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2020 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions — Part 2

The 2020 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language past questions with answers: 136 objective questions from the 2020 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". This is part 2 of 2: questions 69 to 136. Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed WAEC-style CBT.

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Questions 69–136

  1. 69.

    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.   This is the teacher_______told me the answer.

    1. A.whom i said
    2. B.who i said
    3. C.who i said he
    4. D.i said that he
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    Answer: B. who i said

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  2. 70.

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

    1. A.blight
    2. B.pious
    3. C.hatred
    4. D.paint
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    Answer: C. hatred

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  3. 71.

    the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.   The woman wants MY car.

    1. A.Does the woman want my radio?
    2. B.Does the man want my car?
    3. C.Does the woman want his car?
    4. D.Does the woman need my car?
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    Answer: C. Does the woman want his car?

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  4. 72.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.   The weather is too hot; I need some water to________ my thirst.

    1. A.wet
    2. B.quench
    3. C.cool
    4. D.soak
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    Answer: B. quench

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  5. 73.

    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 enjoyed ourselves________much at the party.

    1. A.too
    2. B.that
    3. C.as
    4. D.very
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    Answer: D. very

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  6. 74.

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

    1. A.murder
    2. B.scenes
    3. C.incidence
    4. D.carnage
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    Answer: B. scenes

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  7. 75.

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

    1. A.road-friendly
    2. B.roadworthy
    3. C.streetwise
    4. D.road-tested
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    Answer: A. road-friendly

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  8. 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.   The ushers told the people to_________their shoes before they enter the hall.

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

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  9. 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. You cannot come between my sister and________

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

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  10. 78.

    the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.   The president SPOKE to the press yesterday.

    1. A.Did the minister speak to the press yesterday?
    2. B.Did the president speak to the lecturers yesterday?
    3. C.Did the president wave to the press yesterday?
    4. D.Did the president speak to the press today?
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    Answer: C. Did the president wave to the press yesterday?

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  11. 79.

    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.   John, would you mind lifting the box?_______

    1. A.yes, i do
    2. B.No, i wouldn't
    3. C.Yes, i wouldn't
    4. D.No, i don't
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    Answer: B. No, i wouldn't

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  12. 80.

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.   If you ask him to sing, he will do it at the drop of a hat. This means that he will sing

    1. A.joyfully
    2. B.melodiously
    3. C.immediately
    4. D.sluggishly
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    Answer: C. immediately

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  13. 81.

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.   The Vice-Chancellor's speech at the occasion was misconstrued.

    1. A.misrepresented
    2. B.misquoted
    3. C.misunderstood
    4. D.misreported
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    Answer: C. misunderstood

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  14. 82.

    choose the word that rhymes with the given word. incite

    1. A.inside
    2. B.disquiet
    3. C.excite
    4. D.surmise
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    Answer: C. excite

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  15. 83.

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

    1. A.castle
    2. B.apostle
    3. C.slapped
    4. D.passed
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    Answer: C. slapped

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  16. 84.

    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 boy vomited a lot on the journey, doctor told us he suffered from________

    1. A.travel sickness
    2. B.travelling sickness
    3. C.travel sicknesses
    4. D.traveller sickness
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    Answer: A. travel sickness

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  17. 85.

    choose the word that rhymes with the given word. suite

    1. A.thrice
    2. B.suit
    3. C.sweet
    4. D.sweat
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    Answer: C. sweet

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  18. 86.

    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 woman said the maid should________all the plates before going to bed.

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

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  19. 87.

    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 was a long poem, but Rasheed learnt it________

    1. A.from memory
    2. B.to memory
    3. C.by heart
    4. D.to heart
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    Answer: C. by heart

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  20. 88.

    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.   A spoilt child is usually prone________laziness.

    1. A.to
    2. B.for
    3. C.with
    4. D.at
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    Answer: A. to

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  21. 89.

    choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined. card

    1. A.sandwich
    2. B.hedge
    3. C.soldier
    4. D.maiden
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    Answer: B. hedge

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  22. 90.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.   The runner was_________ at fifteen seconds at the end of the race.

    1. A.taped
    2. B.timed
    3. C.belled
    4. D.flagged
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    Answer: B. timed

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  23. 91.

