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SECTION 1

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 opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly, fill the gap in the sentence.

1. Although the atmosphere was hostile, the meeting ended on _________________ terms

A. gentle

B. unacceptable

C. suspicious

D. amicable

2. The company had to ….. the restaurant in order to construct a hotel.

A. demolish

B. abandon

C. damage

D. relocate

3. Five years ago the economy of our country was buoyant but nowadays it has become __________

A. profitable

B. distressed

C. unbearable

D. low

4. We enjoy real stories not those that are ______

A. declining

B. practical

C. vague

D. undefined

5. Ann’s efficiency earned her a promotion while Jane’s ___________ caused her dismissal

A. lateness

B. capability

C. incompetence

D. laziness

ANSWERS

6. While Rashida’s business is flourishing, Ida’s is __________

A. declining

B. diminishing

C. vanishing

D. withering

7. Clara is full of administration for Lena but she treats me with __________

A. despair

B. callousness

C. carelessness

D. disdain

8. The contributions should be ______________ not compulsory

A. willful

B. voluntary

C. deliberate

D. outright

9. In those societies, the __________ and the cultured lived together.

A. ignorant

B. rich

C. barbaric

D. arrogant

10. Some people live in abject poverty while others live in _______________

A. affluence

B. greatness

C. fame

D. peace

ANSWERS

SECTION 2

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

11. When you ______________ someone’s point of view, you should do so politely.

A refuse

B. rebuke

C. recall

D. refuse

12. One should _______________ The land very well if one expects a bumper harvest.

A. water

B. dig

C. cultivate

D. clear

13. His lecture was ____________ And so the students did not understand it.

A. indefinite

B. illegible

C. unintelligible

D. unimpressive

14. In Botany, one is bound to _______ Flowers.

A. read

B. know

C. study

D. examine

15. Harry cannot do without his __________ Of short stories because he loves reading

A. file

B. library

C. collection

D. dictionary

ANSWERS

16. Can you ________ The result of tomorrow’s match?

A. conclude

B. predict

C. order

D. certify

17. The river ________ across the plain.

A. rolled

B. meandered

C. trickled

D. passed

18. Since the army was no longer needed, it was ….

A. demolished

B. dismantled

C. disbanded

D. fired

19. It is most ________ That the company spent five million naira on that fragile fence.

A. outstanding

B. wonderful

C. remarkable

D. astonishing

20. Matters that are confidential must not be made ___________

A. public

B. popular

C. unreasonable

D. uncertain

ANSWERS

SECTION 3

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

21. The boy went scot-free even though he insulted his teacher. This means that the boy was

A. not punished

B. free to move about

C. expelled from school

D. cautioned seriously

22. The driver escaped death by a hair’s breadth. This means that the driver escaped death

A. fast

B. luckily

C. surprisingly

D. narrowly

23. I am given a free hand to run this business. This means that I.

A. am allowed to make my own decisions.

B. make my own appointments.

C. assist the words willingly.

D alone can choose my executives

24. In every good transaction, there should be some give-and-take. This means that.

A. transactions are about giving

B. transactions give and take

C. any gift should be accept willingly.

D. people should be willing to make compromises.

25. That account of the incident is true to a degree. This means that the account is.

A. totally wrong.

B. not clear

C. completely true.

D. partly true

ANSWERS

26. Moses won the contest hands down. This means that Moses won

A. surprisingly

B. very easily

C. narrowly

D. with difficulty

27. They vowed to win the race by hook or by crook. This means that they vowed to win by

A. peaceful negotiations

B. any possible means.

C. bribing the other competitors

D. being honest

28. William spent the first three months learning the ropes. This means that he

A. pulled all the ropes that should be pulled.

B. learnt what the job demanded

C. know what to do

D. was unwilling to learn.

29. Our teacher advised us not to go with the crowd. This means that he advised us not to

A. stay too much in the crowd.

B. travel with the crowd.

C. have many friends.

D. be unduly influenced by others.

30. Although the men were foreigners, they were given preferential treatment. This means that the men were treated

A. better than others

B. with caution

C. with respect

D. very quickly

ANSWERS

SECTION 4

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.

