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2018 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions — Part 2

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 2 of 2: questions 66 to 130. Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed WAEC-style CBT.

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Questions 66–130

  1. 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.  decided

    1. A.bled
    2. B.hid
    3. C.skew
    4. D.hide
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    Answer: D. hide

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  2. 67.

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

    1. A.ankle
    2. B.knock
    3. C.hymn
    4. D.hung
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    Answer: B. knock

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  3. 68.

    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.  Ade's BICYCLE is made of steel.

    1. A.Is Bola's bicycle made of steel?
    2. B.Is Ade's car made of steel?
    3. C.Was Ade's bicycle made of steel?
    4. D.I Ade's bicycle made of plastic?
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    Answer: B. Is Ade's car made of steel?

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  4. 69.

    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.  lawyer

    1. A.lawless
    2. B.lorry
    3. C.adapt
    4. D.flying
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    Answer: D. flying

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  5. 70.

    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.  tax

    1. A.ask
    2. B.ached
    3. C.lacks
    4. D.kiss
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    Answer: C. lacks

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  6. 71.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.  At Christmas, employees of the Sugar Factory receive huge ________

    1. A.benefits
    2. B.dividends
    3. C.bonuses
    4. D.salaries
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    Answer: C. bonuses

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  7. 72.

    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.  Sani ______ on a banana peel and fell down.

    1. A.slide
    2. B.slid
    3. C.had slid
    4. D.was sliding
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    Answer: B. slid

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  8. 73.

    After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.  Had he confessed much earlier, she would have trusted him. This means that he

    1. A.had confessed earlier on, but he wasn't trusted
    2. B.had confessed much earlier on and he was trusted
    3. C.hadn't confessed much earlier on and he was trusted
    4. D.hadn't confessed earlier on, and wasn't trusted
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    Answer: D. hadn't confessed earlier on, and wasn't trusted

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  9. 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.  He would rather appeal the decision _______ defeat.

    1. A.instead of accepting
    2. B.than accepting
    3. C.than accepts
    4. D.than accept
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    Answer: D. than accept

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  10. 75.

    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 look forward to _________ from you.

    1. A.hear
    2. B.hearing
    3. C.be hearing
    4. D.have heard
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    Answer: B. hearing

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  11. 76.

    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 is a doctor but he dabbles _______ politics now and then.

    1. A.in
    2. B.through
    3. C.on
    4. D.into
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    Answer: A. in

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  12. 77.

    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.  If Musa had woken up earlier, he ______ breakfast.

    1. A.would not have missed
    2. B.ought not to miss.
    3. C.shall have missed
    4. D.may have missed
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    Answer: A. would not have missed

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  13. 78.

    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.  same

    1. A.isle
    2. B.dies
    3. C.daze
    4. D.loose
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    Answer: D. loose

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  14. 79.

    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.  cup

    1. A.oven
    2. B.cot
    3. C.crop
    4. D.curl
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    Answer: A. oven

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  15. 80.

    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.  stay

    1. A.height
    2. B.rake
    3. C.rise
    4. D.rose
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    Answer: B. rake

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  16. 81.

    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.  The youth prefer discussing contemporary issues to ______ ones.

    1. A.archaic
    2. B.uninteresting
    3. C.stale
    4. D.political
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    Answer: A. archaic

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  18. 83.

    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.  We really have to be careful because the situation is rather tricky.

    1. A.deceitful
    2. B.trivial
    3. C.unexpected
    4. D.difficult
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    Answer: D. difficult

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  19. 84.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.  The defence counsel was unable to convince the ______ of John's innocence.

    1. A.plaintiff
    2. B.witness
    3. C.panel
    4. D.jury
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    Answer: D. jury

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  20. 85.

    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.  After grasping the fundamental aspects of his job, Kwesi had to cope with more ________ procedures.

    1. A.advanced
    2. B.academic
    3. C.subsidiary
    4. D.secondary
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    Answer: A. advanced

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  21. 86.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.  The new book has beautiful _______ which make it attractive.

