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SECTION 1

In each of the following sentence, there is one underlined words and gap. From the list of word letter 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. The handsome profit from her fish business made Mrs. Uba stop complaining about her husband’s ……….. Salary.

A. Ugly.

B. Meager.

C. Modest.

D. Lowly

2. Chief Osa prefers fame in the village to ……… in the city.

A. Neglect.

B. Ignorance.

C. Poverty.

D. Obscurity

3. The media house should employ both the novice and the ……. Journalist.

A. Apprentice.

B. Probationer.

C. Newcomer.

D. Veteran.

4. While the register considers the matter insignificant, his deputy sees it as …………

A. Minute.

B. Crucial.

C. Compulsory.

D. Marvelous

5. It pays to be firm rather than ………. In a case like this.

A. Flexible.

B. Frank.

C. Irresponsible.

D. Careless

ANSWERS

6. Usually, Joseph is articulate in his speech, but today he sounds ……..

A. Clear.

B. Turgid.

C. Timid.

D. Incoherent.

7. The man’s first wife is loyal while the second is ………

A. unfaithful.

B. unkind.

C. Selfish.

D. Hostile.

8. Rather than convict him, the impartial judge ……. Him.

A. Blamed.

B. Dismissed.

C. Uphold.

D. Acquitted.

9. Instead of reconciling her parents, Roxanne worked hard at …….. them.

A. Dividing.

B. Destroying.

C. Separating.

D. Isolating.

10. We thought that Uncle Sam’s heath had improved but it had rather ……..

A. Persisted.

B. Deteriorated.

C. Deepened.

D. Decreased.

ANSWERS

SECTION 2

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

11. One very important of human relationship is …….. Trust.

A. Communal.

B. Individual.

C. Mutual.

D. Personal

12. The two tasks were performed ….…... and we were able to finish early.

A. Alternatively.

B. Simultaneously.

C. Consecutively.

D. Separately

13. The committee is charged with finding a ………., solution to the crisis.

A. Lengthy.

B. Current.

C. Lasting.

D. Strong.

14. We are worried by the …..…that exists between the two factors of the party.

A. Distraction.

B. Commotion.

C. Confusion.

D. Rivalry.

15. Our teacher was not speaking ….….. When he said that the bursar was under a cloud.

A. Literally.

B Simply.

C. Frankly.

D. Directly.

ANSWERS

16. The signature on the document lacked ………., so it was rejected.

A. Clarity.

B. Authenticity.

C. Formality.

D. Simplicity.

17. Everyone could tell that Binta was happy from the ………, on her face.

A. Picture.

B. Appearance.

C. Expression. .

D. Sight

18. His last novel was ……., by his visit to the prisons.

A. Inspired.

B. Generated.

C. Conceived.

D. revealed.

19. As a result of the power cut, production at the point factory came to a ………

A. Hold-up.

B. Blockade.

C. Stand still.

D. Suspense.

20. Several …………., were passed at the meeting.

A. Memoranda.

B. Decisions.

C. Resolutions.

D. Actions.

ANSWERS

SECTION 3
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretations that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

21. James and Henry were at daggers drawn when I knew them. This mean that they.

A. Were always angry with each other.

B. Always wore daggers.

C. Were good at drawing daggers.

D. Were fighting each other.

22. My book has become dog-eared through use. This means that.

A. the corners of the pages of my book are crumpled.

B. my book is designed like dog’s ear.

C. my book is torn.

D. my book is undependable.

23. Musa does not believe that there is poverty in African he is dyed-in-the wool capitalist. This means that Musa is.

A. a kind capitalist.

B. a thoughtful capitalist.

C. an old capitalist.

D. an unbending capitalist

24. Whenever my cousin comes to realize that I am telling the truth, she will eat humble pie. This means that my cousin will.

