English Language past questions: WAEC SSCE 2022

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1.
_____ all probability, the strike will be called off today.
1. A.Through
2. B.In
3. C.By
4. D.At
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Answer: B In
2.
_____ were classmates in the university.
1. A.his sister and I
2. B.me and his sister
3. C.I and his sister
4. D.His sister and me
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Answer: A his sister and I
3.
/a:/
1. A.pat
2. B.angry
3. C.lark
4. D.prank
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Answer: C lark
4.
/aʊ/
1. A.fraught
2. B.plough
3. C.fracas
4. D.bat
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Answer: B plough
5.
/ð/
1. A.thought
2. B.den
3. C.their
4. D.thank
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Answer: C their
6.
/iə/
1. A.pair
2. B.lure
3. C.lower
4. D.peer
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Answer: D peer
7.
/k/
1. A.champagne
2. B.knife
3. C.knit
4. D.chorus
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Answer: D chorus
8.
/ʌ/
1. A.sport
2. B.coat
3. C.could
4. D.flood
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Answer: D flood
9.
/z/
1. A.insist
2. B.persist
3. C.consist
4. D.resist
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Answer: D resist
10.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence Mary made a clean breast of everything. This means that Mary
1. A.won everyone over
2. B.told the whole truth
3. C.did everything effficiently
4. D.changed the way things were done
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Answer: B told the whole truth
11.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence Only teachers could afford a car. This means that
1. A.teachers could afford a car and nothing else
2. B.teachers and nobody else could afford a car
3. C.teachers and others could afford a car
4. D.few teachers could afford a car
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Answer: B teachers and nobody else could afford a car
12.
An act of cleanliness is to dispose _____ useless items.
1. A.away
2. B.of
3. C.with
4. D.off
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Answer: B of
13.
At the terminus, all the passengers on the train will have to ________
1. A.alight
2. B.disembark
3. C.descend
4. D.dismount
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Answer: A alight
14.
bask
1. A.slacks
2. B.basque
3. C.lacks
4. D.axed
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Answer: D axed
15.
beauty
1. A.good
2. B.courier
3. C.put
4. D.few
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Answer: D few
16.
beige
1. A.gag
2. B.genre
3. C.gem
4. D.lough
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Answer: B genre
17.
believe
1. A.lie
2. B.quay
3. C.lettuce
4. D.kick
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Answer: B quay
18.
Binetou looked quite resplendent in that red dress
1. A.expensive
2. B.stunning
3. C.respectable
4. D.conspicuous
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Answer: B stunning
19.
black
1. A.kneed
2. B.know
3. C.scene
4. D.echo
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Answer: D echo
20.
Bola invited Joe and _____ to the show.
1. A.I
2. B.myself
3. C.me
4. D.himself
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Answer: C me
21.
boot
1. A.louse
2. B.bull
3. C.cook
4. D.ruse
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Answer: D ruse
22.
callow
1. A.colour
2. B.brow
3. C.allow
4. D.shallow
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Answer: D shallow
23.
chunk
1. A.choir
2. B.chemise
3. C.matches
4. D.show
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Answer: C matches
24.
core
1. A.pole
2. B.cot
3. C.loud
4. D.saw
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Answer: D saw
25.
curriculum
1. A.CUR-ric-u-lum
2. B.cur-RIC-u-lum
3. C.cur-ric-U-lum
4. D.cur-ric-u-LUM
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Answer: B cur-RIC-u-lum
26.
doubt
1. A.nought
2. B.round
3. C.rough
4. D.drove
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Answer: B round
27.
easy
1. A.loss
2. B.phase
3. C.curse
4. D.last
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Answer: B phase
28.
Farmers sometimes go through the frustrating experience of having to watch their produce rot
1. A.disheartening
2. B.dismaying
3. C.annoying
4. D.frightening
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Answer: C annoying
29.
fasted
1. A.instead
2. B.lasted
3. C.harvest
4. D.practised
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Answer: B lasted
30.
FIll in the gap with the appropriate option in the sentence below: The judge expected direct answers but the accused was ....
1. A.illusive
2. B.secretive
3. C.delusive
4. D.evasive
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Answer: D evasive
31.
Franca's behaviour towards Edward leaves much to be desired. This means that Franca's behaviour was
1. A.unsatisfactory
2. B.appreciated
3. C.commendable
4. D.unexpected
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Answer: A unsatisfactory
32.
