In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. The president rewarded some of the OFFICERS.

C. Did the president reward some of the students?

A. Did the president reward all the officers?

B. Did the senator reward some of the officers?

C. Did the president reward some of the students?

D. Did the president censure some of the officers?

In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. She will send a BAG to him today.

C. Will she send a shirt to him today?

A. Will he send a bag to him today?

B. Will she send a bag to her today?

C. Will she send a shirt to him today?

D. Will she send a bag to him tomorrow?

In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. The woman bought a CARTON of milk.

A. Did the woman buy a tin of milk?

B. Did the woman sell a carton of milk?

C. Did the man buy a carton of milk?

D. Did the woman buy a carton of fish?

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Your daughter will do very well in school. She has a good head on her shoulders. This means that she

D. is well behaved and dilligent

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 footballers have been practising __________.

D. hard in the stadium all morning

A. in the stadium hard all morning

B. all morning in the stadium hard

C. all morning hard in the stadium

D. hard in the stadium all morning

In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. She slept on the BIG bed.

B. Did she sleep on the small bed?

A. Did she sleep under the big bed?

B. Did she sleep on the small bed?

C. Did she sleep on the big couch?

D. Did he sleep on the big bed?

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WAEC (WASSCE) 2023 · Part 1 of 2

2023 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions and Answers

The 2023 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language past questions with answers: 126 objective questions from the 2023 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". This is part 1 of 2: questions 1 to 63. Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed WAEC-style CBT.

