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WAEC (WASSCE) 2024 · Part 2 of 2

2024 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions — Part 2

The 2024 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language past questions with answers: 136 objective questions from the 2024 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". This is part 2 of 2: questions 69 to 136. Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed WAEC-style CBT.

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Questions 69–136

  1. 69.

    What option best completes the gap labelled 72?

    1. A.candidates
    2. B.aspirants
    3. C.applicants
    4. D.competitors
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    Answer: A. candidates

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  2. 70.

    From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. It is wise to ______ with what one has rather than go borrowing.

    1. A.make out
    2. B.make up
    3. C.make do
    4. D.make over
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    Answer: C. make do

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  3. 71.

    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.  rest

    1. A.near
    2. B.survey
    3. C.choir
    4. D.carry
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    Answer: D. carry

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  4. 72.

    What option best completes the gap labelled 79?

    1. A.presiding officer
    2. B.returning officer
    3. C.registration officer
    4. D.electoral agent
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    Answer: A. presiding officer

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  5. 73.

    In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. Some people are generous towards strangers, while others are _______ towards them.

    1. A.indifferent
    2. B.sympathetic
    3. C.nasty
    4. D.mean
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    Answer: B. sympathetic

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  6. 74.

    From the words lettered A-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 sentences.  I have eventually found the book.

    1. A.actually
    2. B.lately
    3. C.presently
    4. D.finally
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    Answer: D. finally

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  7. 75.

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

    1. A.browser
    2. B.bounce
    3. C.trowel
    4. D.cower
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    Answer: A. browser

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  8. 76.

    From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. It is mandatory that consumables should have _____ dates.

    1. A.sell-by
    2. B.sell-out
    3. C.sell-off
    4. D.sell-on
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    Answer: A. sell-by

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  9. 77.

    From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. She was advised to see a _______ because she had an unusual skin disease.

    1. A.cardiologist
    2. B.dermatologist
    3. C.gynaecologist
    4. D.opthamologist
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    Answer: B. dermatologist

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  10. 78.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.  steak

    1. A.stake
    2. B.mead
    3. C.meadow
    4. D.bellow
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    Answer: A. stake

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  11. 79.

    From the words lettered A-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 sentences.  Some of the merchant's goods were impounded by the customs officers

    1. A.intercepted
    2. B.delayed
    3. C.confiscated
    4. D.screened
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    Answer: C. confiscated

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  12. 80.

    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.  lustre

    1. A.stay
    2. B.straight
    3. C.treat
    4. D.castle
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    Answer: B. straight

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  13. 81.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.  wolf

    1. A.golf
    2. B.scold
    3. C.crude
    4. D.wood
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    Answer: D. wood

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  14. 82.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.  penal

    1. A.penalty
    2. B.reality
    3. C.receipt
    4. D.pleasant
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    Answer: B. reality

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  15. 83.

    From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Since all items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was _______.

    1. A.dismissed
    2. B.suspended
    3. C.adjourned
    4. D.dissolved
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    Answer: C. adjourned

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  16. 84.

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

    1. A.freight
    2. B.faith
    3. C.said
    4. D.piety
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    Answer: D. piety

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  17. 85.

    From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The teacher was _______ hasty in meting out punishment

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

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  18. 86.

    From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Did you notice that the _______ had been removed??

    1. A.price's tag
    2. B.price tag
    3. C.prices tag
    4. D.prices' tag
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    Answer: B. price tag

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  19. 87.

    From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Our principal has a large _____ of cows.

    1. A.gang
    2. B.herd
    3. C.skein
    4. D.flock
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    Answer: B. herd

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  20. 88.

    From the words lettered A-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 sentences.  My trust in Abah suddenly began to wane.

    1. A.dissipate
    2. B.disappear
    3. C.deteriorate
    4. D.decrease
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    Answer: D. decrease

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  21. 89.

    From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The boot of my new car was ______ in the accident.

    1. A.cracked
    2. B.dented
    3. C.chipped
    4. D.marked
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    Answer: B. dented

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  22. 90.

    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.  punctual

    1. A.ankle
    2. B.funny
    3. C.damn
    4. D.thin
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    Answer: B. funny

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  23. 91.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.  brute

    1. A.should
    2. B.stood
    3. C.lose
    4. D.brought
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    Answer: C. lose

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  24. 92.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.  women

    1. A.red
    2. B.rid
    3. C.bead
    4. D.cool
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    Answer: A. red

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  25. 93.