From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. said
1. A.paid
2. B.maid
3. C.many
4. D.ham
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Answer: C many
33.
From the options lettered A-D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. lynch
1. A.flee
2. B.dye
3. C.you
4. D.lick
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Answer: D lick
34.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentence He does not smoke so the gift of an ashtray will not be quite _________
1. A.admirable
2. B.applicable
3. C.appropriate
4. D.attractive
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Answer: C appropriate
35.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentence The smaller boys had always drawn back in fear when the bully raised a fist, but this time they did not ________
1. A.advance
2. B.agree
3. C.retaliate
4. D.recoil
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Answer: C retaliate
36.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. j oy
1. A.ahoy
2. B.huge
3. C.you
4. D.bagged
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Answer: B huge
37.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. long
1. A.plunge
2. B.chunk
3. C.binge
4. D.dawn
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Answer: B chunk
38.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. method
1. A.brother
2. B.bath
3. C.though
4. D.breathe
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Answer: C though
39.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. then
1. A.month
2. B.three
3. C.thunder
4. D.thus
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Answer: D thus
40.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. hatch
1. A.stash
2. B.match
3. C.chain
4. D.chat
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Answer: B match
41.
From the words lettered A toD, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /ɪ/
1. A.key
2. B.brief
3. C.guilt
4. D.seize
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Answer: C guilt
42.
From the words lettered A toD, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /tʃ/
1. A.shock
2. B.botched
3. C.machine
4. D.chagrin
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Answer: B botched
43.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. lose
1. A.shoes
2. B.loose
3. C.does
4. D.mouse
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Answer: A shoes
44.
From the words lettered A. to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that would appropriately fill the gap in the following sentence: In this country, the law against armed robbery is stringent whereas that against smoking in public places is.........
1. A.accurate
2. B.complex
3. C.lax
4. D.easy
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Answer: C lax
45.
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 sentences. Only a pragmatic approach will solve this problem.
1. A.constant
2. B.careful
3. C.practical
4. D.drastic
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Answer: C practical
46.
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 sentences. The proscription of the political parties was one of the steps taken by the military.
1. A.launching
2. B.expulsion
3. C.banning
4. D.removal
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Answer: C banning
47.
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. Amao _____ his master in every way.
1. A.takes after
2. B.takes over
3. C.takes up
4. D.takes in
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Answer: A takes after
48.
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 want to know your religious _____
1. A.believe
2. B.believing
3. C.beliefs
4. D.believes
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Answer: C beliefs
49.
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 I _____ what actually happened, I would have punished him.
1. A.had heard
2. B.have had
3. C.had had
4. D.have heard
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Answer: A had heard
50.
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. Isn't it high time we _____?
1. A.started eating
2. B.start eating
3. C.had started eating
4. D.start to eat
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Answer: A started eating
51.
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. It's a miracle that the child didn't die after the illness, _____?
1. A.did she
2. B.isn't it
3. C.didn't she
4. D.wasn't it ones means
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Answer: B isn't it
52.
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. Jane has stopped smoking _____?
1. A.hasn't she
2. B.didn't she
3. C.isn't she
4. D.hadn't she
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Answer: A hasn't she
53.
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. Sometimes minor incidents in our lives stand out because we cherish
1. A.it
2. B.many
3. C.none
4. D.them
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Answer: D them
54.
Fron the options lettered A-D, choose the word(s) that is opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined and that will, at the same time, most appropriately fill the gap in the sentence. Bayo is careless in his ways while Tayo is ________
1. A.lovable
2. B.meticulous
3. C.difficult
4. D.reserved
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Answer: B meticulous
55.
gang
1. A.gene
2. B.gist
3. C.tag
4. D.merge
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Answer: C tag
56.
Graduates find it difficult to secure _____ nowadays.
1. A.an employment
2. B.employment
3. C.employments
4. D.few employments
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Answer: B employment
57.
Had it not rained, I would have visited you. This means that
1. A.I visited you even though it rained
2. B.It did not rain and so I visited you
3. C.It rained so I did not visit you
4. D.because it did not rain, I visited you
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Answer: C It rained so I did not visit you
58.
He _____ his ideas very clearly at meetings.
1. A.puts out
2. B.puts across
3. C.puts away
4. D.puts in
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Answer: B puts across
59.
HE is the press photographer.