31. John bled profusely as a result of the accident

A. slowly

B. excessively

C. extremely

D. abundantly

32. What you are suggesting is not feasible.

A. capable

B. practicable

C. attractive

D. easy

33. Pa Bakary augmented his income by selling firewood

A. saved

B. preserved

C. increased

D. economized

34. He plays the Kora with dexterity

A. wisdom

B. force

C. pride

D. skill

35. The police could not apprehend all the gamblers.

A. charge

B. interrogate

C. arrest

D. prosecute

ANSWERS

36. Fafa has a conspicuous nose.

A. prominent

B. flat

C. battered

D. pointed

37. Many parents are upset by the laxity with which children treat academic work nowadays.

A. repulsed

B. constrained

C. confused

D. trouble

38. In order to keep the peace I had to retract my statement.

A. alter

B. refine

C. withdraw

D. deny

39. Their father is so vigilant that it is not possible for his children to play truant.

A. intelligent

B. watchful

C. rigid

D. concerned

40. The principal endorsed my traveling documents without delay.

A. corrected

B. checked

C. reviewed

D. approved

ANSWERS

51. This is Kunle’s handwriting there _________ be no argument about it.

A. could

B. couldn’t

C. can

D. can’t

52. In Matamina no one is _________The law

A. over

B. within

C. above

D. outside

53. Luckily, Frank arrived just _________ time to catch the plane.

A. by

B. within

C. to

D. in

54. Those boys will have to blame ____________ for not listening to advice

A. each other

B. ourselves

C. the other

D. themselves

55. This is not your book, it is _________

A. Andrew

B. Andrew’s

C. Andrews

D. Andrews’

ANSWERS

56. John said he had never _________ insulted in his life.

A so been

B. been so

C. being so

D. so being

57. I asked Penda to stand _________ for me since I could not attend the meeting

A. on

B. aside

C. in

D. by

58. Femi, Tom is Aka’s son, _________?

A. is he

B. he is

C. isn’t it

D. isn’t he

59. You will help me lift this box, ……?

A. won’t you

B. would you

C. can you

D. could you

60. Sally assisted me in buying my….yesterday

A. very first party dress

B. first very party dress

C. party very first dress

D. party dress first very

ANSWERS

61. The cook had ….. oil and so could not prepare the soup.

A. little

B. small

C. some

D. much

62. We will have to set up a …… panel to investigate this matter.

A. seven men

B. seven-men

C. seven man

D. seven-man

63. The workers could not move the heavy stone ….. they tired.

A. how much

B. as much as

C. no matter that

D. however hard

64. The friendly match will kick ….. at 4:00p.m. today as schedule,

A. up

B. on

C. of

D. off

65. The boys …. Football when the teacher entered the class.

A. are discussing

B. were discussing

C. will be discussing

D. will discuss

ANSWERS

66. Our teacher is …. To make such a mistake

A. too much intelligent

B. intelligent too much

C. much too intelligent

D. too intelligent much

67. Some people find it difficult not to give …. To temptation

A. away

B. over

C. in

D. off

68. If your argument is not strong enough, you….. your claim to your father’s property

A. had forfeited

B. would forfeit

C. will forfeit

D. have forfeited

69. While he was in prison he had…..time to read a lot of books.

A. ample

B. real

C. few

D most

70. Anyone who wants to succeed in any endeavour should ….…. His lazy habits.

A. shake off

B. shake down

C. snake out

D. shake in

ANSWERS

71. No sooner had they arrived …… we left the hall.

A. than

B. when

C. so

D. therefore

72. Any good newspaper will cater for the needs of the ….. public

A. reader

B. readers

C. reading

D. readable

73. The little boy found it difficult to keep pace …… his father.

A. against

B. by

C. with

D. over

SECTION 6

In the following passages, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passages.

