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2023 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions — Part 2

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 2 of 2: questions 64 to 126. Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed WAEC-style CBT.

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Questions 64–126

  1. 64.

    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). fern

    1. A.merge
    2. B.beryl
    3. C.heart
    4. D.eureka
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    Answer: A. merge

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  2. 65.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The accused was brought before the jury for a court .....

    1. A.judging
    2. B.sitting
    3. C.hearing
    4. D.proceeding
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    Answer: C. hearing

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  3. 66.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. tie

    1. A.dim
    2. B.claim
    3. C.aim
    4. D.high
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    Answer: D. high

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  4. 67.

    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 Chairman wasn't privy ..... that information.

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

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  5. 68.

    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. visit

    1. A.mouse
    2. B.face
    3. C.easy
    4. D.peace
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    Answer: B. face

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  6. 69.

    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). spot

    1. A.slot
    2. B.sport
    3. C.hurt
    4. D.glut
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    Answer: A. slot

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  7. 70.

    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). powder

    1. A.low
    2. B.loud
    3. C.tour
    4. D.potty
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    Answer: B. loud

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  8. 71.

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. The students cocked their ears at the principal's speech. This means that they listened with

    1. A.no understanding
    2. B.rapt attention
    3. C.no interest
    4. D.little interest
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    Answer: B. rapt attention

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  9. 72.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. Fright

    1. A.height
    2. B.hate
    3. C.freight
    4. D.plait
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    Answer: A. height

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  10. 73.

    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. fissure

    1. A.unsure
    2. B.feature
    3. C.erase
    4. D.vision
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    Answer: A. unsure

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  11. 74.

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

    1. A.ap-a-THET-ic
    2. B.AP-a-thet-ic
    3. C.ap-A-thet-ic
    4. D.ap-a-thet-IC
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    Answer: A. ap-a-THET-ic

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  12. 75.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The ............ were decorated with flowers.

    1. A.girls shoes
    2. B.girls' shoes
    3. C.girls' shoes'
    4. D.girls shoes'
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    Answer: B. girls' shoes

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  13. 76.

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

    1. A.said
    2. B.seize
    3. C.gale
    4. D.nine
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    Answer: C. gale

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  14. 77.

    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). crest

    1. A.goitre
    2. B.wheat
    3. C.breakfast
    4. D.firm
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    Answer: C. breakfast

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  15. 78.

    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. sign

    1. A.fawn
    2. B.thing
    3. C.hymn
    4. D.single
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    Answer: C. hymn

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  16. 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. The officer ............. is my brother.

    1. A.on uniform
    2. B.in uniform dress
    3. C.in uniform
    4. D.with uniform
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    Answer: C. in uniform

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  17. 80.

    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 fire fighters worked hard to .......... the inferno.

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

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  18. 81.

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

    1. A.feather
    2. B.wither
    3. C.breathe
    4. D.stealthy
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    Answer: D. stealthy

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  19. 82.

    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. upholstery

    1. A.reception
    2. B.rehearsal
    3. C.upheaval
    4. D.phonetics
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    Answer: D. phonetics

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  20. 83.

    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 hours of nine and ten, the surgeons completed the operation.

    1. A.before
    2. B.upon
    3. C.between
    4. D.in
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    Answer: C. between

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  21. 84.

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. One of the athletes was disqualified because she jumped the gun. This means that she started

    1. A.on time
    2. B.hurriedly
    3. C.without permission
    4. D.too soon
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    Answer: D. too soon

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  22. 85.

    Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence Do not always reprimand your children; it is good to ..................... them at times.

    1. A.advise
    2. B.forgive
    3. C.compliment
    4. D.pamper
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    Answer: C. compliment

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  23. 86.

    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 English teacher is always cheerful.

    1. A.careful
    2. B.gleeful
    3. C.satisfied
    4. D.zealous
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    Answer: B. gleeful

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  24. 87.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The death of that journalist is still _____ in mystery.

    1. A.conveyed
    2. B.shadowed
    3. C.shrouded
    4. D.confined
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    Answer: C. shrouded

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  25. 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. The thug was ......... murder.

    1. A.convicted for
    2. B.charged with
    3. C.charged for
    4. D.sued with
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    Answer: B. charged with

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  26. 89.

    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 couple _______ their first child when I entered college.

    1. A.hasn't had
    2. B.haven't had
    3. C.were not having
    4. D.hadn't had
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    Answer: D. hadn't had

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  27. 90.

    Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence Some people are good at terminating other people's projects but are not capable of______ theirs.

    1. A.initiating
    2. B.executing
    3. C.designing
    4. D.organising
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    Answer: A. initiating

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  28. 91.

    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). Money

    1. A.port
    2. B.coney
    3. C.son
    4. D.bottle
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    Answer: C. son

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  29. 92.

    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). tie

    1. A.hail
    2. B.hey
    3. C.bile
    4. D.farce
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    Answer: C. bile

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  30. 93.

    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). fate

    1. A.weight
    2. B.flat
    3. C.share
    4. D.said
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    Answer: A. weight

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  31. 94.

    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Capital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. Ojo won the prize for the best TEACHER.

    1. A.Did Ojo win the prize for the best dancer?
    2. B.Did Ojo win the award for the best teacher?
    3. C.Did Oke win the prize for the best teacher?
    4. D.Did Ojo lose the prize for the best teacher?
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    Answer: A. Did Ojo win the prize for the best dancer?

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  32. 95.

    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. fly

    1. A.though
    2. B.dough
    3. C.revive
    4. D.tough
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    Answer: D. tough

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  33. 96.

