English Language, 2013, WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE, Exam, Paper 1 | Objectives

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Year :

2013

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English Language

Exam :

WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE

Paper 1 | Objectives

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#	Question	Ans
	From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
31.	Mary was kept in solitary confinement. A. idle B. quiet C. lonely D. harsh Show Content Detailed Solution solitary; something done or existing alone.	C
32.	Buba has a very alluring personality. A. attractive B. intricate C. deceptive D. interesting Show Content Detailed Solution Alluring; powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive.	A
33.	Hard drugs are detrimental to health. A. paramount B. ineffective C. necessary D. harmful Show Content Detailed Solution Detrimental; something that tends to cause harm.	D
34.	My father remains inflexible once he has taken a decision A. certain B. relaxed C. permanent D. unyeilding Show Content Detailed Solution Inflexible; unwilling to change or compromise.	D
35.	Maxwell usually makes obnoxious remarks. A. prudent B. offensive C. unpredictable D. queer Show Content Detailed Solution obnoxious ;extremely unpleasant.	B
36.	We should prevail upon Kwesi to accept the job A. provoke B. persuade C. cajole D. force Show Content Detailed Solution Prevail; persuade (someone) to do something.	B
37.	The team has an arduous task ahead of it. A. a severe B. a heavy C. a strenous D. an enjoyable Show Content Detailed Solution Arduous ;involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring. strenous; requiring or using great effort or exertion.	C
38.	The two tasks should be undertaken concurrently A. consecutively B. alternatively C. immediately D. simultaneously Show Content Detailed Solution concurrently; at the same time; simultaneously.	D
39.	The students were told to review their assignments. A. re-examine B. recount C. inspect D. return Show Content Detailed Solution Review ; a formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.	A
40.	Marian does not have the stamina to run that race. A. courage B. energy C. determination D. ability Show Content Detailed Solution stamina; the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.. synonyms; energy, vigour, perseverance, strength.	B

	From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
31.	Mary was kept in solitary confinement. A. idle B. quiet C. lonely D. harsh Show Content Detailed Solution solitary; something done or existing alone.	C
32.	Buba has a very alluring personality. A. attractive B. intricate C. deceptive D. interesting Show Content Detailed Solution Alluring; powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive.	A
33.	Hard drugs are detrimental to health. A. paramount B. ineffective C. necessary D. harmful Show Content Detailed Solution Detrimental; something that tends to cause harm.	D
34.	My father remains inflexible once he has taken a decision A. certain B. relaxed C. permanent D. unyeilding Show Content Detailed Solution Inflexible; unwilling to change or compromise.	D
35.	Maxwell usually makes obnoxious remarks. A. prudent B. offensive C. unpredictable D. queer Show Content Detailed Solution obnoxious ;extremely unpleasant.	B

36.	We should prevail upon Kwesi to accept the job A. provoke B. persuade C. cajole D. force Show Content Detailed Solution Prevail; persuade (someone) to do something.	B
37.	The team has an arduous task ahead of it. A. a severe B. a heavy C. a strenous D. an enjoyable Show Content Detailed Solution Arduous ;involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring. strenous; requiring or using great effort or exertion.	C
38.	The two tasks should be undertaken concurrently A. consecutively B. alternatively C. immediately D. simultaneously Show Content Detailed Solution concurrently; at the same time; simultaneously.	D
39.	The students were told to review their assignments. A. re-examine B. recount C. inspect D. return Show Content Detailed Solution Review ; a formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.	A
40.	Marian does not have the stamina to run that race. A. courage B. energy C. determination D. ability Show Content Detailed Solution stamina; the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.. synonyms; energy, vigour, perseverance, strength.	B

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