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

1. It was a very harmonious meeting, without one ______ note,

A. divergent

b. adverse

C. discordant

D. strident

2. The man was accused of premeditated murder but he pleaded that it was ___________

A. determined

B. accidental

C. planned

D. contrived

3. We nearly lost the trend of his argument because of its complexity but the _____ of his language was our saving grace.

A. simplicity

B. correctness

C. openness

D. naivety

4. Uche achieved ultimate success after overcoming many ______ difficulties.

A. different

B. unlikely

C. unusual

D. improbable

5. I should know what to do in normal circumstances but this is very _____ situation.

A. different

B. unlikely

C. unusual

D. improbable

ANSWERS

6. Bola is quite extravagant whereas his wife is ______

A. considerate

B. ordinary

C. wasteful

D. thrifty

7. This is quite surprising, you cannot differentiate between the authentic and the _______ receipt

A. false

B. fake

C. wrong

D. illegal

8. Many people objected opt the demolition of the toll gates whose _____ cost millions of dollars.

A. contraction

B. formation

C. maintenance

D. design

9. To some people, that custom is repugnant but to others it is ______

A. captivating

B. delightful

C. popular

D. acceptable

10. While the armed robber remained unruffled after he had been arrested, his wife became ____

A. deflant

B. rude

C. agitated

D. energetic

ANSWERS

Section 2

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

11. Many people were seriously injured in the ____ accident, fortunately, nobody died.

A. ghastly

B. fatal

C. reckless

D. dangerous

12. The editor decided not to publish the ______ article since the writer did not indicate his name.

A. unmarked

B. unlabelled

C. anonymous

D. stamped

13. Dende did not fulfill the requirement for admission and so was ______ from taking the entrance examination.

A. removed

B. disqualified

C. convicted

D. implicated

14. The murder suspect denied the grave allegations against him but the evidence so far has _____ him.

A. corroborated

B. impeached

C. convicted

D. implicated

15. It was quite ______ to have invested in that new business.

A. prosperous

B. sufficient

C. profitable

D. successful

ANSWERS

16. The president granted the condemned prisoner a ______

A. reprieve

B. remission

C. bail

D. chance

17. It was difficult for the doctor to ______ the patient’s ailment.

A. discover

B. decide

C. divine

D. diagnose

18. They wish her ___________ of the season.

A. compliments

B. compliment

C. complement

D. complements

19. Chief Koko never allows his name to be published in connection with his philanthropic activities because he ______ publicity.

A. lacks

B. cherishes

C. contribution

D. praise

20. A befitting _____ was paid to the memory of the departed renowned professor, playwright and dramatist.

A. tribute

B. reward

C. contribution

D. praise

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 accused was caught re-handed by the police. This means that the accused was

A. made to wear red gloves.

B. thought to be in danger.

C. found in the very act.

D. found covered with blood

22. The greatest problem of the leader is that he can see no further than his nose. This means that the leader

A. lacks foresight

B. has bad sight

C. is easily deceived

D. has no self-confidence

23. He left the country to avoid loss of face. This means that he left the country to

A. make his fortune somewhere else.

B. seek revenge

C. seek refuge

D. avoid being publicly humiliated

24. John was not really angry with Janet but she seems to have taken the matter very much to heart. This means that Janet

A. does not like him

B. is very upset about the matter

C. has taken the matter very lightly

D. has had a serious talk with him

25. His driving made my hair stand on end. This means that his driving was

A. delightful

B. frightening

C. interesting

D. exciting

ANSWERS

26. When the riot broke out in the school, only the Principal kept his head. This means that only the Principal

A. was not injured

B. held his head high

C. remained calm

D. hid himself

27. Grace failed mathematics last year but she has promised to turn over a new leaf this year. This means that this year Grace will

A. be more vigilant

B. work harder

C. cling to her books.

D. examine both side of a leaf

28. The woman supported her husband through thick and thin. This means that she supported her husband

A. in both good and bad health

B. when he was fat and when he got thin

C. whether he was behaving well or badly

D. in both good and bad circumstances.

29. Juami thinks she is always right but I am determined to catch her out. This means that I am determine to

A. arrest her

B. confront her

C. prove that she can make a mistake

D. make her agree that I am right

30. The preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire disaster not to lose hope as every cloud has a silver lining. This means that

A. there is a good side to all misfortunes.

B. when there is life there is hope

C. to lose is a common occurrence

D. everybody must encounter misfortune in life.

ANSWERS

SECTION 4

From the words or group of 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 or group or words as it is used in the sentences.

