2019 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions & Answers (Part 2)

Question 1

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The boy must have _________the disease from the school.

Accepted Answer

C. contracted

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A. received

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B. taken

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D. carried

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. The life of man appears long but, in reality, it is_________

A.brief
B.quick
C.shortened
D.stunted

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Answer: A. brief

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A. guilty

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B. accused

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C. weak

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D. elderly

Question 3

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

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C. brush

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A. shore

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B. society

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D. bees

Question 4

From the list of words leftered A to D, choose the one tnat 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 arrival of the riot police at our campus_______the tension rather than mitigate it.

Accepted Answer

C. prolonged

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A. lengthened

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B. heightened

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D. created

Question 5

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....80.....] above

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A. pushed

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B. headed

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C. moved

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D. swayed

Question 6

Choose the word that rhymes with the given word. message

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B. passage

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A. budget

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C. massage

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D. ageing

Question 7

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. We never expected that Father would read us the riot act. This means that our father

Accepted Answer

C. warned us to stop making trouble

Answer

A. taught us the riot act

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B. cautioned us 'not to be involved in riots

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D. encouraged us to make trouble

Question 8

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. My aunt's rough driving could make one tear one's hair out. This means that her driving could make one

Accepted Answer

C. get very worried

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A. lose the hair on one's head

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B. feel very sad

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D. feel like crying

Question 9

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Street traders often try to palm their customers off with faulty goods. This means that street traders

Accepted Answer

A. trick customers into
buying faulty goods

Answer

B. assist customers in choosing perfect items

Answer

C. ask for a lot of money for faulty goods

Answer

D. are ready to swap faulty items for good ones

Question 10

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

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C. great

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A. wasn't

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B. poetry

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D. fret

Question 11

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The Committee let her go because they considered her explanation__________

Accepted Answer

C. plausible

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A. permissible

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B. clear

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D. necessary

Question 12

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Looking after young children can tax ones patience. This means that looking after children

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B. requires endurance

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A. is pleasant

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C. is a lot of fun

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D. takes time

Question 13

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 life of man appears long but, in reality, it is_________

A.brief
B.quick
C.shortened
D.stunted

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Answer: A. brief

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C. pleasant

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A. refreshing

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B. medicinal

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D. bitter

Question 14

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Blood is usually screened_________ transfusion.

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A. before

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B. in

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C. by

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D. upon

Question 15

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 life of man appears long but, in reality, it is_________

Accepted Answer

A. brief

Answer

B. quick

Answer

C. shortened

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D. stunted

Question 16

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. Charles' concern for Anna is affected.

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A. insincere

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B. incorrect

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C. weak

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D. unfair

Question 17

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 life of man appears long but, in reality, it is_________

A.brief
B.quick
C.shortened
D.stunted

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Answer: A. brief

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C. confrontational

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A. controversial

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B. rational

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D. forceful

Question 18

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. DORIS is a meticulous worker.

Accepted Answer

A. Is james a meticulous worker?

Answer

B. Is Doris a careless worker?

Answer

C. Is Doris a meticulous student?

Answer

D. was Doris a meticulous worker?

Question 19

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

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C. target

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A. vision

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B. tangible

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D. brag

Question 20

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....73.....] above

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C. sounded

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A. signalled

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B. blew

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D. played

Question 21

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

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D. leisure

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A. pressure

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B. patient

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C. charade

Question 22

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: You have no excuse________late.

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D. for being

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A. in being

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B. to being

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C. been

Question 23

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The man was arrested because he__________ in the repayment of the loan.

Accepted Answer

D. defaulted

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A. paused

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B. delayed

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C. deferred

Question 24

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Mr kwesi bought_______

Accepted Answer

D. an attractive new cupboard

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A. a cupboard attractive new

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B. attractive a new cupboard

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C. a new attractive cupboard

Question 25

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....76.....] above

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C. tracks

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A. stands

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B. arena

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D. steps

Question 26

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Could you please_________a receipt for my purchase?

Accepted Answer

B. make out

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A. make in

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C. make up

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D. make for

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

C. con-sti-TU-tion

Answer

A. CON-st-itu-tion

Answer

B. con-STI-tu-tion

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D. con-sti-tu-TION

Question 28

Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. The new bank is fast becoming insolvent.

Accepted Answer

C. bankrupt

Answer

A. inactive

Answer

B. ineffective

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D. lax

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

B. pat

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A. flame

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C. bet

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D. lark

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

B. ex-TRA-va-gant

Answer

A. EX-tra-va-gant

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C. ex-tra-VA-gant

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D. ex-tra-va-GANT

Question 31

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....79.....] above

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A. shot

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B. kick

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C. play

Answer

D. dribble

Question 32

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: Last week's assignment was_________for me.

