WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2022

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 sentences. 

Farmers sometimes go through the frustrating experience of having to watch their produce rot

The purpose of education progress, not to it s to facilitate ...

The proncipal raised eyebrows at the student's explanation. This means that the principal

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When we say someone "raised eyebrows" it usually means that they were surprised or skeptical about something. In this case, it means that the principal was surprised by the student's explanation. Therefore, the correct answer is "was surprised by the explanation."

His manners are uncouth, while his wife's

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The sentence is comparing the manners of two people - "his" and "his wife's". The first part of the sentence says that "his manners are uncouth", which means that they are lacking in refinement, elegance, or polish. The word "while" indicates a contrast, so the second part of the sentence implies that "his wife's" manners are different from "his" - they are "refined". "Refined" means elegant, cultured, and polite, so it is the correct answer.

The FRENCH village is located in Badagry.

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

He ran _____ that the defenders couldn't catch up with him.

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The correct option to fill the blank is "so fast". "So fast" is an idiom that is used to mean very quickly or at a high speed. In the sentence, the word "that" indicates that the action of the subject was to a degree that the defenders couldn't catch up with him, and the idiom "so fast" conveys that meaning perfectly.

dance

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

Highlights _____ the events will be televised today.

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The correct option to fill in the blank is "of". "Highlights of the events" means the most important or interesting parts of the events. Therefore, the sentence is saying that these important parts will be televised. The preposition "of" is used to indicate that the televised portion is a selection or summary of the events, rather than the events themselves.

fall

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern and shade your answer in the usual way. 

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Regain |rɪˈɡeɪn| is stressed on the second syllable while other options are stressed on the first syllable.

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

To _____ did you speak?

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The correct option to fill the blank in the sentence is "whom." "Whom" is an objective pronoun used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition. In the sentence, the speaker is asking about the person who was spoken to, which is the object of the verb "speak." Therefore, "whom" is the correct pronoun to use. "Whose" is a possessive pronoun used to ask about ownership, "who" is a subject pronoun used to refer to the person performing an action, and "which" is used to refer to things or animals.

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.

gang

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The word that has the same consonant sound as the underlined letters in "gang" is "tag". Both words have the same "g" and "ng" sounds.

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern and shade your answer in the usual way. 

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

I told them I would come back as soon as I _____ 

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The correct answer is C) could. "I told them I would come back as soon as I could" means that the speaker will come back as soon as it is possible or feasible for them to do so. It implies that there may be some hindrances or obstacles that may prevent the speaker from returning immediately, but they will return as soon as they are able to. The use of "could" in this sentence suggests a sense of uncertainty and implies that the speaker's ability to return may be dependent on certain circumstances.

The principal punished the students for being DISHONEST.

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 sentences. 

The governor rebutted all the allegations against him.

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The sentence is talking about a governor who faced allegations against him. The word "rebutted" means to give evidence or argument to disprove something, so it means that the governor responded to all the allegations against him and proved them false. The correct option is "refuted", which means to prove something wrong or false. The other options do not fit as well because they either mean to deny or cancel something, or to physically take something away.

Mary made a clean breast of everything. This means that Mary 

Had it not rained, I would have visited you. This means that

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern and shade your answer in the usual way

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Options A, B, and D are stressed on the first syllable except for option C which is stressed on the second syllable. 

The economy of the country has remained _______ despite the crisis

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The sentence is saying that despite the crisis, the economy of the country has remained a certain way. The word that fits this description is "strong", which means powerful and stable. So the answer is "strong".

From the words lettered A toD, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/ʌ/

reverse

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

Sometimes minor incidents in our lives stand out because we cherish

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The word that best fits in the blank is "them". The sentence is saying that minor incidents stand out in our memories because we cherish "them" - the incidents themselves. This could be because these incidents have a special meaning or significance to us, or because they are associated with strong emotions or feelings.

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

roam

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The word that rhymes with "roam" is "home." The two words end with the same sound, which is the "ohm" sound. The other options, "come," "done," and "from," do not have the same sound as "roam."

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 sentences. 

Only a pragmatic approach will solve this problem.

WASSCE 2022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3 ORAL (OBJECTIVES TEST)

lynch

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

parochial

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.

black

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The word that has the same consonant sound as the underlined letters in "black" is "kneed" because they both have the /k/ sound at the beginning of the word. The other options, "know," "scene," and "echo," do not have the same consonant sound as "black."

