English Language past questions: WAEC SSCE 2023

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1. A.session
2. B.bout
3. C.attempt
4. D.entry
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Answer: B bout
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1. A.stage
2. B.ring
3. C.cage
4. D.podium
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Answer: B ring
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1. A.umpire
2. B.announcer
3. C.starter
4. D.referee
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Answer: B announcer
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1. A.braces
2. B.boxing gloves
3. C.parachute
4. D.kid's gloves
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Answer: B boxing gloves
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1. A.kick
2. B.hook
3. C.knock
4. D.smack
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Answer: B hook
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1. A.fists
2. B.hands
3. C.palms
4. D.elbow
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Answer: A fists
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1. A.dubbing
2. B.dodging
3. C.defending
4. D.parrying
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Answer: D parrying
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1. A.turn
2. B.leg
3. C.round
4. D.lap
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Answer: C round
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Be careful of what you say; there are no flies on the boss. This means that the boss is
1. A.strict
2. B.smart
3. C.gullible
4. D.neat
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Answer: B smart
10.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Immediately the truth was revealed, Ngozi flew into a rage. This means that Ngozi
1. A.ran away
2. B.became sad
3. C.became desperate
4. D.suddenly became very angry
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Answer: D suddenly became very angry
11.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Mother always tells me to keep my nose clean. This means that she tells me to
1. A.stay healthy
2. B.be focused
3. C.do what pleases me
4. D.stay out of trouble
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Answer: D stay out of trouble
12.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. One of the athletes was disqualified because she jumped the gun. This means that she started
1. A.on time
2. B.hurriedly
3. C.without permission
4. D.too soon
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Answer: D too soon
13.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Revealing that information will cut the ground from under my feet. This means that it will
1. A.ruin my plans
2. B.support my plans
3. C.promote my plans
4. D.expose my plans
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Answer: A ruin my plans
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. The accountant has been under a cloud since the fraud scandal. This means that the accountant is
1. A.unhappy
2. B.under suspicion
3. C.worried
4. D.under supervision
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Answer: B under suspicion
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. The students cocked their ears at the principal's speech. This means that they listened with
1. A.no understanding
2. B.rapt attention
3. C.no interest
4. D.little interest
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Answer: B rapt attention
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. This action effectively puts the mockers on the project. This means that the project.
1. A.take off soon
2. B.be delayed
3. C.not begin well
4. D.not be executed
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Answer: D not be executed
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. You can see clearly that we are surpassed in numerical strength. This means that we are
1. A.more than they are
2. B.by far stronger than they
3. C.much weaker than they
4. D.fewer than they are
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Answer: D fewer than they are
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Your daughter will do very well in school. She has a good head on her shoulders. This means that she
1. A.thinks fast
2. B.is sensible
3. C.is very beautiful
4. D.is well behaved and dilligent
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Answer: B is sensible
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Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence A trivial issue often becomes_____ when it is not properly handled.
1. A.serious
2. B.valuable
3. C.ordinary
4. D.unbearable
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Answer: A serious
20.
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence Do not always reprimand your children; it is good to ..................... them at times.
1. A.advise
2. B.forgive
3. C.compliment
4. D.pamper
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Answer: C compliment
21.
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence If one thing irritates you, it might another
1. A.concern
2. B.delight
3. C.invigorate
4. D.bother
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Answer: B delight
22.
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence Jane was loud as a teenager but _____ as an adult.
1. A.reserved
2. B.peaceful
3. C.humble
4. D.respectful
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Answer: A reserved
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Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence Some people are good at terminating other people's projects but are not capable of______ theirs.
1. A.initiating
2. B.executing
3. C.designing
4. D.organising
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Answer: A initiating
24.
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence The posh cars were sandwiched between two ______ ones
1. A.rugged
2. B.rickety
3. C.dented
4. D.modest
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Answer: D modest
25.
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence The precarious terraces of the stadium have been transformed into a .... walkway.
1. A.narrow
2. B.smooth
3. C.durable
4. D.secure
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Answer: D secure
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Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence The rockstar's stellar performance contrasted sharply with the ......... showing of the amateur group.
1. A.awkward
2. B.mudane
3. C.woeful
4. D.routine
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Answer: B mudane
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Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence Tolu was sanctioned for late coming but his friend was.____
1. A.ignored
2. B.released
3. C.exempted
4. D.pardoned
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Answer: D pardoned
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Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence While other teachers' support for the action was ...., Victor's was dogged.