31. I concede that I am wrong on this point.

A. admit

B. pledge

C. declare

D. conclude

32. Within a short time, what was meant to be a peaceful demonstration escalated into a riot,

A. rose

B. elevated

C. expanded

D. developed

33. The students were incensed to hear their school fees had been substantially increased.

A. enraged

B. disappointed

C. displeased

D. frightened

34. The flood that swept away the whole village was a catastrophic event.

A. an unfortunate

B. a disastrous

C. a devilish

D. an infuriating

35. The box contains the most valuable of all his possession.

A. beautiful

B. costly

C. useful

D. admirable

ANSWERS

36. The decision I have taken is irrevocable

A. inapplicable

B. unacceptable

C. irreversible

D. irregular

37. I am delighted to speak before this August assembly.

A. monthly

B. popular

C. crowded

D. honorable

38. The chairman ended the meeting of the cooperative society with a fitting speech

A. a short

B. an improved

C. an appropriate

D. a brief

39. That class is unusually disorderly today.

A. unruly

B. lawless

C. unrestrained

D. aggressive

40. The report given by the boy is substantially correct and we have to decide what to do about it.

A. completely

B. largely

C. probably

D. understandably

ANSWERS

SECTION 5

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

41. The new economic policy took ______last year

A. out

B. off

C. of

D. up

42. I’ll look out ____ you at the stadium

A. for

B. at

C. to

D. on

43. The men were reported _____ the money fraudulently

A. to take

B. to have taken

C. to having taken

D. to be taking

44. The boy’s father made him ___ the medicine against his will

A. swallow

B. to swallow

C. swallowed

D. to have swallowed

45. The bridge was blown _____ by enemy soldiers

A. out

B. off

C. through

D, up

ANSWERS

46. Chukwuma explained that he _____ home early yesterday to be able to catch the early but.

A. has to leave

B. has left

C. had to leave

D. was leaving

47. __________ he comes, tell him I have left.

