WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2023 (Objective)

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 ________.

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.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
From his______, one can tell that he is an athlete.
 

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 meeting was called ..............the instance of the chairman.

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

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 or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
James appears ............ wiser than his friends.

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

Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
Tolu was sanctioned for late coming but his friend 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.

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

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

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

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
Mother always tells me to keep my nose clean. This means that she tells me to

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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.

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

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.
 

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

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.

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

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.
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
A trivial issue often becomes_____ when it is not properly handled.

In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Capital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

Ojo won the prize for the best TEACHER.

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 principal corrected no one else but ______.

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The students cocked their ears at the principal's speech. This means that they listened with

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

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.

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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 or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mother bought ............. at the fair.

Identify the word with a different stress pattern
 

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 best completes each of the following sentences.
The cargo was intercepted on sea by _____

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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).
crest

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 Chairman is of the opinion that laying off workers is pernicious to the growth of the company.

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).
sheath

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.

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

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 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.

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 or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
John should be through with his work,_______?

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.

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

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.
text

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 best completes each of the following sentences.
Lawyers are still making efforts to interpret the new .......

Identify the word with a different stress pattern

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

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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 ____.

Identify the word with a different stress pattern

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 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 or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Professor John is the leader of the ....... committee to review the new book.

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 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 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

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

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 or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The officer ............. is my brother.

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

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 accused forgot ............

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

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

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

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 man ........... I said told me the interesting story.

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.
fissure

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.
 

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.

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).
there

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.