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Questions 1–63

1.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. hack
1. A.behaviour
2. B.schedule
3. C.exhibit
4. D.honourable
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Answer: A. behaviour
AI explanation
The question doesn't show which letters are underlined, but the word is "hack", so the most likely target is the /h/ sound at the beginning (the "h" in hack).
Step 1: Identify the sound In "hack", the "h" is pronounced /h/ (as in /hæk/).
Step 2: Check each option for the /h/ sound
A. behaviour /bɪˈheɪvjə/ – the "h" is pronounced /h/. ✔
B. schedule /ˈʃedjuːl/ or /ˈskedʒuːl/ – there is no /h/ sound. The "sch" is /ʃ/ or /sk/. ✘
C. exhibit /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ – the "h" is silent. ✘
D. honourable /ˈɒnərəbl/ – the "h" is silent. ✘
Step 3: Answer Only "behaviour" has the /h/ sound, matching the "h" in "hack".
Note: If the underlined part was instead "ck" (/k/), then "schedule" (/sk/ in British English) could be considered, so always check what is underlined in your paper. But since the word "hack" is given with the sounds of "h" being the distinguishing feature among these options, A is the best fit and matches the official key.
Exam tip: Remember the silent "h" words: honour, honest, hour, heir, exhibit, exhaust, exhort. In these, "h" is not pronounced. If an option has a pronounced "h" (like behave, behaviour, ahead), that is usually your answer when the target sound is /h/.
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2.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress effeminate
1. A.e-FFEM-i-nate
2. B.e-ffem-i-NATE
3. C.e-ffem-I-nate
4. D.E-ffem-i-nate
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Answer: A. e-FFEM-i-nate
AI explanation
Analyze the question: You are asked to pick the correct stress pattern (which syllable is stressed) for the word effeminate.
Concept: In English, stress placement follows patterns. For many adjectives ending in -ate with three or more syllables, the stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable (the third from the end). The final -ate is usually pronounced weakly /ət/ or /ɪt/ in adjectives and nouns (unlike verbs, where -ate takes a stronger sound, as in demonstrate). Also, the prefix e- (/ɪ/) before a double consonant is typically unstressed.
Step by step:
Break the word into syllables: e - ffem - i - nate (4 syllables).
The dictionary pronunciation of effeminate is /ɪˈfemɪnət/.
The stress mark comes before fem, which is the second syllable.
The first syllable e is weak /ɪ/, the third i is weak, and the last -nate is weak /nət/ because effeminate is an adjective.
So the stress pattern is: e-FFEM-i-nate.
Checking the options:
A. e-FFEM-i-nate ✔ (matches /ɪˈfemɪnət/)
B. e-ffem-i-NATE ✘ (this would be a verb-like pronunciation, but effeminate is an adjective)
C. e-ffem-I-nate ✘ (the stress is on the wrong syllable)
D. E-ffem-i-nate ✘ (the first syllable is not stressed)
Answer: A
Tip: Adjectives ending in -ate (like desperate, fortunate, effeminate, considerate) keep the final syllable weak, and the stress usually falls earlier in the word. Only verbs ending in -ate (like indicate, demonstrate) take a stronger final -ate sound. Always say the word aloud and listen for the strongest beat.
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3.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. left
1. A.yolk
2. B.bulk
3. C.half
4. D.could
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Answer: A. yolk
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4.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. Orchid
1. A.chagrin
2. B.scepter
3. C.skewer
4. D.sham
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Answer: C. skewer
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5.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The cargo was intercepted on sea by _____
1. A.robbers
2. B.thieves
3. C.terrorists
4. D.pirates
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Answer: D. pirates
AI explanation
Analyze the question: The sentence is "The cargo was intercepted on sea by _". We need the word that best describes people who attack and seize ships or their cargo at sea.
Explain the concept: This is a question on word choice and collocation. Each option has its own typical setting:
Robbers are people who steal by force, usually on land (bank robbers, armed robbers).
Thieves steal secretly, without confronting anyone, usually on land (house thieves).
Terrorists use violence to create fear for political or ideological aims, not mainly to seize cargo.
Pirates are criminals who attack ships at sea and seize them or their cargo.
Solution:
The key phrase is "on sea", so the setting is the ocean.
"Intercepted" means stopped and seized, which fits an attack on a ship.
The only word that specifically means sea robbers is pirates.
Robbers and thieves are too general and not tied to the sea. Terrorists do not fit as well because the sentence is about cargo being taken.
Answer: D. pirates
Tip: Link the setting to the criminal: sea means pirates, road means highway robbers, house means burglars. In "best completes" questions, choose the most specific word that fits the context. Pirates in the Gulf of Guinea are often in Nigerian news, which can help you remember it.
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6.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. From his______, one can tell that he is an athlete.
1. A.stature
2. B.gait
3. C.anatomy
4. D.physique
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Answer: D. physique
AI explanation
Analyze the question The sentence is "From his __, one can tell that he is an athlete." We need the word that names something about a person's body that you can see and use to judge that he is an athlete.
Explain the words
Stature: a person's natural height, or sometimes reputation or standing. Height alone does not show that someone is an athlete.
Gait: the manner of walking or running. It can hint at many things, but it is more often used to describe a limp, a stride, or a style of movement.
Anatomy: the scientific study of body structure, or the structure itself. It is a technical term and does not fit the idea of judging from someone's appearance.
Physique: the shape, size, and muscular development of a person's body. It is the word we use for a body that is fit, strong, or well built.
Solve When we say we can "tell" someone is an athlete just by looking at him, we are judging his muscular, well-built body. That is exactly what physique means. "From his physique, one can tell that he is an athlete" is the most natural and idiomatic sentence.
"Gait" is a possible but weaker choice, because a person's walk does not reliably show athletic training. "Stature" refers to height or standing, and "anatomy" is a technical term. Neither fits.
Answer: D. physique
Tip: Link "physique" with "physical" and "fitness". When a question talks about judging someone's body build or muscle tone, think physique. Think "gait" only when the question is about walking style, and "stature" when it is about height or reputation.
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7.
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence Police officers holding batons impounded the banker's car.
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.collected
2. B.banned
3. C.banished
4. D.seized
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Answer: D. seized
AI explanation
Step 1: Analyze the question You're asked to find the word closest in meaning to the underlined word, which is impounded, as used in the sentence: "Police officers holding batons impounded the banker's car."
Step 2: Explain the concept To impound means to take legal possession of something and hold it in official custody, usually because a law has been broken. For example, a car parked illegally or used in a crime may be impounded by the police.
Step 3: Check each option
A. collected: This only means gathered or picked up. It has no sense of legal authority or force, so it is too weak.
B. banned: This means prohibited. The car was not prohibited, it was taken.
C. banished: This means sent away or exiled, and it is used for people, not objects.
D. seized: This means taken by force or legal authority. It matches impounded closely.
Step 4: Answer The correct option is D. seized. The police used their authority to take the banker's car into custody.
Tip: In English "nearest in meaning" questions, ask yourself, "Who is doing the action, and with what authority?" Police plus a car points to legal confiscation, so think seize, confiscate, or take into custody. Also watch out for look-alike distractors such as banned and banished.
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8.
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. The president rewarded some of the OFFICERS.
1. A.Did the president reward all the officers?
2. B.Did the senator reward some of the officers?
3. C.Did the president reward some of the students?
4. D.Did the president censure some of the officers?
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Answer: C. Did the president reward some of the students?
AI explanation
Analyze the question
This is an emphatic stress question (Oral English). The word in capital letters, OFFICERS, carries the stress. The stressed word is the new or contrasting information, so it is the part that answers the question. Everything else in the sentence is already known from the question.
Concept
The sentence "The president rewarded some of the OFFICERS" would be a natural reply to a question that gets one thing wrong, namely the group of people. The question would have named a different group, and the stressed word corrects it.
Test each option
A. Did the president reward all the officers? This questions the quantity (all vs. some). The stress would fall on SOME, not OFFICERS. ✗
B. Did the senator reward some of the officers? This questions who did the rewarding. The stress would fall on PRESIDENT. ✗
C. Did the president reward some of the students? This questions who received the reward. "Students" is replaced by the stressed word OFFICERS. ✓
D. Did the president censure some of the officers? This questions the action (censure vs. reward). The stress would fall on REWARDED. ✗
Answer
The correct option is C. Only in option C is the changed item the group of people, "students" against "officers", and that is exactly where the stress falls.
Tip
Find the word that differs between the question and the answer sentence. The emphatic stress always sits on that word. Here the question has "students" and the answer has OFFICERS, so the stress marks the correction.
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9.
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. Tayo: I think I can now solve the problem. Essien:............
1. A.So I can
2. B.Either do I
3. C.Neither can I
4. D.So do I
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Answer: D. So do I
AI explanation
Analyze the question