    In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. Some workers were quite affable at the meeting but their leader was rather ______

    1. A.guarded
    2. B.caution
    3. C.suspicious
    4. D.antagonistic
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    Answer: D. antagonistic

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  26. 94.

    In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. The manager was eulogised for his speech while his assistant was ________

    1. A.discouraged
    2. B.criticised
    3. C.appraised
    4. D.denounced
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    Answer: B. criticised

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  27. 95.

    In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.  dependable

    1. A.DE-pen-da-ble
    2. B.de-PEN-da-ble
    3. C.de-pen-DA-ble
    4. D.de-pen-da-BLE
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    Answer: B. de-PEN-da-ble

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  28. 96.

    From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The man said that he ________

    1. A.had eaten there the previous day
    2. B.ate here yesterday
    3. C.has eaten there before
    4. D.had eaten there yesterday
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    Answer: A. had eaten there the previous day

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  29. 97.

    From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. Tom's father gave him a valuable gift as an ______ to make him work harder in school.

    1. A.incentive
    2. B.attraction
    3. C.interest
    4. D.offer
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    Answer: A. incentive

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  30. 98.

    From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. One has to be careful of ____ friends.

    1. A.his
    2. B.their
    3. C.your
    4. D.one's
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    Answer: D. one's

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  31. 99.

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

    1. A.these
    2. B.thanks
    3. C.moth
    4. D.thyme
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    Answer: A. these

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  32. 100.

    From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Amadi's plan _____ at the last moment.

    1. A.fell down
    2. B.fell on
    3. C.fell through
    4. D.fell off
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    Answer: C. fell through

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  33. 101.

    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.  whole

    1. A.white
    2. B.ewe
    3. C.house
    4. D.sword
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    Answer: C. house

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  34. 102.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.  pearl

    1. A.curtain
    2. B.fear
    3. C.care
    4. D.sergeant
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    Answer: A. curtain

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  35. 103.

    From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. I returned from the vacation refreshed and _______.

    1. A.rejuvenated
    2. B.revived
    3. C.reloaded
    4. D.remodeled
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    Answer: A. rejuvenated

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  36. 104.

    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. We left for MAKURDI yesterday.

    1. A.Did we leave for Lagos yesterday?
    2. B.Did we arrive from Markurdi yesterday?
    3. C.Did they leave for Markurdi yesterday?
    4. D.Did we leave for Markurdi today?
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    Answer: A. Did we leave for Lagos yesterday?

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  37. 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) in brackets.  gi(gg)le

    1. A.league
    2. B.ensign
    3. C.genre
    4. D.gesture
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    Answer: A. league

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  38. 106.

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

    1. A.jet
    2. B.flew
    3. C.few
    4. D.just
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    Answer: C. few

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  39. 107.

    From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. We have no yet heard the weather _______.

    1. A.forecast
    2. B.broadcast
    3. C.prediction
    4. D.announcement
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    Answer: A. forecast

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  40. 108.

    From the words lettered A-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 sentences.  Kofi is rather audacious; he jumps off high fences.

    1. A.daring
    2. B.smart
    3. C.active
    4. D.agile
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    Answer: A. daring

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  41. 109.

    From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The experienced clerk found herself at ________.

    1. A.a crossroad
    2. B.some crossroads
    3. C.a crossroads
    4. D.the crossroad
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    Answer: C. a crossroads

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  42. 110.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.  south

    1. A.drought
    2. B.foal
    3. C.southerners
    4. D.doughy
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    Answer: A. drought

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  43. 111.

    From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Jide _____ before I arrived.

    1. A.could have eat
    2. B.had eaten
    3. C.must had eaten
    4. D.have eaten
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    Answer: B. had eaten

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  44. 112.

    From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. _____ the textbooks, he advised his daughter to face her studies.

    1. A.Having being to buy
    2. B.Having bought
    3. C.Having buying
    4. D.Having been bought
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    Answer: B. Having bought

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  45. 113.

    From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. The teacher needs ______ to write the note on the chalkboard.

    1. A.chalks
    2. B.a chalk
    3. C.some chalk
    4. D.many chalks
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    Answer: C. some chalk

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  46. 114.

    What option best completes the gap labelled 74?

    1. A.lobbying
    2. B.canvassing
    3. C.buying
    4. D.driving
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    Answer: B. canvassing

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  47. 115.