A. respects me.

B. Hate herself.

C. Apologize.

D. Be ashamed.

25. I had dinner with Tony and Nick and they talked shop the whole time. This means that they talked.

A. about buying things from the shop.

B. about their job.

C. all the time.

D. about taking me to the shop.

ANSWERS

26. His decision about reconcile with his former agent paid off. This means that the reconciliation.

A. yielded positive results.

B. Cost him a lot of money.

C. was unsuccessful.

D. Caused him some trouble.

27. The beauty of Bimpe’s garden shows that she has green fingers. This means that Bimpe.

A. paints his fingers green.

B. is good at growing plants.

C. turns everything she touches to green.

D. likes keeping green objects.

28. I would have visited you but my father’s ill. This means that.

A. Father’s ill health Would have made me to visit you.

B. Father’s ill health has prevented me from visiting.

C. father threatened to fall if I visited you.

D. father did not fall ill, so I could not visit you.

29. Her husband’s death has forced her to tighten her belt. This means that she has.

A. becomes more economical.

B. Adjusted he belt.

C. becomes very aggressive.

D. becomes very greedy.

30. Some candidates take examinations in their stride. This means that they.

A. prepare hard for them.

B. does not worry about them.

C. find them insurmountable.

D. are familiar t them.

ANSWERS

SECTION 4

From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the words or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words or group of words as it is used in the sentences.

31. The provocation has an instantaneous effect on him.

A. a lasting.

B. an immediate.

C. A terrifying.

D. a momentous

32. I woke up feeling rather queer.

A. Fine.

B. Strange.

C. Strong.

D. Tried

33. If he declines the offer, it will be better for him.

A. Ignores.

B. Denies.

C. Snubs.

D. Reject.

34. Our club encourages benevolence.

A. affluence.

B. Sincerity.

C. Charity.

D. Association

35. Such utterances are inimical to the peaceful co-existence of the two communities.

A. unhelpful.

B. unimportant. .

c harmful.

D. Useless.

ANSWERS

36. The chairmen observe that Andrew was the most qualifies candidate for the job.

a suitable.

B. accommodating.

C. responsible.

D. interesting.

37. What do you intend to do with those inanimate. Objects?

A. lively.

B. fascinating.

C. precious.

D. lifeless

38. Everybody noticed that the chairman’s excuse was lame.

A. verbose.

B. precise.

C. unsatisfactory.

D. unconditional

39. The president appointed staunch supporters of his policies as advisers.

A. trusted.

B. critical

C. affluent.

D. strong

40. The little boy gave his candid opinion of the incident.

A. quick.

B. brief.

C. frank.

D. hurried.

ANSWERS

SECTION 5

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

41. Why are you always jealous ………. Other people?

A. of

B. at

C. about

D. with.

42. It is sad that the rich ………… pith the poor.

A. doesn’t

B. Don’t

C. do

D. did

43. The Motorcycle nearly hit Jane and ……….

A. me

B. I

C. myself

D. mine

44. I found my friends sitting ………. He beach.

A. in

B. at

C. under

D. on

45. I is about time you ………. To bed.

A. go

B. have gone.

C. went

D. should go

ANSWERS

46. We should not ……… WASSCE next may.

A. sit in

B. sit at.

C. sit

D. sit to

47. One of his close friends …… a soldier.

A. is

B. are

C. have been

D. were

48. Does Omar …….. In the city?

A. lives

B. Lived.

C. live.

D. living

49. The meeting of the ……… will come later today.

A. secretaries general.

B. secretary generals.

C. secretaries generals.

D. secretary generals’

50. His father has a ……

A. Round wooden beautiful table.

B. wooden round beautiful table.

C. beautiful wooden round table.

D. beautiful round wooden table.

ANSWERS

56. The cook should have ……… the pepper and the tomatoes together.

A. ground.

B. grind.

C. grinds.

D. grounded.

57. My father will not believe me if I …….. Them this story.

A. tells

B. told

C .am telling.

