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2014 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions — Part 2

The 2014 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language past questions with answers: 125 objective questions from the 2014 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". This is part 2 of 2: questions 64 to 125. Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed WAEC-style CBT.

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Questions 64–125

  1. 64.

    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. Many parents assume that their children are ignorant whereas they are........

    1. A.enthusiastic
    2. B.hardworking
    3. C.brilliant
    4. D.knowledgeable
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    Answer: D. knowledgeable

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  2. 65.

    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. Mary and I have never seen eye to eye on politics. This means that we have never

    1. A.agreed on politics
    2. B.engaged in politics
    3. C.discussed politics
    4. D.benefited from politics
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    Answer: A. agreed on politics

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  3. 66.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. mood

    1. A.took
    2. B.look
    3. C.moon
    4. D.mode
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    Answer: C. moon

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  4. 67.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. Children often try to live up ........ their parents' expectations.

    1. A.in
    2. B.by
    3. C.to
    4. D.on
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    Answer: C. to

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  5. 68.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence. The newly elected chairman has been ......... into office.

    1. A.sworn
    2. B.installed
    3. C.admitted
    4. D.inaugurated
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    Answer: A. sworn

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  6. 69.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below. Thump

    1. A.think
    2. B.there
    3. C.breath
    4. D.them
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    Answer: D. them

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  7. 70.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence. The policy will .......... havoc on the economy of the nation.

    1. A.wreak
    2. B.promote
    3. C.produce
    4. D.wreck
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    Answer: A. wreak

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  8. 71.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. Each of the winners ........ to receive five thousand dollars.

    1. A.are
    2. B.is
    3. C.have
    4. D.were
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    Answer: B. is

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  9. 72.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. say

    1. A.end
    2. B.bay
    3. C.rain
    4. D.fern
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    Answer: A. end

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  10. 73.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. The dog was run........ by a careless driver.

    1. A.under
    2. B.upon
    3. C.across
    4. D.over
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    Answer: D. over

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  11. 74.

    From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. The new bank is thriving.

    1. A.evolving
    2. B.attractive
    3. C.flourishing
    4. D.supportive
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    Answer: C. flourishing

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  12. 75.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. It is rude to cut ......... when people are talking.

    1. A.in
    2. B.through
    3. C.off
    4. D.from
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    Answer: A. in

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  13. 76.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. buy

    1. A.supper
    2. B.bang
    3. C.coy
    4. D.tie
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    Answer: D. tie

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  14. 77.

    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. Dishonest traders sell fake products instead of ........... ones.

    1. A.costly
    2. B.durable
    3. C.genuine
    4. D.perfect
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    Answer: C. genuine

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  15. 78.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below. best

    1. A.comb
    2. B.lamp
    3. C.labour
    4. D.plumber
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    Answer: B. lamp

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  16. 79.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. The test seemed .......... simple that we thought we would all pass.

    1. A.too
    2. B.very
    3. C.so
    4. D.much
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    Answer: C. so

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  17. 80.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below. casualty

    1. A.lace
    2. B.steal
    3. C.vision
    4. D.lesson
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    Answer: C. vision

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  18. 81.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. It's been smooth so far .............?

    1. A.hadn't it
    2. B.wasn't it
    3. C.isn't it
    4. D.hasn't it
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    Answer: D. hasn't it

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  19. 82.

    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 judge expected direct answers but the accused was .........

    1. A.illusive
    2. B.secretive
    3. C.delusive
    4. D.evasive
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    Answer: D. evasive

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  20. 83.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence. The librarian has not entered the new books in the ..........

    1. A.list
    2. B.directory
    3. C.catalogue
    4. D.roster
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    Answer: C. catalogue

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  21. 84.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below. defensible

    1. A.DE-fen-sible
    2. B.de-FEN-si-ble
    3. C.d-fen-SI-ble
    4. D.den-fen-si-BLE
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    Answer: B. de-FEN-si-ble

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  22. 85.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol. /t∫/

    1. A.leaf
    2. B.peach
    3. C.chic
    4. D.cede
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    Answer: B. peach

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  23. 86.

    In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. The principal REBUKED the teachers for lateness.

    1. A.Did the governor rebuke the teachers for lateness?
    2. B.Did the principal commend the teachers for lateness?
    3. C.Did the principal rebuke the students for lateness?
    4. D.Did the principal rebuke the teachers for negligience?
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    Answer: B. Did the principal commend the teachers for lateness?

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  24. 87.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. part

    1. A.cat
    2. B.shout
    3. C.cane
    4. D.aunt
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    Answer: D. aunt

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  25. 88.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol. /z/

    1. A.lice
    2. B.exist
    3. C.leave
    4. D.measure
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    Answer: B. exist

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  26. 89.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. I suppose it's high time we .......... attention to our studies.

    1. A.pay
    2. B.are paying
    3. C.paid
    4. D.should pay
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    Answer: C. paid

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  27. 90.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. I received an award ....... my outstanding performance in the debate.

    1. A.for
    2. B.through
    3. C.in
    4. D.over
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    Answer: A. for

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  28. 91.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. The ....... of the various dailies attended the conference.

    1. A.Editors-in-Chiefs
    2. B.Editors'-in-Chief
    3. C.Editors-in-Chief
    4. D.Editor's-in-Cheif
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    Answer: C. Editors-in-Chief

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  29. 92.

    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. We heard that Bada has served time. This means that Bada has

    1. A.always been punctual
    2. B.been the time keeper
    3. C.been to prison
    4. D.been a faithful servant
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    Answer: C. been to prison

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  30. 93.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. Good citizens are expected to abide........ the stipulated laws.

