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2018 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions

The 2018 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language past questions with answers: 130 objective questions from the 2018 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". This is part 1 of 2: questions 1 to 65. Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed WAEC-style CBT.

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Questions 1–65

  1. 1.

    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.  could

    1. A.cold
    2. B.cod
    3. C.pull
    4. D.cool
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    Answer: C. pull

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  2. 2.

    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.  I guess he holds _______ sensitive position in the company.

    1. A.some kind
    2. B.many kind of
    3. C.some kind of
    4. D.many kind
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    Answer: C. some kind of

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  3. 3.

    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 turn down down the volume of the radio? I am trying to read!

    1. A.may
    2. B.will
    3. C.would
    4. D.should
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    Answer: C. would

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  5. 5.

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

    1. A.chemist
    2. B.campaign
    3. C.sharp
    4. D.cheque
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    Answer: D. cheque

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  6. 6.

    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.  how

    1. A.low
    2. B.drought
    3. C.bowl
    4. D.bought
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    Answer: B. drought

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  7. 7.

    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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.  There has been a marked change in her study habit.

    1. A.significant
    2. B.real
    3. C.full
    4. D.complete
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    Answer: A. significant

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  8. 8.

    In the following sentence, there is an 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.  Algebra seems complicated, but with practice it becomes ________

    1. A.solved
    2. B.simple
    3. C.accessible
    4. D.achievable
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    Answer: B. simple

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  9. 9.

    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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.  The Politician is a fluent speaker.

    1. A.an eloquent
    2. B.a superficial
    3. C.an insightful
    4. D.a persuasive
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    Answer: A. an eloquent

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  10. 10.

    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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.  He was directed to write the letter.

    1. A.advised
    2. B.instructed
    3. C.persuaded
    4. D.forced
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    Answer: B. instructed

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  11. 11.

    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.  It is always ________ that gets the blame

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

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  12. 12.

    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.  I have made remarkable progress ______ learning French.

    1. A.by
    2. B.at
    3. C.in
    4. D.for
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    Answer: C. in

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  13. 13.

    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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.  That was a timely intervention.

    1. A.suitable
    2. B.accurate
    3. C.prompt
    4. D.major
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    Answer: C. prompt

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  14. 14.

    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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.  David is not only hardworking but also scrupulous.

    1. A.painstaking
    2. B.ambitious
    3. C.pleasant
    4. D.daring
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    Answer: A. painstaking

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  15. 15.

    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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.  When he heard the gunshot, he ran into a thick forest.

    1. A.tight
    2. B.deep
    3. C.dense
    4. D.close
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    Answer: C. dense

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  16. 16.

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

    1. A.bugle
    2. B.doubt
    3. C.subtle
    4. D.lamb
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    Answer: A. bugle

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  17. 17.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.  At the end of the _______. the National Anthem is played on our radio station.

    1. A.programming
    2. B.production
    3. C.transition
    4. D.transmission
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    Answer: D. transmission

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  18. 18.

    After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.  Don't tell me another cock and bull story. This means that the speaker does not want to.

    1. A.be further baffled
    2. B.hear the same old story
    3. C.hear another drab story
    4. D.be further deceived
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    Answer: D. be further deceived

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  19. 19.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.  The Mayor gave a glowing ________ at the funeral of the city's only curator.

    1. A.citation
    2. B.statement
    3. C.tribute
    4. D.commendation
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    Answer: C. tribute

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  20. 20.

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

    1. A.alone
    2. B.greet
    3. C.height
    4. D.neigh
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    Answer: D. neigh

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  23. 23.

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

    1. A.thyme
    2. B.pith
    3. C.smooth
    4. D.thin
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    Answer: C. smooth

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  24. 24.

    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.  burn

    1. A.barn
    2. B.owl
    3. C.girl
    4. D.pus
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    Answer: C. girl

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  25. 25.

    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.  I _______ have done the dishes but i haven't had the time.

    1. A.will
    2. B.should
    3. C.might
    4. D.shall
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    Answer: B. should

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  26. 26.

    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 brother ______ in lagos for the past ten years.

    1. A.is living
    2. B.lived
    3. C.will lived
    4. D.has been living
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    Answer: D. has been living

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  27. 27.

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

    1. A.IN-stal-la-tion
    2. B.in-STAL-la-tion
    3. C.in-stal-LA-tion
    4. D.in-stal-la-TION
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    Answer: C. in-stal-LA-tion

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  28. 28.

    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 police have _________  a warning to all residents of the area.

    1. A.put on
    2. B.put in
    3. C.put off
    4. D.put out
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    Answer: D. put out

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  29. 29.

    In the following sentence, there is an 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.  As erroneous as it might sound, the Headmaster's assumption was quite _______

    1. A.wise
    2. B.correct
    3. C.precise
    4. D.faulty
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    Answer: B. correct

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  30. 30.

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

    1. A.begged
    2. B.bombed
    3. C.caused
    4. D.stopped
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    Answer: B. bombed

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  31. 31.

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

    1. A.dear
    2. B.chair
    3. C.night
    4. D.reign
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    Answer: A. dear

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  32. 32.

    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 _______ this morning in a dazzling white shirt.

    1. A.turned off
    2. B.turned in
    3. C.turned by
    4. D.turned out
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    Answer: D. turned out

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  33. 33.

    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.  pure

    1. A.sure
    2. B.you
    3. C.curse
    4. D.more
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    Answer: A. sure

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  34. 34.

