2022 English Language WAEC SSCE (School Candidates) May/June

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English Language 1 - Objective Questions

Section 1

In each of the following sentences, 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.

1. Obi’s family is known for their audacity, so one is surprised at his ..........
   1. Cowardice
   2. irritability
   3. moodiness
   4. insolence
2. Bayo is careless in his ways while Tayo is .........
   1. lovable
   2. meticulous
   3. difficult
   4. reserved
3. In this country, the law against armed robbery is stringent whereas that against smoking in public places is .......
   1. accurate
   2. complex
   3. lax
   4. easy
4. The purpose of education is to facilitate progress, not to ........
   1. prevent
   2. impede
   3. stampede
   4. restrain
5. These days, many people concentrate on temporal things to the detriment of the ......
   1. tangible
   2. durable
   3. unchanging
   4. spiritual
6. While your parents are ......, mine are liberal in their views.
   1. strict
   2. intimidating
   3. conservative
   4. discerning
7. The judge expected direct answers, but the accused was .......
   1. illusive
   2. secretive
   3. delusive
   4. evasive
8. Kofi is generous, whereas his wife is .......
   1. sparing
   2. stingy
   3. unkind
   4. harsh
9. His manners are uncouth, while his wife’s are ..........
   1. Clever
   2. classic
   3. refined
   4. purified
10. The peak of Mount Everest is about six miles from its ........
    1. base
    2. depth
    3. source
    4. root

Section 2

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

11. The recent floods in some countries have ........ many lives.
    1. claimed
    2. drowned
    3. buried
    4. injured
12. He does not smoke so the gift of an ashtray will not be quite ......
    1. admirable
    2. applicable
    3. appropriate
    4. attractive
13. The reviewer did an excellent job at the book .......
    1. launch
    2. premiere
    3. session
    4. briefing
14. The governor filed an ....... against the ruling of the tribunal.
    1. injunction
    2. objection
    3. application
    4. appeal
15. At the terminus, all passengers on the train will have to .......
    1. alight
    2. disembark
    3. descend
    4. dismount
16. Reading the ......... of the famous king, one would see that he had many things to hide.
    1. memoirs
    2. chronicles
    3. life
    4. monument
17. The smaller boys had always drawn back in fear when the bully raised a fist, but this time they did not ........
    1. advance
    2. agree
    3. retaliate
    4. recoil
18. The old man prayed for the ......... of his sins before he died.
    1. omission
    2. commission
    3. permission
    4. remission
19. Inflation has caused the cost of goods to ..............
    1. escalate
    2. ascend
    3. intensify
    4. progress
20. The economy of the country has remained ......... despite the crisis.
    1. strong
    2. realistic
    3. tough
    4. firm

Section 3

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

21. The principal raised eyebrows at the student’s explanation. This means that the principal
    1. was unhappy about the explanation.
    2. rejected the explanation
    3. considered the explanation
    4. was surprised by the explanation
22. Mary made a clean breast of everything. This means that Mary
    1. won everyone over
    2. told the whole truth
    3. did everything efficiently
    4. changed the way things were done
23. Had it not rained, I would have visited you. This means that
    1. I visited you even though it rained
    2. it did not rain so I visited you
    3. it rained so I did not visit you
    4. because it did not rain, I visited you
24. I hadn’t finished talking to Halima, when she snapped my head off. This means that she
    1. gave me a sharp slap
    2. rudely interrupted me
    3. hissed at me
    4. ordered me to stop talking
25. Franca’s behaviour towards Edward leaves much to be desired. This means that Franca’s behaviour was
    1. unsatisfactory
    2. appreciated
    3. commendable
    4. unexpected
26. The teacher truly had his heart in the right place. This means that he was
    1. Kind and considerate
    2. sharp and thorough
    3. simple and modest
    4. focused and direct
27. Only teachers could afford a car. This means that
    1. Teachers could afford a car and nothing else
    2. teachers and nobody else could afford a car
    3. teachers and others could afford a car.
    4. few teachers could afford a car
28. The night watchman was given the marching orders because of his negligence. This means that he was
    1. promoted
    2. dismissed
    3. counselled
    4. suspended
29. My friend is as dull as ditchwater. This means that my friend is
    1. dark in complexion
    2. extremely boring
    3. not intelligent
    4. not a troublemaker
30. The director sees Tim as the joker in the pack. This means that the director considers Tim to be
    1. unpredictable
    2. humorous
    3. nonchalant
    4. unimportant

Section 4

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.