1. A.declining
2. B.disappointing
3. C.wavering
4. D.woeful
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Answer: C wavering
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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol /æ/
1. A.snag
2. B.around
3. C.small
4. D.also
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Answer: A snag
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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol /dʒ/
1. A.gear
2. B.siege
3. C.seizure
4. D.suggest
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Answer: D suggest
31.
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol /ei/
1. A.said
2. B.seize
3. C.gale
4. D.nine
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Answer: C gale
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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol /ɜː/
1. A.scourge
2. B.water
3. C.heart
4. D.shears
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Answer: A scourge
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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol /j/
1. A.jest
2. B.flew
3. C.haste
4. D.value
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Answer: B flew
34.
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol /ŋ/
1. A.reign
2. B.sink
3. C.hinge
4. D.thin
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Answer: B sink
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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol /ɔɪ/
1. A.stock
2. B.roam
3. C.coin
4. D.note
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Answer: C coin
36.
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol /ʃ/
1. A.charade
2. B.fist
3. C.charm
4. D.measure
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Answer: A charade
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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol /ʊ/
1. A.hook
2. B.juice
3. C.cool
4. D.souse
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Answer: A hook
38.
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol /θ/
1. A.feather
2. B.wither
3. C.breathe
4. D.stealthy
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Answer: D stealthy
39.
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 Awa deceived Ahmed into handing over all his savings.
1. A.cooked
2. B.fooled
3. C.cheated
4. D.betrayed
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Answer: B fooled
40.
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 It turned out that the plaintiff's claim was false
1. A.surmise
2. B.pronouncement
3. C.allegation
4. D.contention
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Answer: C allegation
41.
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 It was she that commanded me to leave the room.
1. A.encouraged
2. B.induced
3. C.ordered
4. D.persuaded
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Answer: C ordered
42.
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 Morgan Pharmacy is the sole distributor of the antiviral drug.
1. A.only
2. B.major
3. C.creditable
4. D.first
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Answer: A only
43.
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 Parents encourage their children to exercise financial prudence
1. A.precision
2. B.caution
3. C.credence
4. D.sincerity
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Answer: B caution
44.
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 Police officers holding batons impounded the banker's car.
1. A.collected
2. B.banned
3. C.banished
4. D.seized
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Answer: D seized
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 sentence The aggrieved faction held a clandestine meeting.
1. A.secret
2. B.quiet
3. C.quick
4. D.brief
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Answer: A secret
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 sentence The Chairman is of the opinion that laying off workers is pernicious to the growth of the company.
1. A.crucial
2. B.irrelevant
3. C.indispensible
4. D.harmful
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Answer: D harmful
47.
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 English teacher is always cheerful.
1. A.careful
2. B.gleeful
3. C.satisfied
4. D.zealous
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Answer: B gleeful
48.
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 valedictorian was admired for her perseverance while at school.
1. A.patience
2. B.tenacity
3. C.enthusiasm
4. D.humility
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Answer: B tenacity
49.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress apathetic
1. A.ap-a-THET-ic
2. B.AP-a-thet-ic
3. C.ap-A-thet-ic
4. D.ap-a-thet-IC
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Answer: A ap-a-THET-ic
50.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress concessionaire
1. A.con-cess-ion-AIRE
2. B.con-cess-ION-aire
3. C.con-CESS-ion-aire
4. D.CON-cess-ion-aire
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Answer: A con-cess-ion-AIRE
51.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress cumulative
1. A.CU-mu-la-tive
2. B.cu-MU-la-tive
3. C.cu-mu-LA-tive
4. D.cu-mu-la-TIVE
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Answer: A CU-mu-la-tive
52.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress effeminate
1. A.e-FFEM-i-nate
2. B.e-ffem-i-NATE
3. C.e-ffem-I-nate
4. D.E-ffem-i-nate
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Answer: A e-FFEM-i-nate
53.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress horizontal
1. A.hor-I-zon-tal
2. B.hor-i-zon-TAL
3. C.hor-i-ZON-tal
4. D.HOR-i-zon-tal
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Answer: C hor-i-ZON-tal
54.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Because the couple cannot agree on many things, their relationship is now ____.