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

    1. A.indict
    2. B.incite
    3. C.inflict
    4. D.listen
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    Answer: C. inflict

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  35. 35.

    In the following sentence, there is an 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.  Though at first it appeared an insignificant idea, it turned out to be quite _________

    1. A.outstanding
    2. B.successful
    3. C.remarkable
    4. D.interesting
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    Answer: C. remarkable

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  36. 36.

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

    1. A.rapid
    2. B.taped
    3. C.packed
    4. D.perfect
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    Answer: D. perfect

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  37. 37.

    In the following sentence, there is an 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.  Halima likes to dwell on trivial, rather than _______ matters.

    1. A.strong
    2. B.popular
    3. C.weighty
    4. D.heavy
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    Answer: C. weighty

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  38. 38.

    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.  blow

    1. A.brown
    2. B.blew
    3. C.road
    4. D.now
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    Answer: C. road

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  39. 39.

    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.  I am totally disappointed _______ such poor grades.

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

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  40. 40.

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

    1. A.MA-ni-pu-late
    2. B.man-NI-pu-late
    3. C.man-ni-PU-late
    4. D.man-ni-pu-LATE
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    Answer: B. man-NI-pu-late

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  42. 42.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.  Their marriage was finally _____ after years of hostility.

    1. A.cancelled
    2. B.annulled
    3. C.broken
    4. D.separated
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    Answer: B. annulled

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  44. 44.

    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.  league

    1. A.lick
    2. B.pleasure
    3. C.people
    4. D.learn
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    Answer: C. people

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  45. 45.

    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 evening 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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  46. 46.

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

    1. A.examine
    2. B.sinner
    3. C.miner
    4. D.kingship
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    Answer: B. sinner

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  47. 47.

    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.attention
    2. B.amplify
    3. C.alluring
    4. D.important
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    Answer: B. amplify

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  48. 48.

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

    1. A.cue
    2. B.quit
    3. C.judge
    4. D.cheer
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    Answer: A. cue

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  49. 49.

    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 always gives ______ for coming late to school.

    1. A.one excuse or another
    2. B.one excuse or the other
    3. C.some excuse or another
    4. D.some excuse or the other
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    Answer: A. one excuse or another

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  50. 50.

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

    1. A.CIR-cum-stan-ces
    2. B.cir-CUM-stan-ces
    3. C.cir-cum-STAN-ces
    4. D.cir-cum-stan-CES
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    Answer: A. CIR-cum-stan-ces

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  51. 51.

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

    1. A.dough
    2. B.pillar
    3. C.psyche
    4. D.photo
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    Answer: B. pillar

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  52. 52.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.  The exposed milk in the container has turned _______

    1. A.sour
    2. B.putrid
    3. C.mouldy
    4. D.stale
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    Answer: A. sour

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  53. 53.

    In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.  Wood is cheap in the South THIS year.

    1. A.Is cassava cheap in the south?
    2. B.Is wood expensive in the south this year?
    3. C.Is wood cheap in the north this year?
    4. D.Is wood cheap in the south every year?
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    Answer: D. Is wood cheap in the south every year?

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  54. 54.

    After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.  After months of battling with stroke, he is now a shadow of his former self. This means that he

    1. A.is now frail
    2. B.is vulnerable
    3. C.is hopeless
    4. D.has almost recovered
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    Answer: A. is now frail

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  55. 55.

    In the following sentence, there is an 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.  A few days after Musa's _______, his sister longed for his departure.

    1. A.coming
    2. B.entrance
    3. C.arrival
    4. D.welcome
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    Answer: C. arrival

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  56. 56.

    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 the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.  Everyone has the urge to succeed in life.

    1. A.compulsion
    2. B.desire
    3. C.need
    4. D.courage
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    Answer: B. desire

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  57. 57.

    In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.  NEW students should pay tuition fees.

    1. A.Should new students pay tuition fees?
    2. B.Should old students pay tuition fees?
    3. C.Should new students pay hostel fees?
    4. D.Can new students pay tuition fees?
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    Answer: B. Should old students pay tuition fees?

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  59. 59.

    In the following sentence, there is an 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.  Mrs. Agide is unassuming whereas her twin sister is ________

    1. A.cheerful
    2. B.boastful
    3. C.loud
    4. D.rude
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    Answer: B. boastful

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  60. 60.

    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.  Life in the city is ________ challenging for the lazy.

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

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  61. 61.

    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.  We should assist the poor ________ ?

    1. A.shall we
    2. B.isn't it
    3. C.shouldn't we
    4. D.we shouldn't
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    Answer: C. shouldn't we

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  62. 62.

    After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.  Can you imagine Oka behaving as if he has all the knowledge in the world? This means that Oka.

    1. A.does not really know anything
    2. B.knows so much more than we think
    3. C.is admired by everybody
    4. D.respects other people
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    Answer: A. does not really know anything

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  63. 63.

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

    1. A.A-pol-o-gize
    2. B.a-POL-o-gize
    3. C.a-pol-O-gize
    4. D.a-pol-o-GIZE
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    Answer: B. a-POL-o-gize

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  64. 64.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.  Not all activists champion ________ causes.

    1. A.worthy
    2. B.real
    3. C.concrete
    4. D.favourable
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    Answer: A. worthy

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  65. 65.

    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.  At the last minute, Amidu backed _____ of the plan.

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

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