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WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
We are worried by the............that exists between the two factions of the party
A
distraction
B
commotion
C
confusion
D
rivalry
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
We are worried by the rivalry that exists between the two factions of the party
Rivalry; competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25948)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Our teacher was not speaking.................when he said that the bursar was under a cloud
A
literally
B
simply
C
frankly
D
directly
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Our teacher was not speaking literally when he said that the bursar was under a cloud
literally; used for emphasis while not being literally true.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25949)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The signature on the document lacked..............so it was rejected
A
clarity
B
authenticity
C
formality
D
simplicity
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The signature on the document lacked authenticity so it was rejected
Authenticity; the quality of being authentic.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25950)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Everyone could tell that Binta was happy from the .............on her face.
A
picture
B
appearance
C
expression
D
sight
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Everyone could tell that Binta was happy from the expression on her face.
Expression; a look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25951)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
His last novel was........by his visit to the prisons
A
inspired
B
generated
C
conceived
D
revealed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
His last novel was inspired by his visit to the prisons
Inspired; give rise to.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25952)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
As a result of the power cut, production at the paint factory came to a ...................
A
hold-up
B
blockade
C
stand still
D
suspense
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
As a result of the power cut, production at the paint factory came to a stand still
Stand still; remain fixed or immobile
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25953)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
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.
James and Henry were at daggers drawn when I knew them. This means that they
A
were always angry with each other
B
always wore daggers
C
were good at drawing daggers
D
were fighting everybody
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Be bitterly hostile towards each other.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25954)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
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.
My book has become dog-eared through use. This means that
A
the corners of the pages of my book are crumpled
B
my book is designed like dog's ears
C
my book is torn
D
my book is indispensable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Fold down the corner of (a page of a book or magazine)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25955)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
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.
Musa does not believe that there is poverty in Africa; he is a dyed-in-the-wool capitalist. This means that Musa is
A
a kind capitalist
B
a thoughtful capitalist
C
an old capitalist
D
an unbending capitalist
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
unchanging in a particular belief or opinion
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25956)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
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.
Whenever my cousin comes to realize that I am telling the truth, she will eat the humble pie. This means that my cousin will
A
respect me
B
hate herself
C
apologize
D
be ashamed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
make a humble apology and accept humiliation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25957)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
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.
I had dinner with Tony and Nick and they talked shop the whole time. This means that they talked
A
about buying things from the shop
B
about their job
C
all the time
D
about taking me to shop
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To discuss one's trade or job in depth, especially with someone who is in the same profession
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25958)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
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 decision to reconcile with his former agent paid off. This means that the reconciliation
A
yieled positive results
B
cost him a lot of money
C
was unsuccessful
D
caused him some trouble
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
yield good results; succeed.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25959)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
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 beauty of Bimpe's garden shows that she has green fingers. This means that Bimpe
A
always paints her finger green
B
is good at growing plants
C
turns everything she touches to green
D
likes keeping green objects
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
If someone has green fingers, they are very good at gardening and their plants grow well.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25960)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
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.
I would have visited you but for my father's ill health. This means that my
A
father's ill health would have made me to visit you
B
father's ill health prevented me from visting you
C
father's threatened to fall ill if I visited you
D
father did not fall ill, so I couldn't visit you
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
He couldn't visit because of his father's ill health
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25961)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
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.
Her husband's death has forced her to tighten her belt. This means that she has
A
become more economical
B
adjusted her belt
C
become very aggressive
D
become very greedy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
To cut one's expenditure; live more frugally.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25962)