1. A.uneasy
2. B.tensed
3. C.stressed
4. D.strained
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Answer: D strained
55.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. From his______, one can tell that he is an athlete.
1. A.stature
2. B.gait
3. C.anatomy
4. D.physique
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Answer: D physique
56.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Lawyers are still making efforts to interpret the new .......
1. A.statute
2. B.system
3. C.language
4. D.technique
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Answer: A statute
57.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Seeing a young crop .... from the soil is a rare experience.
1. A.trail
2. B.project
3. C.creep
4. D.sprout
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Answer: D sprout
58.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The accused was brought before the jury for a court .....
1. A.judging
2. B.sitting
3. C.hearing
4. D.proceeding
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Answer: C hearing
59.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The aggrieved customers staged a fierce.... on the street.
1. A.contest
2. B.argument
3. C.fight
4. D.protest
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Answer: D protest
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The cargo was intercepted on sea by _____
1. A.robbers
2. B.thieves
3. C.terrorists
4. D.pirates
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Answer: D pirates
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The death of that journalist is still _____ in mystery.
1. A.conveyed
2. B.shadowed
3. C.shrouded
4. D.confined
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Answer: C shrouded
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The defendant was charged with ................ because he caused his neighbour's death.
1. A.homicide
2. B.fatricide
3. C.patricide
4. D.genocide
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Answer: A homicide
63.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The doctors .....Bola's grandmother after the heart attack.
1. A.resuscitated
2. B.regenerated
3. C.revivified
4. D.resurrected
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Answer: A resuscitated
64.
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. drive
1. A.risked
2. B.kicked
3. C.jumped
4. D.wounded
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Answer: D wounded
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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. fissure
1. A.unsure
2. B.feature
3. C.erase
4. D.vision
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Answer: D vision
66.
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. fly
1. A.though
2. B.dough
3. C.revive
4. D.tough
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Answer: D tough
67.
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. hack
1. A.behaviour
2. B.schedule
3. C.exhibit
4. D.honourable
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Answer: A behaviour
68.
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. laboratory
1. A.debtor
2. B.thumb
3. C.dabble
4. D.subtle
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Answer: C dabble
69.
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. left
1. A.yolk
2. B.bulk
3. C.half
4. D.could
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Answer: B bulk
70.
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. Orchid
1. A.chagrin
2. B.scepter
3. C.skewer
4. D.sham
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Answer: C skewer
71.
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. picture
1. A.lurch
2. B.passion
3. C.nation
4. D.castor
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Answer: A lurch
72.
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. rou g e
1. A.gem
2. B.rage
3. C.leisure
4. D.jest
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Answer: C leisure
73.
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. sign
1. A.fawn
2. B.thing
3. C.hymn
4. D.single
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Answer: A fawn
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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. text
1. A.risked
2. B.kissed
3. C.west
4. D.fixed
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Answer: D fixed
75.
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.thaw
2. B.smooth
3. C.den
4. D.wealthy
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Answer: D wealthy
76.
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. uncle
1. A.bangle
2. B.knuckle
3. C.singe
4. D.ankle
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Answer: D ankle
77.
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. upholstery
1. A.reception
2. B.rehearsal
3. C.upheaval
4. D.phonetics
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Answer: C upheaval
78.