1. A.Is she the press photographer?
2. B.Was he the press photographer?
3. C.Is he the museum photographer?
4. D.Is he the press editor?
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Answer: A Is she the press photographer?
60.
He ran _____ that the defenders couldn't catch up with him.
1. A.very fast
2. B.much faster
3. C.so faster
4. D.so fast
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Answer: D so fast
61.
He was jailed for failing to obey the court injunction.
1. A.law
2. B.order
3. C.fine
4. D.proceedings
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Answer: B order
62.
here
1. A.chair
2. B.weird
3. C.care
4. D.pair
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Answer: B weird
63.
Highlights _____ the events will be televised today.
1. A.of
2. B.for
3. C.in
4. D.on
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Answer: A of
64.
His cousin is usually HOSPITABLE to strangers.
1. A.Is his mother usually hospitable to strangers?
2. B.Is his cousin usually hostile to strangers?
3. C.Is his cousin seldom hospitable to strangers?
4. D.Is his cousin usually hospitable to foes?
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Answer: B Is his cousin usually hostile to strangers?
65.
His manners are uncouth, while his wife's are ___________.
1. A.clever
2. B.classic
3. C.refined
4. D.purified
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Answer: C refined
66.
How I wish she ______ the books before Tunde arrived.
1. A.sees
2. B.had seen
3. C.has seen
4. D.saw
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Answer: B had seen
67.
hut
1. A.knob
2. B.rot
3. C.bought
4. D.tonne
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Answer: D tonne
68.
I hadn't finished talking to Halima, when she snapped my head off. This means that she
1. A.gave me a sharp slap
2. B.rudely interruped me
3. C.hissed at me
4. D.ordered me to stop talking
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Answer: B rudely interruped me
69.
I told them I would come back as soon as I _____
1. A.should
2. B.can
3. C.could
4. D.will
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Answer: C could
70.
I'll try to convince him as _____ I can.
1. A.best
2. B.best as
3. C.the best
4. D.well as
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Answer: B best as
71.
In each of the following questions, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the word lettered A. to D, choose the one that has the correct stress. affidavit
1. A.AFF-i-da-vit
2. B.aff-I-da-vit
3. C.aff-i-DA-vit
4. D.aff-i-da-VIT
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Answer: C aff-i-DA-vit
72.
In each of the following questions, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the word lettered A. to D, choose the one that has the correct stress. institution
1. A.IN-sti-tu-tion
2. B.in-STI-tu-tion
3. C.in-sti-TU-tion
4. D.in-sti-tu-TION
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Answer: C in-sti-TU-tion
73.
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. The principal punished the students for being DISHONEST.
1. A.Did the teacher punish the students for being dishonest?
2. B.Did the principal praise the students for being dishonest?
3. C.Did the principal punish the students for being sincere?
4. D.Did the principal punish the teachers for being dishonest?
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Answer: C Did the principal punish the students for being sincere?
74.
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A-D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence. Obi's family is known for their audacity, so one is surprised at his ______
1. A.cowardice
2. B.irritabilty
3. C.moodiness
4. D.insolence
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Answer: A cowardice
75.
In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern and shade your answer in the usual way.
1. A.confess
2. B.festive
3. C.justice
4. D.haughty
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Answer: A confess
76.
In the following passage, the numbered gap 71 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
1. A.effective
2. B.protective
3. C.defensive
4. D.preventive
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Answer: D preventive
77.
In the following passage, the numbered gap 72 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
1. A.curative
2. B.healing
3. C.corrective
4. D.anaesthetic
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Answer: A curative
78.
In the following passage, the numbered gap 74 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
1. A.consultation
2. B.interaction
3. C.discussion
4. D.instruction
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Answer: A consultation
79.
In the following passage, the numbered gap 75 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
1. A.explain
2. B.discover
3. C.diagnose
4. D.detect
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Answer: C diagnose
80.
In the following passage, the numbered gap 76 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
1. A.signs
2. B.indications
3. C.symptom
4. D.dues
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Answer: C symptom
81.
In the following passage, the numbered gap 77 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
1. A.pharmacy
2. B.infirmary
3. C.ward
4. D.laboratory
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Answer: D laboratory
82.
In the following passage, the numbered gap 79 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
1. A.prescribe
2. B.write
3. C.select
4. D.dictate
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Answer: A prescribe
83.