This tests agreement responses (also called "so/neither" structures). Essien is agreeing with Tayo's statement, so we must pick the response that correctly echoes it.
Explain the concept
To agree with a statement, repeat the same auxiliary verb:
Positive statement → So + auxiliary + subject (e.g., "I can swim." → "So can I.")
Negative statement → Neither/Nor + auxiliary + subject (e.g., "I can't swim." → "Neither can I.")
The auxiliary you use must match the one in the original sentence. If the original has no auxiliary (e.g., "I like it"), you use "do/does."
Solve step by step
Tayo says: "I think I can now solve the problem."
The statement is positive.
The main clause is "I think...", and the embedded clause is "I can solve...". The natural way to agree is to echo the main clause, "I think," which has no auxiliary, so we use do: "So do I" (meaning "I think so too").
Check the options: • A. "So I can": wrong word order. It should be "So can I." • B. "Either do I": "either" is not used this way in agreement. • C. "Neither can I": negative, so it contradicts the meaning. • D. "So do I": positive, correct structure, echoing "I think."
Note: Strictly, "So can I" would be the most natural echo of "can," but it isn't offered. Of the options given, D is the only grammatically correct and meaningful one.
Answer: D. So do I
Tip: In "so/neither" questions, check two things: (1) is the statement positive or negative, and (2) what is the word order? "So" must be followed by the auxiliary and then the subject (So + verb + I), never "So I can."
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10.
Identify the word with a different stress pattern
1. A.maintenance
2. B.candidate
3. C.enigma
4. D.primacy
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Answer: C. enigma
AI explanation
Analyze the question: We need to find the word whose stress falls on a different syllable from the others. Let's mark the stress in each word.
Concept: In English, stress is the syllable pronounced with more force, length and pitch. In dictionaries, the stressed syllable is marked in the pronunciation.
Working through each word:
A. maintenance /ˈmeɪntənəns/ has stress on the 1st syllable: MAIN-te-nance
B. candidate /ˈkændɪdeɪt/ has stress on the 1st syllable: CAN-di-date
C. enigma /ɪˈnɪɡmə/ has stress on the 2nd syllable: e-NIG-ma
D. primacy /ˈpraɪməsi/ has stress on the 1st syllable: PRI-ma-cy
Result: Maintenance, candidate and primacy are all stressed on the first syllable. Enigma is stressed on the second syllable, so it is the odd one out.
Tip: Many three-syllable nouns take first-syllable stress (CANdidate, PRIMacy), but words with a weak opening syllable like "e-" /ɪ/ often push the stress later (eNIGma, aMEnity, eNORmous). Whenever you see a word starting with a weak prefix-like syllable (e-, a-, de-, re-), check whether the stress shifts to the second syllable.
Final answer: C
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11.
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. She will send a BAG to him today.
1. A.Will he send a bag to him today?
2. B.Will she send a bag to her today?
3. C.Will she send a shirt to him today?
4. D.Will she send a bag to him tomorrow?
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Answer: C. Will she send a shirt to him today?
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12.
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence A trivial issue often becomes_____ when it is not properly handled.
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.serious
2. B.valuable
3. C.ordinary
4. D.unbearable
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Answer: A. serious
AI explanation
Analyze the question
The underlined word is "trivial" (the word appears in the sentence, though the underline isn't visible here). We need a word that:
Is opposite in meaning to "trivial", and
Fits the gap in the sentence logically.
Explain the concept
"Trivial" means of little importance or value; insignificant. Its antonyms include serious, important, significant, grave, major.
Test each option
A. serious: This is a direct opposite of "trivial" (unimportant vs. serious/significant). It fits the sentence: "A trivial issue often becomes serious when it is not properly handled." ✔
B. valuable: It suggests worth, but it doesn't fit the meaning of an issue that grows worse when mishandled. ✘
C. ordinary: It is closer to a synonym of "trivial" (common, unremarkable). ✘
D. unbearable: It means too severe to endure. It fits the sentence somewhat, but it is too extreme and is not the true opposite of "trivial". The natural antonym is "serious". ✘
Answer
The best option is A. serious.
Tip: In "opposite meaning" questions that also require a gap fill, first find the standard antonym of the key word, then check that it reads naturally in the sentence. Beware of options like "unbearable" that fit the context but are too extreme to be the exact opposite.
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13.
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 duty of our teacher is to give instructions;.......... is to obey.
1. A.ours
2. B.our
3. C.ours'
4. D.our's
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Answer: A. ours
AI explanation
Analyze the question The sentence is: "The duty of our teacher is to give instructions; __ is to obey." We need the word that fits the blank and refers back to "the duty" of the students.
Explain the concept: possessive pronouns
A possessive adjective (my, our, your, their) comes before a noun: our duty.
A possessive pronoun (mine, ours, yours, theirs) stands alone and replaces "possessive + noun": ours = our duty.
Possessive pronouns never take an apostrophe: ours, yours, theirs, hers, its.
Step-by-step solution
After the semicolon, the blank is the subject of "is to obey". No noun follows it, so it must stand alone.
"Ours" replaces "our duty", giving: "The duty of our teacher is to give instructions; ours is to obey."
Check the other options: • B. our: a possessive adjective that needs a noun after it ("our is to obey" is wrong). • C. ours' and D. our's: apostrophes are never used with possessive pronouns, so both are incorrect.
Answer: A. ours
Tip: If a possessive word stands alone with no noun after it, use the "-s" form (ours, yours, theirs) and never add an apostrophe. The only common exception is it's, which means "it is" or "it has", while the possessive form is its.
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14.
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. The woman bought a CARTON of milk.
1. A.Did the woman buy a tin of milk?
2. B.Did the woman sell a carton of milk?
3. C.Did the man buy a carton of milk?
4. D.Did the woman buy a carton of fish?
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Answer: A. Did the woman buy a tin of milk?
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15.
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence The rockstar's stellar performance contrasted sharply with the ......... showing of the amateur group.
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.awkward
2. B.mudane
3. C.woeful
4. D.routine
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Answer: C. woeful
AI explanation
Analyze the question: The underlined word is presumably "stellar" (the underline doesn't show in the text, but "stellar" is the word that contrasts with the blank). We need an antonym of "stellar" that also fits the gap describing the amateur group's showing.
Explain the concept: "Stellar" means outstanding, excellent, of the highest quality. Its opposite means very poor or bad. The sentence says the two performances "contrasted sharply," so the gap needs a strongly negative word.
Check each option:
A. awkward – clumsy or uncomfortable. It is negative, but it is not the direct opposite of "excellent."
B. mudane – this looks like a misspelling of "mundane" (dull, ordinary). It means ordinary, not truly bad, and the spelling is wrong.
C. woeful – deplorably bad, very poor. This is the direct opposite of "stellar," and "a woeful showing" is a natural collocation.
D. routine – ordinary, regular. It suggests something unremarkable, not a sharp contrast with excellence.
Solution: "The rockstar's stellar performance contrasted sharply with the woeful showing of the amateur group." This makes sense: outstanding versus dreadful.
Tip: In antonym questions with a gap, check two things: (1) the meaning is opposite to the key word, and (2) it fits the sentence grammatically and naturally. Words like "sharply contrasted" signal you need an extreme opposite, not a mild one. "Mundane" and "routine" are only mild opposites, so they are traps.
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16.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. laboratory
1. A.debtor
2. B.thumb
3. C.dabble
4. D.subtle
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Answer: C. dabble
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17.
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence The Chairman is of the opinion that laying off workers is pernicious to the growth of the company.
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.crucial
2. B.irrelevant
3. C.indispensible
4. D.harmful
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Answer: D. harmful
AI explanation
Step 1: Analyze the question The underlined word is pernicious. We need the option closest in meaning to it, as used in the sentence: "laying off workers is pernicious to the growth of the company."
Step 2: Explain the concept Pernicious (adjective) means having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. It is a negative word, often followed by "to" or "effect on." Related words are destructive, damaging, injurious, detrimental.
Step 3: Work through the options
A. crucial means very important. This is not about harm, so it does not fit.
B. irrelevant means not related or not important. It does not carry the idea of damage.
C. indispensible (indispensable) means absolutely necessary. This is the opposite of what a negative word like pernicious suggests.
D. harmful means causing damage. This matches pernicious exactly.
Step 4: Test it in the sentence "The Chairman is of the opinion that laying off workers is harmful to the growth of the company." The sentence still makes sense and keeps the same meaning. Firing workers is seen as damaging to the company's growth.
Step 5: Answer The correct option is D. harmful.
Exam tip: When you meet an unfamiliar word, check whether it feels positive or negative from the context. Here "laying off workers" is a negative action, and the phrase "pernicious to growth" suggests damage. That alone eliminates A and C, which are positive or necessity words. Also remember that pernicious is often confused with precious, which sounds similar but means the opposite.
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18.
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence Tolu was sanctioned for late coming but his friend was.____
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.ignored
2. B.released
3. C.exempted
4. D.pardoned
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Answer: D. pardoned
