WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2020 (Objective)

choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

flood

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

The runner was_________ at fifteen seconds at the end of the race.

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.

We do not accept the punishment__________the boy.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

calculation

choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

stuff

choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

pit

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 him not to play_______fire.

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

/§/

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 police officer was sacked because he gave_________the command's secret.

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.

The woman wants MY car.

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

The librarian has not entered the new books in the__________

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

If you ask him to sing, he will do it at the drop of a hat. This means that he will sing

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 isn't coming here,_________?

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 man gave the girl a_________ fountain pen.

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 team practised intensely for weeks before the match________it lost.

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

People do not often rely on men who allow their exalted position to go to their head. This means that people shun those who

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.

A spoilt child is usually prone________laziness.

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.

We enjoyed ourselves________much at the party.

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The boy came through the window as stealthily as he could.

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

/ai/

choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.

arrest

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 soldiers lay_______the town to arrest the terrorists.

choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

jeopardy

choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

hall

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.

Power has not been restored_________many parts of the town.

choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.

card

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

When he received the news that he had lost the election, he did not bat an eyelid. This means that he

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.

What I admire about our football team is that they love________

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Mrs. Okpala gave the drunk a contemptuous look.

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the 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 passage. 

Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....79.....] above

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.

I accidentally stepped on my brother but he told Mummy I did it ________

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 was a long poem, but Rasheed learnt it________

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.

This is the teacher_______told me the answer.

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.

The president SPOKE to the press 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.

John, would you mind lifting the box?_______

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

The manager was not in when Addo called, so he left his ________  card.

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.

choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.

fetch

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.

She wondered if the water vas not_________hot for drinking.

choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

firm

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.

You will need to commit the formula________memory.

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

/k/

choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.

base

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.

choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

receipt

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.

Only some of the accused were acquitted: the rest were________

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

It is absurd that people find it difficult to be honest

choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

heart

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the 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 passage. 

Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....80.....] above

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

The weather is too hot; I need some water to________ my thirst.

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 ushers told the people to_________their shoes before they enter the hall.

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Dr. Azeez declined the offer to chair the meeting.

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The game was tough but our team lost by a whisker. This means that our team lost by

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the 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 passage. 

Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....78.....] above

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

inflammation

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.

You cannot come between my sister and________

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.

OUR Mathematics teacher has been transferred.

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.

choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.

most

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.

That book is neither_________

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.

It would have been my pleasure to accept your invitation but I have to ________ it because of a previous engagement.

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.

A guest should not make derogatory remarks about what he is offered by his host but __________ statements.

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

My grandmother once told me that old habits die hard. This means that old habits are

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.

The audience applauded the last speaker, but the first was

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The boy was reluctant to carry out the order of his senior

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

The textbook is very costly; I cannot_________ it to my students.

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.

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

/g/

choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.

writes

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.

John gave a fictitious account of the incident but his son's account was_______

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

There is a need to raise teachers' salary in order to boost their_______

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

/u:/

choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

fault

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 boy vomited a lot on the journey, doctor told us he suffered from________

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Bimbo was satisfied with the result she got.

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.

Something must be wrong with the school driver, he is _________today.

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.

The principal chastised Ben for his use of coarse language and advised him to emulate his sister's ________ behaviour.

choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

bear

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

overwhelming

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 woman said the maid should________all the plates before going to bed.

choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

incite

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

The appellate court has ________ the decision of the lower court.

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 newspaper reported that________everybody died in the accident.

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.

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

Coming from the kitchen was the sweet ________ of Mummy's soup.

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.

__________ are often quite caring.

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.

Mary shouldn't have disobeyed the teacher,_________?

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the 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 passage. 

Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....71.....] above

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.

Let's begin all over again,_________

choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

boil

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the 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 passage. 

Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....73.....] above

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 bought a new set of_________television.

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 realized that i________you before.

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.

Comfort prepared a DELICIOUS meal.

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The manager hit the roof when he was presented with the estimate for the new project. This means that the manager

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

/æl

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the 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 passage. 

Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....77.....] above

choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

Dirt

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.

We got to the hall after the płay________started.

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The old woman 's birthday was marked by her children with pomp. This means that the birthday was

choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.

zoo

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

When the result was announced, it was discovered that Bimbo and Pam were neck and neck. This means that Bimbo and Pam

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.

melancholy

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the 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 passage. 

Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....72.....] above

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

We called the carpenter to repair the broken door.

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Even a mediocre student can pass that test.

choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

Worst

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The match came to an abrupt end when the rain started.

choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.

wept

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 boy had been warned not to_________the money given to him.

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.

The commander said that raw recruits could not dislodge the enemies: he needed______ men.

choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

suite

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the 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 passage. 

Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....74.....] above

choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.

swine

choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.

height

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.

The man BROUGHT the newspaper.

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the 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 passage. 

Hardly a day passes without news of terrible accidents on our roads. Most of the time, these are caused by the ignorance and -71- of drivers. Besides the ignorance of the drivers, most of the vehicles that ply our roads are not -72- vehicles are supposed to be tested annually before certificates are issued. However, vehicle Owners are issued with these certificates even when their vehicles have not been properly -73-. Most of the drivers do not have valid driver's -74 - There are driving schools with qualified -75- to prepare prospective drivers. After a period of training, the prospective drivers are made to go through a road test. It is only when they pass this test that they are -76- to drive. Some drivers never even had a learner's -77- when they were learning to drive. Consequently, they have no knowledge of -78- rules. They are ignorant of what speed -79- means. To them, 100 kilometres per hour may mean minimum speed allowed. Little wonder the -80- on our roads.

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....76.....] above

choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.

bath