    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 soldiers lay_______the town to arrest the terrorists.

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

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  24. 92.

    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.   Let's begin all over again,_________

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

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  25. 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.   The newspaper reported that________everybody died in the accident.

    1. A.hardly
    2. B.almost
    3. C.scarcely
    4. D.barely
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    Answer: B. almost

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  26. 94.

    choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined. girl

    1. A.badge
    2. B.gist
    3. C.bringing
    4. D.examine
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    Answer: D. examine

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  27. 95.

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

    1. A.work
    2. B.grew
    3. C.teeth
    4. D.bull
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    Answer: B. grew

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  28. 96.

    choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined. arrest

    1. A.lure
    2. B.shirt
    3. C.rule
    4. D.spurn
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    Answer: D. spurn

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  29. 97.

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

    1. A.scrutinised
    2. B.appraised
    3. C.considered
    4. D.inspected
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    Answer: A. scrutinised

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  30. 98.

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

    1. A.certified
    2. B.confirmed
    3. C.graded
    4. D.accredited
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    Answer: B. confirmed

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  31. 99.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.   There is a need to raise teachers' salary in order to boost their_______

    1. A.spirit
    2. B.moral
    3. C.soul
    4. D.morale
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    Answer: D. morale

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  32. 100.

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

    1. A.rare
    2. B.ice
    3. C.air
    4. D.fuel
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    Answer: B. ice

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  33. 101.

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

    1. A.tape
    2. B.slash
    3. C.palm
    4. D.barn
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    Answer: B. slash

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  34. 102.

    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 commander said that raw recruits could not dislodge the enemies: he needed______ men.

    1. A.skilled
    2. B.practical
    3. C.learned
    4. D.seasoned
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    Answer: D. seasoned

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  35. 103.

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.   The game was tough but our team lost by a whisker. This means that our team lost by

    1. A.default
    2. B.a wide margin
    3. C.not preparing well
    4. D.a narrow margin
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    Answer: D. a narrow margin

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  36. 104.

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

    1. A.handkerchief
    2. B.passed
    3. C.handsome
    4. D.bride
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    Answer: D. bride

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  37. 105.

    the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.   Comfort prepared a DELICIOUS meal.

    1. A.Did Comfort prepare a delicious snack?
    2. B.Did Comfort prepare a tasteless meal?
    3. C.Did Jummy prepare a delicious meal?
    4. D.Did Comfort order a delicious meal?
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    Answer: B. Did Comfort prepare a tasteless meal?

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  38. 106.

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

    1. A.pet
    2. B.worth
    3. C.sword
    4. D.deed
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    Answer: B. worth

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  39. 107.

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

    1. A.tune
    2. B.hoof
    3. C.tough
    4. D.doff
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    Answer: C. tough

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  40. 108.

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

    1. A.brought
    2. B.bowl
    3. C.loan
    4. D.laugh
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    Answer: A. brought

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  41. 109.

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.   When the man was accused of stealing the money, nobody raised an eyebrow. This means that nobody was

    1. A.sad
    2. B.pleased
    3. C.interested
    4. D.surprised
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    Answer: D. surprised

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  42. 110.

    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.   Older people are expected to be ________ where youths are green.

    1. A.experienced
    2. B.cautious
    3. C.equipped
    4. D.considerate
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    Answer: A. experienced

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  43. 111.

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

    1. A.bore
    2. B.warp
    3. C.wander
    4. D.wonder
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    Answer: C. wander

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  44. 112.

    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 isn't coming here,_________?

    1. A.is he
    2. B.isn't he
    3. C.doesn't he
    4. D.does he
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    Answer: A. is he

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  45. 113.

    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 guest should not make derogatory remarks about what he is offered by his host but __________ statements.

    1. A.candid
    2. B.appealing
    3. C.polite
    4. D.complimentary
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    Answer: D. complimentary

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  46. 114.

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

    1. A.IN-flam-ma-tion
    2. B.in-FLAM-ma-tion
    3. C.in-flam-Ma-tion
    4. D.in-flam-ma-TION
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    Answer: C. in-flam-Ma-tion

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  47. 115.