In the following passage, the numbered gap 80 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
1. A.concoction
2. B.syringes
3. C.additives
4. D.injections
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Answer: D injections
84.
Inflation has caused the cost of goods to _________
1. A.escalate
2. B.ascend
3. C.intensify
4. D.progress
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Answer: A escalate
85.
institution
1. A.IN-sti-tu-tion
2. B.in-STI-tu-tion
3. C.in-sti-TU-tion
4. D.in-sti-tu-TION
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Answer: C in-sti-TU-tion
86.
It is always good to live _____ one's means.
1. A.within
2. B.under
3. C.with
4. D.through
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Answer: A within
87.
It is foolish to depend entirely on mundane things
1. A.imported
2. B.material
3. C.attractive
4. D.expensive
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Answer: B material
88.
John's father was PROMOTED yesterday.
1. A.Was Peter's father promoted yesterday?
2. B.Was John's mother promoted yesterday?
3. C.Was John's father sacked yesterday?
4. D.Was John's father promoted last year?
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Answer: C Was John's father sacked yesterday?
89.
My friend is as dull as ditchwater. This means that my friend is
1. A.dark in complexion
2. B.extremely boring
3. C.not intelligent
4. D.not a troublemaker
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Answer: B extremely boring
90.
nook
1. A.noon
2. B.poor
3. C.good
4. D.food
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Answer: C good
91.
order
1. A.another
2. B.made
3. C.wedge
4. D.flunked
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Answer: B made
92.
parochial
1. A.PA-ro-chi-al
2. B.pa-RO-chi-al
3. C.pa-ro-CHI-al
4. D.pa-ro-chi-AL
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Answer: B pa-RO-chi-al
93.
pressure
1. A.sour
2. B.beige
3. C.wash
4. D.measure
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Answer: C wash
94.
Reading the ______ of the famous King, one would see that he had many things to hide
1. A.memoirs
2. B.chronicles
3. C.life
4. D.monument
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Answer: B chronicles
95.
Remember to return it to Ruth; _____ hers.
1. A.is
2. B.it's
3. C.it
4. D.its
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Answer: B it's
96.
reverse
1. A.aisle
2. B.debrise
3. C.cast
4. D.boys
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Answer: C cast
97.
roam
1. A.come
2. B.done
3. C.home
4. D.from
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Answer: C home
98.
Select the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. Kofi is generous, whereas his wife is
1. A.sparing
2. B.stingy
3. C.unkind
4. D.harsh
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Answer: B stingy
99.
She was certainly going to the cinema, _____?
1. A.isn't she
2. B.isn't it
3. C.wasn't it
4. D.wasn't she
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Answer: D wasn't she
100.
soul
1. A.how
2. B.plough
3. C.boat
4. D.bouy
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Answer: C boat
101.
spectacular
1. A.SPEC-tac-u-lar
2. B.spec-TAC-u-lar
3. C.spec-tac-U-lar
4. D.spec-tac-u-LAR
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Answer: B spec-TAC-u-lar
102.
spit
1. A.sprint
2. B.split
3. C.spendour
4. D.spill
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Answer: C spendour
103.
supper
1. A.psychic
2. B.elephant
3. C.trip
4. D.psalm
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Answer: C trip
104.
The acrobatic displays left the spectators stunned.
1. A.amused
2. B.anticed
3. C.astonished
4. D.elated
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Answer: C astonished
105.
The director sees Tim as the joker in the pack. This means that the director considers Tim to be
1. A.unpredictable
2. B.humourous
3. C.nonchalant
4. D.unimportant
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Answer: A unpredictable
106.
The economy of the country has remained _______ despite the crisis
1. A.strong
2. B.realistic
3. C.tough
4. D.firm
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Answer: A strong
107.
The FRENCH village is located in Badagry.
1. A.Is the German village located in Badagry?
2. B.Is the French embassy located in Badagry?
3. C.Is the French village located in Ikoyi?
4. D.Was the French village located in Badagry?
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Answer: A Is the German village located in Badagry?
108.
The governor filed an _______ against the ruling of the tribunal.
1. A.injunction
2. B.objection
3. C.application
4. D.appeal
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Answer: D appeal
109.
The governor rebutted all the allegations against him.
1. A.rejected
2. B.removed
3. C.revoked
4. D.refuted
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Answer: D refuted
110.
