English Language past questions: WAEC SSCE 2024

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1.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. A good friend is supposed to be with you through thick and thin. This means that a good friend should
1. A.be prepared for any eventuality
2. B.stand by you in good times and bad times
3. C.accompany you everywhere you go
4. D.always advise you
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Answer: B stand by you in good times and bad times
2.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Amina was completely swept off her feet the first time she met Gabriel. This means that she
1. A.fell deeply in love
2. B.was pleasantly surprised
3. C.trusted him completely
4. D.became utterly confused
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Answer: A fell deeply in love
3.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. His response showed that he kept abreast of events in the country. This means that he was
1. A.mindful of events
2. B.involved in events
3. C.well-informed about events
4. D.curious about events
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Answer: C well-informed about events
4.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Ojo was cautioned not to jangle the old man's nerve. This means that Ojo was cautioned not to
1. A.harass the old man
2. B.annoy the old man
3. C.disturb the old man
4. D.tease the old man
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Answer: B annoy the old man
5.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Our school is the last but one on that road. This means that the school is
1. A.the very last building
2. B.one of the last buildings
3. C.the one after the last
4. D.the one before the last
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Answer: D the one before the last
6.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Taya was beaten at his own game. This means that
1. A.Taya' strategies were leaked
2. B.Taya missed the target
3. C.Taya forgot his own tactics
4. D.Taya's methods were used to defeat him
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Answer: D Taya's methods were used to defeat him
7.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. That nonchalant attitude of Jonah irks me. This means that Jonah's attitude
1. A.baffles me
2. B.irritates me
3. C.amazes me
4. D.amuses me
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Answer: B irritates me
8.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. The new shopping plaza is easy on the eye. This means that the shopping plaza is
1. A.grandiose
2. B.cool
3. C.attractive
4. D.expensive
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Answer: C attractive
9.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. We never believed that Father would pull through that fever. This means that we did not believe that he would
1. A.recover from the sickness
2. B.acquire immunity to the fever
3. C.die from the sickness
4. D.suffer for so long
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Answer: A recover from the sickness
10.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Willy has been under the weather for some days. This means that Willy has been
1. A.sad
2. B.ill
3. C.in the rain
4. D.outside the country
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Answer: B ill
11.
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) in brackets. gi(gg)le
1. A.league
2. B.ensign
3. C.genre
4. D.gesture
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Answer: A league
12.
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. chute
1. A.loch
2. B.usual
3. C.sugar
4. D.choose
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Answer: C sugar
13.
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. escape
1. A.lacks
2. B.exact
3. C.scene
4. D.school
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Answer: D school
14.
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. helped
1. A.moved
2. B.banded
3. C.risked
4. D.begged
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Answer: C risked
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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. indict
1. A.pack
2. B.listen
3. C.fiction
4. D.till
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Answer: D till
16.
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. lustre
1. A.stay
2. B.straight
3. C.treat
4. D.castle
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Answer: A stay
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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. peasant
1. A.lacy
2. B.passion
3. C.loser
4. D.leisure
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Answer: C loser
18.
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. punctual
1. A.ankle
2. B.funny
3. C.damn
4. D.thin
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Answer: A ankle
19.
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. rest
1. A.near
2. B.survey
3. C.choir
4. D.carry
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Answer: D carry
20.
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. scion
1. A.cars
2. B.barks
3. C.sure
4. D.zoo
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Answer: B barks
21.
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. sold
1. A.could
2. B.fodder
3. C.soldier
4. D.fold
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Answer: D fold
22.
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. suture
1. A.chalet
2. B.badge
3. C.chalk
4. D.city
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Answer: C chalk
23.
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. viscount
1. A.scent
2. B.car
3. C.race
4. D.vital
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Answer: B car
24.
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. what
1. A.who
2. B.write
3. C.one
4. D.whose
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Answer: C one
25.