    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.   John gave a fictitious account of the incident but his son's account was_______

    1. A.probable
    2. B.compelling
    3. C.factual
    4. D.necessary
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    Answer: C. factual

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  48. 116.

    choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined. archive

    1. A.challenge
    2. B.match
    3. C.chimera
    4. D.chime
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    Answer: A. challenge

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  49. 117.

    the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.   The man BROUGHT the newspaper.

    1. A.Did the woman bring the newspaper?
    2. B.Did the man bring a newspaper?
    3. C.Did the man bring the magazine?
    4. D.Did the man read the newspaper?
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    Answer: D. Did the man read the newspaper?

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  50. 118.

    choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined. band

    1. A.breath
    2. B.asked
    3. C.handsome
    4. D.dream
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    Answer: C. handsome

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  51. 119.

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

    1. A.bite
    2. B.leave
    3. C.spare
    4. D.heaven
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    Answer: D. heaven

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  52. 120.

    choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined. writes

    1. A.wards
    2. B.costs
    3. C.wins
    4. D.dines
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    Answer: A. wards

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  53. 121.

    From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill  the gap in the sentence.   I accidentally stepped on my brother but he told Mummy I did it ________

    1. A.thoughtfully
    2. B.intuitively
    3. C.deliberately
    4. D.annoyingly
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    Answer: C. deliberately

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  54. 122.

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.   The man has lost a lot and he only keeps up appearances by driving a big car. This means that the man

    1. A.intends to work harder
    2. B.pretends that all is well
    3. C.wants everybody to see him
    4. D.wants to please his people
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    Answer: B. pretends that all is well

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  55. 123.

    choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined. base

    1. A.boys
    2. B.clash
    3. C.lace
    4. D.lazy
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    Answer: A. boys

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  56. 124.

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.   The manager hit the roof when he was presented with the estimate for the new project. This means that the manager

    1. A.mobilised the workers
    2. B.became very angry
    3. C.became very suspicious
    4. D.cancelled the project
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    Answer: B. became very angry

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  57. 125.

    choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.   We called the carpenter to repair the broken door.

    1. A.restore
    2. B.renovate
    3. C.replace
    4. D.mend
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    Answer: D. mend

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  58. 126.

    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 principal chastised Ben for his use of coarse language and advised him to emulate his sister's ________ behaviour.

    1. A.pure
    2. B.neat
    3. C.refined
    4. D.organised
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    Answer: C. refined

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  59. 127.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.   I told him not to play_______fire.

    1. A.on
    2. B.with
    3. C.beneath
    4. D.upon
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    Answer: B. with

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  60. 128.

    choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined. fetch

    1. A.approve
    2. B.tough
    3. C.thorough
    4. D.believe
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    Answer: B. tough

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  61. 129.

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. When the result was announced, it was discovered that Bimbo and Pam were neck and neck. This means that Bimbo and Pam

    1. A.had almost the same result
    2. B.failed badly
    3. C.had equal result
    4. D.passed well
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    Answer: A. had almost the same result

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  62. 130.

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

    1. A.shortage
    2. B.love
    3. C.courage
    4. D.country
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    Answer: A. shortage

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  63. 131.

    choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined. pine

    1. A.psalm
    2. B.push
    3. C.empty
    4. D.phone
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    Answer: A. psalm

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  64. 132.

    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 will need to commit the formula________memory.

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

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  65. 133.

    choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined. bath

    1. A.heart
    2. B.those
    3. C.bathe
    4. D.thigh
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    Answer: D. thigh

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  66. 134.

    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 man gave the girl a_________ fountain pen.

    1. A.small new blue
    2. B.blue small new
    3. C.blue new small
    4. D.new small blue
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    Answer: A. small new blue

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  67. 135.

    Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.   The old woman 's birthday was marked by her children with pomp. This means that the birthday was

    1. A.greatly celebrated
    2. B.remembered fondly
    3. C.widely advertise
    4. D.filmed and played back
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    Answer: A. greatly celebrated

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  68. 136.

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

    1. A.EC-o-nom-ic
    2. B.ec-O-nom-ic
    3. C.ec-o-NOM-ic
    4. D.ec-o-nom-IC
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    Answer: C. ec-o-NOM-ic

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