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. visit
1. A.mouse
2. B.face
3. C.easy
4. D.peace
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Answer: C easy
79.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). crest
1. A.goitre
2. B.wheat
3. C.breakfast
4. D.firm
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Answer: C breakfast
80.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). cruise
1. A.move
2. B.suite
3. C.quit
4. D.hood
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Answer: A move
81.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). fate
1. A.weight
2. B.flat
3. C.share
4. D.said
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Answer: A weight
82.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). fern
1. A.merge
2. B.beryl
3. C.heart
4. D.eureka
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Answer: A merge
83.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). gorilla
1. A.doe
2. B.colour
3. C.ordain
4. D.tot
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Answer: B colour
84.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). Money
1. A.port
2. B.coney
3. C.son
4. D.bottle
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Answer: C son
85.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). pour
1. A.favour
2. B.ore
3. C.hour
4. D.how
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Answer: B ore
86.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). powder
1. A.low
2. B.loud
3. C.tour
4. D.potty
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Answer: B loud
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). pure
1. A.favour
2. B.fur
3. C.furore
4. D.schwa
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Answer: C furore
88.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). put
1. A.fool
2. B.wool
3. C.cool
4. D.school
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Answer: B wool
89.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). sheath
1. A.meadow
2. B.weather
3. C.heart
4. D.beach
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Answer: D beach
90.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). spot
1. A.slot
2. B.sport
3. C.hurt
4. D.glut
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Answer: A slot
91.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). tailor
1. A.torn
2. B.partake
3. C.dent
4. D.orchard
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Answer: B partake
92.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). there
1. A.their
2. B.fear
3. C.ear
4. D.peer
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Answer: A their
93.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). tie
1. A.hail
2. B.hey
3. C.bile
4. D.farce
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Answer: C bile
94.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. fear
1. A.care
2. B.there
3. C.wore
4. D.deer
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Answer: D deer
95.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. Fright
1. A.height
2. B.hate
3. C.freight
4. D.plait
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Answer: A height
96.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. mother
1. A.smoulder
2. B.other
3. C.smoothen
4. D.murder
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Answer: B other
97.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. tern
1. A.fan
2. B.birth
3. C.earn
4. D.born
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Answer: C earn
98.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. tie
1. A.dim
2. B.claim
3. C.aim
4. D.high
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Answer: D high
99.
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 hours of nine and ten, the surgeons completed the operation.
1. A.before
2. B.upon
3. C.between
4. D.in
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Answer: C between
100.
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. A meeting was called ..............the instance of the chairman.
1. A.by
2. B.for
3. C.on
4. D.at
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Answer: C on
101.
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. Asokoro office ................ is located in Ibadan.
1. A.headquarters'
2. B.headquarter
3. C.headquarter's
4. D.headquarters
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Answer: D headquarters
102.
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. Before the lecturer entered the hall, we .......... the board.
1. A.are cleaning
2. B.have cleaned
3. C.clean
4. D.had cleaned
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Answer: D had cleaned
103.
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. Business is poor these days ........... workers are on strike.
1. A.whereas
2. B.because
3. C.no matter
4. D.so that
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Answer: B because
104.
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. James appears ............ wiser than his friends.
1. A.more
2. B.much more
3. C.most
4. D.much
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Answer: D much
105.
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. John should be through with his work,_______?
1. A.can't he
2. B.didn't he
3. C.shouldn't he
4. D.isn't it
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Answer: C shouldn't he
106.
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. Mother bought ............. at the fair.
1. A.a red expensive Japanese car
2. B.an expensive Japanese red car
3. C.a Japanese red expensive car
4. D.an expensive red Japanese car
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Answer: D an expensive red Japanese car
107.
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. Professor John is the leader of the ....... committee to review the new book.
1. A.fifty-men
2. B.fifty-men's
3. C.fifty-man's
4. D.fifty-man
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Answer: D fifty-man
108.
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. Tayo: I think I can now solve the problem. Essien:............
1. A.So I can
2. B.Either do I
3. C.Neither can I
4. D.So do I
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Answer: D So do I
109.
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. That world famous athlete is guilty.......... way you look at it.
1. A.whenever
2. B.whatever
3. C.however
4. D.whichever
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Answer: D whichever
110.
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 ............ were decorated with flowers.
1. A.girls shoes
2. B.girls' shoes
3. C.girls' shoes'
4. D.girls shoes'
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Answer: B girls' shoes
111.
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 .......scientist has discovered a cure for cancer.
1. A.brilliant young Nigerian
2. B.Nigerian brilliant young
3. C.young brilliant Nigerian
4. D.young Nigerian brilliant
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Answer: C young brilliant Nigerian
112.
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 accused forgot ............
1. A.what the police said
2. B.that the police said
3. C.when the police said
4. D.why the police said
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Answer: A what the police said
113.
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 Chairman wasn't privy ..... that information.
1. A.with
2. B.at
3. C.on
4. D.to
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Answer: D to
114.
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 couple _______ their first child when I entered college.
1. A.hasn't had
2. B.haven't had
3. C.were not having
4. D.hadn't had
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Answer: D hadn't had
115.
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 duty of our teacher is to give instructions;.......... is to obey.
1. A.ours
2. B.our
3. C.ours'
4. D.our's
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Answer: A ours
116.
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 fire fighters worked hard to .......... the inferno.
