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WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word
In order to keep the peace, I had to retract my statement
A
alter
B
refine
C
withdraw
D
deny
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the given sentence, the word "retract" is used, and it means to withdraw or take back something that has been said or written. The most suitable synonym from the options provided is "withdraw" (Option C).
Here's a brief explanation of each option:
A. Alter: To change or make a modification, but it doesn't specifically imply taking back a statement.
B. Refine: To improve or make more precise, but it doesn't convey the idea of taking back a statement.
C. Withdraw: To take back or remove. In the context of the sentence, retracting a statement involves withdrawing it.
D. Deny: To refuse to admit or acknowledge; while denying a statement is related, it may not capture the sense of taking it back or withdrawing it.
Therefore, "withdraw" (Option C) is the word that is nearest in meaning to "retract" in the given sentence.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26175)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word
Their father is so vigilant that it is not possible for his children to play truant
A
intelligent
B
watchful
C
rigid
D
concerned
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
vigilant; keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. watchful, observant.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26176)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word
The principal endorsed my travelling documents without delay.
A
corrected
B
checked
C
reviewed
D
approved
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Endorsed; To declare one's public approval or support of something or someone
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26177)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
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:
Please, run......fifty copies of this report for me
A
off
B
on
C
over
D
out
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Run off; To make photocopies.
Please, run off fifty copies of this report for me
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26178)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
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:
My father's seventieth birthday...........a celebration.
A
is called for
B
will be called for
C
calls for
D
call for
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
My father's seventieth birthday calls for.a celebration.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26179)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
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:
Kojo succeeded in passing his examination.................the odds he faced
A
regardless
B
despite
C
moreover
D
however
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Despite; without being affected by; in spite of.
Kojo succeeded in passing his examination despite the odds he faced
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26180)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
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:
If the police had not intervened quickly, the suspected thief..........by the mob.
A
would have been killed
B
would be killed
C
will have been killed
D
will be killed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase ''would have been killed'' means something had happened that prevented another thing (an unlikely bad event) from happening.
If the police had not intervened quickly, the suspected thief would have been killed by the mob.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26181)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
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:
Harry hates.............in suspense
A
been kept
B
keeping
C
being kept
D
have been kept
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Harry hates being kept in suspense
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26182)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
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 are not bound to believe all .............He said
A
what
B
which
C
these
D
that
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
We are not bound to believe all that He said
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26183)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
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:
Margaret forgot to buy.................
A
a trousers
B
one trousers
C
a pair of trousers
D
plenty trousers
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Margaret forgot to buy a pair of trousers
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26184)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
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:
He was charged...........stealing from the company's safe
A
about
B
in
C
of
D
with
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
He was charged with stealing from the company's safe
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26185)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
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 teacher had hardly turned his back...........the class became noisy
A
than
B
when
C
then
D
hence
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The teacher had hardly turned his back. when the class became noisy
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26186)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
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:
This is Kunle's handwriting; there.....be no argument about it
A
could
B
couldnt
C
can
D
can't
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This is Kunle's handwriting; there can be no argument about it
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26187)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
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:
In Matamina no one is ..........the law
A
over
B
within
C
above
D
outside
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Above; at a higher level or layer.
In Matamina no one is above the law
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26188)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2012
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:
Luckily, Frank arrived just..........time to catch the plane
A
by
B
within
C
to
D
in
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Just in time means that something happened just before it would have been too late
Luckily, Frank arrived just in time to catch the plane
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26189)