WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2010 (Objective)

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

Rather than convict him, the impartial judge........him.

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

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

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
His decision to reconcile with his former agent paid off. This means that the reconciliation

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

The student wondered why the sun constantly rises..........the east

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
While the Registrar considers the matter insignificant his deputy sees it as.............

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

Even before his burial, Okoye's family members were already planning how to share his wealth...........themselves.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

Cheif Osa prefers fame in the village to............in the city

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

Even before his burial, Okoye's family members were already planning how to share his wealth...........themselves.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Some candidates takes examinations in their stride.This means that they

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

The handsome profit from her fish business made Mrs. Uba stop complaining about her husband's ..........salary

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
I had dinner with Tony and Nick and they talked shop the whole time. This means that they talked

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
James and Henry were at daggers drawn when I knew them. This means that they

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The provocation had an instantaneous effect on him.

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

Can you tell us how the accident came...............?

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

Though Yusuf is a much younger lawyer, you cannot compare his eloquence.............his master's

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Our club encourages benevolence

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

One very important aspect of human relationship is.................trust.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

I woke up feeling rather queer

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Everybody noticed that the chairman's excuse was lame

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

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

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

What do you intend to do with these inanimate objects?

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
His father has a .............

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The president appointed staunch supporters of his policies as advisers.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The beauty of Bimpe's garden shows that she has green fingers. This means that Bimpe

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
The committee is charged with finding a .......solution to the crisis

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

Each one of the ten chosen contestants............lunch with patron

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

Why are you always jealous.............other people?

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
We thought that Uncle Sam's health had improved but it had rather................

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

Susan has been urging me to join the..............`

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Whenever my cousin comes to realize that I am telling the truth, she will eat the humble pie. This means that my cousin will

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

The motorcycle nearly hit Jane and..............

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

No sooner had war started..............the soldiers deserted the village

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Her husband's death has forced her to tighten her belt. This means that she has

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

The signature on the document lacked..............so it was rejected

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

The robbers were subjected..............a thorough beating by the irate mob.

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

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

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

I found my friends sitting..............the beach.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
We are worried by the............that exists between the two factions of the party

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The little boy gave his candid opinion of the incident.

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

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

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

My friends would not believe me If I............ them this story

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Instead of reconciling her parents, Roxanne worked hard at..................them

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

It is about time you..............to bed.

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

Three kilometres...............quite a long distance

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
I would have visited you but for my father's ill health. This means that my

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

We are no...........friends

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

If they had known us, they..........

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

Our teacher was not speaking.................when he said that the bursar was under a cloud

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

She wondered if the water was not..............hot for drinking

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The chairman observed that Andrew was the most qualified candidate for the job

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

As a result of the power cut, production at the paint factory came to a ...................

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

Mrs. Kofi is angry..............her daughter's lack of interest in her business

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
My book has become dog-eared through use. This means that

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It is sad that the rich...............pity the poor

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

The teacher made us.........five poems each.

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

It is sad that the rich...............pity the poor

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

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

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
It pays to be firm rather than..........in a case like this.

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

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

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

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

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Until I heard him myself, I ................imagined that he said that

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

The teachers don't teach us............?

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
His last novel was........by his visit to the prisons

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The man's first wife is loyal while second is............

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Musa does not believe that there is poverty in Africa; he is a dyed-in-the-wool capitalist. This means that Musa is

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

Does Omar...........in the city?

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

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

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

All we need...............dedicated teachers

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
Everyone could tell that Binta was happy from the .............on her face.

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

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

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
It is about time you..............to bed.

In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The prefect oral 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 –t0-day life of the school: for instance, the organization and co-ordination of all sorts of -80- activities, such as games, societies, clubs or dealing with some minor cases of -81-, taking responsibility for students welfare’, -82- of learning after school hours, arranging advisory services for junior students and checking -83-. Properly -84-, the perfect oral system helps to -85- the work of the administrator and set a good -86- for the school. The operation of the system and the exact -87- performed by perfects differ from institution to institution; the important thing is to adapt the system in such a way as to make it a useful -88- of the day to-day administration of your -89-.
Mrs. Agu decided to -90- her friend, She picked up her -91- and -92- her friends -93-, there was no response. However, after a few trails she discovered from the -94- that she was not in -95- and so, the -96- could not go -97-, That was surprising because she had bought some -98- cards the previous day did not -99- any call. However, she could not remember -100- them into her phone.

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

The media houses should employ both the novice and the............journalist