WASSCE ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1 OBJECTIVE TEST QUESTIONS
Instruction: From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
1. The poem appealed to her sixth sense (a) Brain (b) Mind (c) Instinct (c) Mind (d) Intelligence
2. She became neurotic as a result of her performance (a) balanced (b) disturbed (c) rational (d) excited
3. The manager of the team is often malignedby the supporters (a) slandered (b) cherished (c) praised (d) hounded
4. He has a cogent reason for quitting the relationship (a) a convincing (b) an important (c) a tentative (d) an unacceptable
5. Mrs. Adio wasn’t yet attuned to her baby’s needs (a) familiar with (b) ready with (c) free from (d) planning for
6. I personally think that the costume is rather outlandish(a) outdated (b) unique (c) strange (d) foreign
7. The thief crept stealthilyinto the store (a) Fast (b) Quietly (c) Loudly (d) Slowly
8. It is absurd to say that you cannot live on your salary (a) Strange (b) Humorous (c) Ridiculous (d) Merry (e) Joyful
9. Hassan claimed that he had not been able to return to school because of the death of a relative (a) Informed (b) Announced (c) Revealed (d) Reported (e) Asserted
10. It is just like Joseph to plan his activities so meticulously (a) Officiously (b) Tactfully (c) Carefully (d) Sincerely (e) Suddenly
11. Olu and I are friends. We took to each other when we met at Akin’s party (a) Liked (b) Knew (c) Understood (d) Embraced
12. I was warned against his erratic nature (a) Immoral (b) Insane (c) Unusual (d) Impolite (e) Unpredictable
13. There is something about his manner that most people find odious (a) Difficult (b) Unsophisticated (c) Pleasant (d) Funny (e) Repulsive
14. The monk lived an ascetic life in order to discipline himself (a) a holy (b) a religious (c) an enjoyable (d) a prayerful (e) an austere
15. Tolu broke her leg because of her restivenature (a) lively (b) relaxed (c) patient (d) unruly
16. The secretary’s speech, was interesting, though impromptu(a) unprepared (b) improper (c) controversial (d) important
17. This case is within the jurisdiction of the council (a) record (b) prohibition (c) authority (d) finance
18. The children received gifts from dotingparents (a) nagging (b) loving (c) humble (d) docile
19. He made a lucid point (a) clear (b) strange (c) vague (d) hazy
20. This event was a watershed in the company (a) landmark (b) blot (c) publicity (d) stain
21. The man was one of the peripateticreligious teachers we often read about (a) Proud (b) Wise (c) Itinerant (d) Spiritual
22. The budget of 2014 was designed to consolidatethe gains of the economic recovery program (a) protect (b) support (c) strengthen (d) diversify
23. The art teacher told John that his painting “the walls of Kano” was so realistic that it might almost have been a photograph (a) inaccurate (b) authentic (c) lifelike (d) unrealistic
24. The lawyer’s argument of the case was exhaustive(a) thorough (b) interesting (b) exaggerating (d) fascinating
25. The students were advised to be careful of mundanethings (a) ethereal (b) transparent (c) celestial (d) worldly
26. The minister described the new policy as obnoxious(a) unpredictable (a) offensive (c) prudent (d) affordable
Instruction: In each of the following sentences, there is one word or group of words underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to E, choose the word or group of words 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.
27. The suggestion that all robbers should be executed is preposterous (a) monstrous (b) unreasonable (c) foolish (d) sensible
28. Owing to the falling prices of crude oil, there is a recession economy (a) lull (b) regression (c) decline (d) recovery
29. At the debut of his term of office, hopes were raise successful tenure (a) termination (b) beginning (c) inception (d) commencement
30. I consider your action a breach of laid down procedure (a) violation (b) flouting (c) keeping (d) disregard
31. The indulgent mother condoned the wayward ways of her daughter (a) put up with (b) overlooked (c) accepted (d) condemned
32. My father confronted me all the way (a) obstructed (b) stood by (c) stood against (d) opposed
33. Only gullible people will believe that newsprint can be converted to Naira notes (a) credulous (b) credible (c) skeptical (d) dubious
34. There has never been a war so fierce and inconclusive (a) mild and decisive (b) hot and conclusive (c) terrible and protracted (d) devastating and uneven