AI explanation
Analyze the question
The sentence is: "Tolu was sanctioned for late coming but his friend was ____." The underlined word is sanctioned, which here means punished or penalised. We need the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning and also fits the gap grammatically.
Concept
"Sanction" has two opposite meanings in English: to approve, or to punish. In this sentence, "for late coming" shows it means punish. The opposite is to let someone off without punishment, which is to pardon or exempt.
Weighing the options
A. ignored: This means to take no notice. It is not a true opposite of punishing, and it does not carry the idea of forgiveness.
B. released: This means to set free or let go. It suggests being held, such as in detention, rather than being punished for an offence.
C. exempted: This means freed from an obligation or rule. It is close, but we exempt someone from a duty in advance (e.g., "exempted from fees"). It is not normally used for an offence already committed.
D. pardoned: This means forgiven and not punished for a wrongdoing. Since Tolu was punished for the offence of lateness, his friend, who was equally guilty, was forgiven and not punished. This is the best opposite.
Answer
The word that is most nearly opposite to "sanctioned" (punished) and fits the gap is pardoned.
Tip
When you see "sanction" in an opposite-meaning question, read the context first. If the sentence involves an offence, "sanction" means punish, so look for forgive, pardon, or excuse. If the context involves permission, it means approve, and the opposite is forbid.
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19.
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. Before the lecturer entered the hall, we .......... the board.
1. A.are cleaning
2. B.have cleaned
3. C.clean
4. D.had cleaned
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Answer: D. had cleaned
AI explanation
Step 1: Analyze the question The sentence is: "Before the lecturer entered the hall, we .......... the board." We need the correct verb tense to fill the gap.
Step 2: Explain the concept When two past actions are described and one happened earlier than the other, we use:
Simple past for the later action
Past perfect (had + past participle) for the earlier action
The word "before" is a strong clue. The action that happened first (cleaning the board) takes the past perfect, and the action that happened second (the lecturer entering) takes the simple past.
Step 3: Apply it step by step
"The lecturer entered" is in the simple past, so it is the later event.
Cleaning the board was completed before that, so it is the earlier event.
The earlier past action needs the past perfect: had cleaned.
Checking the other options:
A. are cleaning is present continuous and does not fit a past event.
B. have cleaned is present perfect and does not match the past time of "entered".
C. clean is simple present and is also wrong for a past context.
D. had cleaned is past perfect, which correctly shows an action completed before another past action.
Completed sentence: "Before the lecturer entered the hall, we had cleaned the board."
Tip: When you see "before" with a simple past verb in one clause, look for had + past participle in the other clause. Remember: earlier action = had done, later action = did.
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20.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The defendant was charged with ................ because he caused his neighbour's death.
1. A.homicide
2. B.fatricide
3. C.patricide
4. D.genocide
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Answer: A. homicide
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21.
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 accused forgot ............
1. A.what the police said
2. B.that the police said
3. C.when the police said
4. D.why the police said
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Answer: A. what the police said
AI explanation
Analyze the question The sentence stem is "The accused forgot ............" and we must pick the option that completes it best. The stem is incomplete, so we have to judge which option is most natural and grammatically sound.
Concept The verb forget can be followed by a noun clause. The type of clause depends on the conjunction or pronoun that introduces it:
what introduces a noun clause that serves as the object of the verb. It stands for "the thing(s)" that were said.
that introduces a statement of fact. It is possible after forget, but "forgot that the police said..." sounds odd, because you do not normally forget the fact that someone spoke. You forget the content of what was said.
when and why need the sentence to supply a time or a reason. Without extra context, "forgot when the police said" and "forgot why the police said" are incomplete or awkward in meaning.
Step-by-step solution
The accused is someone being questioned or cautioned by the police, so what he would naturally forget is the content of the police's words, such as the warning or instructions.
"What the police said" is a noun clause acting as the object of forgot: "The accused forgot [what the police said]."
Test the others: • B: "forgot that the police said" is unnatural, since that does not fit here as the object of the saying. • C: "forgot when the police said" does not make sense without a following element, such as "when the police said he should report." • D: "forgot why the police said" is also unnatural without a following element.
Answer The best completion is A. what the police said.
Tip When a verb of knowing or remembering (forget, remember, know) is followed by a clause about something said, what usually fits best because it refers to the content. Test each option by reading the full sentence aloud. The one that sounds complete and natural is usually correct.
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22.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). put
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.fool
2. B.wool
3. C.cool
4. D.school
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Answer: B. wool
AI explanation
The underlined letters didn't come through, but the word is almost certainly "put", since the question ends with it and the vowel sound is the short /ʊ/.
Step 1: Analyze the question We need the word whose vowel sound matches the vowel in "put".
Step 2: Concept English has two similar "oo/u" sounds:
Short /ʊ/, as in put, full, book, good, wool
Long /uː/, as in fool, cool, school, moon
Step 3: Work through the options
Put has the short /ʊ/ sound.
A. fool has the long /uː/ sound.
B. wool has the short /ʊ/ sound (/wʊl/).
C. cool has the long /uː/ sound.
D. school has the long /uː/ sound.
Only wool shares the short /ʊ/ vowel with "put".
Step 4: Answer B. wool
Tip: The spelling "oo" can be tricky because it gives two different sounds. Remember the short-sound group: book, look, good, foot, wool, put, full, pull. If an "oo" word is not in that group, it is usually the long /uː/ sound, as in moon, food, school. Keep practising and you'll get these quickly!
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23.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). pure
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.favour
2. B.fur
3. C.furore
4. D.schwa
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Answer: C. furore
AI explanation
The question asks which word has the same vowel sound as the underlined part of "pure". The underline isn't visible here, so I'll assume it's the "ure" in "pure", which is the diphthong /ʊə/ (or /jʊə/ in the full word).
Step 1: Find the sound in "pure"
"pure" is pronounced /pjʊə/ (British English).
The vowel sound is the centring diphthong /ʊə/, with the /j/ before it.
Step 2: Check each option
A. favour /ˈfeɪvə/. The ending is the schwa /ə/, so it doesn't match.
B. fur /fɜː/. This is the long vowel /ɜː/, so it doesn't match.
C. furore /fjʊˈrɔːri/ (also /ˈfjʊərɔː/). The first syllable "fu-" is /fjʊə/ in the traditional British pronunciation, the same /jʊə/ sound as in "pure". This matches.
D. schwa /ʃwɑː/. The vowel is /ɑː/, so it doesn't match.
Step 3: Answer The best match is C. furore. Its opening syllable "fur-" has the same /(j)ʊə/ sound as "pure", and the other options have /ə/, /ɜː/ and /ɑː/.
Tip: The /ʊə/ sound is found in words like pure, cure, sure, tour, poor. Don't be misled by "fur", which looks similar in spelling but has /ɜː/ (as in bird, her). In vowel-sound questions, always go by pronunciation, not spelling.
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24.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. uncle
1. A.bangle
2. B.knuckle
3. C.singe
4. D.ankle
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Answer: B. knuckle
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25.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Immediately the truth was revealed, Ngozi flew into a rage. This means that Ngozi
1. A.ran away
2. B.became sad
3. C.became desperate
4. D.suddenly became very angry
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Answer: D. suddenly became very angry
AI explanation
Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks for the meaning of the idiom "flew into a rage" in the sentence: Immediately the truth was revealed, Ngozi flew into a rage.
Step 2: Explain the concept "Fly into a rage" is an English idiom. "Rage" means intense, uncontrollable anger. "Fly into" suggests a sudden, quick change of state. So the idiom means to suddenly become extremely angry.
Similar idioms:
fly off the handle means to lose your temper suddenly
hit the roof means to become very angry
blow one's top means to explode with anger
Step 3: Work through the options
A. ran away: "Flew" is not meant literally here. The idiom has nothing to do with escaping. ❌
B. became sad: Rage is anger, not sadness. ❌
C. became desperate: Desperation is hopelessness or a frantic need, which is different from anger. ❌
D. suddenly became very angry: "Immediately" and "flew into" show suddenness, and "rage" shows intense anger. ✅
Step 4: Answer The correct option is D. suddenly became very angry.
Exam tip: In idiom questions, don't read the words literally. "Flew" does not mean she actually flew or ran away. Focus on the key noun, here "rage" = anger, and on time words like "immediately," which point to suddenness. Learn idioms in groups, such as the anger idioms above, because WASSCE and JAMB often repeat them.
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26.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. picture
1. A.lurch
2. B.passion
3. C.nation
4. D.castor
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Answer: D. castor
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27.
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 were lucky our driver didn't die in the accident, ........... ?
1. A.did we
2. B.isn't it
3. C.didn't we
4. D.weren't we
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Answer: D. weren't we
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28.
