WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2021 (Objective)

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

He listened attentively to her cock-and-bull story. This means that she told 

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

gender

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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The old man rebuked the thug and his children  .... him for doing so.

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

/æ/

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

rear

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.

Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world. This is perhaps the most important 72 of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and.73......Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam, he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practised. Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the....79...of a nation. The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

 Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world.

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

shoe

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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

 While Mr.Ade is his son is a novice.

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.

Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world. This is perhaps the most important 72 of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and.73......Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam, he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practised. Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the....79...of a nation. The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

 For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam,

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

tusk

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

dark

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

/b/

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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

There was agitation for the .......... law on libel to be re-enacted.

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

She had to work from .... 

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

king

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

I cannot put up...... his saucy behaviour.

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The two political parties live today in ... after four years of hostility.

Mary and Jane are always quarrelling with ______.

You will be none ....... for it if you take the examinations in November.

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

change

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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

It is better to use persuasion rather than .... to get witnesses to court.

In spite of all their shortcomings, we cannot ... admire them. 

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

/əʊ/

The children .........in the pool after school.

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The bus driver smelt a rat when an unregistered vehicle trailed him for several kilometers. This means that the bus driver

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.

Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world. This is perhaps the most important 72 of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and.73......Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam, he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practised. Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the....79...of a nation. The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading.

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

debt

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

Obi's behaviour is questionable

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.

That engineer was said to have used inferior than _____ materials in the construction of the collapsed building.

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

tan

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

dye

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

berth

From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

John's PARENTS have received the letters.

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

/ð/

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

fill

Regina pleaded with her son to ........ the habit of smoking.

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.

Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world. This is perhaps the most important 72 of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and.73......Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam, he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practised. Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the....79...of a nation. The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

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

consequential

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.

The champions were elated after the tournament while their opponents looked _______

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

We promised to tell the truth . .?

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

It's been a rough life so far, ....?

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

The committee has submitted its report .. the students' riot.

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

/t /

The ugly incidents of the Civil War are water under the bridge. This means that the incidents

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

young

. The African extended family system gives .......members. 

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

His thoughtlessness is simply beyond _____.

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

tough

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

 pleasure

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

Adaobi was appalled by the shabby appearance of the man who brought her the message from home. 

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

weather

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

I won't go to the cinema with you; I ..... the movie.

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

peel

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Life in the city is ........ expensive for most people.

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

She gave her poem to her teacher to ....  for the school magazine.

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

Occasionally, universities award _____ degrees to outstanding personalities.

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

The students became restive after the authorities increased their tuition fees.

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

.I could not read what he wrote because his handwriting was_____

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world. This is perhaps the most important 72 of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and.73......Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam, he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practised. Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the....79...of a nation. The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

 People who have money can use it to buy goods and....73... .

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.

Freedom of movement is a ........ right of every citizen.

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

through

All the EMPLOYEES rejected him.

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

frame

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

/k/

From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

Many students ATTEND lectures everyday.

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

 So much effluent has been poured into the stream that its water has become unsafe for drinking.

She prefers singing ........ dancing

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

When all the items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was ______

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

If I had known, I ......... not have come.

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

/ə/

Several ______attended the two-day economic summit.

Although some students may be innocent, ______are guilty of this offence.

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

insensitive

Identify the one with the different stress pattern

The long-awaited match was called .......... at the last moment

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

 blue

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

sure

Identify the one with the different stress pattern

Identify the one with the different stress pattern

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

niece

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

The governor granted the political prisoners _______

He did it, but not ...... the way I had expected.

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

He has left the country for this good time. This means that he

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

put

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

Many doctors have ___ to western countries for better opportunities.

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.

Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world. This is perhaps the most important 72 of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and.73......Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam, he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practised. Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the....79...of a nation. The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. 

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

love

choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

No sooner had we set off ....... it started to rain

Get to work! Don't sit ....... doing nothing

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

The electricity supply in this community is erratic.

They have been informed of his departure ...?

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.

Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world. This is perhaps the most important 72 of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and.73......Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam, he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practised. Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the....79...of a nation. The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by.

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

clothes

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

laughed

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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence

. The reckless driver was admonished to be ______

Their proposal looks .......... than ours.

My heart was in my mouth as I tried to open the envelope. This means that as I opened the envelope, I was

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

/ʊə/

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

A good student should be inquisitive

Is that the lady ........you planned to visit?

From the questions lettered A to D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

Stephen SELDOM goes to the house.

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

court

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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The animosity between Fatou and Sheku is shocking, considering the ...... they once shared.

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The chairman has come under fire over this project. This means that the chairman has been 

John may be sincere, but I suspect that he has an axe to grind . This means that John has a

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

scene

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

brutality

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

style

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.

Money serves as a ....71..... of exchange modern world. This is perhaps the most important 72 of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and.73......Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ...74.... where goods or services are exchanged as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their .....75..... With those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ....76... for yam, he must find a ..... 77... who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the ....78..... of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practised. Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the....79...of a nation. The ...80..... frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

International trade boosts the....79...of a nation.

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

accuracy

We all look forward to meeting the ............

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

The younger brother insisted that he should be a .......... to the account. 

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

date

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
soar

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

chief

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

/l/

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

The newly employed workers were remunerated handsomely. This means that

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

He became really disheartened when he heard the news.

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

The military was able to ..... the plan to overthrow the government.

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 wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

All divers were enjoined to obtain genuine and ______ licences.