PASSAGE A

Fred loves the weekends because they afford him the opportunity to visit the popular – 74 – where his friend, the – 75 – always allows him to go through the newspapers at no cost to him. There are usually many daily and weekly – 76 – of newspapers, magazines and journals on sale. Fred’s habit is to quickly not from the – 77 – the papers that had arrived. Next, he glances at the – 78 – of the leading stories and then the – 79 – that are printed underneath the pictures on the front and back pages. Thereafter, he decided on which one to read. He has his favorite – 80 – and he especially loves to read the – 81 – which are usually written by editors. He enjoys the – 82 – sent in by the – 83 – journalists because he believes that they write objectively. The – 84 – sadden him because they remind him that life is transient. However, whatever gloominess these bring about is quickly wiped away by the excitement from the – 85 – pages. These pages keep him informed on his favorite clubs, players and match fixtures.

ANSWERS

74. A. Newsagent B. Newsstand C. Newsletter D. Newscast

75. A. Vendor B. Hawker C. Trader D. Merchant

76. A. Reprints B. Impressions C. Units D. Editions

77. A. Mastheads B. Names C. Index D. Title

78. A. Topics B. Timelines C. Headlines D. Layouts

79. A. Copies B. Subscripts C. Documents D. Captions

80. A. Extracts B. Columns C. Corners D. Sections

81. A. Features B. Publications C. Editorial D. Serials

82. A. Articles B. Works C. Entries D. Writings

83. A. Amateur B. Lay C. Freelance D. Carefree

84. A. Obituaries B. Dirges C. Pictures D. Entries

85. A. Football B. Games C. Recreation D. Sports

ANSWERS

PASSAGE B

Last week Mrs. Coker took her sick daughter to the hospital. After examining her, the doctor said that the child didn’t have much – 86 – to the parasites, which the laboratory – 87 – discovered in her blood – 88. He advised her to give the child the prescribed drugs and to keep out the flies that – 89 – the disease. He told Mrs. Coker that the disease was in its early – 90 – and that the obvious symptom was the – 91 – of the eye membranes. This was caused by the trachoma virus, which could not be seen under a – 92 – because it is smaller than bacterial – 93 –. He made her realize that trachoma could cause blindness. Therefore, Mrs. Coker should protect her family from this – 94 – disease. She should maintain a high standard of – 95 – by – 96 – her towels and face cloths. The doctor then wrote out a – 97 – of antibiotic drugs and tables, which should be obtained from a – 98 –. He assured Mrs. Coker that the treatment he had prescribed would – 99 – the child to good – 100 – in two or three days.

ANSWERS

86. A. Resistance B. Reaction C. Opposition D. Energy

87. A. Operator B. Technician C. Nurse D. Aide

88. A. Sample B. Type C. Group D. Portion

89. A. Maintain B. Give C. Carry D. Deliver

90. A. Circumstances B. Positions C. Steps D. Stages

91. A. Itching B. Enlargement C. Inflammation D. Growth

92. A. Telescope B. Endoscope C. Stethoscope D. Microscope

93. A. Organisms B. Fungi C. Vermin D. Pests

94. A. Pervasive B. Contagious C. Dreadful D. Potent

95. A. Hygiene B. Upkeep C. Living D. Health

96. A. Sterilizing B. Washing C. Cooking D. Drying

97. A. Concoction B. Recommendation C. Description D. Prescription

98. A. Pharmacist B. Scientist C. Practitioner D. Nurse

99. A. Revive B. Restore C. Repair D. Cure

100. A. Standard B. State C. Health D. Position

WASSCE JUNE 2012 ENGLISH LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE TEST

ANSWERS

1.D 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.A 7.D 8.B 9.C 10.A 11.A 12.C 13.C 14.C 15.C 16.B 17.B 18.C 19.D 20.A 21.A 22.D 23.A 24.D 25.D 26.B 27.B 28.C 29.D 30.A 31.B 32.B 33.C 34.D 35.C 36.A 37.A 38.C 39.B 40.D 41.D 42.D 43.B 44.A 45.C 46.D 47.C 48.D 49.B 50.C 51.D 52.C 53.D 54.D 55.B 56.B 57.C 58.D 59.A 60.A 61.A 62.D 63.D 64.D 65.B 66.C 67.C 68.C 69.A 70.A 71.A 72.C 73.C 74.B 75.A 76.D 77.A 78.C 79.D 80.B 81.C 82.A 83.C 84.A 85.D 86.A 87.B 88.A 89.C 90.D 91.C 92.A 93.A 94.B 95.A 96.B 97.D 98.A 99.B 100.C

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