WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2020 (Objective)

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

canoe

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 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.

bath

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 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 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.

fatal

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

height

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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,_________?

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.

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

fault

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

bear

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

most

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

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

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 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_______

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.

The newspaper reported that________everybody died in the accident.

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

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

Dirt

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

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.

You cannot come between my sister and________

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_________

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 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.

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

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 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.

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.

card

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.

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

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.

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

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 rhymes with the given word.

incite

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.

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

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

writes

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.

Womb

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

man

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

band

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.

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

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.

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

/k/

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.

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.

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

zoo

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.

base

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.

John, would you mind lifting the box?_______

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.

pint

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 contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/e/

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 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 contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/u:/

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.

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 word that best completes each of the following sentences.

The librarian has not entered the new books in the__________

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

Worst

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.

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.

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.

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

boil

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

calculation

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,_________?

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 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

choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

firm

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.

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

economic

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.

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

pine

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

/d/

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 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.

choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

suite

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

overwhelming

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.

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.

/boa/

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 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 one that has the correct stress.

melancholy

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

fetch

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.

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

We enjoyed ourselves________much at the party.

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

girl

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

/æl

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

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.

Older people are expected to be ________ where youths are green.

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 word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol.

/§/

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 [....77.....] above

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.

We do not accept the punishment__________the boy.

choose the word that rhymes with the given word.

receipt