2019 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions & Answers

Question 1

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: He offered no explanation,________apology.

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A. still less an

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B. and even less an

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C. not less the

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D. still less the

Question 2

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.   Layi is quite reliable but his sister is_________

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B. untrustworthy

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A. unswerving

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C. deceptive

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D. pretentious

Question 3

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.   Tom's humility contrasts with his brother's__________

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A. haughtiness

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B. stubbornness

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C. gentleness

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D. quietness

Question 4

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. He did all he could to defend his master.

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C. protect

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A. fortify

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B. secure

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D. cover

Question 5

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. king

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D. lung

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A. dig

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B. sin

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C. tag

Question 6

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Though________by opposition from his own supporters, the Chairman pressed ahead with his plans.

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C. shaken

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A. shaking

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B. shook

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D. was shaken

Question 7

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. She has always been grateful that you saved her from kidnappers.

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D. thankful

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A. content

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B. comforted

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C. happy

Question 8

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. lolly

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B. carry

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A. balm

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C. calcium

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D. psalm

Question 9

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. protein

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D. go

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A. potty

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B. chicken

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C. gobble

Question 10

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. canoe

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D. brew

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A. louse

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B. going

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C. brunt

Question 11

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Don't let Jack bully you: stand up________him.

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D. to

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A. for

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B. against

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C. above

Question 12

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. thatch

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D. challenge

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A. path

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B. technical

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C. shin

Question 13

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. country

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C. tongue

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A. around

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B. lock

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D. talk

Question 14

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. He has broken new ground in cancer treatment with his drug, This means that he has

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B. introduced a new method in cancer treatment

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A. been highly acclaimed

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C. solved all cancer problems

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D. thought of a new drug, for cancer treatment

Question 15

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. I hope the Principal would be gracious enough to forgive us.

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C. merciful

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A. cordial

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B. polite

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D. gentle

Question 16

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Within one year, that country has _________its currency five times.

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B. devalued

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A. reduced

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C. revamped

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D. defaced

Question 17

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. truth

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C. threw

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A. teak

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B. trend

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D. though

Question 18

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. marry

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A. batter

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B. barter

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C. perk

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D. martyr

Question 19

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. Here's a man who comes from a background of entertainment,

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C. a culture

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A. an experience

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B. a place

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D. a mood

Question 20

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. fashion

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A. passion

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B. save

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C. ivy

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D. trough

Question 21

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: If she had known, she wouldn't have come,________?

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D. would she

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A. could she

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B. couldn't she

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C. wouldn't she

Question 22

In each of the following sentences, 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 appriopriate answer. The junior BOY cleaned the floor.

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B. Did the junior girl clean the floor?

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A. Did the junior boy sweep the floor?

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C. Did the senior boy clean the floor?

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D. Did the junior boy clean the compound?

Question 23

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.

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B. allow

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A. cleric

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C. classic

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D. patridge

Question 24

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. hurdle

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C. shop

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A. hurray

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B. bird

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D. bundle

Question 25

In each of the following sentences, 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 appriopriate answer. Omo's brother won a RADIO.

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C. Did Omo's brother win a phone?

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A. Did Omo's brother lose a radio?

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B. Did Omo's sister win a radio?

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D. Did Tayo's brother win a radio?

Question 26

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: You can apply if you agree_______their terms.

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B. to

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A. upon

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C. about

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D. in

Question 27

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....75.....] above

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B. pennants

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A. gloves

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C. jerseys

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D. memoirs

Question 28

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: To avoid trouble, it is best to say very_________on the case.

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B. little

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A. less

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C. few

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D. small

Question 29

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Mike was very glad_________that he had won the lottery.

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A. to hear

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B. for hearing

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C. at hearing

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D. on hearing

Question 30

Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /ɔː/

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D. authentic

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A. attribute

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B. wonder

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C. surrender

Question 31

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: You will surely help me with my work,_________?

