Year :
2013
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
11 - 20 of 102 Questions
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below. |
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The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong ...... A. condemnation B. accusation C. molestation D. denial Detailed Solutioncondemnation; the expression of very strong disapproval; censure.The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong condemnation |
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The doctor ....... my illness as malaria A. discovered B. diagnosed C. prescribed D. announced Detailed SolutionDiagnosed; identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms.The doctor diagnosed my illness as malaria |
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Since we should not disclose our identity, our letter to the principal must be ..... A. unclear B. anonymous C. ambigous D. candid Detailed SolutionAnonymous; (of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.Since we should not disclose our identity, our letter to the principal must be anonymous |
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Although we pleaded for long with our father, he remained ....... that we should not go to the stadium. A. callous B. curious C. adamant D. candid Detailed SolutionAdamant; refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.Although we pleaded for long with our father, he remained adamant that we should not go to the stadium. |
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Since hard drugs are destroying our youths, our government has placed an ....... on them A. injunction B. infringement C. order D. embargo Detailed SolutionEmbargo; impose an official ban on (trade or a country or commodity).Since hard drugs are destroying our youths, our government has placed an embargo on them |
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Oseli's ....... teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing. A. efficient B. jovial C. kind D. versatile Detailed Solutionversatile; able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activitiesOseli's versatile teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing. |
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Some political leaders love ....... who always praise their governments. A. sycophants B. parasites C. allies D. favourites Detailed Solutionsycophants; a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage. Flatterers, praise-singersSome political leaders love sycophants who always praise their governments. |
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The ....... of the new king will take place next week A. re-election B. demolition C. coronation D. re-admission Detailed Solutioncoronation; the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign's consort, kingThe coronation of the new king will take place next week |
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The match was a ..... for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team. A. profit B. giveaway C. walkover D. defeat Detailed SolutionWalkover; an easy victory.The match was a walkover for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team. |
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Kofi is too ....... ; he wants to know about everybody's business A. inquisitive B. friendly C. concerned D. busy Detailed SolutionInquisitive; to be unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying. |
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below. |
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| 11. |
The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong ...... A. condemnation B. accusation C. molestation D. denial Detailed Solutioncondemnation; the expression of very strong disapproval; censure.The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong condemnation |
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The doctor ....... my illness as malaria A. discovered B. diagnosed C. prescribed D. announced Detailed SolutionDiagnosed; identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms.The doctor diagnosed my illness as malaria |
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Since we should not disclose our identity, our letter to the principal must be ..... A. unclear B. anonymous C. ambigous D. candid Detailed SolutionAnonymous; (of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.Since we should not disclose our identity, our letter to the principal must be anonymous |
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Although we pleaded for long with our father, he remained ....... that we should not go to the stadium. A. callous B. curious C. adamant D. candid Detailed SolutionAdamant; refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.Although we pleaded for long with our father, he remained adamant that we should not go to the stadium. |
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Since hard drugs are destroying our youths, our government has placed an ....... on them A. injunction B. infringement C. order D. embargo Detailed SolutionEmbargo; impose an official ban on (trade or a country or commodity).Since hard drugs are destroying our youths, our government has placed an embargo on them |
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Oseli's ....... teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing. A. efficient B. jovial C. kind D. versatile Detailed Solutionversatile; able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activitiesOseli's versatile teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing. |
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Some political leaders love ....... who always praise their governments. A. sycophants B. parasites C. allies D. favourites Detailed Solutionsycophants; a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage. Flatterers, praise-singersSome political leaders love sycophants who always praise their governments. |
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The ....... of the new king will take place next week A. re-election B. demolition C. coronation D. re-admission Detailed Solutioncoronation; the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign's consort, kingThe coronation of the new king will take place next week |
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The match was a ..... for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team. A. profit B. giveaway C. walkover D. defeat Detailed SolutionWalkover; an easy victory.The match was a walkover for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team. |
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Kofi is too ....... ; he wants to know about everybody's business A. inquisitive B. friendly C. concerned D. busy Detailed SolutionInquisitive; to be unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying. |