Year :
2017
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Code :
SC 3022
Paper 1 | Objectives
Time :
1 Hour 45 mins
31 - 40 of 140 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
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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 underlined word as it used in the sentence. |
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| 31. |
On the death of her father, friends went to express their condolences. A. sympathy B. pity C. concerns D. worries |
A |
| 32. |
The Chume's house caught fire because their little girl had turned on the gas inadvertently. A. automatically B. hurriedly C. carelessly D. unintentionally Detailed SolutionWhen something happens inadvertently, it is done without intention or accidentally. Option D is the correct option. 'unintentionally' |
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| 33. |
The magnificent structure was erected close to our house A. real B. splendid C. colorful D. fine |
B |
| 34. |
Mediocrity in politics should not be tolerated. A. promoted B. encouraged C. approved D. helped |
B |
| 35. |
A group of experts was brought it to verify the authenticity of the evidence. A. support B. improve C. correct D. ascertain |
D |
| 36. |
Due to the pressure of work, the old man had no alternative but to relinquish his post. A. give out B. give out C. give up D. give away |
C |
| 37. |
The obstinate boy soon met his waterloo when the war broke out. A. proud B. stubborn C. careless D. rude |
B |
| 38. |
The prescribed textbooks are difficult to find in the bookshops. A. highlighted B. right C. actual D. recommended |
D |
| 39. |
Our stationery supplies are exhausted. A. completed B. finished C. consumed D. destroyed |
B |
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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. |
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| 40. |
My sympathies are _____ the victims of the flood. A. on B. to C. with D. about |
C |
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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 underlined word as it used in the sentence. |
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| 31. |
On the death of her father, friends went to express their condolences. A. sympathy B. pity C. concerns D. worries |
A |
| 32. |
The Chume's house caught fire because their little girl had turned on the gas inadvertently. A. automatically B. hurriedly C. carelessly D. unintentionally Detailed SolutionWhen something happens inadvertently, it is done without intention or accidentally. Option D is the correct option. 'unintentionally' |
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| 33. |
The magnificent structure was erected close to our house A. real B. splendid C. colorful D. fine |
B |
| 34. |
Mediocrity in politics should not be tolerated. A. promoted B. encouraged C. approved D. helped |
B |
| 35. |
A group of experts was brought it to verify the authenticity of the evidence. A. support B. improve C. correct D. ascertain |
D |
| 36. |
Due to the pressure of work, the old man had no alternative but to relinquish his post. A. give out B. give out C. give up D. give away |
C |
| 37. |
The obstinate boy soon met his waterloo when the war broke out. A. proud B. stubborn C. careless D. rude |
B |
| 38. |
The prescribed textbooks are difficult to find in the bookshops. A. highlighted B. right C. actual D. recommended |
D |
| 39. |
Our stationery supplies are exhausted. A. completed B. finished C. consumed D. destroyed |
B |
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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. |
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| 40. |
My sympathies are _____ the victims of the flood. A. on B. to C. with D. about |
C |