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B. won't you

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A. can you

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C. would you

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D. you won't

Question 32

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. lamb

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A. lobby

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B. land

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C. baby

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D. dam

Question 33

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Many young graduates have_________to the West in search of greener pastures.

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B. emigrated

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A. hurried

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C. absconded

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D. flown

Question 34

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. Amina is fond of making derogatory remarks about her brother.

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D. belittling

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A. inconsiderate

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B. discreet

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C. unnecessary

Question 35

Choose the word that rhymes with the given word. treasure

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C. leisure

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A. vapour

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B. reason

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D. texture

Question 36

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....74.....] above

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B. kick-off

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A. toss

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C. offside

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D. throw-in

Question 37

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 gullible and not the_______usually fall prey to tricksters.

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D. discerning

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A. unfriendly

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B. carefree

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C. brave

Question 38

Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /tʃ/

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D. teacher

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A. clutter

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B. furnish

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C. technical

Question 39

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. bawl

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A. port

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B. cook

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C. pal

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D. lout

Question 40

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. The whole place was in turmoil when we got there.

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A. confusion

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B. disturbance

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C. mourning

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D. agitation

Question 41

Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /t/

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A. tidy

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B. catch

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C. portion

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D. thick

Question 42

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. court

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D. gratis

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A. censure

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B. quickly

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C. certain

Question 43

Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /^/

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C. coloured

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A. platform

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B. constant

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D. cautious

Question 44

Choose the word that rhymes with the given word. great

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D. weight

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A. hearty

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B. hay

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C. data

Question 45

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: He took his share and gave them______

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D. theirs

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A. their

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B. there's

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C. there

Question 46

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Supreme court________the ruling of the lower court.

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A. nullified

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B. abused

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C. proclaimed

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D. cancelled

Question 47

Choose the word that rhymes with the given word. file

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D. aisle

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A. sight

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B. pine

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C. blitz

Question 48

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Many members of political parties__________ to opposing parties just before elections.

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C. defect

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A. depart

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B. change

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D. go

Question 49

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress. population

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C. po-pu-LA-tion

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A. PO-pu-la-tion

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B. po-PU-la-tion

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D. po-pu-la-TION

Question 50

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The company has paid dividends to its________

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C. shareholders

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A. buyers

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B. wholesalers

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D. consumers

Question 51

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. familiar

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C. theft

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A. peeve

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B. stir

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D. slipped

Question 52

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. wretch

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D. welter

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A. rickety

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B. remiss

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C. wean

Question 53

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. apron

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C. print

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A. unkempt

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B. plunder

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D. baton

Question 54

Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. /p/

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B. compare

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A. pneumonia

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C. cupboard

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D. psychology

Question 55

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Our school wil________one hundred and twenty students this year.

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C. turn out

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A. turn in

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B. turn on

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D. turn over

Question 56

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. kite

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B. brighter

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A. pundit

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C. dizzy

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D. litter

Question 57

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The board has______ the film because it contains some nude scenes.

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B. censored

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A. edited

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C. examined

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D. isolated

Question 58

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress. population

A.PO-pu-la-tion
B.po-PU-la-tion
C.po-pu-LA-tion
D.po-pu-la-TION

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Answer: C. po-pu-LA-tion

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C. instigated

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A. infuriated

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B. integrated

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D. instituted

Question 59

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....72.....] above

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B. court

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A. pitch

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C. dressing room

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D. rest room

Question 60

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: We need to_______ for lost ground.

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C. make up

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A. make in

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B. make by

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D. make through

Question 61

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. league

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B. critique

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A. dead

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C. willing

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D. fit

Question 62

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: The holiday came to an end all_________soon.

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A. too

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B. rather

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C. much

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D. more

Question 63

In each of the following sentences, 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 appriopriate answer. John was a football LEGEND

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B. was john a football coach?

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A. was Ernest a football legend?

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C. was john a hockey legend?

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D. is john a football legend?

Question 64

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: At the last minute, Amidu_______of the plan.

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C. backed out

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A. backed up

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B. backed for

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D. backed in

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