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

callow

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The word that rhymes with callow is "shallow" (option D). "Callow" and "shallow" have the same ending sound "-ow", making them a perfect rhyme. "Colour" (option A) and "brow" (option B) do not rhyme with "callow" as they have different ending sounds. "Allow" (option C) has a similar ending sound "-ow", but it is not a perfect rhyme as it starts with a different consonant sound.

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

The reason he gave, _____, was most unconvincing.

The peak of Mount Everest is about six miles from its _______ 

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The correct answer is "base". "Peak" refers to the topmost point of a mountain, while "base" refers to the bottom or lowest part of a mountain. The distance between the peak and the base is often used to describe the height or elevation of a mountain. Therefore, the peak of Mount Everest is about six miles from its base.

Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.

In the following passage, the numbered gap 72 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage. 

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In the given passage, the missing word in the gap numbered 72 should be a word that contrasts with "preventive" in the previous sentence. The sentence talks about medical experts emphasizing a certain type of measure. The options given are curative, healing, corrective, and anaesthetic. Among these options, the word that best fits the context is "curative." This is because curative measures refer to the treatment or curing of an illness or injury that has already occurred, while preventive measures refer to actions taken to prevent or avoid illness or injury from occurring. Therefore, the most suitable word to fill the gap is "curative."

He does not smoke so the gift of an ashtray will not be quite _________

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If someone does not smoke, it would not be appropriate to give them an ashtray as a gift. Therefore, the missing word in the sentence is "appropriate".

alert

/z/

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.

supper

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The underlined consonant sound in "supper" is /p/. The only word that has the same consonant sound is option C, "trip". The /p/ sound is found at the beginning of both words. Therefore, the answer is option C, "trip".

From the words lettered A toD, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/k/

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 sentences. 

Binetou looked quite resplendent in that red dress

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The correct option for the sentence "Binetou looked quite resplendent in that red dress" is: stunning. The sentence describes Binetou's appearance in a red dress, and uses the word "resplendent" to indicate that she looked exceptionally beautiful, bright, and dazzling. The word "resplendent" means brilliant or splendid in appearance, and is often used to describe someone or something that looks magnificent or dazzling. Therefore, the best option to describe Binetou's appearance is "stunning," which means extremely impressive or attractive. The options "expensive," "respectable," and "conspicuous" do not accurately convey the meaning intended by the sentence. "Expensive" means costing a lot of money, "respectable" means worthy of respect, and "conspicuous" means attracting attention or standing out, but these words do not accurately describe Binetou's appearance in the context of the sentence.

Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.

In the following passage, the numbered gap 77 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage. 

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In the passage, a patient with an illness may be asked to go to a place for one test or another or have some tests taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. Therefore, the most suitable word to fill the gap in the passage is "laboratory," which is a place where tests can be conducted on samples of a patient's bodily fluids or tissues to determine the cause of an illness.

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

HE is the press photographer.

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The appropriate question to which the given sentence is the answer is "Was he the press photographer?" because the sentence is emphasizing that the person being talked about is the press photographer.

Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.

In the following passage, the numbered gap 76 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage. 

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The missing word in the passage should be related to diseases that have similar characteristics, which makes it difficult for doctors to diagnose them. Out of the four options provided, "symptom" is the most suitable word to fill the gap as it refers to a physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease. Therefore, the correct answer is option C, "symptom."

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 sentences. 

It is foolish  to depend entirely on mundane things

Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.

In the following passage, the numbered gap 74 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage. 

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The most suitable word to fill the gap in the passage is "consultation." The passage is discussing the process of seeking medical attention, and when an individual has a disease, they have to see a doctor for consultation. The word "consultation" refers to the act of seeking advice or information from someone with expertise in a particular area. In the context of the passage, the doctor is the expert who provides advice and information on the disease and possible treatment options. Therefore, the correct answer is option A, "consultation."

boot

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

It is always good to live _____ one's means.

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The correct option is "within". To live within one's means means to spend only the amount of money that one can afford or that one has available. It involves not overspending or going into debt, and it is a good financial habit that helps to avoid financial problems and maintain financial stability.

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

Isn't it high time we _____?

The director sees Tim as the joker in the pack. This means that the director considers Tim to be

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If the director sees Tim as the "joker in the pack," it means that the director sees Tim as unpredictable and possibly humorous. The phrase "joker in the pack" refers to a person who is unexpected or unconventional, and may behave in ways that surprise others. This phrase is often used to describe someone who doesn't fit in with the norm or follows their own rules, and is not necessarily a negative term. Therefore, it is likely that the director sees Tim as someone who adds an element of unpredictability and humor to the group.

