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

1. Though my mother was convinced about the success of the business, her manager remained ___________

A. skeptical

B. serious

C. confused

D. concerned

2. Judgment should always be in favor of the innocent and not the ________

A. guilty

B. accused

C. weak

D. elderly

3. Layi is quite reliable but his sister is _________ .

A. unswerving

B. untrustworthy

C. deceptive

D. pretentious

4. The gullible and not the ________ usually fall prey to tricksters.

A. unfriendly

B. carefree

C. brave

D. discerning

5. Tom’s humility contrasts with his brother’s _________

A. haughtiness

B. stubbornness

C. gentleness

D. quietness

ANSWERS

6. The life of man appears long but , in reality, it is _________

A. brief

B. quick

C. shortened

D. stunted

7. In the interest of peace, it is better to dialogue than to be _________

A. controversial

B. rational

C. confrontational

D. forceful

8. All the wealth amassed by a greedy father is often _________ by undisciplined children.

A. destroyed

B. scattered

C. squandered

D. ruined

9. Many people find cod liver oil disgusting but soldiers find it ________

A. refreshing

B. medicinal

C. pleasant

D. bitter

10. The arrival of the riot polices at our campus ________ the tension rather than mitigate it

A. lengthened

B. heightened

C. prolonged

D. created

ANSWERS

SECTION 2

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

11. Investigations revealed that the senior students ________ the junior to throw stones at the Principal’s car.

A. infuriated

B. integrated

C. instigated

D. instituted

12. The supreme Court _________ the ruling of the lower court.

A. nullified

B. abused

C. proclaimed

D. cancelled

13. The board has ________ the film because it contains some nude scenes.

A. edited

B. censored

C. examined

D.

14. Many young graduates have __________ to the West in search of greener pastures

A. hurried

B. Emigrated

C. absconded

D. flown

15. The Committee let her go because they considered her explanation ________

A. permissible

B. clear

C. plausible

D. necessary

ANSWERS

16. The company has paid dividends to its _________

A. buyers

B. wholesalers

C. shareholder

D. consumer

17. Within one year, that country has ________ its currency five times

A. reduced

B. devalued

C. revamped

D. defaced

18. The man was arrested because he ______ in the repayment of the loan.

A. paused

B. delayed

C. deferred

D. defaulted

19. Many members of political parties _______ to opposing parties just before elections.

A. depart

B. change

C. defect

D. go

20. The boy must have ________ the disease from school.

A. received

B. taken

C. contracted

D. carried

ANSWERS

SECTION 3

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

21. The class captain got cold feet when he was asked to lead the protest. This means the class captain became

A. nervous

B. afraid

C. concerned

D. calm

22. Street traders often try to palm their customers off with faulty goods. This means that street trader

A. trick customer into buying faulty goods

B. assist customer in choosing perfect items

C. ask for a lot of money for the faulty goods

D. is ready to swap faulty items for good ones.

23. He has broken new ground in cancer treatment with his drug. This means that he has

A. been highly acclaimed

B. introduced a new method in cancer treatment

C. solved all cancer problems.

D. thought of a new drug, for cancer treatment.

24. The Principle stood her ground even when the student revolted. This means that the Principal

A. maintained her position

B. remained standing

C. refused to listen

D. condemned the protest.

25. Looking after young children can tax one patience. This means that looking after children

A. is pleasant

B. requires endurance

C. is a lot of fun

D. takes time

ANSWERS

26. When the show was about to begin, we were still at sixes and sevens. This means that we were

A. confused

B. in groups

C. excited

D. faraway

27, My aunt’s rough driving could make one tear one’s hair out. This means that her driving could make one

A. loses the hair on one’s head.

B. feels very sad

C. gets very worried

D. feels like crying.

28. We never expected that Father would read us the riot act. This means that our father

A. taught us the riot act

B. cautioned us not to be involved in riots.

C. warned us to stop making trouble

D. encourages us to make trouble.

29 You will certainly break his heart if you tell him that. This means that telling him that would

A. makes him very sad

B. meets his expectations

C. greatly disappoint him

D. makes him confirm his suspicion

30. He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to

A. make a very important decision

B. retraces his step

C. makes peace with everyone

D. takes matters seriously

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 used in the sentence.