35. It is an affront to society to refuse to pay tax (a) a debt (b) respect (c) confrontation (d) a complaint
36. Lola advised Tunde to be cautious in his dealings with his business associate, but he was _____ and thus got duped (a) prudent (b) frigid (c) frugal (d) careless (e) friendly
37. His opinions were on the whole regarded as quite orthodox (a) rebellious (b) authentic (c) rotational (d) absurd (e) heretical
38. Abimbola is a very sturdy child, but his sister Simisola is _____ (a) puny (b) incapable (c) powerless (d) decrepit (e) limp
39. Ola inadvertently left the shop without paying for the goods he bought (a) secretly (b) reluctantly (c) quickly (d) intentionally
40. The man worked unstintingly to help the homeless (a) willingly (b) unwillingly (c) diligently (d) desperately
41. Abiola was a very feeble man (a) Selfish (b) Weak (c) Strong (d) Tall
42. The smell is obnoxious (a) Pleasant (b) Loathsome (c) Unpleasant (d) Obvious
43. Aliyu was a natural spendthrift when he was single (a) Philanthropist (b) Miser (c) Gambler (d) Thrift collector
44. The decision will have no adverse effect on us (a) Inimical (b) Detrimental (c) Beneficial (d) Lasting
45. I despise the way she lived her life (a) Abhor (b) Hate (c) Admire (d) Remember
46. Peter is very optimistic about the business while his father is ______ (a) antagonistic (b) opportunistic (c) pessimistic (d) unconvinced
47. The probationary workers do not have the same right as _______ staff (a) proscribed (b) confirmed (c) postponed (d) probable
48. The testimony of the witness was so vaguethat it was difficult to learn the ______ details of the case (a) specific (b) transparent (c) hidden (d) minute
49. The prices of ram and ______ have escalated because of Christmas (a) cow (b) ewe (c) guinea fowl (d) mule
50. Valourand ______ are different attributes respectively (a) selfishness (b) cowardice (c) laziness (d) lust
Structure Questions:
1) The governor didn’t mind my mentioning his name, this means that: (a) he was not angry when I mentioned his name (b) he was angry when I mentioned his name (c) he told me not to mention his name (d) He forgot to mention his name to me
2) Kunle was allowed to stew in his own juice. This means that: (a) He enjoyed the fruits (b) He suffered the consequences of his action (c) He associated with the rich in the society (d) He suffered untold hardship
3) Dangana put the screw on his sister. This means that: (a) He pressurized and encouraged her (b) He hindered and discouraged her (c) He frightened and threatened her (d) He flogged and injured his sister
4) There are clear indications that Buba backed the wrong horse. This means that Buba (a) Supported the wrong person (b) argued blindly (c) abandoned his position (d) be on a losing horse
5) People who tell lies make me see red (a) Dizzy (b) Sad (c) Angry (d) Anxious
6) This is their third defeat in a row. This means that they have (a) been defeated three times (b) defeated three teams consecutively (c) been defeated by three teams (d) suffered three consecutive defeats
7) After several attempts to claim the child, he threw in the towel. This means that he (a) succeeded finally (b) accepted defeat (c) gained confidence (d) became indifferent
8) I assured him I would not go back on my word (a) return to a place (b) return to a certain word (c) re-use my word (d) fail to keep my promise
9) Adam’s opponent has an axe to grind (a) has an axe to sharpen (b) has some selfish objective in view (c) will grind with axe (d) has some pepper to grind
10) Jude paid through the nose for his new car. This means he: (a) paid very low price (b) paid a very high price (c) paid through an agent (d) paid throughout the year
11) The company closed down once it was in the red (a) in debt (b) bankrupt (c) disorganized (d) burgled
12) Burning the midnight oil is a prerequisite for success in examinations. This means that to pass examinations one: (a) needs to study very seriously (b) doesn’t need to work late into the night (c) shouldn’t read at all in the night (d) shouldn’t burn oil while reading in the night
13) The greatest problem of my boss is that he can see no further than his nose. This means that my boss (a) lacks foresight (b) criticism (c) has had sight (d) is easily deceived (e) has no self-confidence
14) Hadn’t he gone to the rescue, my sister would’ve been drowned. This means that he (a) went to help and saved my sister (b) did not go to help, but my sister was saved (c) went to help but did not save my sister (d) did not go to the rescue, and my sister died.