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

lose

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

An act of cleanliness is to dispose useless items

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The missing word that completes the sentence is "away". "Dispose" means to get rid of or throw away something that is no longer needed or useful. Therefore, the complete sentence should be "An act of cleanliness is to dispose useless items away".

here

The teacher truly had his heart in the right place. This means that he was

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The phrase "had his heart in the right place" is an idiomatic expression that means someone has good intentions and is genuinely caring or compassionate. Therefore, if someone says "the teacher truly had his heart in the right place," it means that the teacher was kind and considerate towards others, and had their best interests at heart.

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

if I _____ what actually happened, I would have punished him.

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The correct answer is "had heard." This is because the sentence is in the past unreal conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation in the past. The speaker did not hear what actually happened, but is imagining what would have happened if they had heard. The correct verb form to use in this situation is "had heard," which is the past perfect form.

core

While your parents are ........ ., mine are liberal in their views.

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The sentence is making a comparison between two sets of parents, one set being "strict" and the other set being "liberal" in their views. The word "strict" means that someone is very severe in their actions or behavior, and this could be related to a parenting style that is very authoritarian and doesn't allow much freedom. So the missing word is "strict".

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.

pressure

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

I'll try to convince him as _____ I can.

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The correct option is "best". This sentence means that the speaker will put forth their best effort to persuade or influence the person they are referring to. In this context, "as" is used as a comparative adverb, meaning that the speaker will attempt to convince the person to the greatest possible extent. "Best as" is not grammatically correct in this sentence, and "the best" is not necessary because "best" already indicates that the speaker will use their utmost effort. "Well as" is also incorrect because "well" is an adverb that describes the manner in which something is done, but it does not fit in this context.

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.

chunk

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The underlined sound in "chunk" is "ch". The only word among the options that has the same consonant sound is "matches". Therefore, "matches" is the answer.

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

I want to know your religious _____ 

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The correct option to fill in the blank is "beliefs". The speaker is asking about the religious beliefs of the person they are addressing. "Believe" is a verb, "believing" is a present participle that can also function as a noun, and "believes" is the third-person singular form of the verb. "Beliefs" is the noun form that refers to the convictions or principles held by a person or group with regards to religion. Therefore, the correct sentence should read, "I want to know your religious beliefs?"

From the words lettered A toD, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/w/

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The phonetic symbol /w/ represents the sound made by the consonant "w". The word that contains this sound is "wet".

Inflation has caused the cost of goods to _________

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The sentence is describing the effect of inflation on the cost of goods. Inflation is a situation where the general prices of goods and services rise, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of money. When prices of goods and services increase due to inflation, the cost of goods will also increase. Therefore, the word that best fits the blank is "escalate," which means to increase rapidly or to go up quickly.

doubt

Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.

In the following passage, the numbered gap 78 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage. 

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The missing word in the passage is related to a medical examination that can help the doctor find out what is happening internally when a disease cannot be diagnosed during the initial examination. The most suitable word to fill the gap in the passage is "an x-ray." An x-ray is a medical imaging technique used to see inside the body, which helps the doctor diagnose and detect diseases or injuries that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Reading the ______ of the famous King, one would see that he had many things to hide

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern and shade your answer in the usual way. 

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

fasted

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The word that rhymes with "fasted" is "practised" (option C). The words "fasted" and "practised" share the same ending sound "-st", which makes them rhyme. The other options, "instead" and "harvest", do not have the same ending sound as "fasted", and therefore, they do not rhyme with it.

His cousin is usually HOSPITABLE to strangers.

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The statement means that the person's cousin is friendly and welcoming to people he/she doesn't know, i.e., the opposite of being hostile. Therefore, the correct option is "Is his cousin usually hostile to strangers?"

From the words lettered A toD, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/aʊ/

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The sound represented by the phonetic symbol /aʊ/ is similar to the sound produced when we pronounce the word "ow" as in "ouch." Out of the options given, the word that contains this sound is "plough," which is pronounced as /plaʊ/. The combination of the letters "ou" in "plough" represents the sound /aʊ/. The other options, "fraught," "fracas," and "bat," do not contain the /aʊ/ sound.

beauty

Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.

In the following passage, the numbered gap 80 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage. 

