WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2020 (Objective)

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.

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

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

jeopardy

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

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

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.

Let's begin all over again,_________

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

/k/

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

height

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

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

The defeated boxer left the ring looking extremely_________

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 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.

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

archive

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

canoe

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

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

bath

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

/g/

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.

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

zoo

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.

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.

I told him not to play_______fire.

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.

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 interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

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

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 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.

While the refuse dump smelled fetid, the orchard exuded a_______Smell.

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

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.

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.

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

pit

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

economic

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

Worst

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.

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

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

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

girl

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

choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

firm

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

boil

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.

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

/ŋ/

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

There is an election _________ pending against the senator.

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

melancholy

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

heart

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

card

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.

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.

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

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.

Mary shouldn't have disobeyed the teacher,_________?

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

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

The Vice-Chancellor's speech at the occasion was misconstrued.

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.

choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

flood

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.

A spoilt child is usually prone________laziness.

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

calculation

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 [....75.....] above

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 consonant sound(s) as ihe one represented by the leter(s) underlined.

pine

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

writes

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.

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________

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.

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

When the man was accused of stealing the money, nobody raised an eyebrow. This means that nobody was

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 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.

I realized that i________you before.

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

inflammation

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

overwhelming

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The man has lost a lot and he only keeps up appearances by driving a big car. This means that the man

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 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.

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

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

man

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

/ai/

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

pint

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

/æl

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

fetch

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.

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 vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

bear

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.

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.

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

/boa/

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

hall

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.

Power has not been restored_________many parts of the town.

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.

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 newspaper reported that________everybody died in the accident.

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.

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

base

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?_______

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 vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

fatal

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

/§/

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

Womb

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.

band

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.

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

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

/d/

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 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________