WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2018 (Objective)

In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. 

Wood is cheap in the South THIS year. 

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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 few days after Musa's _______, his sister longed for his departure. 

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

could

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

stay

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 always gives ______ for coming late to school. 

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

After months of battling with stroke, he is now a shadow of his former self. This means that he

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

/ ei /

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 have made remarkable progress ______ learning French.

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

The exposed milk in the container has turned _______

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

/ n /

In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.

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

manipulate

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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. 

Binetou's inquisitiveness is in sharp contrast with her sister's 

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 look forward to _________ from you. 

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 _______ this morning in a dazzling white shirt. 

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 student complained that he ______ 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. 

We should assist the poor ________ ?

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. 

At the last minute, Amidu backed _____ of the plan.

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

/ c / 

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

decided

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

At Christmas, employees of the Sugar Factory receive huge ________

In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.

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

Unwillingness

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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. 

As erroneous as it might sound, the Headmaster's assumption was quite _______

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. 

My parents taught me a lot of lessons, most of ______ are difficult to forget. 

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

Had he confessed much earlier, she would have trusted him. 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 police have _________  a warning to all residents of the area. 

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

tax

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

wept

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

Kola: You really worked hard to win the case. 

Didia: You don't know the half of it. This means that. 

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. 

There has been a marked change in her study habit. 

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

high

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

Femi is too clever by half. This means that Femi 

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

cup

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

cheek

In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.

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

apologize

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. 

Every one of the students _______ to be excited about the excursion. 

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

jump

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

lawyer

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

parse

An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines the other factors of ___71___ to start a business and make profit, He possesses considerable initiatuve and is willing to take ___72___. An entrpreneur can be a farme, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler or a ___73___. More often than not, it is best for an entrpreneur to start a business from scratch rather than ___74___ in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a ___75___ or get to inherit some bad debt. The ___76___ of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation and creativity. He must be well-informed and confident to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess goo managerial ___77___ in order to manage theor business successfully. 

But how useful is the entrepreneur to the society? He is an innovator who develops new ____78____ and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and ___79___ his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited ____80____ and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. 

In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 71 in the passage.

In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. 

AYO asked Mary to come today.

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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. 

We all know that Bola is insolent whereas Ade 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. 

He spends a ______ deal of his time studying. 

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

strict

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. 

We really have to be careful because the situation is rather tricky. 

An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines the other factors of ___71___ to start a business and make profit, He possesses considerable initiatuve and is willing to take ___72___. An entrpreneur can be a farme, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler or a ___73___. More often than not, it is best for an entrpreneur to start a business from scratch rather than ___74___ in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a ___75___ or get to inherit some bad debt. The ___76___ of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation and creativity. He must be well-informed and confident to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess goo managerial ___77___ in order to manage theor business successfully. 

But how useful is the entrepreneur to the society? He is an innovator who develops new ____78____ and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and ___79___ his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited ____80____ and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. 

In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 72 in the passage.

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 is a doctor but he dabbles _______ politics now and then. 

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

scratch

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

Kura, you can't be too careful when dealing with Wang. This means that Kura. 

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

/ ɔː / 

In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. 

Dad requested the DRIVER to open the door. 

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

The Mayor gave a glowing ________ at the funeral of the city's only curator. 

In the following sentence, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letter. From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer. 

Ade's BICYCLE is made of steel.

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. 

Sani ______ on a banana peel and fell down. 

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 evening was rounded _____ with a dance. 

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. 

_______ arrived before the manager. 

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

/ j /

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on 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. 

Life in the city is ________ challenging for the lazy. 

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

Don't tell me another cock and bull story. This means that the speaker does not want to. 

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

shadow

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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. 

After grasping the fundamental aspects of his job, Kwesi had to cope with more ________ procedures.

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 is always ________ that gets the blame

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. 

Everyone has the urge to succeed in life. 

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 guess he holds _______ sensitive position in the company. 

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on 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. 

Either he or you ______ to clean up the mess. 

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

pure

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

/ ʊ / 

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 turn down down the volume of the radio? I am trying to read! 

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

think

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 have heard all _______ you've said

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

/ ɪə /

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

She slogged her guts out for the examinations. This means that she

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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. 

Algebra seems complicated, but with practice it becomes ________ 

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

stew

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 ______ be very handsome but i don't like him. 

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

short

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. 

My brother ______ in lagos for the past ten years. 

In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.

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

circumstances

An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines the other factors of ___71___ to start a business and make profit, He possesses considerable initiatuve and is willing to take ___72___. An entrpreneur can be a farme, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler or a ___73___. More often than not, it is best for an entrpreneur to start a business from scratch rather than ___74___ in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a ___75___ or get to inherit some bad debt. The ___76___ of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation and creativity. He must be well-informed and confident to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess goo managerial ___77___ in order to manage theor business successfully. 

But how useful is the entrepreneur to the society? He is an innovator who develops new ____78____ and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and ___79___ his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited ____80____ and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. 

In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 79 in the passage.

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

/ ð / 

An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines the other factors of ___71___ to start a business and make profit, He possesses considerable initiatuve and is willing to take ___72___. An entrpreneur can be a farme, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler or a ___73___. More often than not, it is best for an entrpreneur to start a business from scratch rather than ___74___ in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a ___75___ or get to inherit some bad debt. The ___76___ of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation and creativity. He must be well-informed and confident to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess goo managerial ___77___ in order to manage theor business successfully. 