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The missing word in the passage is related to what the doctor might give to the patient after prescribing drugs. The options given are "concoction," "syringes," "additives," and "injections." Out of these options, "injections" is the most suitable word to fill the gap as it is commonly given by doctors to administer drugs or medication directly into the bloodstream. The other options do not fit the context of the passage as well. Therefore, the correct answer is "injections."

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

He _____ his ideas very clearly at meetings.

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The correct option is "puts across." To "put across" means to express something in a way that is easily understood by others. In this case, the sentence means that the person is able to clearly communicate his ideas during meetings. The other options, "puts out," "puts away," and "puts in," do not accurately convey the intended meaning in this context.

WASSCE 2022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3 ORAL (OBJECTIVES TEST)

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Kofi is generous, whereas his wife is

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The statement presents a contrast between the character of Kofi and his wife. Kofi is described as generous while his wife is the opposite of that. The word that best describes the opposite of generous is stingy. Therefore, the correct answer is "stingy".

The governor filed an _______ against the ruling of the tribunal.

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In this sentence, the word "against" indicates that the governor is challenging or opposing the ruling of the tribunal. The word that would best fit in the blank is "appeal." An appeal is a legal request made by a party to a higher court to review and possibly overturn a decision made by a lower court or administrative agency. In this case, the governor is filing an appeal against the ruling of the tribunal, which means that they are asking a higher court to review the decision and potentially reverse or modify it. An injunction is a court order that requires a person or organization to stop doing something or to take a specific action. An objection is a formal expression of disapproval or opposition to something. An application is a formal request for something, such as a job or a permit. While these words are also used in legal contexts, they do not accurately describe the action that the governor is taking in this sentence.

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.

spit

soul

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.

long

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

How I wish she ______ the books before Tunde arrived.

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The correct answer is "had seen." The sentence is in the past perfect tense, which is used to describe an action that was completed before another past action. In this case, the action of seeing the books should have been completed before Tunde arrived. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is the past perfect tense, which is formed by combining "had" with the past participle of the verb "see." The correct sentence would be: "How I wish she had seen the books before Tunde arrived."

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 sentences. 

The World Bank made funds available to the government for poverty alleviation.

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The correct option that completes the sentence is "reduction". The sentence implies that the World Bank provided money to the government to help reduce the level of poverty in the country. Therefore, "reduction" is the appropriate word to use in the sentence. The other options such as "removal," "termination," and "elimination" suggest a complete eradication of poverty, which may not be feasible with just one funding.

Obi's family is known for their audacity, so one is surprised at his ______

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In the given sentence, "Obi's family is known for their audacity", it is established that Obi's family has a reputation for being bold and daring. Therefore, it would be surprising for Obi to display the opposite of that trait, which would be cowardice. Therefore, the answer is "cowardice".

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

Bola invited Joe and _____ to the show.

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

curriculum

Answer Details

The correct stress pattern for the word "curriculum" is cur-RIC-u-lum. This means that the second syllable is stressed. It is important to know the correct stress pattern of words for effective communication, especially in spoken English.

The old man prayed for the ________ of his sins before he died.

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The blank space in the sentence refers to a request for forgiveness for wrongdoing. Out of the options provided, the word that best fits this meaning is "remission." Therefore, the old man prayed for the remission of his sins before he died.

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

John's father was PROMOTED yesterday.

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

Remember to return it to Ruth; _____ hers.

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The correct answer is "it's". This is a contraction of "it is" and is used to indicate that the item being referred to should be returned to Ruth because it belongs to her. "Its" is a possessive pronoun used to show that something belongs to "it", such as "the book lost its cover". In this sentence, "it's" is needed because the speaker is saying "Remember to return it to Ruth; it is hers."

The night watchman was given the marching orders because of his negligence. This means that he was

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The phrase "marching orders" means dismissal or termination of employment, so the correct answer is "dismissed". The night watchman was let go from his job due to his negligence or lack of attention to his duties.

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 sentences. 

The acrobatic displays left the spectators stunned.

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The acrobatic displays were so impressive that they made the spectators feel surprised and amazed. They were left in awe of what they had just witnessed. Therefore, the correct option is "astonished".

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 sentences. 

He was jailed for failing to obey the court injunction.

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The sentence suggests that someone was sent to jail for not following a court order or injunction, indicating a violation of the "order" of the court. Therefore, the correct option is "order."