    1. A.with
    2. B.in
    3. C.to
    4. D.by
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    Answer: D. by

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  31. 94.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below. did

    1. A.handsome
    2. B.marked
    3. C.banked
    4. D.land
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    Answer: D. land

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  32. 95.

    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. Helen has always been a wet blanket. This means that Helen

    1. A.always gets wet
    2. B.betrays her friends
    3. C.interacts freely with other people
    4. D.stops others from enjoying themselves
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    Answer: D. stops others from enjoying themselves

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  33. 96.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. fear

    1. A.bear
    2. B.swear
    3. C.spare
    4. D.beer
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    Answer: D. beer

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  34. 97.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. The men were charged ......... murder.

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

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  35. 98.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. Everyone was happy when the two friends made....... after their disagreement.

    1. A.off
    2. B.do
    3. C.away
    4. D.up
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    Answer: D. up

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  36. 99.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below. conglomerate

    1. A.CON-glo-me-rate
    2. B.con-GLO-me-rate
    3. C.con-glo-ME-rate
    4. D.con-glo-me-RATE
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    Answer: B. con-GLO-me-rate

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  37. 100.

    From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.

    1. A.remedy
    2. B.measure
    3. C.discouragement
    4. D.prevention
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    Answer: C. discouragement

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  38. 101.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence. Mosquito parasites have become ...... to quinine.

    1. A.resistant
    2. B.immune
    3. C.opposed
    4. D.defiant
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    Answer: A. resistant

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  39. 102.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. My sister prides herself .......... her cooking.

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

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  40. 103.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. drought

    1. A.drown
    2. B.draft
    3. C.should
    4. D.tough
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    Answer: A. drown

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  41. 104.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. purse

    1. A.currant
    2. B.leisure
    3. C.first
    4. D.sure
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    Answer: C. first

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  42. 105.

    In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Choose the option with a different stress pattern.

    1. A.colonel
    2. B.routine
    3. C.connive
    4. D.balloon
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    Answer: A. colonel

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  43. 106.

    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. The student's story did not ring true. This means that the student's story was

    1. A.not audible
    2. B.not believable
    3. C.full of suspense
    4. D.quite thrilling
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    Answer: B. not believable

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  44. 107.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol. /s/

    1. A.cash
    2. B.church
    3. C.slash
    4. D.bees
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    Answer: C. slash

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  45. 108.

    From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. Whatever my boss decides is irrevocable.

    1. A.final
    2. B.true
    3. C.necessary
    4. D.enforced
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    Answer: A. final

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  46. 109.

    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to

    1. A.make a very important decision
    2. B.retrace his steps
    3. C.make peace with everyone
    4. D.take his studies seriously
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    Answer: A. make a very important decision

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  47. 110.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. In the olden days, people gave cowries ........... food.

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

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  48. 111.

    In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. The Nigerian FOOTBALL team has many foreign players.

    1. A.Does the South African football team have many foreign players?
    2. B.Does the Nigerian volleyball team have many foreign players?
    3. C.Does the Nigerian football team have foreign players?
    4. D.Does the Nigerian football team have many foreign coaches?
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    Answer: B. Does the Nigerian volleyball team have many foreign players?

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  49. 112.

    In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. The workers agreed to forgo their DECEMBER salaries.

    1. A.Did the workers agree to forgo their December salaries?
    2. B.Did the workers refuse to forgo their December salaries?
    3. C.Did the workers agree to claim their December salaries?
    4. D.Did the workers agree to forgo their March salaries?
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    Answer: D. Did the workers agree to forgo their March salaries?

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  50. 113.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. caprice

    1. A.bed
    2. B.matrix
    3. C.concern
    4. D.cape
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    Answer: C. concern

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  51. 114.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. bull

    1. A.hoof
    2. B.crude
    3. C.soup
    4. D.stood
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    Answer: D. stood

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  52. 115.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below. written

    1. A.bitten
    2. B.brighter
    3. C.rotting
    4. D.writing
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    Answer: A. bitten

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  53. 116.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the phonetic symbol. /k/

    1. A.axe
    2. B.cease
    3. C.knew
    4. D.knob
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    Answer: A. axe

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  54. 117.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. man

    1. A.part
    2. B.hand
    3. C.market
    4. D.charade
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    Answer: B. hand

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  55. 118.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word below. coffee

    1. A.curfew
    2. B.muffle
    3. C.feeder
    4. D.toffee
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    Answer: D. toffee

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  56. 119.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. No sooner had the judge read the verdict ......... pandemonium broke out.

    1. A.than
    2. B.when
    3. C.and
    4. D.then
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    Answer: A. than

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  57. 120.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. Uncle Richard invited Naza and ............ to his house.

    1. A.me
    2. B.I
    3. C.myself
    4. D.she
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    Answer: A. me

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  58. 121.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. pawn

    1. A.word
    2. B.call
    3. C.won
    4. D.sown
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    Answer: B. call

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  59. 122.

    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. Please don't let them get under your skin. This means that you should not let them

    1. A.infect you
    2. B.defeat you
    3. C.bully you
    4. D.annoy you
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    Answer: D. annoy you

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  60. 123.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined below. heavy

    1. A.honour
    2. B.heir
    3. C.beehive
    4. D.when
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    Answer: C. beehive

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  61. 124.

    After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. We shall understand her better by and by. This means that we shall know her better

    1. A.without her knowing it
    2. B.much later
    3. C.before long
    4. D.by spending time with her
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    Answer: C. before long

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  62. 125.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. feel

    1. A.beat
    2. B.buffet
    3. C.head
    4. D.seer
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    Answer: A. beat

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