31. Amina is fond of making derogatory remark about her brother.

A. inconsiderate

B. discrete

C. unnecessary

D.

32. His jail term is to run concurrently

A. consistently

B. alternately

C. simultaneously

D. consecutively

33. Here’s a man who comes from a background of entertainment.

A. an experience

B. a place

C. a culture

D. a mood

34. She has always been grateful that you saved her from kidnappers.

A. content

B. comforted

C. happy

D. thankful

35. The whole place was in turmoil when we got there

A. confusion

B. disturbance

C. mourning

D. agitation

ANSWERS

SECTION 5

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best complete each of the following sentences:

41. You have no excuse _________ late

A. in being

B. to being

C. been

D. for being

42. My phone is superior _________ yours

A. to

B. than

C. from

D. over

43. You will surely help me with my work _________?

A. can you

B. won’t you

C. would you

D. you won’t

44. The trader tried to cash in _______ the customer’s ignorance.

A. by

B. at

C. on

D. with

45. She hates _______ waiting.

A. to have been kept

B. having been kept

C. being kept

D. to be keeping

ANSWERS

46. He took his share and gave them ________

A. their

B. there’s

C. there

D. theirs

47. It is advisable to mind your own business and not ________

A. somebody else

B. somebody else’s

C. somebody’s else’s

D. somebody else

48. Mike was very glad ________ that he had won the lottery.

A. to hear

B. for hearing

C. at hearing

D. on hearing

49. Mr Kwesi bought _________

A. a cupboard attractive new

B. attractive a new cupboard

C. a new attractive cupboard

D. an attractive new cupboard

50. Don’t let Jack bully you: stand up _____ him

A. for

B. against

C. above

D. to

ANSWERS

51. The culprit’s ______ when we entered the courtroom.

A. were being interrogated

B. are being interrogated

C. will be interrogated

D. would be interrogated

52. The student had no choice ________ to do as they had been commanded.

A. except

B. but

C. rather

D. even

53. My submission ______ by the Council at the moment.

A. considering

B. is being considered

C. consider

D. is considered

54. If she had known, she wouldn’t have come ______?

A. could she

B. couldn’t she

C. wouldn’t she

D. would she

55. Last week’s assignment was _________ for me

A. much too difficult

B. too much difficult

C. difficult too much

D. much difficult too

ANSWERS

61. The holiday came to an end all ______ soon.

A. too

B. rather

C. much

D. more

62. The research was carried out _____ a sample population.

A. over

B. in

C. with

D. on

63. Though _______ by opposition from his own supporters, the Chairman pressed ahead with his plans.

A. shaking

B. shook

C. shaken

D. was shaken

64. To avoid trouble, it is best to say very ______ on the case

A. less

B. little

C. few

D. small

65. He offered no explanation, _______ apology.

A. still less an

B. and even less an

C. not less the

D. still less the

ANSWERS

SECTION 6

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

The day of the great tournament arrived and - 71 – trooped into the stadium in their thousands. Meanwhile, the home team had arrived and was in the -72- . This visiting team was late. With both teams now around, the referee – 73 - his whistle and the two earns emerged from the tunnel and walked onto the pitch. The referee, his assistants and players stood stil while the national anthems of both countries were being played. After this, the captains of both teams came forward for the - 74 - . The home team won, they then exchange – 75 – and shook hands. At exactly 4.30pm, the referee signaled for the start of the match. The supporters were singing and dancing in the – 76 - . Both teams played very well but -77- a lot of chances. After playing for forty – five minutes, the referee stopped the match for the half.

ANSWERS

WASSCE JUNE 2019 ENGLISH LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE TEST

ANSWERS

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

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