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

institution

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The word "institution" has four syllables, and the primary stress falls on the second syllable. Therefore, the correct stress pattern is "in-STI-tu-tion," which is option B.

believe

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The word "believe" is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable, which is pronounced like "lee". The other words listed have different stress patterns, with the stress falling on the first syllable in "lie" and "lettuce", the second syllable in "quay", and the final syllable in "kick".

Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.

In the following passage, the numbered gap 75 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage. 

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The word that is most suitable to fill the gap numbered 75 in the passage is "diagnose." The sentence reads, "At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___." In this context, the word "diagnose" means to identify the nature or cause of a disease or problem. When the doctor is unable to determine the specific disease during the initial examination, he or she must perform additional tests or procedures to arrive at a diagnosis. Therefore, the correct option to fill in the gap is "diagnose."

Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.

In the following passage, the numbered gap 79 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage. 

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In the given passage, the missing word is related to the doctor giving drugs and perhaps some form of treatment to the patient. Among the options provided, the most suitable word to fill the gap is "prescribe", as it means to recommend or authorize the use of a medicine or treatment for a particular condition. The doctor prescribes medication based on the diagnosis of the patient's condition, and this word fits perfectly in the context of the passage. The other options like "write," "select," and "dictate" do not convey the exact meaning required to complete the sentence.

From the words lettered A toD, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/ɪ/

The smaller boys had always drawn back in fear when the bully raised a fist, but this time they did not ________

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The word that best completes the sentence is "recoil". The sentence is describing a situation where a bully has previously been feared by the smaller boys, but this time they did not recoil or draw back in fear when he raised a fist. "Advance" and "agree" do not fit in the context of the sentence, and "retaliate" suggests a different action that the smaller boys might take in response to the bully's actions, which is not described in the sentence. Therefore, "recoil" is the best option.

These days, many people concentrate on temporal things to the detriment of the _______

Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.

In the following passage, the numbered gap 71 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage. 

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The passage is discussing the emphasis that medical experts have been laying on certain measures within the last quarter of the twentieth century. These measures are being taught to people through primary health care programs. The missing word in gap 71 must describe the type of measures that medical experts have been emphasizing. Options A, B, and C - effective, protective, and defensive - all suggest measures that are taken after a disease has already been contracted. However, the passage suggests that the measures being emphasized are preventative, meaning they are taken to prevent the onset of disease in the first place. Therefore, option D - preventive - is the most suitable word to fill the gap in the passage.

At the terminus, all the passengers on the train will have to ________

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The word that best fits in the blank is "alight". This means that the passengers will have to exit or get off the train, typically at the final stop or terminus. The other options are similar in meaning but may not be the best fit in this particular sentence. "Disembark" is commonly used for leaving ships or planes, "descend" is typically used for moving downwards, and "dismount" is commonly used for getting off a horse or bike.

Only teachers could afford a car. This means that

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The statement "Only teachers could afford a car" means that teachers are the only ones who have the financial ability to purchase a car, while others do not. Therefore, the correct option is: "teachers and nobody else could afford a car."

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

Amao _____ his master in every way.

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The sentence implies that Amao is very similar to his master or imitates him. Therefore, the correct option would be "takes after". "Takes over" would mean that Amao is taking control of his master's position or responsibilities. "Takes up" would mean that Amao is starting a new activity or hobby. "Takes in" would mean that Amao is deceiving or tricking his master.

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.

joy

Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ___71___ rather than ___72___ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ___73___ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ___74___. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ___75___ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ___76___. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ___77___ for one test or the other or he would have ___78___ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. it is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ___79___ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ___80___. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.

In the following passage, the numbered gap 73 indicates a missing word. Four options are given in columns lettered A, to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the gap in the passage. 

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In the given passage, the missing word is related to a person getting a disease and then seeking medical attention. The word that best fits in the gap is "contracts" (option B). This is because the word "contracts" means to catch or acquire a disease, infection, or virus. Therefore, the sentence would read as "When an individual contracts a disease, he has to see a doctor for treatment." This means that when someone gets sick, they need to seek medical attention from a doctor to get the necessary treatment. The other options - "acquires," "contacts," and "develops" - do not fit the context of the sentence as well as "contracts" does.

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

Their _____ house is by the side of the road. 

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The correct answer is "father-in-law's". This is because the possessive apostrophe " 's" is used to indicate that the house belongs to the father-in-law of the person speaking. The other options are incorrect because they either use the plural form "fathers-in-law" or incorrectly place the apostrophe before "s".

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

Graduates find it difficult to secure _____ nowadays.

