WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2014 (Objective)

In the sentence below, there is one 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 haughty, and not the ....... are usually unpopular.

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

We heard that Bada has served time. This means that Bada has

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 below.

heavy

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.

says

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

The new policy has come under fire. This means that the policy is

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

We had to look ........ the word in the dictionary.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Our tour of the tower came to an end all ....... soon.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The judge ....... the case.

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

We were surprised to learn that Tom had been let off the hook. This means that Tom had

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 below.

did

In the sentence below, there is one 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.

Parents should persuade their children to do chores, not .......... them.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.

conglomerate

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

/t∫/

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

We were expecting them in the evening but they arrived ........... dawn.

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, 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 not safe to engage in clandestine deals.

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.

bull

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.

month

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 below.

disease

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Children often try to live up ........ their parents' expectations.

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

battle

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

/s/

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

I received an award ....... my outstanding performance in the debate.

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

/u:/

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The doctor declared that the sick child needed a blood.........

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

The student's story did not ring true. This means that the student's story was

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 below.

river

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.

bilateral

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The newly elected chairman has been ......... into office.

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 below.

zoology

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 below.

was

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

He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

I could not distinguish the original ......... the fake.

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 below.

casualty

In the sentence below, there is one 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.

While some people ......... jollof rice, others enjoy it.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The librarian has not entered the new books in the ..........

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

Mathematics is a closed book to me. This means that I

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

When will the strike be ...........?

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.

purse

In the sentence below, there is one 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.

It is often easier to start a riot than to ......... it.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Uncle Richard invited Naza and ............ to his house.

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

coffee

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The test seemed .......... simple that we thought we would all pass.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

In the olden days, people gave cowries ........... food.

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

Helen has always been a wet blanket. This means that Helen

In the sentence below, there is one 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 judge expected direct answers but the accused was .........

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.

defensible

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The policy will .......... havoc on the economy of the nation.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The proprietor has promised to ......... the dilapidated classroom blocks.

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

/^/

In the sentence below, there is one 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.

Dishonest traders sell fake products instead of ........... ones.

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 below.

Thump

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.

open

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

/k/

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

He ........ be fat, but he is still smart.

In the sentence below, there is one 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.

Many parents assume that their children are ignorant whereas they are........

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The judge is incorruptible.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.

superstitious

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The printer took a cursory look at the document.

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

We shall understand her better by and by. This means that we shall know her better

In the sentence below, there is one 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.

Rather than heed advice, the children .......it

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

/i:/

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 below.

calyx

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.

feel

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 below.

choose

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

great

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Adamu studied very hard ........ passing the examination.

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The new law was meant to mitigate the people's suffering.

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words
except one have the same stress pattern.Choose the option 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 the sentence.

The students had no choice ........... to do as they had been commanded.

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.

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

written

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 below.

paper

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.

buy

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

Mary and I have never seen eye to eye on politics. This means that we have never

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.

mood

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

It is rude to cut ......... when people are talking.

In the sentence below, there is one 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.

Rather than accept the blame, the manager ............ the accusation.

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, 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 children are more robust than adults.

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

Many slaves were......... in the 19th century.

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.

drought

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 below.

banked

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 below.

sing

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Good citizens are expected to abide........ the stipulated laws.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The dog was run........ by a careless driver.

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Bola vehemently denied stealing the money.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

I just couldn't .......... what he was saying.

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The new bank is thriving.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

My sister prides herself .......... her cooking.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

It's been smooth so far .............?

In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

John must PAY for the broken glass immediately.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

Everyone was happy when the two friends made....... after their disagreement.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

I........ a song when I got my letter of promotion.

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 below.

man

In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

The landlord refused to eject the TENANT.

In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

The Nigerian FOOTBALL team has many foreign players.

In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

The workers agreed to forgo their DECEMBER salaries.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The earlier we leave, ......... for us.

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

Please don't let them get under your skin. This means that you should not let them

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.

part

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

Mosquito parasites have become ...... to quinine.

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.

caprice

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

/z/

From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below.

generally

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

No sooner had the judge read the verdict ......... pandemonium broke out.

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.


mitten

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.

says

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

This morning, Audu arrived at the school looking dishevelled

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The man tried to cash in ........ the boy's ignorance.

In the sentence below, there is one 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.

Industrious workers should be promoted and ...... ones should be dismissed.

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Whatever my boss decides is irrevocable.

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 below.

best

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The company failed to pay up the loan because it had become ..........

In the sentence below, the word that recieves the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

The principal REBUKED the teachers for lateness.

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

The ....... of the various dailies attended the conference.

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

leech