15) He flew off the handle at what she had said. This means that he (a) performed a miraculous feat (b) became very worried (c) lost his temper (d) walked out of the room (e) started crying
16) You have to _____ how to make the whole week a memorable one (a) think up (b) think on (c) think about (d) think at
17) Last week, I _____ your friend in the salon (a) came into (b) came by (c) came across (d) came over
18) We might wait a little longer, but he would not _____ soon (a) turn out (b) turn up (c) turn in (d) turn over
19) His _____ are tied, so he could not do anything to help her (a) shoulders (b) arms (c) hands (d) legs
20) If you want to be part of the conference, you have to _____ a form online (a) fill up (b) fill out (c) fill on (d) fill over
21) My wife should not worry about this trial. I will always _____ her (a) stand for (b) stand by (c) stand on (d) stand over
22) I can tell from the way he talks that he ____ his mentor (a) takes after (b) takes up (c) takes from (d) takes back
23) All students must comply ____ school regulations (a) on (b) by (c) to (d) with
24) Please excuse ______ to bed now (a) me to go (b) my going (c) me to be going (d) me to have gone
25) After this semester, we will have to start ____ (a) from scratch (b) from the scratch (c) from scratches (d) from a scratch
26) His carriage was drawn by two of the _____ (a) strongest young jet-black Arabian horses (b) young Arabian strongest jet-black horses (c) young strongest Arabian jet-black horses (d) Arabian jet-black strongest young horses
27) Mr. Oshos has bought a ______ car (a) brand new black sports Ford (b) Ford sports new black brand (c) new black Ford brand sports (d) brand new black Ford sports
28) The minister ___ agriculture visited our school today (a) of (b) for (c) on (d) in
29) We will buy more but for now, let’s just _____ with what we have (a) make up (b) make do (c) make away (d) make out
30) You like ice cream, ______? (a) didn’t you (b) did you (c) Isn’t it (d) don’t you
31) Laraba goes to Lagos ____ train (a) with (b) by (c) on (d) in
32) The manager was entrusted _____ solving the problem (a) with (b) by (c) for (d) to
33) The little orphan was entrusted _____ his grandparents (a) with (b) for (c) at (d) to
34) Thieves stole _____ he bought when he traveled abroad (a) the many furnitures (b) a furniture (c) furnitures (d) all the furniture (e) the good furnitures
35) The house you see at the corner of the street is _____ (a) Shehus’ (b) Shehu’s one (c) the Shehu’s one (d) the Shehus (e) Shehu’s
36) Bobby, my dog, is fond of licking ____ lips after eating (a) its (b) it’s (c) its’ (d) the (e) their
37) If Ade had not broken his leg, he ____ won the race (a) would (b) would have (c) would not have (d) had
38) ‘Must Okoye travel today?’ ‘No, he _____’ (a) mustn’t (b) must (c) needn’t (d) will (e) won’t
39) You had better hurry up ______? (a) hadn’t you (b) wouldn’t you (c) would you (d) have you
40) My _____ house is by the side of the road (a) Father – in – law’s (b) fathers’ – in – law (c) father’s – in – law (d) father – in – laws
41) It has been rough so far ______? (a) hasn’t it (b) hadn’t it (c) isn’t it (d) wasn’t it
42) It is time we ______ for the party (a) leave (b) left (c) have to leave (d) will leave
43) The students refused to appear before the _____ panel set up to look into their demands (a) five-man’s (b) five-man (c) five-men’s (d) five-men
44) By the time they arrive, we _____ the work (a) shall have finished (b) could have finished (c) will finished (d) have finished
45) _____ a good boy, he was given a prize (a) To being (b) Been (c) Being (d) To been
46) She said you would eat there, ____? (a) wouldn’t she (b) doesn’t she (c) won’t she (d) didn’t she
47) ____ unsafe to drive at night (a) It (b) Its (c) Its’ (d) It’s
48) The _____ event takes place every two years (a) bifocal (b) biannual (c) biennial (d) perennial
49) ____ apologize or face the consequences (a) you are bound to (b) you’d better (c) you are better off to (d) you better
50) No one was killed in the disaster though ____ were injuries (a) their (b) they (c) there (d) these
51) The committee _____ ten members (a) comprises (b) composes of (c) comprises of (d) consists
52) Didn’t I give Ada the pen a while ago? (a) Yes, you didn’t (b) No, you did (c) Yes, you did (d) No, she didn’t
53) The road cannot be constructed without (a) those huge earth-moving machines (b) huge machines those earth moving (c) those earth-moving huge machines (d) machines those huge earth-moving
54) It is high time we ____ our next move (a) discuss (b) discuss about (c) discussed (d) discussed about
55) She is _____ than her husband (a) more cleverer (b) much cleverer (c) clever
56) (d) much more cleverer
57) I have never experienced _____ before (a) this kind thing (b) these kind of thing (c) these kind thing (d) this kind of thing
58) The officers placed themselves ______ hearing distance (a) at (b) on (c) within (d) near
59) We are now approaching ______ bend (a) an exceeding and narrow slippery (b) a narrow exceedingly and slippery (c) a slippery and narrow exceedingly (d) an exceedingly narrow and slippery
60) The value of any commodity is subject to ______ and supply (a) sale (b) demand (c) need (d) market
61) The rain forced the _______ to stop the tennis match (a) referee (b) umpire (c) coach (d) champion
62) We have been warned to desist ____ smoking (a) from (b) at (c) to (d) on
63) Let’s go home, _____? (a) shall we (b) shall you (c) will you (d) can we
Post a Comment