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol /ɔɪ/
1. A.stock
2. B.roam
3. C.coin
4. D.note
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Answer: C. coin
AI explanation
Analyze the question: You are asked to find the word that contains the diphthong /ɔɪ/. This is the sound in words like "boy" and "toy".
Explain the concept: /ɔɪ/ is a diphthong, which means a glide from one vowel sound to another. It starts with the rounded "aw" sound /ɔ/ and glides to /ɪ/. It is usually spelled oi or oy, as in boil, join, enjoy, toy.
Solution: check each option
A. stock is /stɒk/. The vowel is the short /ɒ/. ✗
B. roam is /rəʊm/. The vowel is the diphthong /əʊ/. ✗
C. coin is /kɔɪn/. The "oi" spelling gives the diphthong /ɔɪ/. ✓
D. note is /nəʊt/. The vowel is the diphthong /əʊ/. ✗
Only coin has the /ɔɪ/ sound.
Tip: In phonetics questions, spelling can guide you. "oi" and "oy" nearly always give /ɔɪ/ (coin, soil, boy, royal). Watch out for "o + consonant + e" words like note and roam, because they give /əʊ/, which is a different diphthong.
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29.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The doctors .....Bola's grandmother after the heart attack.
1. A.resuscitated
2. B.regenerated
3. C.revivified
4. D.resurrected
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Answer: A. resuscitated
AI explanation
Step 1: Analyze the question The sentence is: "The doctors ..... Bola's grandmother after the heart attack." We need the word that describes what doctors do to bring someone back to life or consciousness after the heart stops or fails.
Step 2: Understand each option
A. resuscitated: to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death, especially by medical techniques such as CPR, defibrillation or oxygen. This is the standard medical term.
B. regenerated: to grow back or renew, e.g. tissue, a forest, or an economy. It doesn't fit a person recovering from a heart attack.
C. revivified: to give new life or vigour to something. It is rare and literary, and not the usual medical term.
D. resurrected: to bring back from the dead, in a religious or miraculous sense (e.g. the resurrection of Jesus). Doctors don't resurrect people, since resurrection means returning after being truly dead.
Step 3: Choose the best fit The context is medical (doctors, heart attack), and the most precise word for restoring a person's breathing or heartbeat is resuscitated.
Answer: A. resuscitated
Exam tip: Link the word to its context.
Resuscitate goes with doctors, CPR and emergencies.
Resurrect goes with religion or bringing back something long dead (e.g. "resurrect an old tradition").
Regenerate goes with growth and renewal.
In "best completes the sentence" questions, always pick the word that matches the setting, not just one that sounds close in meaning.
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30.
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 should be through with his work,_______?
1. A.can't he
2. B.didn't he
3. C.shouldn't he
4. D.isn't it
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Answer: C. shouldn't he
AI explanation
Analyze the question: This tests question tags. The tag must match the auxiliary (helper) verb in the main clause, and it must be the opposite in polarity (positive statement gives negative tag, and vice versa). It must also use the correct pronoun.
Concept:
Positive statement → negative tag: "She can swim, can't she?"
The tag repeats the same auxiliary verb as the statement.
The pronoun in the tag matches the subject (John → he).
Solution:
The statement is "John should be through with his work." The auxiliary verb is should, and the statement is positive.
The tag must therefore be negative and use should: shouldn't.
The subject is John, so the pronoun is he.
The tag is shouldn't he?
Checking the other options:
A. can't he: wrong auxiliary, since the sentence uses should, not can.
B. didn't he: wrong auxiliary, since did is for past simple statements with no auxiliary.
D. isn't it: wrong pronoun (it instead of he) and wrong auxiliary.
The correct sentence is: "John should be through with his work, shouldn't he?"
Tip: For question tags, look for the helper verb (is, can, should, will, has, etc.), flip positive to negative or negative to positive, and repeat that same verb with the matching pronoun. If there is no helper verb, use do/does/did.
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31.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress cumulative
1. A.CU-mu-la-tive
2. B.cu-MU-la-tive
3. C.cu-mu-LA-tive
4. D.cu-mu-la-TIVE
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Answer: A. CU-mu-la-tive
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32.
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 It was she that commanded me to leave the room.
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.encouraged
2. B.induced
3. C.ordered
4. D.persuaded
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Answer: C. ordered
AI explanation
Step 1: Analyze the question You are asked to find the word closest in meaning to "commanded" as used in the sentence: "It was she that commanded me to leave the room."
Step 2: Understand the concept To command means to give an authoritative instruction that you expect to be obeyed. It carries the idea of authority and force, not gentle suggestion.
Step 3: Examine each option
A. encouraged: means to give support or confidence. It is not an instruction, so it doesn't fit.
B. induced: means to bring about by influence or reasoning, often by gentle pressure. It lacks the authority of a command.
C. ordered: means to give a direct instruction with authority. This matches "commanded" exactly.
D. persuaded: means to convince someone through reasoning or argument. A command doesn't involve convincing, so it doesn't fit.
Step 4: Substitute to test "It was she that ordered me to leave the room." The meaning stays the same.
Answer: C. ordered
Exam tip: For "nearest in meaning" questions, always substitute each option into the sentence. Also watch the strength of the word. Command is strong and authoritative, so pick the strong synonym (order), not the soft ones (persuade, encourage).
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33.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). sheath
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.meadow
2. B.weather
3. C.heart
4. D.beach
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Answer: D. beach
AI explanation
Analyze the question: The underlined letters in "sheath" are most likely "ea" (the vowel sound). We need the word whose vowel sound matches it.
Explain the concept: In "sheath" /ʃiːθ/, the "ea" makes the long vowel /iː/ (like "ee" in "see"). We compare each option's vowel sound.
Solution:
A. meadow /ˈmedəʊ/: "ea" is /e/ (as in "bed"). ✗
B. weather /ˈweðə/: "ea" is /e/. ✗
C. heart /hɑːt/: "ea" is /ɑː/ (as in "car"). ✗
D. beach /biːtʃ/: "ea" is /iː/. ✓
"Sheath" and "beach" share the same long /iː/ vowel sound.
Answer: D (beach)
Tip: For vowel-sound questions, ignore spelling and say each word aloud, writing the phonetic sound. The letters "ea" can make several sounds:
/iː/: beach, teach, leaf
/e/: bread, weather, head
/ɑː/: heart
/eɪ/: break, great
Memorize these groups and you'll answer this type of question quickly.
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34.
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. Asokoro office ................ is located in Ibadan.
1. A.headquarters'
2. B.headquarter
3. C.headquarter's
4. D.headquarters
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Answer: D. headquarters
AI explanation
Analyze the question: The sentence is "Asokoro office ................ is located in Ibadan." We need the correct form of the word "headquarters" to fill the gap.
Explain the concept:
Headquarters is a noun that always ends in "s". It can take a singular or plural verb (e.g., "The headquarters is in Lagos" or "The headquarters are in Lagos").
"Headquarter" on its own is not the standard noun form. It is used mainly as a verb (to be headquartered).
A possessive apostrophe (headquarters' or headquarter's) is used only when something belongs to the headquarters, such as "the headquarters' staff."
Step-by-step solution:
The sentence reads: "Asokoro office headquarters is located in Ibadan." Here, "headquarters" names the main office, and "Asokoro office" works as a modifier describing which headquarters.
No ownership is shown after the gap, because the next word is the verb "is." So a possessive form (A or C) is not needed.
"Headquarter" (B) is not the standard noun form.
The correct form is "headquarters", used with the singular verb "is" in this sentence.
Answer: D. headquarters
Tip: "Headquarters" always keeps its "s", like "news" or "premises". Add an apostrophe only when something belongs to it, and ask yourself: "Is there a noun right after it that it owns?" If not, no apostrophe is needed.
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35.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Your daughter will do very well in school. She has a good head on her shoulders. This means that she
1. A.thinks fast
2. B.is sensible
3. C.is very beautiful
4. D.is well behaved and dilligent
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Answer: B. is sensible
AI explanation
Analyze the question: This tests your knowledge of idioms. The idiom is "a good head on one's shoulders."
Explain the concept: The idiom "to have a good head on your shoulders" means a person is sensible, practical, and able to make sound judgments. It is not about physical looks, speed of thinking, or behaviour alone. It is about having good common sense and wisdom.
Work through the options:
A. thinks fast: This is about speed of thought. The idiom is about sound judgment, not speed. ✗
B. is sensible: This matches the idiom's meaning of being level-headed and having good judgment. ✓
C. is very beautiful: This is about physical appearance and has nothing to do with the idiom. ✗
D. is well behaved and diligent: This is close in context, since such a child may do well in school. But the idiom does not directly mean good behaviour or hard work. It means good sense. ✗
Answer: The sentence says the daughter will do well in school because she is sensible and has sound judgment.
Exam tip: For idiom questions, don't translate word by word ("head" and "shoulders" have nothing to do with the meaning). Think of the whole phrase. Also remember similar idioms: "level-headed" means calm and sensible, and "head in the clouds" means unrealistic.
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36.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Because the couple cannot agree on many things, their relationship is now ____.
1. A.uneasy
2. B.tensed
3. C.stressed
4. D.strained
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Answer: D. strained
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37.
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol /ŋ/
1. A.reign
2. B.sink
3. C.hinge
4. D.thin
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Answer: B. sink