Accepted Answer

A. much too difficult

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B. too much difficult

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C. difficult too much

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D. much difficult too

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

D. thimble

Answer

A. super

Answer

B. plumber

Answer

C. copper

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. His jail terms are to run concurrently.

Accepted Answer

C. simultaneously

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A. consistently

Answer

B. alternately

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D. consecutively

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

A. chauffeur

Answer

B. chilly

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C. bristle

Answer

D. sighting

Question 36

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: When we were in boarding school, my parents usually came to check_________us every week.

Accepted Answer

B. on

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A. with

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C. over

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D. for

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

C. salty

Answer

A. boys

Answer

B. dicey

Answer

D. decor

Question 38

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: She hates________waiting.

Accepted Answer

C. being kept

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A. to have been kept

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B. having been kept

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D. to be keeping

Question 39

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 life of man appears long but, in reality, it is_________

A.brief
B.quick
C.shortened
D.stunted

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Answer: A. brief

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C. squandered

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A. destroyed

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B. scattered

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D. ruined

Question 40

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: The trader tried to cash in________the customer's ignorance.

Accepted Answer

C. on

Answer

A. by

Answer

B. at

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D. with

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

B. counsel

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A. costume

Answer

C. badge

Answer

D. aura

Question 42

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 life of man appears long but, in reality, it is_________

A.brief
B.quick
C.shortened
D.stunted

Show answer

Answer: A. brief

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A. Sceptical

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B. serious

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C. confused

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D. concerned

Question 43

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to

Accepted Answer

A. make a very important decision

Answer

B. retrace his steps

Answer

C. make peace with everyone

Answer

D. take matters seriously

Question 44

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. The Class captain got cold feet when he was asked to lead the protest. This means that the class captain became

Accepted Answer

B. afraid

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A. nervous

Answer

C. concerned

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D. calm

Question 45

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

Accepted Answer

A. gird

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B. term

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C. guard

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D. thrill

Question 46

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

Accepted Answer

B. plumage

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A. snigger

Answer

C. dogged

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D. astound

Question 47

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....78.....] above

Accepted Answer

D. substitutes

Answer

A. coaches

Answer

B. supporters

Answer

C. managers

Question 48

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: The students had no choice_______to do as they had been commanded.

Accepted Answer

B. but

Answer

A. except

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C. rather

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D. even

Question 49

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

Accepted Answer

C. discouragement

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A. remedy

Answer

B. measure

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D. prevention

Question 50

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....77.....] above

Accepted Answer

A. squandered

Answer

B. lost

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C. diverted

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D. dropped

Question 51

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: My phone is superior________yours.

Accepted Answer

A. to

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B. than

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C. from

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D. over

Question 52

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: I believe he'll be arrested_________

Accepted Answer

D. some day

Answer

A. some days

Answer

B. many days

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C. many a day

Question 53

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

Accepted Answer

C. poise

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A. poor

Answer

B. boat

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D. idea

Question 54

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

Accepted Answer

B. in-TER-ro-gate

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A. IN-ter-ro-gate

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C. in-ter-RO-gate

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D. in-ter-ro-GATE

Question 55

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: it is advisable to mind your own business and not_________

Accepted Answer

B. somebody else's

Answer

A. somebody's else

Answer

C. somebody's else's

Answer

D. somebody else

Question 56

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. Three top excecutives REQUESTED to see the manager.

Accepted Answer

B. Did three top executives decline to see the manager?

Answer

A. Did three top executives request to see the clerk?

Answer

C. Did three junior executives request to see the manager?

Answer

D. Did three top executives request to accompany the manager?

Question 57

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

Accepted Answer

B. heart

Answer

A. pack

Answer

C. player

Answer

D. alone

Question 58

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. The Principal stood her ground even when the students revolted. This means that the Principal

Accepted Answer

A. maintained her position

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B. remained standing

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C. refused to listen

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D. condemned the protest

Question 59

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

Accepted Answer

D. fears

Answer

A. care

Answer

B. delicate

Answer

C. crate

Question 60

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....71.....] above

Accepted Answer

D. congregation

Answer

A. audience

Answer

B. spectators

Answer

C. crowd

Question 61

Choose the word that rhymes with the given word. horde

Accepted Answer

B. board

Answer

A. horse

Answer

C. hard

Answer

D. bud

Question 62

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

Accepted Answer

D. brew

Answer

A. pewter

Answer

B. wrong

Answer

C. twirl

Question 63

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

Accepted Answer

D. bash

Answer

A. papa

Answer

B. don

Answer

C. rust

Question 64

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences: The research was carried out _________a sample population.

Accepted Answer

D. on

Answer

A. over

Answer

B. in

Answer

C. with

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