2021 WAEC (WASSCE) Commerce Past Questions

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. In every good transaction, there should be some give-and-take. This means that

1. A.transaction are about giving
2. B.transaction give and take
3. C.any gift should be accepted willingly✓ Correct
4. D.people should be willing to make compromises

Which of the following methods is NOT used  for the separation of mixtures?

1. A.Chromatography
2. B.Crystallization
3. C.Distillation
4. D.Electrolysis✓ Correct

In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence. Houses built with bricks are sturdy while those built with glass are .....

1. A.temporary
2. B.fragile
3. C.beautiful✓ Correct
4. D.cosy

A political system in which there is only one legalized political party is called a ________

1. A.A. de jure one-party system✓ Correct
2. B.B. de facto one-party system
3. C.C. totalitarian single party system
4. D.D. mass party system

Which of the following constitutes an advantage in the use of hard water?

1. A.Formation of scum with soap✓ Correct
2. B.Furring of kettles
3. C.Blockage of water pipes
4. D.Formation of strong bones

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: The members of the association were advised to cooperate with.............

1. A.one another✓ Correct
2. B.each other
3. C.themselves
4. D.one to the other

An advantage of detergent over soap is that detergents

1. A.are readily available✓ Correct
2. B.are in powerdered from
3. C.are non-biodegradable
4. D.lather readily with water

The diagram above is an illustration of the longitudinal section of a plant organ. Study it and answer the question below; The plant is a?

1. A.stem tuber✓ Correct
2. B.bulb
3. C.stolon
4. D.runner

Which of the following components are data communication equipment? I. Scanner ll. Hub lIl. Modem

1. A.A. I and Il only
2. B.B.  I and lll only
3. C.C.   II and IIl only✓ Correct
4. D.D. I, Il and III

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: He was charged...........stealing from the company's safe

1. A.about
2. B.in
3. C.of✓ Correct
4. D.with