    1. A.illustrations
    2. B.demonstrations
    3. C.illuminations
    4. D.compositions
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    Answer: A. illustrations

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  22. 87.

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

    1. A.coy
    2. B.law
    3. C.cot
    4. D.plow
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    Answer: B. law

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  23. 88.

    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.  kin

    1. A.knife
    2. B.scheme
    3. C.scene
    4. D.known
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    Answer: C. scene

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  24. 89.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.  The _______ results proved that the patient had hepatitis.

    1. A.investigation
    2. B.diagnosis
    3. C.probe
    4. D.test
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    Answer: D. test

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  25. 90.

    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.  Binetou's inquisitiveness is in sharp contrast with her sister's

    1. A.indifference
    2. B.noisiness
    3. C.calmness
    4. D.dullness
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    Answer: A. indifference

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  26. 91.

    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.  parse

    1. A.spice
    2. B.irk
    3. C.chart
    4. D.eye
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    Answer: C. chart

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  27. 92.

    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.  jump

    1. A.digest
    2. B.geese
    3. C.dozen
    4. D.gear
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    Answer: A. digest

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  28. 93.

    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.  During her early day in school, she ______ study for hours,

    1. A.would
    2. B.may
    3. C.can
    4. D.shall
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    Answer: A. would

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  29. 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.  The beans have not been properly ________

    1. A.grind
    2. B.ground
    3. C.grinding
    4. D.grounded
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    Answer: B. ground

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  30. 95.

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

    1. A.choose
    2. B.tool
    3. C.book
    4. D.scoop
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    Answer: C. book

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  31. 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.  short

    1. A.but
    2. B.shoot
    3. C.spot
    4. D.jaw
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    Answer: D. jaw

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  32. 97.

    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.  Dad requested the DRIVER to open the door.

    1. A.Did mum request the driver to open the door?
    2. B.Did dad order the driver to open the door?
    3. C.Did dad request the gardener to open the door?
    4. D.Did dad request the driver to shut the door?
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    Answer: C. Did dad request the gardener to open the door?

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  33. 98.

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

    1. A.beer
    2. B.says
    3. C.isle
    4. D.raid
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    Answer: B. says

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  34. 99.

    After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.  Akin is too full of himself. This means that Akin

    1. A.Talks too much
    2. B.eats too much
    3. C.is too proud
    4. D.is quite annoying
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    Answer: C. is too proud

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  35. 100.

    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.  _______ arrived before the manager.

    1. A.Neither he nor I
    2. B.Neither me nor him
    3. C.Either I nor him
    4. D.Neither me nor him
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    Answer: A. Neither he nor I

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  36. 101.

    After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.  Kola: You really worked hard to win the case.  Didia: You don't know the half of it. This means that.

    1. A.it wasn't as difficult as Kola had thought
    2. B.Kola's statement wasn't actually correct
    3. C.it was even more difficult than Kola could imagine
    4. D.Winning the case didn't mean much to Kola
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    Answer: C. it was even more difficult than Kola could imagine

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  37. 102.

    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 student complained that he ______ the teacher.

    1. A.was not hearing
    2. B.could not hear
    3. C.does not hear
    4. D.is not hearing
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    Answer: B. could not hear

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  38. 103.

    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.  We all know that Bola is insolent whereas Ade is ________

    1. A.cowardly
    2. B.respectful
    3. C.humble
    4. D.modest
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    Answer: B. respectful

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  39. 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.  coin

    1. A.toy
    2. B.rod
    3. C.lord
    4. D.ride
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    Answer: A. toy

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  40. 105.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.  Unfortunately, corruption is the _______ of most African countries.

    1. A.venom
    2. B.bane
    3. C.disaster
    4. D.backbone
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    Answer: B. bane

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  41. 106.

    After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.  Femi is too clever by half. This means that Femi

    1. A.displays his cleverness in an annoying way
    2. B.is not as clever as he thinks
    3. C.pleases everyone he meets
    4. D.hides how clever he really is
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    Answer: A. displays his cleverness in an annoying way

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  42. 107.

