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2017 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions — Part 2

The 2017 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language past questions with answers: 135 objective questions from the 2017 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". This is part 2 of 2: questions 69 to 135. Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed WAEC-style CBT.

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Questions 69–135

  1. 69.

    In the following sentence, 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 don't know how Yusuf became so proud; his parents have always been ______

    1. A.gentle
    2. B.noble
    3. C.humble
    4. D.simple
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    Answer: C. humble

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  2. 70.

    In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. There are FOUR baskets in the room.

    1. A.Were are there four baskets in the room?
    2. B.Are there two baskets in the room?
    3. C.Are there four baskets in the room?
    4. D.Are there four baskets in the store?
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    Answer: B. Are there two baskets in the room?

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  3. 71.This question needs a diagram, table or passage that we don't have yet, so it isn't shown.

  4. 72.

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

    1. A.stir
    2. B.heat
    3. C.bet
    4. D.seed
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    Answer: C. bet

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  5. 73.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /3:/

    1. A.Firm
    2. B.hear
    3. C.many
    4. D.plate
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    Answer: A. Firm

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  6. 74.

    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. She ______ as a very intelligent person.

    1. A.comes in
    2. B.comes about
    3. C.comes up
    4. D.comes across
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    Answer: D. comes across

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  7. 75.

    After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence.  This film is a cut above the others. This means that it is

    1. A.cut to look like the others
    2. B.much better than the others.
    3. C.different from the others
    4. D.inferior to the others
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    Answer: B. much better than the others.

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  9. 77.

    After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence. Children think their parents are behind the times. This means that they think that their parents are

    1. A.always late for work
    2. B.not worried about new things
    3. C.old fashioned
    4. D.not duty conscious
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    Answer: C. old fashioned

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  10. 78.

    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 place was quite neat except for ______ on the floor.

    1. A.dirty
    2. B.a dirt
    3. C.dirtiness
    4. D.some dirt
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    Answer: D. some dirt

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  12. 80.

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

    1. A.step
    2. B.what
    3. C.whip
    4. D.tray
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    Answer: D. tray

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  13. 81.

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

    1. A.create
    2. B.donate
    3. C.cement
    4. D.courage
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    Answer: D. courage

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  14. 82.

    From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined  jingle

    1. A.you
    2. B.large
    3. C.grip
    4. D.lag
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    Answer: A. you

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  15. 83.

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

    1. A.bough
    2. B.tough
    3. C.patent
    4. D.brave
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    Answer: B. tough

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  16. 84.

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

    1. A.stir
    2. B.spare
    3. C.fear
    4. D.leer
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    Answer: B. spare

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  17. 85.

    From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined  anchor

    1. A.cease
    2. B.chaff
    3. C.such
    4. D.come
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    Answer: D. come

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  18. 86.

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

    1. A.sown
    2. B.doubt
    3. C.door
    4. D.thrown
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    Answer: B. doubt

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  19. 87.

    In the following sentence, 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. Giraffes are attractive animals but snakes are _____

    1. A.repulsive
    2. B.ugly
    3. C.poisonous
    4. D.offensive
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    Answer: A. repulsive

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  20. 88.

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

    1. A.bush
    2. B.blue
    3. C.foot
    4. D.would
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    Answer: B. blue

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  21. 89.

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.  Due to the pressure of work, the old man had no alternative but to relinquish his post.

    1. A.give out
    2. B.give out
    3. C.give up
    4. D.give away
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    Answer: C. give up

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  22. 90.

    From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined  tea

    1. A.though
    2. B.antique
    3. C.pith
    4. D.latch
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    Answer: C. pith

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  23. 91.

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.  On the death of her father, friends went to express their condolences.

    1. A.sympathy
    2. B.pity
    3. C.concerns
    4. D.worries
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    Answer: A. sympathy

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  24. 92.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. He tried to ______ the housemistress by entering the hostel through the back door.

    1. A.reject
    2. B.repel
    3. C.evade
    4. D.deflect
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    Answer: C. evade

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  25. 93.

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

    1. A.slip
    2. B.pint
    3. C.sleek
    4. D.crime
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    Answer: A. slip

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  26. 94.

    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. My sympathies are _____ the victims of the flood.

    1. A.on
    2. B.to
    3. C.with
    4. D.about
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    Answer: C. with

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  28. 96.

    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 court orders, he went ahead to build on that land.

    1. A.In spite of
    2. B.Besides
    3. C.But for
    4. D.Although
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    Answer: A. In spite of

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  30. 98.

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

    1. A.chair
    2. B.deer
    3. C.say
    4. D.here
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    Answer: A. chair

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  32. 100.

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.  The obstinate boy soon met his waterloo when the war broke out.

    1. A.proud
    2. B.stubborn
    3. C.careless
    4. D.rude
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    Answer: B. stubborn

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  33. 101.

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

    1. A.thing
    2. B.solemn
    3. C.sank
    4. D.student
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    Answer: D. student

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  34. 102.

    From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined  straight

    1. A.state
    2. B.first
    3. C.struck
    4. D.stir
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    Answer: D. stir

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  35. 103.

    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 shot hit _______

    1. A.neither I nor he
    2. B.neither me or he
    3. C.either I nor him
    4. D.neither me nor him
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    Answer: D. neither me nor him

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  36. 104.

    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 students' week  was rounded _____ with a dance.

    1. A.off
    2. B.up
    3. C.out
    4. D.down
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    Answer: A. off

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  37. 105.