AI explanation
Analyze the question: You are asked to find the word that contains the sound /ŋ/. This is the "ng" sound, as in sing, which is called the velar nasal.
Explain the concept: The sound /ŋ/ is made at the back of the mouth, with the back of the tongue touching the soft palate and air passing through the nose. In English, it usually appears in two situations:
the letters ng at the end of a word, as in king and sing
the letter n before k or g sounds, as in sink, think and finger. Here the "n" changes to /ŋ/ because the /k/ that follows is made in the same part of the mouth.
Solve step by step: Transcribe each option.
A. reign is /reɪn/. The "g" is silent and the ending is a normal /n/. ✗
B. sink is /sɪŋk/. The "n" comes before "k", so it is pronounced /ŋ/. ✓
C. hinge is /hɪndʒ/. The "n" is followed by /dʒ/, so it stays as a normal /n/. ✗
D. thin is /θɪn/. It ends with a normal /n/. ✗
Answer: The correct option is **B.
Tip: If "n" is followed by a k sound (sink, bank, think, uncle), it is nearly always /ŋ/. Be careful with words like hinge, change and plunge, where "ng" is followed by a soft "g" sound (/dʒ/) and the "n" stays /n/. Also remember that silent-g words like reign and sign do not have /ŋ/.
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38.
Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol /ʃ/
1. A.charade
2. B.fist
3. C.charm
4. D.measure
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Answer: A. charade
AI explanation
Analyze the question: You are asked to find the word containing the sound /ʃ/, the "sh" sound as in ship or wish.
Explain the concept: The sound /ʃ/ is a voiceless palato-alveolar fricative. It can be spelled in different ways: sh (shoe), ch (in words borrowed from French, such as machine), ti (nation), or ssi (mission). So you should listen to the sound, not just look at the spelling.
Solution: check each option
A. charade is pronounced /ʃəˈreɪd/ (or /ʃəˈrɑːd/). The "ch" here comes from French and is pronounced /ʃ/. ✔
B. fist is pronounced /fɪst/. It has the sounds /f/, /s/ and /t/, but no /ʃ/. ✘
C. charm is pronounced /tʃɑːm/. The "ch" here is the affricate /tʃ/ as in church, not /ʃ/. ✘
D. measure is pronounced /ˈmeʒə/. The "s" is the voiced sound /ʒ/, which is the voiced partner of /ʃ/. ✘
Answer: The correct option is A. charade.
Tip: Words with "ch" that come from French (chef, machine, chauffeur, charade, parachute) usually take /ʃ/. Native English "ch" words (church, chair, charm) take /tʃ/. Also remember that /ʃ/ is voiceless and /ʒ/ is voiced. Put your fingers on your throat: for /ʒ/ (measure) you feel a vibration, but for /ʃ/ you do not.
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39.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Be careful of what you say; there are no flies on the boss. This means that the boss is
1. A.strict
2. B.smart
3. C.gullible
4. D.neat
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Answer: B. smart
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40.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Lawyers are still making efforts to interpret the new .......
1. A.statute
2. B.system
3. C.language
4. D.technique
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Answer: A. statute
AI explanation
Analyze the question The sentence is: "Lawyers are still making efforts to interpret the new ......." We need the noun that best fits the idea of lawyers interpreting something.
Explain the concept This is a test of collocation, which means which words naturally go together. In legal English, the verb interpret is strongly linked with laws and legal documents. Lawyers interpret statutes, which are written laws passed by a legislature, and also constitutions, clauses and provisions.
Check each option
A. statute: Correct. Lawyers regularly interpret statutes to work out what they mean and how they apply. This is the most natural and professional fit.
B. system: Lawyers may work within or reform a system, but we do not usually say they "interpret" a system.
C. language: One interprets or translates a language, but this is not specifically a lawyer's task, and the sentence suggests something legal and new.
D. technique: Techniques are learned, applied or mastered, not interpreted by lawyers.
Answer The best word is statute, which is option A.
Tip When a question mentions lawyers, court or judges, look for law-related vocabulary such as statute, act, bill, clause or verdict. Pairing the key verb (interpret) with the subject (lawyers) usually leads you straight to the answer.
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41.
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 were all afraid when the alarm ________.
1. A.died off
2. B.went off
3. C.ran off
4. D.rang up
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Answer: B. went off
AI explanation
Analyze the question: The sentence is "We were all afraid when the alarm ____." We need the phrasal verb that correctly describes an alarm suddenly sounding.
Explain the concept: This question tests phrasal verbs (a verb plus a particle like off, up, out). The meaning of a phrasal verb is often different from the meanings of its separate words, so you have to know the idiom.
go off = (of an alarm, bell, or siren) to start ringing or sounding. Example: The fire alarm went off at midnight.
Check each option:
A. died off: means to die one after another, or to disappear gradually (e.g., "The old trees died off"). It doesn't describe an alarm sounding, so it doesn't fit.
B. went off: means the alarm began to sound. This makes sense, since a sudden alarm would make people afraid. ✔
C. ran off: means to flee or to run away (e.g., "The thief ran off"). An alarm doesn't run away, so this is wrong.
D. rang up: means to telephone someone (e.g., "She rang me up"). It is not used for an alarm sounding, so this is wrong.
Answer: The sentence reads correctly as: *We were all afraid when the alarm went off.
Tip: Learn common "go off" uses for exams:
An alarm / bell / bomb goes off (sounds or explodes).
Food goes off (spoils).
A light or power goes off (switches off).
Whenever you see "alarm" in a sentence, think of "go off."
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42.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). there
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.their
2. B.fear
3. C.ear
4. D.peer
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Answer: A. their
AI explanation
Analyze the question: The word is "there" (the underlined part is likely "ere"). We need the option with the same vowel sound.
Explain the concept: "there" is pronounced /ðeə/. The vowel sound is the diphthong /eə/, as in "air", "care" and "bear". Different spellings can give the same sound, so we match by sound and ignore spelling.
Solution: Let's check each option:
A. their /ðeə/ has the vowel /eə/. This is a match.
B. fear /fɪə/ has the vowel /ɪə/. No match.
C. ear /ɪə/ has the vowel /ɪə/. No match.
D. peer /pɪə/ has the vowel /ɪə/. No match.
"There" and "their" are homophones (they sound exactly the same). The other three words all rhyme with "here", which has a different diphthong.
Answer: A. their.
Tip: Group words by sound families.
/eə/: there, their, care, bear, air, hair
/ɪə/: fear, ear, peer, here, deer
If two words are homophones, they always share the same vowel sound, so check for homophones first.
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43.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). gorilla
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.doe
2. B.colour
3. C.ordain
4. D.tot
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Answer: C. ordain
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44.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The aggrieved customers staged a fierce.... on the street.
1. A.contest
2. B.argument
3. C.fight
4. D.protest
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Answer: D. protest
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45.
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence While other teachers' support for the action was ...., Victor's was dogged.
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.declining
2. B.disappointing
3. C.wavering
4. D.woeful
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Answer: C. wavering
AI explanation
Step 1: Analyze the question The sentence is: "While other teachers' support for the action was ...., Victor's was dogged." The underlined word is dogged, and we need its opposite that also fits the gap.
Step 2: Understand the concept
Dogged means stubbornly persistent, firm, unyielding.
The word "While" signals contrast. Victor's support was firm and unwavering, so the other teachers' support must have been the opposite: unsteady, hesitant, not firm.
Step 3: Test the options
A. declining: means decreasing. It suggests a reduction over time, not the direct opposite of persistence, so it is a weak fit.
B. disappointing: describes the quality of the support, but it is not an antonym of dogged.
C. wavering: means hesitating or being unsteady, the direct opposite of firm and persistent. It fits the contrast perfectly.
D. woeful: means very bad or sorrowful, which has nothing to do with persistence.
Step 4: Answer The best option is C. wavering. It is the closest opposite of dogged and makes the sentence logical: "While other teachers' support for the action was wavering, Victor's was dogged."
Tip: In "opposite meaning + fill the gap" questions, look for contrast words like while, but, although, whereas. They tell you the missing word must contrast with the given one. Also learn some synonyms for dogged: tenacious, resolute, persistent, steadfast. Their opposites include wavering, hesitant, irresolute.
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46.
From the words lettered A to D below each of the. following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence The aggrieved faction held a clandestine meeting.
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.secret
2. B.quiet
3. C.quick
4. D.brief
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Answer: D. brief
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47.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. text
1. A.risked
2. B.kissed
3. C.west
4. D.fixed
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Answer: A. risked
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48.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Revealing that information will cut the ground from under my feet. This means that it will
1. A.ruin my plans
2. B.support my plans
3. C.promote my plans
4. D.expose my plans
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Answer: A. ruin my plans
AI explanation
Step 1: Analyze the question The question tests your understanding of idioms. The idiom is "cut the ground from under my feet."
Step 2: Explain the concept To "cut the ground from under someone's feet" means to remove the basis of a person's position, argument, or plan, leaving them with no support. Picture standing on a platform and having the floor pulled away: you can no longer stand, and everything you built on it collapses.