    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.  stew

    1. A.slow
    2. B.blue
    3. C.gnaw
    4. D.good
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    Answer: B. blue

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  43. 108.

    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 parents taught me a lot of lessons, most of ______ are difficult to forget.

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

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  44. 109.

    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.  zero

    1. A.days
    2. B.cease
    3. C.seizure
    4. D.measure
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    Answer: A. days

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  45. 110.

    After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.  Kura, you can't be too careful when dealing with Wang. This means that Kura.

    1. A.has no reason to be suspicious of Wang
    2. B.can fully rely on Wang
    3. C.has to be very careful in his relationship with Wang
    4. D.may feel free in the company of Wang
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    Answer: C. has to be very careful in his relationship with Wang

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  46. 111.

    After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.  She slogged her guts out for the examinations. This means that she

    1. A.failed the examination despite working hard for it
    2. B.passed the examination despite not working hard for it
    3. C.used unfair means to face the examination
    4. D.really worked very hard for the examination
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    Answer: D. really worked very hard for the examination

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  47. 112.

    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.  high

    1. A.yell
    2. B.bye
    3. C.quay
    4. D.toil
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    Answer: B. bye

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  48. 113.

    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.  Every one of the students _______ to be excited about the excursion.

    1. A.was seeming
    2. B.is seeming
    3. C.seem
    4. D.seems
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    Answer: D. seems

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  49. 114.

    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.  shadow

    1. A.treasure
    2. B.century
    3. C.miner
    4. D.trash
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    Answer: D. trash

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  50. 115.

    After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.  I admire Modou: very few people can stomach all of Adaeze's insults. This means that Modou

    1. A.tolerated Adaeze's insults
    2. B.was a weakling
    3. C.had no answer to Adaeze's insults
    4. D.did the right thing by remaining silent
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    Answer: A. tolerated Adaeze's insults

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  51. 116.

    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 heard all _______ you've said

    1. A.what
    2. B.which
    3. C.that
    4. D.whatever
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    Answer: C. that

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  53. 118.

    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.  scratch

    1. A.secret
    2. B.screen
    3. C.street
    4. D.school
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    Answer: D. school

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  54. 119.

    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.  Either he or you ______ to clean up the mess.

    1. A.has
    2. B.have
    3. C.were
    4. D.was
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    Answer: B. have

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  56. 121.

    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.  parent

    1. A.pious
    2. B.physics
    3. C.corps
    4. D.pharmacy
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    Answer: A. pious

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  57. 122.

    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 know it's a secret, so I _____  tell anyone.

    1. A.couldn't
    2. B.shan't
    3. C.needn't
    4. D.mightn't
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    Answer: B. shan't

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  59. 124.

    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.  think

    1. A.smart
    2. B.tooth
    3. C.tiny
    4. D.worthy
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    Answer: B. tooth

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  60. 125.

    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 such a brilliant footballer!

    1. A.an inspired
    2. B.an intelligent
    3. C.a dazzling
    4. D.skillful
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    Answer: C. a dazzling

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  61. 126.

    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.  I think that his essay is impeccable.

    1. A.erroneous
    2. B.correct
    3. C.satisfactory
    4. D.faultless
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    Answer: D. faultless

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  62. 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.  He spends a ______ deal of his time studying.

    1. A.large
    2. B.great
    3. C.big
    4. D.huge
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    Answer: B. great

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  63. 128.

    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.  AYO asked Mary to come today.

    1. A.Did Chike ask Mary to come?
    2. B.Did Ayo order Mary to come today?
    3. C.Did Ayo ask Dad to come today?
    4. D.Did Ayo ask Mary to come today?
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    Answer: A. Did Chike ask Mary to come?

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  64. 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 ______ be very handsome but i don't like him.

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

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  65. 130.

    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.  Unwillingness

    1. A.UN-wil-ling-ness
    2. B.un-WIL-ling-ness
    3. C.un-wil-LING-ness
    4. D.un-wil-ling-NESS
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    Answer: B. un-WIL-ling-ness

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