The night watchman was given the marching orders because of his negligence. This means that he was
1. A.promoted
2. B.dismissed
3. C.counselled
4. D.suspended
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Answer: B dismissed
111.
The old man prayed for the ________ of his sins before he died.
1. A.omission
2. B.commission
3. C.permission
4. D.remission
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Answer: D remission
112.
The peak of Mount Everest is about six miles from its _______
1. A.base
2. B.depth
3. C.Source
4. D.root
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Answer: A base
113.
The president of the student union said it was strategic to boycott classes to press home their demands.
1. A.acceptable
2. B.ethical
3. C.practical
4. D.tactical
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Answer: D tactical
114.
The proncipal raised eyebrows at the student's explanation. This means that the principal
1. A.was unhappy about the explanation
2. B.rejected the explanation
3. C.considered the explanation
4. D.was surprised by the explanation
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Answer: D was surprised by the explanation
115.
The purpose of education is not to..... but to facilitate progress
1. A.prevent
2. B.impede
3. C.stampede
4. D.restrain
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Answer: B impede
116.
The reason he gave, _____, was most unconvincing.
1. A.which he had no money
2. B.since he had no money
3. C.that he had no money
4. D.for he had no money
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Answer: C that he had no money
117.
The recent floods in some countries have _______ many lives
1. A.claimed
2. B.drowned
3. C.buried
4. D.injured
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Answer: A claimed
118.
The reviewer did an excellent job at the book ______
1. A.launch
2. B.premiere
3. C.session
4. D.briefing
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Answer: A launch
119.
The student did the assignment, but not _____ the way I had expected.
1. A.just
2. B.quite
3. C.hardly
4. D.as
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Answer: B quite
120.
The teacher truly had his heart in the right place. This means that he was
1. A.kind and considerate
2. B.sharp and thorough
3. C.simple and modest
4. D.focused and direct
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Answer: A kind and considerate
121.
The two players protested against the
1. A.fitness twice-weekly practice
2. B.practice fitness twice-weekly
3. C.twice-weekly practice fitness
4. D.Twice-weekly fitness practice
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Answer: D Twice-weekly fitness practice
122.
The World Bank made funds available to the government for poverty alleviation.
1. A.reduction
2. B.removal
3. C.termination
4. D.elimination
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Answer: A reduction
123.
Their _____ house is by the side of the road.
1. A.father-in-law's
2. B.father's-in-law
3. C.fathers-in-law
4. D.father-in-laws
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Answer: A father-in-law's
124.
Their shop stocks _____ overwhelming variety of goods.
1. A.any
2. B.every
3. C.an
4. D.each
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Answer: C an
125.
These days, many people concentrate on temporal things to the detriment of the _______
1. A.tangible
2. B.durable
3. C.unchanging
4. D.spiritual
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Answer: D spiritual
126.
To _____ did you speak?
1. A.whose
2. B.whom
3. C.who
4. D.which
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Answer: B whom
127.
Two of his _____ left for Europe.
1. A.friends
2. B.friend's
3. C.friends'
4. D.friend
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Answer: A friends
128.
WASSCE 2022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3 ORAL (OBJECTIVES TEST) alert
1. A.pearl
2. B.percent
3. C.heart
4. D.check
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Answer: A pearl
129.
WASSCE 2022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3 ORAL (OBJECTIVES TEST) dance
1. A.dunce
2. B.aunt
3. C.friend
4. D.mace
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Answer: B aunt
130.
WASSCE 2022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3 ORAL (OBJECTIVES TEST) here
1. A.chair
2. B.weird
3. C.care
4. D.pair
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Answer: B weird
131.
When the fire alarm went off, we all _____ the door.
1. A.made at
2. B.made to
3. C.made after
4. D.made for
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Answer: D made for
132.
While your parents are ........ ., mine are liberal in their views.
1. A.strict
2. B.intimidating
3. C.conservative
4. D.discerning
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Answer: C conservative
133.
white
1. A.pair
2. B.hit
3. C.bye
4. D.writ
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Answer: C bye
134.
Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes. In the following passage, the numbered gap 73 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
1. A.acquires
2. B.contracts
3. C.contacts
4. D.develops
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Answer: B contracts
135.
Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes. In the following passage, the numbered gap 78 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage.
1. A.an image
2. B.an x-ray
3. C.a film
4. D.a photograph
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Answer: B an x-ray

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