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2013 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions — Part 2

The 2013 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language past questions with answers: 101 objective questions from the 2013 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". This is part 2 of 2: questions 52 to 101. Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed WAEC-style CBT.

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Questions 52–101

  1. 52.

    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
    4. D.cosy
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    Answer: B. fragile

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  2. 53.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below. Since hard drugs are destroying our youths, our government has placed an ....... on them

    1. A.injunction
    2. B.infringement
    3. C.order
    4. D.embargo
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    Answer: D. embargo

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  3. 54.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below. The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong ......

    1. A.condemnation
    2. B.accusation
    3. C.molestation
    4. D.denial
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    Answer: A. condemnation

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  4. 55.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below. My .....house is on the next street

    1. A.father-in-law's
    2. B.father's-in-law
    3. C.fathers' in-law
    4. D.father-in-laws'
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    Answer: A. father-in-law's

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  5. 56.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below. People living in villages have a passion ...... animals.

    1. A.to
    2. B.with
    3. C.for
    4. D.of
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    Answer: C. for

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  6. 57.

    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. Fatou's awkward behavior shows that she is a green horn. This means that Fatou is

    1. A.arrogant
    2. B.inexperienced
    3. C.inattentive
    4. D.cautious
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    Answer: B. inexperienced

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  7. 58.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below. How did you arrive at ....... wonderful conclusion?

    1. A.a such
    2. B.that a
    3. C.that such
    4. D.such a
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    Answer: D. such a

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  9. 60.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below. ....... caused the havoc, he sneaked off.

    1. A.On
    2. B.After
    3. C.Since
    4. D.Having
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    Answer: D. Having

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  10. 61.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below. The match was a ..... for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team.

    1. A.profit
    2. B.giveaway
    3. C.walkover
    4. D.defeat
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    Answer: C. walkover

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  11. 62.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below. The point on ....... we disagreed was trivial.

    1. A.which
    2. B.whom
    3. C.what
    4. D.whose
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    Answer: A. which

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  13. 64.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below. How did you arrive at ..... wonderful conclusion?

    1. A.a such
    2. B.that a
    3. C.that such
    4. D.such a
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    Answer: D. such a

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  14. 65.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below. Since we should not disclose our identity, our letter to the principal must be .....

    1. A.unclear
    2. B.anonymous
    3. C.ambigous
    4. D.candid
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    Answer: B. anonymous

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  15. 66.

    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. Those who think that all is well in Cascada are living in a fool's paradise . This means that

    1. A.they are fools
    2. B.some fools live in Cascadia
    3. C.they are under an illusion
    4. D.they are almost insane
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    Answer: C. they are under an illusion

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  16. 67.

    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. Only question one is compulsory; therefore, the rest are .....

    1. A.easy
    2. B.clear
    3. C.confusing
    4. D.optional
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    Answer: D. optional

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  17. 68.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below. You had better ...... your assignment now.

    1. A.did
    2. B.done
    3. C.doing
    4. D.do
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    Answer: D. do

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  20. 71.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below. On my way home, I saw a ........

    1. A.one-legged young mad man
    2. B.young one-legged mad man
    3. C.one-legged mad young man
    4. D.mad one-legged young man
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    Answer: D. mad one-legged young man

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  22. 73.

    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. Hard drugs are detrimental to health.

    1. A.paramount
    2. B.ineffective
    3. C.necessary
    4. D.harmful
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    Answer: D. harmful

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  23. 74.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below. Kebba and Kwame are very selfish; they care about only .....

    1. A.themselves
    2. B.one another
    3. C.each other
    4. D.himself
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    Answer: A. themselves

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  24. 75.

    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. When the vice principal left the school, it became a bedlam. This means that

    1. A.every student attended school regularly
    2. B.punctuality was the order of the day
    3. C.many students boycotted classes
    4. D.there was noise and confusion in the school
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    Answer: D. there was noise and confusion in the school

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  25. 76.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below. The house ....... he lives is spacious.

    1. A.that
    2. B.where
    3. C.by which
    4. D.to which
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    Answer: B. where

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  28. 79.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below. One of the clever pupils .....able to solve the problem.

    1. A.can
    2. B.was
    3. C.were
    4. D.are
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    Answer: B. was

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  29. 80.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below. Children often have implicit confidence ....... their parents.

    1. A.for
    2. B.on
    3. C.with
    4. D.in
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    Answer: D. in

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  30. 81.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below. The doctor ....... my illness as malaria

    1. A.discovered
    2. B.diagnosed
    3. C.prescribed
    4. D.announced
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    Answer: B. diagnosed

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  31. 82.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below. He has stopped being foolish .........?

    1. A.doesn't he
    2. B.does he
    3. C.hasn't he
    4. D.isn't it
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    Answer: C. hasn't he

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  32. 83.

    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. Tom is refined but his brother is rather .......

    1. A.arrogant
    2. B.crude
    3. C.unskillful
    4. D.foolish
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    Answer: B. crude

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  33. 84.

    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. The two tasks should be undertaken concurrently

    1. A.consecutively
    2. B.alternatively
    3. C.immediately
    4. D.simultaneously
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    Answer: D. simultaneously

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  35. 86.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below. The government cannot ....... the decision any longer.

    1. A.put on
    2. B.put off
    3. C.put up
    4. D.put back
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    Answer: B. put off

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  36. 87.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below. I maintain that the property in question is ......

    1. A.mine
    2. B.our
    3. C.my
    4. D.their
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    Answer: A. mine

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  37. 88.

    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. Ali does not let grass grow under his feet. This means that Ali

    1. A.does not waste time in doing things
    2. B.is very wicked
    3. C.cuts the grass in his field always
    4. D.is very selfish
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    Answer: A. does not waste time in doing things

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  38. 89.

    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. I can vouch that he broke the glass accidentally and not .....

    1. A.forcefully
    2. B.directly
    3. C.carefully
    4. D.deliberately
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    Answer: D. deliberately

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  39. 90.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below. Oseli's ....... teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing.

    1. A.efficient
    2. B.jovial
    3. C.kind
    4. D.versatile
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    Answer: D. versatile

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  40. 91.

    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. We should prevail upon Kwesi to accept the job

    1. A.provoke
    2. B.persuade
    3. C.cajole
    4. D.force
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    Answer: B. persuade

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  42. 93.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below. They kept quiet all the .......

    1. A.where
    2. B.period
    3. C.while
    4. D.interval
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    Answer: C. while

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  44. 95.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence below. Although Sylvester and John promised to be here, ...... has turned up.

    1. A.both
    2. B.all
    3. C.neither
    4. D.either
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    Answer: C. neither

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  45. 96.

    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. Mary's explanation was explicit but mine was .....

    1. A.long
    2. B.winding
    3. C.vague
    4. D.irrelevant
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    Answer: C. vague

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  47. 98.

    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. The Major demanded an unalloyed, and not a ....loyalty from his soldiers.

    1. A.strict
    2. B.wavering
    3. C.clumsy
    4. D.alterable
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    Answer: B. wavering

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  50. 101.

    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. The dishonest trader always palms off faulty goods on her customers. This means that

    1. A.handles bad goods
    2. B.refunds money to her customers
    3. C.tricks her customers into accepting bad products
    4. D.pays the penalty for selling faulty goods
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    Answer: C. tricks her customers into accepting bad products

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