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. whole
1. A.white
2. B.ewe
3. C.house
4. D.sword
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Answer: C house
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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 letter(s) underlined. brute
1. A.should
2. B.stood
3. C.lose
4. D.brought
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Answer: C lose
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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 letter(s) underlined. coarse
1. A.coax
2. B.chore
3. C.road
4. D.rod
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Answer: B chore
28.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. dumb
1. A.comb
2. B.pupil
3. C.urban
4. D.month
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Answer: D month
29.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. edit
1. A.many
2. B.earthy
3. C.forte
4. D.meaty
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Answer: A many
30.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. host
1. A.now
2. B.hoarse
3. C.thought
4. D.known
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Answer: D known
31.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. manure
1. A.party
2. B.search
3. C.again
4. D.bad
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Answer: C again
32.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. passage
1. A.message
2. B.package
3. C.mortar
4. D.partner
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Answer: B package
33.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. pearl
1. A.curtain
2. B.fear
3. C.care
4. D.sergeant
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Answer: A curtain
34.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. penal
1. A.penalty
2. B.reality
3. C.receipt
4. D.pleasant
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Answer: C receipt
35.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. ploy
1. A.plough
2. B.law
3. C.noise
4. D.sort
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Answer: C noise
36.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. south
1. A.drought
2. B.foal
3. C.southerners
4. D.doughy
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Answer: A drought
37.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. steak
1. A.stake
2. B.mead
3. C.meadow
4. D.bellow
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Answer: A stake
38.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. stipend
1. A.still
2. B.free
3. C.bear
4. D.kite
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Answer: D kite
39.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. wolf
1. A.golf
2. B.scold
3. C.crude
4. D.wood
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Answer: D wood
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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 letter(s) underlined. women
1. A.red
2. B.rid
3. C.bead
4. D.cool
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Answer: B rid
41.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. aisle
1. A.isle
2. B.bail
3. C.fly
4. D.real
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Answer: A isle
42.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. muscle
1. A.tousle
2. B.puzzle
3. C.tussle
4. D.dozen
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Answer: C tussle
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. plaque
1. A.lake
2. B.lark
3. C.luck
4. D.plague
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Answer: B lark
44.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. potter
1. A.porters
2. B.pear
3. C.otter
4. D.rotten
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Answer: C otter
45.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. trouser
1. A.browser
2. B.bounce
3. C.trowel
4. D.cower
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Answer: A browser
46.
From the words lettered A-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. I have eventually found the book.
1. A.actually
2. B.lately
3. C.presently
4. D.finally
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Answer: D finally
47.
From the words lettered A-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. It is apparent that John damaged the desk.
1. A.noticed
2. B.evident
3. C.recognised
4. D.acknowledged
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Answer: B evident
48.
From the words lettered A-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. It is good for a child to be unduly inquisitive.
1. A.naughty
2. B.playful
3. C.curious
4. D.troublesome
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Answer: B playful
49.
From the words lettered A-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. Kofi is rather audacious; he jumps off high fences.
1. A.daring
2. B.smart
3. C.active
4. D.agile
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Answer: A daring
50.
From the words lettered A-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. My trust in Abah suddenly began to wane.
1. A.dissipate
2. B.disappear
3. C.deteriorate
4. D.decrease
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Answer: D decrease
51.
From the words lettered A-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. Some believe it is ominous for the owl to perch on the roof of a house.
1. A.forbidden
2. B.portentous
3. C.prophetic
4. D.suspicious
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Answer: B portentous
52.
From the words lettered A-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. Some of the merchant's goods were impounded by the customs officers
1. A.intercepted
2. B.delayed
3. C.confiscated
4. D.screened
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Answer: C confiscated
53.
From the words lettered A-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 criminal approached the crowd menacingly.
1. A.stealthily
2. B.cunningly
3. C.calculatedly
4. D.threateningly
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Answer: D threateningly
54.
From the words lettered A-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 new shopping mall is on the fringe of the town.
1. A.limit
2. B.outside
3. C.middle
4. D.edge
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Answer: D edge
55.
From the words lettered A-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 supervisor spurned the offer of help from the cleaner.
1. A.rebuffed
2. B.denied
3. C.defied
4. D.refuted
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Answer: A rebuffed
56.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. I returned from the vacation refreshed and _______.
1. A.rejuvenated
2. B.revived
3. C.reloaded
4. D.remodeled
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Answer: A rejuvenated
57.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Our principal has a large _____ of cows.
1. A.gang
2. B.herd
3. C.skein
4. D.flock
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Answer: B herd
58.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. She was advised to see a _______ because she had an unusual skin disease.
1. A.cardiologist
2. B.dermatologist
3. C.gynaecologist
4. D.opthamologist
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Answer: B dermatologist
59.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Since all items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was _______.
1. A.dismissed
2. B.suspended
3. C.adjourned
4. D.dissolved
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Answer: C adjourned
60.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The doctor's _____ was that the patient was suffering from cancer.
1. A.prediction
2. B.prescription
3. C.diagnosis
4. D.analysis
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Answer: C diagnosis
61.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The first storey building in Nigeria stands as a historic _______
1. A.effigy
2. B.artefact
3. C.monument
4. D.edifice
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Answer: C monument
62.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The incumbent chairman won the election by a ______ of twenty votes.
