Year :
2017
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Code :
SC 3022
Paper 1 | Objectives
Time :
1 Hour 45 mins
41 - 50 of 140 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
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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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| 41. |
Your application for employment _____ at this very moment. A. was being considered B. is considered C. is being considered D. was considered |
C |
| 42. |
______ the court orders, he went ahead to build on that land. A. In spite of B. Besides C. But for D. Although |
A |
| 43. |
He almost got _____ with the crime. A. up B. off C. over D. away Detailed SolutionOption D gives a complete meaning with the intended phrasal verb 'got away' which means 'to escape' |
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| 44. |
_______ an accident, the police should be informed immediately. A. In the event of B. In view of C. in view to D. In place of |
A |
| 45. |
If you don't get off my property, I'll set my dog ___ you. A. off B. on C. unto D. into |
B |
| 46. |
The task ____ to them was very difficult. A. giving B. given C. give D. gave |
B |
| 47. |
Two boys in the art class were doing self-potraits by looking at ____ in the mirror. A. oneself B. each other C. one another D. themselves |
D |
| 48. |
Hardly a day passes by _____ him thinking of her. A. that B. without C. while D. when |
B |
| 49. |
Each time he opens his mouth, he _____ something foolish. A. says B. saying C. said D. say |
A |
| 50. |
The spectators had to endure the endure the heat _____Â A. as they could B. as best as they could C. as best they could D. as they could best |
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. |
||
| 41. |
Your application for employment _____ at this very moment. A. was being considered B. is considered C. is being considered D. was considered |
C |
| 42. |
______ the court orders, he went ahead to build on that land. A. In spite of B. Besides C. But for D. Although |
A |
| 43. |
He almost got _____ with the crime. A. up B. off C. over D. away Detailed SolutionOption D gives a complete meaning with the intended phrasal verb 'got away' which means 'to escape' |
|
| 44. |
_______ an accident, the police should be informed immediately. A. In the event of B. In view of C. in view to D. In place of |
A |
| 45. |
If you don't get off my property, I'll set my dog ___ you. A. off B. on C. unto D. into |
B |
| 46. |
The task ____ to them was very difficult. A. giving B. given C. give D. gave |
B |
| 47. |
Two boys in the art class were doing self-potraits by looking at ____ in the mirror. A. oneself B. each other C. one another D. themselves |
D |
| 48. |
Hardly a day passes by _____ him thinking of her. A. that B. without C. while D. when |
B |
| 49. |
Each time he opens his mouth, he _____ something foolish. A. says B. saying C. said D. say |
A |
| 50. |
The spectators had to endure the endure the heat _____Â A. as they could B. as best as they could C. as best they could D. as they could best |
B |