WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2023 (Objective)

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The accountant has been under a cloud since the fraud scandal. This means that the accountant is

Identify the word with a different stress pattern

Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/æ/

In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The woman bought a CARTON of milk.

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 sentence

Parents encourage their children to exercise financial prudence

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
fern

Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/j/

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 were lucky our driver didn't die in the accident, ........... ?
 

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).

Money

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 sentence
Police officers holding batons impounded the banker's car.

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 sentence
The English teacher is always cheerful.

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.
drive

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 fisherman said he sighted a ........... of fish in the river.

In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
She will send a BAG to him today.

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 sentence
It turned out that the plaintiff's claim was false

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
pure

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
tailor

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Seeing a young crop .... from the soil is a rare experience.

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.
Before the lecturer entered the hall, we .......... the board.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
This action effectively puts the mockers on the project. This means that the project.

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

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
gorilla

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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 sentence
It was she that commanded me to leave the room.

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
pour

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.
laboratory

Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Do not always reprimand your children; it is good to ..................... them at times.
 

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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The defendant was charged with ................ because he caused his neighbour's death.
 

Identify the word with a different stress pattern

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.
sign

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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 Chairman wasn't privy ..... that information.

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 fire fighters worked hard to .......... the inferno.

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.
hack

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

Fright

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.
fly

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

cumulative

Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ŋ/

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

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Because the couple cannot agree on many things, their relationship is now ____.

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

Revealing that information will cut the ground from under my feet. This means that it will

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Lawyers are still making efforts to interpret the new .......

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 sentence
The aggrieved faction held a clandestine meeting.

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 hours of nine and ten, the surgeons completed the operation.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The doctors .....Bola's grandmother after the heart attack.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The cargo was intercepted on sea by _____

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
tie

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 thug was ......... murder.

Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence

The posh cars were sandwiched between two ______ ones

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 were all afraid when the alarm ________.

In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
She slept on the BIG bed.

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 footballers have been practising __________.

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.
rou g e

Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
A trivial issue often becomes_____ when it is not properly handled.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The death of that journalist is still _____ in mystery.

In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The president rewarded some of the OFFICERS.

Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Some people are good at terminating other people's projects but are not capable of______ theirs.

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.
picture

Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/θ/

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.

Orchid

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Be careful of what you say; there are no flies on the boss. This means that the boss is

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 sentence
The valedictorian was admired for her perseverance while at school.

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

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
put

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 teacher has ......... with the principal.

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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Immediately the truth was revealed, Ngozi flew into a rage. This means that Ngozi

Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The precarious terraces of the stadium have been transformed into a .... walkway.

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 material used for sewing my dress is _______to yours.

Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ɜː/

Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Jane was loud as a teenager but _____ as an adult.

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.
Asokoro office ................ is located in Ibadan.

Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
The rockstar's stellar performance contrasted sharply with the ......... showing of the amateur group.

Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
While other teachers' support for the action was ...., Victor's was dogged.

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

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.
visit

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
fate