1. A.surplus
2. B.concensus
3. C.space
4. D.margin
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Answer: D margin
63.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The police explained that all the aggrieved persons should seek _______ in the court of law.
1. A.redress
2. B.litigation
3. C.address
4. D.restoration
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Answer: A redress
64.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Tom's father gave him a valuable gift as an ______ to make him work harder in school.
1. A.incentive
2. B.attraction
3. C.interest
4. D.offer
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Answer: A incentive
65.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. We have no yet heard the weather _______.
1. A.forecast
2. B.broadcast
3. C.prediction
4. D.announcement
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Answer: A forecast
66.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /aɪ/
1. A.freight
2. B.faith
3. C.said
4. D.piety
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Answer: D piety
67.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /aʊ/
1. A.howl
2. B.law
3. C.flow
4. D.note
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Answer: A howl
68.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /ð/
1. A.these
2. B.thanks
3. C.moth
4. D.thyme
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Answer: A these
69.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /dʒ/
1. A.regime
2. B.gutter
3. C.gender
4. D.design
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Answer: C gender
70.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /ə/
1. A.age
2. B.argue
3. C.about
4. D.active
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Answer: C about
71.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /ɜː/
1. A.heart
2. B.floor
3. C.herb
4. D.fork
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Answer: C herb
72.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /i:/
1. A.pit
2. B.exile
3. C.regal
4. D.serve
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Answer: C regal
73.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /j/
1. A.jet
2. B.flew
3. C.few
4. D.just
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Answer: C few
74.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /v/
1. A.of
2. B.few
3. C.off
4. D.photo
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Answer: A of
75.
From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /ʌ/
1. A.comfort
2. B.music
3. C.ozone
4. D.food
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Answer: A comfort
76.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. _____ the textbooks, he advised his daughter to face her studies.
1. A.Having being to buy
2. B.Having bought
3. C.Having buying
4. D.Having been bought
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Answer: B Having bought
77.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Amadi's plan _____ at the last moment.
1. A.fell down
2. B.fell on
3. C.fell through
4. D.fell off
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Answer: C fell through
78.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Banku was ______ unhappy after the fight.
1. A.very
2. B.too
3. C.much
4. D.such
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Answer: A very
79.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Deficiency ____ just one essential vitamin may cause illness.
1. A.on
2. B.in
3. C.from
4. D.for
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Answer: B in
80.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Did you notice that the _______ had been removed??
1. A.price's tag
2. B.price tag
3. C.prices tag
4. D.prices' tag
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Answer: B price tag
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Don't judge the boy ______ his past.
1. A.from
2. B.at
3. C.by
4. D.for
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Answer: C by
82.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Everybody should treat their parents with respect, _______?
1. A.should they
2. B.shouldn't they
3. C.shouldn't we
4. D.should we
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Answer: B shouldn't they
83.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Everything would be _____ cheaper in the sales.
1. A.greatly
2. B.considerably
3. C.strongly
4. D.most
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Answer: B considerably
84.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. He claimed to be an expert, but he knew next to ______ about it.
1. A.anything
2. B.nothing
3. C.something
4. D.everything
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Answer: B nothing
85.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. He said that they ______ painting the house by then.
1. A.will have finished
2. B.would have finished
3. C.will finish
4. D.would finish
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Answer: B would have finished
86.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. I can rustle _____ an omelette - at least.
1. A.out
2. B.up
3. C.on
4. D.off
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Answer: B up
87.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. I will wear my _______ dress to the dance.
1. A.blue silk new
2. B.blue new silk
3. C.new blue silk
4. D.silk blue new
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Answer: C new blue silk
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. If I _____ an eagle, I would fly to distant lands.
1. A.was
2. B.were
3. C.am
4. D.be
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Answer: B were
89.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. In spite of their shortcomings, we cannot _____ admire them.
1. A.yet
2. B.though
3. C.but
4. D.however
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Answer: C but
90.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. It is mandatory that consumables should have _____ dates.
1. A.sell-by
2. B.sell-out
3. C.sell-off
4. D.sell-on
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Answer: A sell-by
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From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. It is wise to ______ with what one has rather than go borrowing.
1. A.make out
2. B.make up
3. C.make do
4. D.make over
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Answer: C make do
92.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Jide _____ before I arrived.
1. A.could have eat
2. B.had eaten
3. C.must had eaten
4. D.have eaten
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Answer: B had eaten
93.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Maria ______ tears when she was told that she failed the final examination.
1. A.broke to
2. B.broke up
3. C.broke with
4. D.broke into
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Answer: D broke into
94.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. One has to be careful of ____ friends.
1. A.his
2. B.their
3. C.your
4. D.one's
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Answer: D one's
95.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Parents should create an environment _____ their children can grow.