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

    1. A.scourge
    2. B.water
    3. C.heart
    4. D.shears
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    Answer: A. scourge

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  34. 97.

    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. Mother bought ............. at the fair.

    1. A.a red expensive Japanese car
    2. B.an expensive Japanese red car
    3. C.a Japanese red expensive car
    4. D.an expensive red Japanese car
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    Answer: D. an expensive red Japanese car

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  35. 98.

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

    1. A.hor-I-zon-tal
    2. B.hor-i-zon-TAL
    3. C.hor-i-ZON-tal
    4. D.HOR-i-zon-tal
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    Answer: C. hor-i-ZON-tal

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  36. 99.

    Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence Jane was loud as a teenager but _____ as an adult.

    1. A.reserved
    2. B.peaceful
    3. C.humble
    4. D.respectful
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    Answer: C. humble

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  37. 100.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The principal corrected no one else but ______.

    1. A.Me
    2. B.I
    3. C.She
    4. D.Myself
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    Answer: A. Me

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  38. 101.

    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 teacher has ......... with the principal.

    1. A.fallen apart
    2. B.fallen out
    3. C.fallen of
    4. D.fallen down
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    Answer: B. fallen out

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  39. 102.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Professor John is the leader of the ....... committee to review the new book.

    1. A.fifty-men
    2. B.fifty-men's
    3. C.fifty-man's
    4. D.fifty-man
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    Answer: D. fifty-man

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  40. 103.

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

    1. A.jest
    2. B.flew
    3. C.haste
    4. D.value
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    Answer: D. value

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  41. 104.

    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 test seemed ................. simple that we thought we would all pass.

    1. A.over
    2. B.so
    3. C.very
    4. D.too
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    Answer: B. so

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  42. 105.

    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. then

    1. A.thaw
    2. B.smooth
    3. C.den
    4. D.wealthy
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    Answer: B. smooth

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  43. 106.

    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. Business is poor these days ........... workers are on strike.

    1. A.whereas
    2. B.because
    3. C.no matter
    4. D.so that
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    Answer: B. because

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  44. 107.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. mother

    1. A.smoulder
    2. B.other
    3. C.smoothen
    4. D.murder
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    Answer: B. other

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  45. 108.

    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 Parents encourage their children to exercise financial prudence

    1. A.precision
    2. B.caution
    3. C.credence
    4. D.sincerity
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    Answer: B. caution

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  46. 109.

    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 Morgan Pharmacy is the sole distributor of the antiviral drug.

    1. A.only
    2. B.major
    3. C.creditable
    4. D.first
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    Answer: A. only

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  47. 110.

    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. drive

    1. A.risked
    2. B.kicked
    3. C.jumped
    4. D.wounded
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    Answer: D. wounded

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  48. 111.

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. This action effectively puts the mockers on the project. This means that the project.

    1. A.take off soon
    2. B.be delayed
    3. C.not begin well
    4. D.not be executed
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    Answer: D. not be executed

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  49. 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. The .......scientist has discovered a cure for cancer.

    1. A.brilliant young Nigerian
    2. B.Nigerian brilliant young
    3. C.young brilliant Nigerian
    4. D.young Nigerian brilliant
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    Answer: A. brilliant young Nigerian

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  50. 113.

    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). pour

    1. A.favour
    2. B.ore
    3. C.hour
    4. D.how
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    Answer: B. ore

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  51. 114.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Seeing a young crop .... from the soil is a rare experience.

    1. A.trail
    2. B.project
    3. C.creep
    4. D.sprout
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    Answer: D. sprout

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  52. 115.

    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 Awa deceived Ahmed into handing over all his savings.

    1. A.cooked
    2. B.fooled
    3. C.cheated
    4. D.betrayed
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    Answer: B. fooled

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  53. 116.

    From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The fisherman said he sighted a ........... of fish in the river.

    1. A.pack
    2. B.colony
    3. C.shoal
    4. D.swarm
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    Answer: C. shoal

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  54. 117.

    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 material used for sewing my dress is _______to yours.

    1. A.most superior
    2. B.superior
    3. C.very superior
    4. D.more superior
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    Answer: B. superior

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  55. 118.

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

    1. A.gear
    2. B.siege
    3. C.seizure
    4. D.suggest
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    Answer: B. siege

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  56. 119.

    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 valedictorian was admired for her perseverance while at school.

    1. A.patience
    2. B.tenacity
    3. C.enthusiasm
    4. D.humility
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    Answer: B. tenacity

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  57. 120.

    Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence If one thing irritates you, it might another

    1. A.concern
    2. B.delight
    3. C.invigorate
    4. D.bother
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    Answer: B. delight

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  58. 121.

    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. James appears ............ wiser than his friends.

    1. A.more
    2. B.much more
    3. C.most
    4. D.much
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    Answer: D. much

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  59. 122.

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

    1. A.snag
    2. B.around
    3. C.small
    4. D.also
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    Answer: A. snag

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  60. 123.

    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 meeting was called ..............the instance of the chairman.

    1. A.by
    2. B.for
    3. C.on
    4. D.at
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    Answer: D. at

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  61. 124.

    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. rou g e

    1. A.gem
    2. B.rage
    3. C.leisure
    4. D.jest
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    Answer: C. leisure

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  62. 125.

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

    1. A.hook
    2. B.juice
    3. C.cool
    4. D.souse
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    Answer: A. hook

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  63. 126.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. fear

    1. A.care
    2. B.there
    3. C.wore
    4. D.deer
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    Answer: D. deer

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