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.  A group of experts was brought in to verify the authenticity of the evidence.

    1. A.support
    2. B.improve
    3. C.correct
    4. D.ascertain
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    Answer: D. ascertain

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  38. 106.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Before giving his speech, the chairman ____ copies of it to the members of the council.

    1. A.duplicated
    2. B.spread
    3. C.circulated
    4. D.printed
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    Answer: C. circulated

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  39. 107.

    In the following sentence, 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. Michael is stingy but his brother is _______

    1. A.generous
    2. B.kind
    3. C.humane
    4. D.hospitable
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    Answer: A. generous

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  40. 108.

    After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence. Our mother always warns us against washing our dirty linen in public. This means that she warns us

    1. A.not to discuss private matters in public
    2. B.to fetch enough water for washing
    3. C.not to soil our clothes
    4. D.to keep our mouths shut
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    Answer: A. not to discuss private matters in public

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  41. 109.

    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. Each time he opens his mouth, he _____ something foolish.

    1. A.says
    2. B.saying
    3. C.said
    4. D.say
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    Answer: A. says

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  42. 110.

    In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the sylable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress. institution

    1. A.IN-sti-tu-tion
    2. B.in-STI-tu-tion
    3. C.in-sti-TU-tion
    4. D.in-sti-tu-TION
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    Answer: C. in-sti-TU-tion

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  43. 111.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Frank was _____  in the riot because his books were found at the scene.

    1. A.balmed
    2. B.caught
    3. C.implicated
    4. D.grafted
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    Answer: C. implicated

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  44. 112.

    From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined  smooth

    1. A.tooth
    2. B.think
    3. C.bath
    4. D.then
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    Answer: A. tooth

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  45. 113.

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

    1. A.stop
    2. B.bother
    3. C.doctor
    4. D.bought
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    Answer: D. bought

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  46. 114.

    After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence. Ever since that issue came up. I have been sitting on the fence. This means that I have been

    1. A.continuously in trouble
    2. B.sitting alone in the house
    3. C.walking around to find a job
    4. D.avoiding stating my opinion
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    Answer: D. avoiding stating my opinion

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  47. 115.

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

    1. A.stole
    2. B.howl
    3. C.toil
    4. D.throw
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    Answer: C. toil

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  48. 116.

    From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined  hind

    1. A.rhyme
    2. B.vehicle
    3. C.cheetah
    4. D.inhale
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    Answer: D. inhale

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  49. 117.

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

    1. A.conducive
    2. B.impressive
    3. C.committee
    4. D.interesting
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    Answer: D. interesting

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  50. 118.

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

    1. A.machine
    2. B.system
    3. C.justice
    4. D.begin
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    Answer: C. justice

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  51. 119.

    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.  The magnificent structure was erected close to our house

    1. A.real
    2. B.splendid
    3. C.colorful
    4. D.fine
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    Answer: B. splendid

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  52. 120.

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

    1. A.phrase
    2. B.brace
    3. C.fees
    4. D.rinse
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    Answer: C. fees

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  53. 121.

    In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the sylable on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress. indoctrinate

    1. A.IN-doc-tri-nate
    2. B.in-DOC-tri-nate
    3. C.in-doc-TRI-nate
    4. D.in-doc-tri-NATE
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    Answer: B. in-DOC-tri-nate

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  54. 122.

    From the word lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) undelined    film

    1. A.bulk
    2. B.walk
    3. C.aims
    4. D.could
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    Answer: A. bulk

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  55. 123.

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

    1. A.important
    2. B.rehearsal
    3. C.implement
    4. D.condition
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    Answer: C. implement

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  58. 126.

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

    1. A.bite
    2. B.strive
    3. C.kind
    4. D.catch
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    Answer: A. bite

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  59. 127.

    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. You have to be in school early, ______ ?

    1. A.Don't you
    2. B.Shouldn't you
    3. C.shall you
    4. D.haven't you
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    Answer: A. Don't you

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  60. 128.

    In the following sentence, 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 once unknown musician became _____ in a very short time.

    1. A.popular
    2. B.accepted
    3. C.respected
    4. D.admirable
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    Answer: C. respected

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  61. 129.

    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 would rather resign _____ part in such a dishonest deal.

    1. A.instead of taking
    2. B.than taking
    3. C.than takes
    4. D.than take
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    Answer: D. than take

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  62. 130.

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

    1. A.ice
    2. B.face
    3. C.drain
    4. D.plane
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    Answer: A. ice

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  63. 131.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The felling of trees contributes to environmental _______

    1. A.pollution
    2. B.damage
    3. C.degradation
    4. D.destruction
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    Answer: C. degradation

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  64. 132.

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

    1. A.bony
    2. B.cut
    3. C.sorry
    4. D.bowl
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    Answer: B. cut

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  65. 133.

    After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretaion that is most appropriate for the sentence. We knew our father was talking tongue in cheek when he spoke of vacation abroad. This means that our father was

    1. A.sincere
    2. B.courageous
    3. C.joking
    4. D.reasonable
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    Answer: C. joking

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  66. 134.

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

    1. A.siege
    2. B.bled
    3. C.pledge
    4. D.judge
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    Answer: C. pledge

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  67. 135.

    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. Hardly a day passes by _____ him thinking of her.

    1. A.that
    2. B.without
    3. C.while
    4. D.when
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    Answer: B. without

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