1. A.in which
2. B.what
3. C.from where
4. D.in that
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Answer: A in which
96.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The boot of my new car was ______ in the accident.
1. A.cracked
2. B.dented
3. C.chipped
4. D.marked
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Answer: B dented
97.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The experienced clerk found herself at ________.
1. A.a crossroad
2. B.some crossroads
3. C.a crossroads
4. D.the crossroad
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Answer: C a crossroads
98.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The man said that he ________
1. A.had eaten there the previous day
2. B.ate here yesterday
3. C.has eaten there before
4. D.had eaten there yesterday
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Answer: A had eaten there the previous day
99.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The teacher needs ______ to write the note on the chalkboard.
1. A.chalks
2. B.a chalk
3. C.some chalk
4. D.many chalks
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Answer: C some chalk
100.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The teacher was _______ hasty in meting out punishment
1. A.more
2. B.much
3. C.scarcely
4. D.somewhat
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Answer: D somewhat
101.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. This is the ______ he has submitted his assignment since joining the class.
1. A.early
2. B.later
3. C.earliest
4. D.lately
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Answer: C earliest
102.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. To be healthy, we need to eat a _______ diet every day.
1. A.balanced
2. B.complete
3. C.mixed
4. D.delicious
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Answer: A balanced
103.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. We are playing ____ the problems of the company.
1. A.off
2. B.up
3. C.out
4. D.down
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Answer: D down
104.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. You _______ have walked home alone so late at night.
1. A.would not
2. B.might not
3. C.ought not to
4. D.need not to
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Answer: C ought not to
105.
From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. You think I am hungry, ______?
1. A.am I
2. B.don't you
3. C.aren't I
4. D.isn't I
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Answer: B don't you
106.
In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress. collocation
1. A.COLL-o-ca-tion
2. B.coll-O-ca-tion
3. C.coll-o-CA-tion
4. D.coll-o-ca-TION
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Answer: C coll-o-CA-tion
107.
In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress. dependable
1. A.DE-pen-da-ble
2. B.de-PEN-da-ble
3. C.de-pen-DA-ble
4. D.de-pen-da-BLE
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Answer: B de-PEN-da-ble
108.
In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress. embodiment
1. A.EM-bod-i-ment
2. B.em-BOD-i-ment
3. C.em-bod-I-ment
4. D.em-bod-i-MENT
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Answer: B em-BOD-i-ment
109.
In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress. leguminous
1. A.LE-gum-in-ous
2. B.le-GUM-in-ous
3. C.le-gum-IM-ous
4. D.le-gum-in-OUS
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Answer: B le-GUM-in-ous
110.
In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress. manifesto
1. A.MA-ni-fes-to
2. B.ma-NI-fes-to
3. C.ma-ni-FES-to
4. D.ma-ni-fes-TO
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Answer: C ma-ni-FES-to
111.
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. Ahmed greeted AKIN at the party.
1. A.Did Ahmed ignore Akin at the party?
2. B.Did Peter greet Akin at the party?
3. C.Did Ahmed greet James at the party?
4. D.Did Ahmed greet Akin at the park?
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Answer: C Did Ahmed greet James at the party?
112.
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. Bimpe was the FIRST to submit the assignment.
1. A.Was Nneka the first to submit the assignment?
2. B.Was Bimpe the first to leave the assignment?
3. C.Was Bimpe the last to submit the assignment?
4. D.Was Bimpe the first to submit the project?
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Answer: C Was Bimpe the last to submit the assignment?
113.
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. Bisi's mother ENJOYS cooking.
1. A.Does Ayo's mother enjoy cooking?
2. B.Does Bisi's mother hate cooking?
3. C.Does Bisi's sister enjoy cooking?
4. D.Does Bisi's mother enjoy washing?
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Answer: B Does Bisi's mother hate cooking?
114.
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. The United States will host the next FIFA football competition.
1. A.Will the United States host the next CAF football competition?
2. B.Will Nigeria host the next FIFA football competition?
3. C.Will the United States fund the next EIEA football competition?
4. D.Will the United States fund the next FIFA basketball competition?
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Answer: A Will the United States host the next CAF football competition?
115.
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. We left for MAKURDI yesterday.
1. A.Did we leave for Lagos yesterday?
2. B.Did we arrive from Markurdi yesterday?
3. C.Did they leave for Markurdi yesterday?
4. D.Did we leave for Markurdi today?
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Answer: A Did we leave for Lagos yesterday?
116.