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The sentence is talking about the difficulty graduates face in getting a job, so the missing word should mean "job" or "work". Among the options given, "employment" is the only noun that fits the context and is grammatically correct. Therefore, the answer is "employment".

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

_____ were classmates in the university.

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The correct option is "His sister and I were classmates in the university." This is because "his sister and I" are the subjects of the sentence, and in English grammar, the subject pronouns come before the verb. Using "me" instead of "I" would make it incorrect since "me" is an object pronoun and cannot be used as the subject of the sentence.

From the words lettered A toD, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/ð/

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The phonetic symbol /ð/ represents the "voiced dental fricative" sound, which is made by placing the tip of the tongue between the upper and lower teeth and vibrating the vocal cords. The word that contains this sound is "their" (option C). The "th" in "their" is pronounced as a voiced dental fricative. The other options do not contain this sound.

Franca's behaviour towards Edward leaves much to be desired. This means that Franca's behaviour was

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

It's a miracle that the child didn't die after the illness, _____?

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The correct option for the sentence "It's a miracle that the child didn't die after the illness, _____?" is: isn't it. The sentence expresses surprise that the child survived an illness that was potentially life-threatening. The phrase that can fit in the blank space should be a statement that reinforces this sense of surprise and seeks agreement or confirmation from the listener. Out of the four options provided, "isn't it" best fits this description. "Isn't it" is a common phrase used to seek agreement or confirmation from the listener, especially in situations where the speaker is surprised or impressed by something. In this case, the speaker is expressing amazement at the child's survival and is seeking agreement or confirmation from the listener that it is indeed miraculous that the child did not die. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence as well as "isn't it." "Did she" and "didn't she" suggest a question about the child's survival, rather than a statement of surprise. "Wasn't it ones means" is not a common phrase and does not fit the context of the sentence at all.

From the words lettered A toD, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/a:/

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

The two players protested against the

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The sentence states that two players protested against something, which is described as "Twice-weekly fitness practice". This means that the players were not happy with the fitness training that took place twice a week. The correct option is "Twice-weekly fitness practice" as it clearly and accurately describes what the players protested against. The other options either have the words in the wrong order or use different words to describe the fitness practice, which can change the meaning of the sentence.

I hadn't finished talking to Halima, when she snapped my head off. This means that she 

nook

The judge expected direct answers but the accused was ...

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The word that fits the sentence is "evasive." This is because being evasive means avoiding or not answering directly, which is what the accused did according to the sentence.

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.

method

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.

easy

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The underlined sound in "easy" is /z/. The word that has the same consonant sound as /z/ is "phase" because it contains the same /s/ sound. Therefore, the answer is B - phase.

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

affidavit

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The word is "affidavit". In English, words are pronounced with different levels of emphasis on syllables, which is known as stress. The correct stress pattern for "affidavit" is aff-i-DA-vit, where the emphasis is on the third syllable. This means that option C is the correct one. The other options have stress on the wrong syllable, which makes them incorrect pronunciations of the word.

The recent floods in some countries have _______ many lives

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The recent floods in some countries have "claimed" many lives. The word "claimed" in this context means that the floods have caused the loss of many lives, as if the floods have taken possession of them. It is often used to describe the loss of life in a natural disaster, such as a flood, hurricane, or earthquake. The word "claimed" also implies that the loss of life was sudden and unexpected. Therefore, it is likely that the floods have caused a significant number of deaths, and the use of the word "claimed" emphasizes the severity of the situation.

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

The student did the assignment, but not _____ the way I had expected.

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The sentence is expressing that the student completed the assignment, but not in the way the speaker had anticipated. The blank space requires a word that describes the degree of how different the student's approach was from the speaker's expectation. - "Just" would imply that the student's approach was very similar to the speaker's expectation. - "Quite" would imply that the student's approach was somewhat different from the speaker's expectation. - "Hardly" would imply that the student's approach was almost completely different from the speaker's expectation. - "As" would require a comparison to something else to complete the sentence, and without additional context, it is not clear what that comparison should be. Therefore, the best option would be "quite" because it suggests a degree of difference while not being as extreme as "hardly."

hut

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.

beige

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.

order

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The underlined letter is "d". The word that has the same consonant sound as "d" is "made".

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

hatch

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The word that rhymes with "hatch" is "match". The two words end with the same sound, "-atch". "Stash" and "chat" do not rhyme with "hatch" because they end with different sounds. "Chain" also does not rhyme with "hatch" because it ends with a different sound, "-ain".

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.

then

white