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WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The employees hated him because he often abused his authority.
A
insulted
B
misdirected
C
misapplied
D
exaggerated
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 #25669)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The Minister abridged his speech since he had to leave early.
A
shortened
B
hurried
C
abandoned
D
stopped
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 #25670)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
For rescuing the boy, the policewoman was promoted for her gallantry
A
generosity
B
bravery
C
risk
D
duty
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25671)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Nora's goal was to become a doctor.
A
intention
B
vision
C
ambition
D
mission
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 #25672)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Our staff was very proud when the school clinched all the prizes
A
took
B
won
C
possessed
D
cornered
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25673)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Mamie complains that her husband often relegates her to the position of a housemaid.
A
compares
B
relates
C
forces
D
reduces
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25674)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
There is no vacancy, so the company no longer recruits staff.
A
position
B
opening
C
room
D
place
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
vacancy; an unoccupied position or job.
The most nearly in meaning to vacancy from the above list of words is ''opening''. (The other words are also similar in meaning, but opening is the most nearly in meaning)
Opening; in this context simply means an available job.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25675)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
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 police are committed to...........safety of citizens.
A
ensure
B
have
C
ensuring
D
be ensuring
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 #25676)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
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.
No sooner had the thief seen the policemen..............he escaped.
A
then
B
when
C
that
D
than
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25677)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
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.
Our teacher kept us kneeling...........the whole period.
A
since
B
for
C
in
D
from
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25678)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
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.
I know you now; I..........that you could be trusted
A
am thinking
B
think
C
had thought
D
have been thinking
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 #25679)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
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 chief, together with his elders..........welcomed to the durbar
A
was
B
is
C
were
D
are
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Was is used in the first person singular (I) and the third person singular (he, she, it).
Were is used in the second person singular and plural (you, your, yours) and first and third person plural (we, they).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25680)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
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.
Our car broke down so we had to go...........foot.
A
by
B
with
C
on
D
through
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct phrase is "on foot", which means walking instead of using a vehicle.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25681)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
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.
Funke's mother prefers Jane............Ama
A
for
B
than
C
from
D
to
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25682)
English Language
WAEC / WASSCE 2007
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.
You haven't shown any interest............providing for yourself
A
towards
B
for
C
in
D
at
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The preposition "in" is used to indicate interest or involvement in a particular activity or action. In the context of the sentence, the appropriate choice is "in." The correct completion is: "You haven't shown any interest in providing for yourself." This construction conveys the idea that the person has not demonstrated any interest or inclination towards taking care of their own needs.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #25683)