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to 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 Our class teacher used to be rigid in his opinions but he is now ______ of other people's views
1. A.wary
2. B.critical
3. C.apprise
4. D.tolerant
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Answer: D tolerant
117.
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to 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. Abdul's contribution at the meeting was seen by many as invaluable but the chairman said it was _________
1. A.insincere
2. B.useless
3. C.impossible
4. D.preposterous
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Answer: B useless
118.
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to 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. Bakary is a prudent husband while Musa is ______.
1. A.mean
2. B.extravagant
3. C.thoughtful
4. D.mindless
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Answer: B extravagant
119.
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to 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. Some people are generous towards strangers, while others are _______ towards them.
1. A.indifferent
2. B.sympathetic
3. C.nasty
4. D.mean
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Answer: A indifferent
120.
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to 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. Some workers were quite affable at the meeting but their leader was rather ______
1. A.guarded
2. B.caution
3. C.suspicious
4. D.antagonistic
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Answer: D antagonistic
121.
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to 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. The baby who had all along been calm suddenly became _________
1. A.restless
2. B.hungry
3. C.angry
4. D.cheerful
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Answer: A restless
122.
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to 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. The boy may be culpable but his brother is surely ______.
1. A.innocent
2. B.ignorant
3. C.accountable
4. D.honest
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Answer: A innocent
123.
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to 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. The driver believed he would be castigated by all the passengers but he was ______.
1. A.encouraged
2. B.exonerated
3. C.commended
4. D.released
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Answer: C commended
124.
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to 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. The manager was eulogised for his speech while his assistant was ________
1. A.discouraged
2. B.criticised
3. C.appraised
4. D.denounced
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Answer: B criticised
125.
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to 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. While Ade is ______, his wife is quite self-effacing.
1. A.aggressive
2. B.lousy
3. C.conceited
4. D.unfriendly
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Answer: C conceited
126.
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.
1. A.galley
2. B.hamlet
3. C.hotel
4. D.madam
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Answer: C hotel
127.
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage. The __71__ of the local government chairman would soon elapse. This means that there would be an election soon. This will commence with the selection of __72__ by registered political parties, who will present their __73__ to the public to inform them of their intentions when they assume office. The process of __74__ for votes has a timeframe. Voting is usually done by universal __75__ which means that every citizen above eighteen is __76__ to vote provided he/she is duly registered and has a valid voter's card. On the day of the election, the voters will go to the polling __77__ go through the voter's register for __78__ before casting their votes for the person of their choice. The counting of votes will be done by the __79__ under the supervision of party agents. At the end of the exercise, the winner will be __80__. What option best completes the gap labelled 73?
1. A.promise
2. B.speech
3. C.mandate
4. D.manifestoes
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Answer: D manifestoes
128.
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage. The __71__ of the local government chairman would soon elapse. This means that there would be an election soon. This will commence with the selection of __72__ by registered political parties, who will present their __73__ to the public to inform them of their intentions when they assume office. The process of __74__ for votes has a timeframe. Voting is usually done by universal __75__ which means that every citizen above eighteen is __76__ to vote provided he/she is duly registered and has a valid voter's card. On the day of the election, the voters will go to the polling __77__ go through the voter's register for __78__ before casting their votes for the person of their choice. The counting of votes will be done by the __79__ under the supervision of party agents. At the end of the exercise, the winner will be __80__. What option best completes the gap labelled 78?
1. A.endorsement
2. B.accreditation
3. C.validation
4. D.approval
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Answer: B accreditation
129.
What option best completes the gap labelled 71?
1. A.period
2. B.reign
3. C.tenure
4. D.era
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Answer: C tenure
130.
What option best completes the gap labelled 72?
1. A.candidates
2. B.aspirants
3. C.applicants
4. D.competitors
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Answer: A candidates
131.
What option best completes the gap labelled 74?
1. A.lobbying
2. B.canvassing
3. C.buying
4. D.driving
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Answer: B canvassing
132.
What option best completes the gap labelled 75?
1. A.suffrage
2. B.right
3. C.charter
4. D.declaration
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Answer: A suffrage
133.
What option best completes the gap labelled 76?
1. A.recommended
2. B.approved
3. C.eligible
4. D.suitable
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Answer: C eligible
134.
What option best completes the gap labelled 77?
1. A.booths
2. B.boxes
3. C.stations
4. D.compartments
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Answer: C stations
135.
What option best completes the gap labelled 79?
1. A.presiding officer
2. B.returning officer
3. C.registration officer
4. D.electoral agent
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Answer: B returning officer
136.
What option best completes the gap labelled 80?
1. A.chosen
2. B.appointed
3. C.announced
4. D.called
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Answer: C announced

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