D. will tell

58. Even before his burial, Okye’s family members were already planning how o share his wealth ………… themselves.

A. between.

B. with

C. among

D. to

59. The principal advised all the students to be of help to …………

A. one other.

B. themselves.

C. the other.

D. one another

60. Mr. Ackon needed …….… help to succeed in the business.

A. a little

B. a Few

C. Little

D. Few.

ANSWERS

61. Susan has been urging me to join the ……….

A. Girl Guides.

B. Girls Guide

C. Girls Guides

D. Girl Guide

62. Three kilometers ……….. Quite a long distance.

A. are

B. have been

C. is

D. were

63. If they had known us, they ………

A. will not treat us like that.

B. would not treat us like hat.

C. will not have treated us like that.

D. would not have treated us like that

64. The teacher mage us …… five poems each.

A. recite

B. recited

C. recites

D. reciting

65. Each one of the ten chosen contestants ……….. Lunch with the patron.

A. has had.

B. have had.

C. are having.

D. have.

ANSWERS

66. The teacher needs ……….to write the note on the chalkboard.

A. chalks

b. a chalk

c. some chalk

d. many chalks

67. Madam Abike turned ……….. 13 bags of maize at the first harvest.

A. on

B. out

C. up

D. in

68. The teacher, as well as his students …………working very hard.

A. is

B. have been

C. are

D. were

69. My mother remarked that it was high time we …… preparing the supper.

A. were starting

B. had started

C. started

D. should start

70. All we need …. Dedicated teachers.

A. are

B. was

C. is

D. were

ANSWERS

71. Though Yusuf is a much younger, you cannot compare his eloquence …… his master’s.

A. by

B. with

C. from

D. for

72. The students wandered why the sun constantly rises …….. The east.

A. in

B. by

C. from

D. within

73. Mrs. Kofi is angry ………… Her daughter’s lack of interest in her business.

A. at

B. with

C. for

D. by

74. Until I heard myself, I …….. Imagined that he said that.

A. did not

B. could not have

C. should not have

D. will not have

75. No sooner had the war started ……….. The soldiers deserted the village.

A. that

B. when

C. as

D. than

ANSWERS

SECTION 6

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

PASSAGE A

The prefectural system is one of the most__ 76 __ways of involving students directly in the __ 77 __ of the school. In the system, the students are __ 78 __ certain __ 79 __ connected with the day-to-day life of the school: for instance, the organization and co-coordination of all sorts of __ 80 __ activities, such as game, societies, clubs, or dealing with some minor cases of __81 __, talking responsibility for students welfare, __ 82 __ of leaning after school hours, arranging advisory services for junior students and checking __83__ properly __84__, the prefectural system helps to __ 85 __ the work of the administer and set a good __86 __ for the school. The operation of the system helps to __ 87 __ to make it a useful __ 88__ of the day-to-day administration of your __ 89 __

ANSWERS

76. A. Routine B. effective C. serious D. necessary

77. A. Movement B. ruling C. construction D. administration

78. A. Delegated B. promised C. allowed D. slated

79. A. Works B. jobs C. duties D. choices

80. A. Social B. academic C. extra-curricular D. special

81. A. Association B. indiscipline C. relationship D. behavior

82. A. Supervision B. assignment C. administering D. planning

83. A. Evaluation B. attendance C. diligence D. studies

84. A. Operated B. ruled C. manipulated D. evolved

85. A. Limit B. duplicated C. decrease D. minimize

86. A. Feeling B. sign C. tone D. design

87. A. Records B. course C. deeds D. functions

88. A. Implement B. feature C. tool D. device

89. A. Union B. village C. community D. group

ANSWERS

90. A. Connect B. ring C. stir D. wake

91. A. Card B. mobile C. line D. set

92. A. Received B. dialed C. inserted D. scrolled

93. A. Handset B. call C. number D. phone

94. A. Operator B. receiver C. caller D. subscriber

95. A. Credit B. money C. account D. fund

96. A. Tone B. phone C. sound D. call

97. A. On B. in C. through D. out

98. A. Application B. recharge C. calling D. dialing

99. A. make B. try C. receive D. register

100. A. Billing B. fixing C. loading D. applying

WASSCE JUNE 2010 ENGLISH LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE TEST

ANSWERS

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

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