1. A.put by
2. B.put away
3. C.put off
4. D.put out
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Answer: D put out
117.
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 fisherman said he sighted a ........... of fish in the river.
1. A.pack
2. B.colony
3. C.shoal
4. D.swarm
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Answer: C shoal
118.
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 footballers have been practising __________.
1. A.in the stadium hard all morning
2. B.all morning in the stadium hard
3. C.all morning hard in the stadium
4. D.hard in the stadium all morning
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Answer: D hard in the stadium all morning
119.
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 material used for sewing my dress is _______to yours.
1. A.most superior
2. B.superior
3. C.very superior
4. D.more superior
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Answer: B superior
120.
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 officer ............. is my brother.
1. A.on uniform
2. B.in uniform dress
3. C.in uniform
4. D.with uniform
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Answer: C in uniform
121.
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 principal corrected no one else but ______.
1. A.Me
2. B.I
3. C.She
4. D.Myself
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Answer: A Me
122.
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 has ......... with the principal.
1. A.fallen apart
2. B.fallen out
3. C.fallen of
4. D.fallen down
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Answer: B fallen out
123.
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 test seemed ................. simple that we thought we would all pass.
1. A.over
2. B.so
3. C.very
4. D.too
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Answer: B so
124.
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 thug was ......... murder.
1. A.convicted for
2. B.charged with
3. C.charged for
4. D.sued with
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Answer: C charged for
125.
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 the man ........... I said told me the interesting story.
1. A.which
2. B.whose
3. C.whom
4. D.who
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Answer: C whom
126.
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. Those novels are interesting. I wonder if you can get me ................
1. A.others such many
2. B.many such others
3. C.such many others
4. D.many others such
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Answer: B many such others
127.
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 were all afraid when the alarm ________.
1. A.died off
2. B.went off
3. C.ran off
4. D.rang up
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Answer: B went off
128.
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 were lucky our driver didn't die in the accident, ........... ?
1. A.did we
2. B.isn't it
3. C.didn't we
4. D.weren't we
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Answer: D weren't we
129.
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
1. A.enjoy
2. B.reason
3. C.refer
4. D.belief
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Answer: B reason
130.
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Capital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. Ojo won the prize for the best TEACHER.
1. A.Did Ojo win the prize for the best dancer?
2. B.Did Ojo win the award for the best teacher?
3. C.Did Oke win the prize for the best teacher?
4. D.Did Ojo lose the prize for the best teacher?
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Answer: A Did Ojo win the prize for the best dancer?
131.
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. She slept on the BIG bed.
1. A.Did she sleep under the big bed?
2. B.Did she sleep on the small bed?
3. C.Did she sleep on the big couch?
4. D.Did he sleep on the big bed?
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Answer: B Did she sleep on the small bed?
132.
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. She will send a BAG to him today.
1. A.Will he send a bag to him today?
2. B.Will she send a bag to her today?
3. C.Will she send a shirt to him today?
4. D.Will she send a bag to him tomorrow?
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Answer: C Will she send a shirt to him today?
133.
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. The president rewarded some of the OFFICERS.
1. A.Did the president reward all the officers?
2. B.Did the senator reward some of the officers?
3. C.Did the president reward some of the students?
4. D.Did the president censure some of the officers?
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Answer: C Did the president reward some of the students?
134.
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. The woman bought a CARTON of milk.
1. A.Did the woman buy a tin of milk?
2. B.Did the woman sell a carton of milk?
3. C.Did the man buy a carton of milk?
4. D.Did the woman buy a carton of fish?
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Answer: A Did the woman buy a tin of milk?
135.
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is below the passage, our options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage. Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72-- amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73 -. He was wearing customized trunks and - 74- to prevent damage to his hands. Jim and his - 75- - moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77-- in front of his face to protect himself by -78 - the punches as they came. During the second --79-, Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by - 80- -75-
1. A.contestant
2. B.fighting partner
3. C.opponent
4. D.sparring partner
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Answer: C opponent
136.
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is below the passage, our options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage. Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72-- amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73 -. He was wearing customized trunks and - 74- to prevent damage to his hands. Jim and his - 75- - moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77-- in front of his face to protect himself by -78 - the punches as they came. During the second --79-, Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by - 80- -80-
1. A.unanimity
2. B.luck
3. C.default
4. D.knockout
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Answer: D knockout

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