Step 3: Work through the options
A. ruin my plans: This fits. If the ground is cut away, the foundation of my plans is destroyed.
B. support my plans: This is the opposite. Cutting away support does not provide it.
C. promote my plans: Promoting means advancing something. The idiom is negative, so this is wrong.
D. expose my plans: This is a tempting distractor because the sentence mentions "revealing information." But the idiom is about undermining, not about making something public. Revealing the information is the cause, and the ruin of the plans is the effect.
Step 4: Answer The correct answer is A. ruin my plans.
Tip: For idiom questions, decide first whether the idiom is positive or negative. "Cut the ground from under (someone's feet)" is always negative: it means to undermine or leave someone defenseless. Also watch for distractors that repeat words from the sentence, like "revealing" and "expose."
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49.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). cruise
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.move
2. B.suite
3. C.quit
4. D.hood
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Answer: A. move
AI explanation
Analyze the question: "cruise" is the word given, and the underlined part is not shown, but it is almost certainly the "ui" in "cruise". We need the word with the same vowel sound.
Explain the concept: In "cruise" /kruːz/, the "ui" makes the long vowel /uː/, as in "moon" or "food".
Check each option:
A. move /muːv/: the "o" makes /uː/. This matches.
B. suite /swiːt/: the vowel is /iː/. This does not match.
C. quit /kwɪt/: the vowel is the short /ɪ/. This does not match.
D. hood /hʊd/: the vowel is the short /ʊ/. This does not match.
Tip: Watch out for the long /uː/ and short /ʊ/ pair. "Food" and "hood" are spelt almost alike but sound different. Long /uː/ words include move, cruise, fruit, blue, group. Short /ʊ/ words include hood, book, put, good. Try saying the word aloud and ask whether the sound is long and stretched (/uː/) or short and quick (/ʊ/).
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50.
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 man ........... I said told me the interesting story.
1. A.which
2. B.whose
3. C.whom
4. D.who
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Answer: D. who
AI explanation
Analyze the question
The sentence is: "This is the man ........... I said told me the interesting story."
The blank sits inside a relative clause. There is also a parenthetical phrase, "I said", which interrupts the clause.
Explain the concept
Choosing between who and whom depends on the function of the pronoun within its own clause:
Who is the subject form (it does the action).
Whom is the object form (it receives the action).
A parenthetical phrase like "I said," "I think," or "she believes" often misleads students into choosing whom. To test it, remove the interrupting phrase and see what is left.
Step-by-step solution
Remove "I said": "This is the man ........... told me the interesting story."
Ask who did the telling. The man did, so the blank is the subject of "told".
A subject needs the subject form, who.
Check the other options: • A. which is used for things, not people. • B. whose shows possession ("the man whose story..."), which doesn't fit here. • C. whom is the object form. It would only fit if the man were receiving the action, as in "the man whom I met".
Full sentence: "This is the man who I said told me the interesting story."
Correct answer: D. who
Exam tip
When you see a phrase like "I said," "I think," or "they believe" right after the blank, cross it out mentally. If the blank is followed by a verb ("told"), you need who. If it is followed by a new subject plus verb ("whom I met"), you need whom.
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51.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. The accountant has been under a cloud since the fraud scandal. This means that the accountant is
1. A.unhappy
2. B.under suspicion
3. C.worried
4. D.under supervision
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Answer: B. under suspicion
AI explanation
Step 1: Analyze the question The question tests your knowledge of idioms. The phrase to interpret is "under a cloud", used in the context of a fraud scandal.
Step 2: Explain the concept "Under a cloud" is an idiom meaning to be suspected of wrongdoing, or to be in disgrace or disfavour. A cloud blocks sunlight, so the person's reputation is "darkened" by doubt or suspicion.
Step 3: Work through the options
A. Unhappy: The accountant may well feel unhappy, but this is a feeling and not the meaning of the idiom.
B. Under suspicion: This fits. A fraud scandal makes people suspect the accountant of wrongdoing, and this is exactly what "under a cloud" means.
C. Worried: This is also a possible feeling, but it is not what the idiom means.
D. Under supervision: This sounds similar because of "under", but being watched or supervised is not what the idiom means.
Step 4: Answer The context of a "fraud scandal" points directly to suspicion. The correct answer is B. under suspicion.
Tip: For idiom questions, use the context clues in the sentence. Words like "fraud" and "scandal" point to suspicion or disgrace, not to emotions. Also be careful with distractors that copy a word from the idiom, like "under supervision".
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52.
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 It turned out that the plaintiff's claim was false
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.surmise
2. B.pronouncement
3. C.allegation
4. D.contention
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Answer: C. allegation
AI explanation
Analyze the question: The underlined word is "claim" (as a noun), used in a legal context: "the plaintiff's claim was false." We need the word closest in meaning.
Explain the concept: In law, a plaintiff is someone who brings a case to court. Their "claim" is a statement that something is true, usually without proof yet. That is exactly what an allegation is: an assertion that someone has done something wrong or that something is true, made before it is proven.
Check each option:
A. surmise: a guess made without firm evidence. A claim is a formal assertion, not just a guess, so this is weaker.
B. pronouncement: an official or authoritative declaration, such as a judge's ruling. A plaintiff does not make pronouncements, so this does not fit.
C. allegation: an assertion made without proof, especially in court. It fits "plaintiff's claim" very well.
D. contention: an assertion or point put forward in an argument. It is close in meaning, but it is more about a position argued in a debate.
Answer: The best match is C. allegation.
Tip: When a question has a legal context (plaintiff, court, accused), look for legal vocabulary. "Claim" by a plaintiff is usually an "allegation." Also note that "contention" is a close distractor, so choose the word that best fits the setting, not just any word with a similar meaning.
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53.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s). tailor
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.torn
2. B.partake
3. C.dent
4. D.orchard
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Answer: C. dent
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54.
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 footballers have been practising __________.
1. A.in the stadium hard all morning
2. B.all morning in the stadium hard
3. C.all morning hard in the stadium
4. D.hard in the stadium all morning
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Answer: D. hard in the stadium all morning
AI explanation
Analyze the question: This tests the order of adverbials (adverbs and adverbial phrases) in a sentence. The verb is "have been practising," and we need to arrange the manner, place, and time adverbials correctly.
Concept: When several adverbials come after a verb, the usual order in English is:
Manner → Place → Time
Manner (how?): hard
Place (where?): in the stadium
Time (when?): all morning
Solution:
A. in the stadium hard all morning: Place → Manner → Time. Wrong, because manner should come before place.
B. all morning in the stadium hard: Time → Place → Manner. This is the reverse of the normal order, so it is wrong.
C. all morning hard in the stadium: Time → Manner → Place. Time should come last, so it is wrong.
D. hard in the stadium all morning: Manner → Place → Time. This follows the correct order.
The correct sentence is: **"The footballers have been practising hard in the stadium all morning.
Tip: Remember the order "How, Where, When" (Manner, Place, Time). Many WASSCE and JAMB "arrangement of words" questions use this rule, so check each option against it.
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55.
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence The precarious terraces of the stadium have been transformed into a .... walkway.
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.narrow
2. B.smooth
3. C.durable
4. D.secure
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Answer: D. secure
AI explanation
Analyze the question: The underlined word is precarious. You need the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning and also fits the gap in the sentence.
Explain the concept: Precarious means unsafe, unstable, or likely to give way or fall. Its antonyms include secure, safe, stable, and firm.
Solution:
A. narrow: This has nothing to do with safety. It is not an opposite.
B. smooth: This describes a surface texture. It is not the opposite of unstable or dangerous.
C. durable: This means long-lasting. It is related to strength, but it is not the direct opposite of "unsafe or unstable".
D. secure: This means safe, stable, and firmly fixed. It is the direct opposite of precarious.
Check it in the sentence: "The precarious terraces of the stadium have been transformed into a secure walkway." This makes sense because the dangerous terraces were improved and made safe.
Answer: D. secure
Tip: In antonym questions, first define the underlined word in your own words (here: "unsafe"). Then look for the option that is its direct opposite ("safe"), not one that is merely related to it. Then test it in the sentence to confirm it fits.
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56.
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. Those novels are interesting. I wonder if you can get me ................
1. A.others such many
2. B.many such others
3. C.such many others
4. D.many others such
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Answer: B. many such others
AI explanation
Analyzing the question
The sentence is: "Those novels are interesting. I wonder if you can get me ____." We need the option that puts the determiners and noun substitute in correct order.
The concept: order of determiners