31. The president of the student union said it was strategic to boycott classes to press home their demands.
    1. acceptable
    2. ethical
    3. practical
    4. tactical
32. The proscription of the political parties was one of the steps taken by the military.
    1. launching
    2. expulsion
    3. banning
    4. removal
33. Farmers sometimes go through the frustrating “experience of having to watch their produce rot.
    1. disheartening
    2. dismaying
    3. annoying
    4. frightening
34. The acrobatic displays left the spectators stunned.
    1. amused
    2. enticed
    3. astonished
    4. elated
35. Binetou locked quite resplendent in that red dress.
    1. expensive
    2. stunning
    3. respectable
    4. conspicuous
36. It is foolish to depend entirely on mundane things.
    1. imported
    2. material
    3. attractive
    4. expensive
37. Only a pragmatic approach will solve this problem.
    1. constant
    2. careful
    3. practical
    4. drastic
38. The governor rebutted all the allegations against him.
    1. rejected
    2. removed
    3. revoked
    4. refuted
39. He was jailed for failing to obey the court injunction.
    1. law
    2. order
    3. fine
    4. proceedings
40. The World Bank made funds available ta the government for poverty alleviation.
    1. reduction
    2. removal
    3. termination
    4. elimination

Section 5

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.

41. The two players protested against the .........
    1. fitness twice-weekly practice
    2. practice fitness twice-weekly
    3. twice-weekly practice fitness
    4. twice-weekly fitness practice
42. If I ......... what actually happened, I would have punished him.
    1. had heard
    2. have heard
    3. had had
    4. have heard
43. She was certainly going to the cinema, .......?
    1. isn't she
    2. isn't it
    3. wasn't it
    4. wasn't she
44. Question 44
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
45. Question 45
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
46. Question 46
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
47. Question 47
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
48. Question 48
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
49. Question 49
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
50. Question 50
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
51. Question 51
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
52. Question 52
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
53. Question 53
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
54. Question 54
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    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
55. Question 55
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
56. Question 56
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
57. Question 57
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
58. Question 58
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
59. Question 59
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
60. Question 60
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
61. Question 61
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
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    4. Option 4
62. Question 62
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
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63. Question 63
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
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64. Question 64
    1. Option 1
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65. Question 65
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66. Question 66
    1. Option 1
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67. Question 67
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
68. Question 68
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
69. Question 69
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
70. Question 70
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4

Section 6

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 most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

*question text

	A	B	C	D
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80

English Language 2 - Theory

Section A - Essay Writing

All questions carry equal marks. Your answer should not be less than 450 words. You are advised to spend about 50 minutes on this section.

1. Question 1
2. Question 2
3. Question 3
4. Question 4
5. Question 5

Section B - Comprehension

You are advised to spend about 30 minutes on this section.

[Comprehension passage]

6. Question 6
   1. Sub-question 1
   2. Sub-question 1
   3. Sub-question 1
   4. Sub-question 1
   5. Sub-question 1
   6. Sub-question 1
   7. Sub-question 1
   8. Sub-question 1

Section C - Summary

You are advised to spend about 40 minutes on this section.

[Summary passage]

7. Question 7
   1. Sub-question 1
   2. Sub-question 1

English Language 3 - Test of Orals

Section 1

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.

1. Question 1
   1. Option 1
   2. Option 2
   3. Option 3
   4. Option 4
2. Question 2
   1. Option 1
   2. Option 2
   3. Option 3
   4. Option 4
3. Question 3
   1. Option 1
   2. Option 2
   3. Option 3
   4. Option 4
4. Question 4
   1. Option 1
   2. Option 2
   3. Option 3
   4. Option 4
5. Question 5
   1. Option 1
   2. Option 2
   3. Option 3
   4. Option 4
6. Question 6
   1. Option 1
   2. Option 2
   3. Option 3
   4. Option 4
7. Question 7
   1. Option 1
   2. Option 2
   3. Option 3
   4. Option 4
8. Question 8
   1. Option 1
   2. Option 2
   3. Option 3
   4. Option 4
9. Question 9
   1. Option 1
   2. Option 2
   3. Option 3
   4. Option 4
10. Question 10
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
11. Question 11
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
12. Question 12
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
13. Question 13
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
14. Question 14
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
15. Question 15
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4

Section 2

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.

16. Question 16
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
17. Question 17
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
18. Question 18
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
19. Question 19
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
20. Question 20
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
21. Question 21
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
22. Question 22
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
23. Question 23
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
24. Question 24
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
25. Question 25
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
26. Question 26
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
27. Question 27
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
28. Question 28
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
29. Question 29
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
30. Question 30
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4

Section 3

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

31. Question 31
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
32. Question 32
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
33. Question 33
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
34. Question 34
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
35. Question 35
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4

Section 4

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

36. Question 36
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
37. Question 37
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
38. Question 38
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
39. Question 39
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
40. Question 40
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4

Section 5

In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern and shade your answer in the usual way.

41. 1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
42. 1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
43. 1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
44. 1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
45. 1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4

Section 6

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

46. Question 46
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
47. Question 47
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
48. Question 48
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
49. Question 49
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
50. Question 50
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4

Section 7

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

51. Question 51
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
52. Question 52
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
53. Question 53
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
54. Question 54
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
55. Question 55
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
56. Question 56
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
57. Question 57
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
58. Question 58
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
59. Question 59
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4
60. Question 60
    1. Option 1
    2. Option 2
    3. Option 3
    4. Option 4