    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. Bimpe was the FIRST to submit the assignment.

    1. A.Was Nneka the first to submit the assignment?
    2. B.Was Bimpe the first to leave the assignment?
    3. C.Was Bimpe the last to submit the assignment?
    4. D.Was Bimpe the first to submit the project?
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    Answer: C. Was Bimpe the last to submit the assignment?

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  48. 116.

    From the words lettered A-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 sentences.  It is good for a child to be unduly inquisitive.

    1. A.naughty
    2. B.playful
    3. C.curious
    4. D.troublesome
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    Answer: C. curious

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  49. 117.

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.  His response showed that he kept abreast of events in the country. This means that he was

    1. A.mindful of events
    2. B.involved in events
    3. C.well-informed about events
    4. D.curious about events
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    Answer: C. well-informed about events

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  50. 118.

    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.  sold

    1. A.could
    2. B.fodder
    3. C.soldier
    4. D.fold
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    Answer: D. fold

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  51. 119.

    From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. You think I am hungry, ______?

    1. A.am I
    2. B.don't you
    3. C.aren't I
    4. D.isn't I
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    Answer: B. don't you

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  52. 120.

    From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. Banku was ______ unhappy after the fight.

    1. A.very
    2. B.too
    3. C.much
    4. D.such
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    Answer: A. very

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  53. 121.

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.  Ojo was cautioned not to jangle the old man's nerve. This means that Ojo was cautioned not to

    1. A.harass the old man
    2. B.annoy the old man
    3. C.disturb the old man
    4. D.tease the old man
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    Answer: B. annoy the old man

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  54. 122.

    In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. Bakary is a prudent husband while Musa is  ______.

    1. A.mean
    2. B.extravagant
    3. C.thoughtful
    4. D.mindless
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    Answer: B. extravagant

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  55. 123.

    In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.  leguminous

    1. A.LE-gum-in-ous
    2. B.le-GUM-in-ous
    3. C.le-gum-IM-ous
    4. D.le-gum-in-OUS
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    Answer: B. le-GUM-in-ous

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  56. 124.

    From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. I can rustle _____ an omelette - at least.

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

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  57. 125.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.  host

    1. A.now
    2. B.hoarse
    3. C.thought
    4. D.known
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    Answer: D. known

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  58. 126.

    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.  what

    1. A.who
    2. B.write
    3. C.one
    4. D.whose
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    Answer: A. who

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  59. 127.

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.  stipend

    1. A.still
    2. B.free
    3. C.bear
    4. D.kite
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    Answer: D. kite

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  60. 128.

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.  Taya was beaten at his own game. This means that

    1. A.Taya' strategies were leaked
    2. B.Taya missed the target
    3. C.Taya forgot his own tactics
    4. D.Taya's methods were used to defeat him
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    Answer: D. Taya's methods were used to defeat him

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  61. 129.

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

    1. A.tousle
    2. B.puzzle
    3. C.tussle
    4. D.dozen
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    Answer: C. tussle

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  62. 130.

    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. Bisi's mother ENJOYS cooking.

    1. A.Does Ayo's mother enjoy cooking?
    2. B.Does Bisi's mother hate cooking?
    3. C.Does Bisi's sister enjoy cooking?
    4. D.Does Bisi's mother enjoy washing?
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    Answer: B. Does Bisi's mother hate cooking?

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  63. 131.

    From the words lettered A-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 sentences.  The criminal approached the crowd menacingly.

    1. A.stealthily
    2. B.cunningly
    3. C.calculatedly
    4. D.threateningly
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    Answer: D. threateningly

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  64. 132.

    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.  chute

    1. A.loch
    2. B.usual
    3. C.sugar
    4. D.choose
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    Answer: C. sugar

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  65. 133.

    From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. I will wear my _______ dress to the dance.

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

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  66. 134.

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.  We never believed that Father would pull through that fever. This means that we did not believe that he would

    1. A.recover from the sickness
    2. B.acquire immunity to the fever
    3. C.die from the sickness
    4. D.suffer for so long
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    Answer: A. recover from the sickness

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  67. 135.

    From the words or group of words lettered A-D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. We are playing ____ the problems of the company.

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

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  68. 136.

    From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. The police explained that all the aggrieved persons should seek _______ in the court of law.

    1. A.redress
    2. B.litigation
    3. C.address
    4. D.restoration
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    Answer: A. redress

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