"Such" is a determiner meaning "of that kind." With a quantifier like "many," the usual order is many + such + noun, e.g., "many such books."
"Others" is a pronoun meaning "other ones." Here it is the noun substitute, so it comes last.
Standard pattern: quantifier (many) → such → noun/pronoun (others).
Testing each option
A. "others such many": the pronoun comes first, so it is ungrammatical.
B. "many such others": it follows the pattern many + such + others. It is acceptable and matches the expected word order.
C. "such many others": "such" cannot come before "many" in this way. The correct pattern is "many such," not "such many."
D. "many others such": "such" is misplaced after the noun substitute.
Answer
The sentence reads: "Those novels are interesting. I wonder if you can get me many such others."
Strictly speaking, "many other such novels" would be the most natural phrasing in everyday English, but among the given options, B is the only one with a grammatically acceptable order.
Exam tip
Remember the order: many → such → noun. For example: "many such problems," "few such cases." "Such" never comes after the noun and is not placed before "many" in this structure. When all the options are shuffled versions of the same words, eliminate those that put the pronoun (others) at the start or the determiner (such) at the end.
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57.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. Mother always tells me to keep my nose clean. This means that she tells me to
1. A.stay healthy
2. B.be focused
3. C.do what pleases me
4. D.stay out of trouble
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Answer: D. stay out of trouble
AI explanation
Step 1: Analyze the question The sentence uses an idiom: "keep your nose clean." You are asked for the meaning of the idiom, not the literal words.
Step 2: Explain the concept An idiom is an expression whose meaning cannot be worked out from the individual words. "Keep your nose clean" does not mean washing your nose or staying physically clean. It means to behave well and avoid doing anything wrong, illegal, or troublesome.
Step 3: Work through the options
A. stay healthy: This takes "clean" literally. Nothing in the idiom refers to health.
B. be focused: This has no link to the idiom.
C. do what pleases me: This is the opposite of what a mother advising good behaviour would say.
D. stay out of trouble: This matches the idiom. A mother telling her child to "keep your nose clean" wants the child to behave and not get into trouble.
Step 4: Answer The correct option is D. stay out of trouble.
Tip: For idiom questions, reject the literal reading first. Then pick the option that fits the situation. Related idioms to revise: "keep a low profile" (avoid attention) and "toe the line" (follow the rules).
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58.
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. You can see clearly that we are surpassed in numerical strength. This means that we are
1. A.more than they are
2. B.by far stronger than they
3. C.much weaker than they
4. D.fewer than they are
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Answer: D. fewer than they are
AI explanation
Analyze the question
The sentence is: "We are surpassed in numerical strength." You are asked what this means about "we."
Explain the concept
"Surpassed" means "exceeded" or "outdone." If we are surpassed in numerical strength, someone else is greater than us in numbers. "Numerical strength" refers to headcount, meaning how many people are on each side. It does not refer to physical power or skill.
Step-by-step solution
Subject: "we" (passive voice, so "we" receive the action). The other group surpasses us.
"Surpassed in numerical strength" means that they have more people than we do.
So we have fewer people than they do.
Now check the options:
A. more than they are: Wrong. This reverses the meaning.
B. by far stronger than they: Wrong. It says we are stronger, and "stronger" is not the same as "more numerous."
C. much weaker than they: Close but wrong. "Weaker" suggests general strength, while the sentence only talks about numbers. "Much" is also not stated.
D. fewer than they are: Correct. It matches "surpassed in numerical strength" exactly, since we are fewer in number.
Answer: D
Exam tip
Convert passive sentences to active ones to see the meaning clearly. "We are surpassed in numbers" becomes "They surpass us in numbers," which means they are more and we are fewer. Also watch for options like C that sound right but change the idea from "number" to "general strength."
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59.
In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. She slept on the BIG bed.
1. A.Did she sleep under the big bed?
2. B.Did she sleep on the small bed?
3. C.Did she sleep on the big couch?
4. D.Did he sleep on the big bed?
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Answer: B. Did she sleep on the small bed?
AI explanation
Analyze the question
This is an emphasis (contrastive stress) question. The word in capital letters, BIG, carries the emphatic stress. Emphatic stress is used to correct or contrast one piece of information with another. So the sentence must answer a question that asked about a different size or kind of bed, not about the person, the action, or the position.
Explain the concept
The stressed word is the "new" or "correcting" information. The question that fits the sentence will contain a contrasting word in the same position:
"She slept on the BIG bed" means: it was the big bed, not the small one.
The question being answered would therefore suggest a different type of bed, such as "small."
Check each option
A. Did she sleep under the big bed? The contrast here is under vs on. The stress would fall on "on" (She slept ON the big bed). ✗
B. Did she sleep on the small bed? The contrast is small vs big. The stress falls on "BIG." ✓
C. Did she sleep on the big couch? The contrast is couch vs bed. The stress would fall on "BED." ✗
D. Did he sleep on the big bed? The contrast is he vs she. The stress would fall on "SHE." ✗
Answer
The correct option is B. The emphasised word BIG corrects "small" in the question.
Tip
Find the word that differs between the question and the sentence. That is the word that will carry the emphatic stress. If the stressed word is in capitals, look for the option that changes exactly that word.
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60.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress concessionaire
1. A.con-cess-ion-AIRE
2. B.con-cess-ION-aire
3. C.con-CESS-ion-aire
4. D.CON-cess-ion-aire
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Answer: A. con-cess-ion-AIRE
AI explanation
Analyze the question: You are asked to pick the option that marks the stress correctly in the word "concessionaire". This is a test of lexical stress (oral English).
Concept: Words ending in -aire (such as millionaire, questionnaire, concessionaire, billionaire) are French-origin suffixes. In English they usually carry the primary stress on the -aire syllable, which is pronounced /eə/.
Working:
Break the word into syllables: con-ces-sion-aire (4 syllables).
Pronunciation: /kənˌseʃəˈneə/.
The primary stress is on the last syllable, -aire (/ˈneə/), with a secondary stress on -cess-.
Compare with the options: • A. con-cess-ion-AIRE: stress on the final syllable. This matches the standard pattern. • B. con-cess-ION-aire: stress on -ion. Incorrect. • C. con-CESS-ion-aire: stress on -cess-. This is only the secondary stress, not the main one, so it is incorrect. • D. CON-cess-ion-aire: stress on the first syllable. Incorrect.
Tip: Remember the "-aire / -eer" rule. Words ending in -aire or -eer take the stress on that last syllable: million-AIRE, question-AIRE, engin-EER, volunt-EER. Use this as a quick check in the exam.
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61.
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. That world famous athlete is guilty.......... way you look at it.
1. A.whenever
2. B.whatever
3. C.however
4. D.whichever
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Answer: D. whichever
AI explanation
Analyze the question The sentence is: "That world famous athlete is guilty __ way you look at it." We need a word that fits before "way" and means "no matter which way."
Explain the concept "Whichever" is a determiner (relative adjective) used before a noun to mean "no matter which one of a set of choices." It fits "whichever way you look at it," meaning "no matter which of the possible ways you look at it."
Check the other options:
whenever relates to time ("at any time that"), so it doesn't fit before "way."
whatever can sometimes be used with nouns ("whatever way you look at it"), and in everyday speech it's heard. However, "whichever way" is the standard idiom, and it fits best when there is a limited set of viewpoints or perspectives.
however is an adverb or conjunction and cannot directly modify a noun. "However way" is ungrammatical.
Solution
"...guilty whichever way you look at it" is the established idiomatic expression.
Meaning: the athlete is guilty from every possible point of view.
"Whatever way" is sometimes heard, but "whichever way you look at it" is the standard fixed phrase and the one examiners expect.
Tip Remember the phrase "whichever way you look at it" as a fixed idiom. Also, "however" cannot come directly before a noun, so you can eliminate it quickly. Use "which-" when there is a limited set of choices or ways, and "what-" when the range is open-ended.
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62.
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. tern
1. A.fan
2. B.birth
3. C.earn
4. D.born
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Answer: C. earn
AI explanation
Analyze the question: You are asked to find the word that rhymes with "tern". Rhyming words have the same ending sound (vowel + final consonants), even if the spelling is different.
Explain the concept: Say the word aloud and focus on its vowel sound and ending.
"tern" is pronounced /tɜːn/. The vowel is the long "er" sound, followed by "n".
Solution: Compare each option:
A. fan /fæn/: the vowel is short "a", so it does not rhyme.
B. birth /bɜːθ/: the vowel matches, but it ends in "th", not "n", so it does not rhyme.
C. earn /ɜːn/: the vowel is the "er" sound and it ends in "n". This is a perfect rhyme with "tern".
D. born /bɔːn/: the vowel is the "aw" sound, so it does not rhyme.
Answer: The correct option is C. earn.
Tip: Different spellings can make the same sound. "er", "ir", "ur" and "ear" (as in tern, bird, turn, earn) often share the /ɜː/ sound. Always rhyme by sound, not by spelling. Pairs like "tern/turn/learn/fern" are common in exams.
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63.
Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence The posh cars were sandwiched between two ______ ones
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.rugged
2. B.rickety
3. C.dented
4. D.modest
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Answer: B. rickety
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