Year :
2012
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
31 - 40 of 102 Questions
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. |
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Although the men were foreigners, they were given preferential treatment. This means that the men were treated A. better than others B. with caution C. with respect D. very quickly Detailed SolutionWhen you give someone preferential treatment, it gives the person you prefer an advantage over everyone else. You treat and favour them above others. |
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word |
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| 32. |
John bled profusely as a result of the accident A. slowly B. excessively C. extremely D. abundantly Detailed Solutionprofusely; to a great degree; in large amounts. |
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| 33. |
What you are suggesting is not feasible A. capable B. practicable C. attractive D. easy Detailed SolutionFeasible; in this context feasible means, something that is workable, practical, achievable. |
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| 34. |
Pa Bakary augmented his income by selling firewood A. save B. preserved C. increased D. economized Detailed SolutionAugmented; having been made greater in size or value. |
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He plays the kora with dexterity A. wisdom B. force C. pride D. skill Detailed SolutionDexterity; skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands. |
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| 36. |
The police could not apprehend all the gamblers A. charge B. interrogate C. arrest D. prosecute Detailed SolutionApprehend; arrest (someone) for a crime. |
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| 37. |
Fafa has a conspicuous nose A. prominent B. flat C. battered D. pointed Detailed Solutionconspicuous; attracting notice or attention.prominent; important; famous. |
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| 38. |
Many parents are upset by the laxity with which children treat academic work nowadays A. repulsed B. constrained C. confused D. troubled Detailed SolutionUpset; make (someone) unhappy, disappointed, or worried. |
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| 39. |
In order to keep the peace I had to retract my statement A. alter B. refine C. withdraw D. deny Detailed SolutionRetract; to withdraw (a statement or accusation) as untrue or unjustified. |
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| 40. |
Their father is so vigilant that it is not possible for his children to play truant A. intelligent B. watchful C. rigid D. concerned Detailed Solutionvigilant; keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. watchful, observant. |
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. |
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| 31. |
Although the men were foreigners, they were given preferential treatment. This means that the men were treated A. better than others B. with caution C. with respect D. very quickly Detailed SolutionWhen you give someone preferential treatment, it gives the person you prefer an advantage over everyone else. You treat and favour them above others. |
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From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word |
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| 32. |
John bled profusely as a result of the accident A. slowly B. excessively C. extremely D. abundantly Detailed Solutionprofusely; to a great degree; in large amounts. |
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| 33. |
What you are suggesting is not feasible A. capable B. practicable C. attractive D. easy Detailed SolutionFeasible; in this context feasible means, something that is workable, practical, achievable. |
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| 34. |
Pa Bakary augmented his income by selling firewood A. save B. preserved C. increased D. economized Detailed SolutionAugmented; having been made greater in size or value. |
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| 35. |
He plays the kora with dexterity A. wisdom B. force C. pride D. skill Detailed SolutionDexterity; skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands. |
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The police could not apprehend all the gamblers A. charge B. interrogate C. arrest D. prosecute Detailed SolutionApprehend; arrest (someone) for a crime. |
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| 37. |
Fafa has a conspicuous nose A. prominent B. flat C. battered D. pointed Detailed Solutionconspicuous; attracting notice or attention.prominent; important; famous. |
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Many parents are upset by the laxity with which children treat academic work nowadays A. repulsed B. constrained C. confused D. troubled Detailed SolutionUpset; make (someone) unhappy, disappointed, or worried. |
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In order to keep the peace I had to retract my statement A. alter B. refine C. withdraw D. deny Detailed SolutionRetract; to withdraw (a statement or accusation) as untrue or unjustified. |
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| 40. |
Their father is so vigilant that it is not possible for his children to play truant A. intelligent B. watchful C. rigid D. concerned Detailed Solutionvigilant; keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. watchful, observant. |