But how useful is the entrepreneur to the society? He is an innovator who develops new ____78____ and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and ___79___ his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited ____80____ and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. 

In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 80 in the passage.

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 would rather appeal the decision _______ defeat.

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 Politician is a fluent speaker. 

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

Their marriage was finally _____ after years of hostility. 

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.

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

Not all activists champion ________ causes. 

An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines the other factors of ___71___ to start a business and make profit, He possesses considerable initiatuve and is willing to take ___72___. An entrpreneur can be a farme, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler or a ___73___. More often than not, it is best for an entrpreneur to start a business from scratch rather than ___74___ in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a ___75___ or get to inherit some bad debt. The ___76___ of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation and creativity. He must be well-informed and confident to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess goo managerial ___77___ in order to manage theor business successfully. 

But how useful is the entrepreneur to the society? He is an innovator who develops new ____78____ and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and ___79___ his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited ____80____ and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. 

In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 74 in the passage.

An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines the other factors of ___71___ to start a business and make profit, He possesses considerable initiatuve and is willing to take ___72___. An entrpreneur can be a farme, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler or a ___73___. More often than not, it is best for an entrpreneur to start a business from scratch rather than ___74___ in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a ___75___ or get to inherit some bad debt. The ___76___ of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation and creativity. He must be well-informed and confident to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess goo managerial ___77___ in order to manage theor business successfully. 

But how useful is the entrepreneur to the society? He is an innovator who develops new ____78____ and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and ___79___ his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited ____80____ and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. 

In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 77 in the passage.

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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 youth prefer discussing contemporary issues to ______ ones. 

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

At the end of the _______. the National Anthem is played on our radio station.

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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. 

Mrs. Agide is unassuming whereas her twin sister 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. 

He was directed to write the letter. 

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. 

He was such a brilliant footballer!

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. 

I think that his essay is impeccable. 

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.

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

kin

In the following question, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable on which it occurs in capital letters.

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

installation

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. 

That was a timely intervention.

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

eague

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

apt 

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

Akin is too full of himself. This means that Akin

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

The _______ results proved that the patient had hepatitis.

An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines the other factors of ___71___ to start a business and make profit, He possesses considerable initiatuve and is willing to take ___72___. An entrpreneur can be a farme, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler or a ___73___. More often than not, it is best for an entrpreneur to start a business from scratch rather than ___74___ in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a ___75___ or get to inherit some bad debt. The ___76___ of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation and creativity. He must be well-informed and confident to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess goo managerial ___77___ in order to manage theor business successfully. 

But how useful is the entrepreneur to the society? He is an innovator who develops new ____78____ and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and ___79___ his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited ____80____ and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. 

In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 75 in the passage.

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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. 

Though at first it appeared an insignificant idea, it turned out to be quite _________

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

The defence counsel was unable to convince the ______ of John's innocence. 

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except on have the same stress pattern. identify the one with the different stress pattern.

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

parent

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 know it's a secret, so I _____  tell anyone.

In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. 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. 

Halima likes to dwell on trivial, rather than _______ matters. 

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

Unfortunately, corruption is the _______ of most African countries. 

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

/ b / 

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

Can you imagine Oka behaving as if he has all the knowledge in the world? This means that Oka. 

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. 

David is not only hardworking but also scrupulous. 

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

blow

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

coin

An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines the other factors of ___71___ to start a business and make profit, He possesses considerable initiatuve and is willing to take ___72___. An entrpreneur can be a farme, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler or a ___73___. More often than not, it is best for an entrpreneur to start a business from scratch rather than ___74___ in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a ___75___ or get to inherit some bad debt. The ___76___ of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation and creativity. He must be well-informed and confident to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess goo managerial ___77___ in order to manage theor business successfully. 

But how useful is the entrepreneur to the society? He is an innovator who develops new ____78____ and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and ___79___ his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited ____80____ and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. 

In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 76 in the passage..

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. 

When he heard the gunshot, he ran into a thick forest. 

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

burn

An entrepreneur is a person who organises and manages any business enterprise, or one who combines the other factors of ___71___ to start a business and make profit, He possesses considerable initiatuve and is willing to take ___72___. An entrpreneur can be a farme, a dressmaker, a factory owner, a wholesaler or a ___73___. More often than not, it is best for an entrpreneur to start a business from scratch rather than ___74___ in or buy an existing business. One advantage is that he would be independent and not become a ___75___ or get to inherit some bad debt. The ___76___ of a good entrepreneur must include hardwork, innovation and creativity. He must be well-informed and confident to make worthwhile decisions. As it takes a great deal of energy, time and money to operate one's own business, entrepreneurs must seek to possess goo managerial ___77___ in order to manage theor business successfully. 

But how useful is the entrepreneur to the society? He is an innovator who develops new ____78____ and services to make life easier and more comfortable. He plans, organises, directs and ___79___ his business activities effectively, thus minimizing wastage of limited ____80____ and enhancing productivity. Also, he creates employment and contributes to the generation of revenue for the government by paying taxes. 

In the above passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill number 78 in the passage.

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

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