singers
Some political leaders love sycophants who always praise their governments.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33232)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The ....... of the new king will take place next week
A
re-election
B
demolition
C
coronation
D
re-admission
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
coronation; the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign's consort, king
The coronation of the new king will take place next week
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33234)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The match was a ..... for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team.
A
profit
B
giveaway
C
walkover
D
defeat
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Walkover; an easy victory.
The match was a walkover for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33235)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
Clauses, Phrases, Voice & Reported Speech
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
Kofi is too ....... ; he wants to know about everybody's business
A
inquisitive
B
friendly
C
concerned
D
busy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Inquisitive; to be unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33237)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
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.
Ali does not let grass grow under his feet. This means that Ali
A
does not waste time in doing things
B
is very wicked
C
cuts the grass in his field always
D
is very selfish
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Act immediately without any delay
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33245)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
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.
The dishonest trader always palms off faulty goods on her customers. This means that
A
handles bad goods
B
refunds money to her customers
C
tricks her customers into accepting bad products
D
pays the penalty for selling faulty goods
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This means the trader sells out or disposes goods usually by trickery or guile to her customers.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33247)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
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.
Ojo's learning has gone to his head. This means that Ojo
A
has become proud because of his learning
B
has learnt too much
C
has been made mad by his learning
D
feels that only learning is important
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
If something that you have achieved goes to your head, it makes you too proud
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33250)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
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.
When the vice principal left the school, it became a bedlam. This means that
A
every student attended school regularly
B
punctuality was the order of the day
C
many students boycotted classes
D
there was noise and confusion in the school
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
It became a scene of madness, chaos or great confusion.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33251)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2013
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.
That amount Ivan donated was his widow's mite. This means that Ivan
A
gave all that the widow had
B
was miserly
C
gave all that he had
D
could have given more
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A small monetary contribution from someone who is poor.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33252)