A. should

B. should in case

C. in case

D. whether

48. Many a player ____ to score a goal so as to be highly honoured

A. is wanting

B. wants

C. want

D. have wanted

49. You ____ to know that you cannot succeed without hard work.

A. are supposed

B. supposed

C. suppose

D. are suppose

50. By the time I left the police station, the suspect _______

A. was been questioned

B. was been question

C. was being questioned

D. was being question.

ANSWERS

51. Mary has two dresses one is dirty, ______ is wet

A. either

B. another

C. each

D. other

52. That house across the road is ____, isn’t it?

A their

B. theirs

C. their’s

D. thiers’

53. Mr. Bello, with his wife and children, _________ to the United States

A. are traveling

B. have travelled

C. is travelling

D. had travel

54. The student’s refused to appear before the ______ panel set up to investigate the cause of the riot.

A. ten-men

B. ten-man

C. ten-man’s

D. ten-men’s

55. The hardened criminal was convicted _____ the charges

A. of

B. on

C. for

D. over

ANSWERS

56. I enjoy _____ my grandson to school every day.

A to drive

B. to driving

C. driving

D. drive

57. It seems that the children are not paying attention, ______?

A. aren’t they

B. doesn’t it

C. isn’t it

D. don’t they

58. We knew you were not averse to _____ new friends.

A meeting

B. meet

C. having met

D. have met

59. We should have a special programme for _____ in this country

A. the disabled

B. disabled

C. he disables

D. the disabled

60. Neither those girls nor that boy ____ to blame for the error

A. are

B. were

C. is

D. have

ANSWERS

66. The lady enjoyed the dance _________ the fact that she had a fever

A. knowing

B. in spite

C. even

D. despite

67. The children are all very enthusiastic ______ he forthcoming festival.

A. for

B. about

C. on

D. with

68. Hardly had the family settled down for Mummy’s special dinner _____ the lights went off.

A. and

B. than

C. so

D. when

69. The African extended family system gives security to _____ members

A. his

B. her

C. its

D. their

70. The philanthropist has donated a _______ machines to the village school

A. modern duplicating large

B. large modern duplicating

C. large duplicating modern

D. modern large duplicating

ANSWERS

71. Perhaps what Akin told us ____ true after all.

A. may not be

B. should not be

C. must not be

D. shall not be

72. The nurse inoculated ________ pupil in the class

A. all

B. every

C. many

D. those

73. Well, I’ve only got ______ naira notes, but you can have twenty naira.

A. small

B. few

C. a few

D. little

74. Sule has been trying hard to live _____ to his parent’s expectations

A. up

B. over

C. on

D. in

SECTION 6

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

PASSAGE A

The main – 75 – of malaria are regular – 76 – of high – 77 –. The – 78 – is cause by – 79 –, which are carried by the – 80 – anopheles mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites a man who is already carrying malaria parasites in his – 81 – if the mosquito bites another person after about two weeks, the disease is immediately – 82 – to him. After about ten days, the man experiences general weakness, - 83 – fever and sweating. In order to be treated promptly, and people who travel to regions of malaria should take prophylactic – 86 – to prevent – 87 –.

ANSWERS

75. A. Weaknesses B. Signals C. Symptoms D. Signs

76. A. Grips B. Attacks C. Problems D. Disturbances

77. A. Pressure B. Tension C. Mood D. Fever

78. A. Disease B. Discomfort C. Plaque D. Upset

79. A. Germs B. Worms C. Parasites D. Flies

80. A. Male B. Female C. Mature D. Ordinary

81. A. Body B. Brain C. Blood D. Eyes

82. A. Turned B. Transmitted C. Directed D. Supplied

83. A. Headaches B. heartache C. Dislocation D. Spasms

84. A. Removed B. Weakened C. Crushed D. Eliminated

85. A. Breathing B. Living C. Breeding D. Growing

86. A. Action B. Checks C. Treatments D. Directive

87. A. Affection B. Infection C. Relapse D. stress

ANSWERS

PASSAGE B

Fishing is one of the overlooked sports in this part of the world. It really requires very little and inexpensive – 88 – While you enjoy the sport, you will be getting food for your efforts s – 89 – is highly nutritious. A fisherman can use a simple pole and – 90 – which are not expensive or a rod and reel, to fish. The standard fishing method is to put a – 91 – or – 92 – on a hook. The fish will see this and nibble at it, strike it or snap at it. When the fish tries to eat it, the – 93 – catches it in the throat. It is also good to use – 94 – for fishing equipment. These indicate when a fish is nibbling at the bait. This method is more reliable than to watch for – 95 – on the water surface. Fishermen who fish on a small – 96 – do so from the river – 97 – and some row in boats to the middle of the river. Large-scale fishing needs the use of fishing – 98 – which go to sea and – 99 – are used to – 100 – big fishes. A lot of hazards are faced by fishermen on sea.

ANSWERS

88. A. Equipment B. Machinery C. Implements D. Apparatus

89. A. Salmon B. Fish C. Mackerel D. Sardine

90. A. Rope B. Wire C. Cord D. Thread

91. A. Gnat B. Bait C. Worm D. Fly

92. A. Fish B. Meat C. Chaff D. Lure

93. A. Needle B. Hook C. Pin D. Line

94. A. Floats B. Mats C. Raffs D. Planks

95. A. Waves B. Bubbles C. Foam D. Signs

96. A. Level B. Size C. Scale D. Base

97. A. Embankment B. Bank C. Cliff D. Bridge

98. A. Ships B. Trawlers C. Canoes D. Boats

99. A. Crates B. Baskets C. Nets D. Cages

100. A. Catch B. Get C. Kill D. attract

WASSCE JUNE 2009 ENGLISH LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE TEST

ANSWERS

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

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