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WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The corpse has been taken to the ...................
A
dispensary
B
mortuary
C
theatre
D
ward
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The corpse has been taken to the mortuary
mortuary; a room or building in which dead bodies are kept, for hygienic storage or for examination, until burial or cremation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26049)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
In spite of the vicissitudes of life, she never........... from her plan
A
evaded
B
detracted
C
deviated
D
detoured
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word that best completes the sentence is:
C. deviated
So, the completed sentence is:
"In spite of the vicissitudes of life, she never deviated from her plan."
This means that despite the difficulties that life posed, she did not stray away from her plan. Deviated means to stray or move away from a set course or plan, therefore C. Deviated is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26050)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
When the solicitor told Awa to wait outside, she considered it ............to her dignity
A
a drawback
B
an affront
C
a strain
D
a withdrawal
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the context of the sentence, the phrase "considered it ... to her dignity" suggests that Awa perceived the solicitor's action as something offensive or disrespectful to her dignity. The word that aligns with this meaning is "an affront" (Option B). An affront refers to an action or remark that causes offence or disrespect. Therefore, Awa considered waiting outside as an affront to her dignity, indicating that she found it disrespectful or offensive.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26051)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The meeting cannot start because we have not formed a .............
A
quota
B
crowd
C
quorum
D
chorus
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26052)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The................of the asylum sang a song for the President.
A
inmates
B
occupants
C
residents
D
tenants
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26053)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
His appointment was................because of irregularities in his credentials.
A
annulled
B
terminated
C
suspended
D
dismissed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Annulled" specifically refers to cancelling or invalidating something, often due to legal or procedural reasons. In the context of the sentence, it implies that the appointment was declared null and void because of irregularities in the credentials.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26054)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The seminar was held under the...........of the Government
A
jurisdiction
B
arbitration
C
agreement
D
auspices
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The seminar was held under the jurisdiction of the Government
jurisdiction ; the official power to make legal decisions and judgement.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26055)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The new car is very attractive but I doubt its.............
A
style
B
complexity
C
durability
D
longevity
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The new car is very attractive but I doubt its durability
Durability; the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26056)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Had it been possible to leave the country then, I would have done so. This means that
A
I have not left the country and nothing will make me leave
B
I wanted to leave the country and I did
C
I will definitely leave the country one day
D
I would have liked to leave the country but I wasn't able to
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
He didn't leave the country because it was impossible
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26057)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The proprietor and his accountant have had a running battle over the last financial report. This means that they have had
A
an argument which developed into a fight
B
a series of arguments on the report
C
to work hard to complete the report
D
difficulties understanding the report
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A confrontation which has gone on for a long time.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26058)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Unless you don't want to become a teacher, there's no reason for not accepting the sponsorship. This means that you should
A
not refuse the sponsorship if you want to become a teacher
B
refuse the sponsorship if you want to because a teacher
C
not refuse the sponsorship if you don't want to become a teacher
D
refuse the sponsorship whether you want to be a teacher or not
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sponsorship is important and needed if you want to become a teacher
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26060)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
His chances of passing are very slim. This means that he
A
will pass
B
will not pass
C
may not pass
D
ought to pass
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The speaker means you have little or no chance of success. Referring to a small probability
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26061)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
We would never have followed his advice if we had known his reputation. This means that we
A
knew what people said about him so we refused to obey him
B
trusted him but did not need any advice
C
followed his advice because we didn't know him
D
trusted him but did not take his dvice
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
They only followed his advice because they didn't know who he really was
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26062)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
All the handsome men left her cold. This means that
A
she needed to wear warm clothes
B
the men took no notice of her
C
she was not impressed by them
D
she felt sad lonely
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To not interest or excite (someone)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26063)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Idioms, Figurative Expressions & Sentence Interpretation
Solution
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Sulayman can't help shouting at the members of his team. This means that he
A
cannot help them without shouting at them
B
can't help them and can't stop shouting
C
can't control his emotions and keeps shouting
D
helps them by cheering them
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
He keeps shouting at his team members even when he doesn't want to
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26064)