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Question 31
waec 2025

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 were lucky our driver didn't die in the accident, ..........?

Aweren't we
Bdidn't we
Cisn't it
Ddid we
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Question 32
waec 2025

-80-

Read the passage below

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

Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72- amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73-. He was wearing customized trunks and -74- to prevent damage to his hands.

Jim and his -75- moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77- in front of his face to protect himself by -78- the punches as they came.

During the second -79- , Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs leading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by -80-

Aluck
Bknockout
Cdefault
Dunanimity
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Question 33
waec 2025

-79-

Read the passage below

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

Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72- amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73-. He was wearing customized trunks and -74- to prevent damage to his hands.

Jim and his -75- moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77- in front of his face to protect himself by -78- the punches as they came.

During the second -79- , Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs leading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by -80-

Around
Blap
Cturn
Dleg
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Question 34
waec 2025

-78-

Read the passage below

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

Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72- amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73-. He was wearing customized trunks and -74- to prevent damage to his hands.

Jim and his -75- moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77- in front of his face to protect himself by -78- the punches as they came.

During the second -79- , Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs leading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by -80-

Adefending
Bdodging
Cdubbing
Dparrying
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Question 35
waec 2025

-77-

Read the passage below

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

Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72- amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73-. He was wearing customized trunks and -74- to prevent damage to his hands.

Jim and his -75- moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77- in front of his face to protect himself by -78- the punches as they came.

During the second -79- , Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs leading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by -80-

Ahands
Bpalms
Celbow
Dfists
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Question 36
waec 2025

-76-

Read the passage below

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

Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72- amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73-. He was wearing customized trunks and -74- to prevent damage to his hands.

Jim and his -75- moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77- in front of his face to protect himself by -78- the punches as they came.

During the second -79- , Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs leading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by -80-

Ahook
Bknock
Csmack
Dkick
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Question 37
waec 2025

-75-

Read the passage below

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

Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72- amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73-. He was wearing customized trunks and -74- to prevent damage to his hands.

Jim and his -75- moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77- in front of his face to protect himself by -78- the punches as they came.

During the second -79- , Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs leading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by -80-

Asparring partner
Bfighting partner
Ccontestant
Dopponent
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Question 38
waec 2025

-74-

Read the passage below

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

Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72- amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73-. He was wearing customized trunks and -74- to prevent damage to his hands.

Jim and his -75- moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77- in front of his face to protect himself by -78- the punches as they came.

During the second -79- , Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs leading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by -80-

Aparachute
Bbraces
Ckid's gloves
Dboxing gloves
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Question 39
waec 2025

-73-

Read the passage below

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

Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72- amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73-. He was wearing customized trunks and -74- to prevent damage to his hands.

Jim and his -75- moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77- in front of his face to protect himself by -78- the punches as they came.

During the second -79- , Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs leading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by -80-

Areferee
Bstarter
Cumpire
Dannouncer
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Question 40
waec 2025

-72-

Read the passage below

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

Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72- amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73-. He was wearing customized trunks and -74- to prevent damage to his hands.

Jim and his -75- moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77- in front of his face to protect himself by -78- the punches as they came.

During the second -79- , Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs leading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by -80-

Astage
Bcage
Cpodium
Dring
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Question 41
waec 2025

-71-

Read the passage below

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

Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72- amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73-. He was wearing customized trunks and -74- to prevent damage to his hands.

Jim and his -75- moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77- in front of his face to protect himself by -78- the punches as they came.

During the second -79- , Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs leading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by -80-

Asession
Battempt
Centry
Dbout
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Question 42
waec 2025

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.

Those novels are interesting. I wonder if you can get me ...............

Aothers such many
Bmany such others
Cmany others such
Dsuch many others
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Question 43
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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 fire fighters worked hard to .......... the inferno.

Aput off
Bput away
Cput by
Dput out
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Question 44
waec 2025

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 couple _______ their first child when I entered college.

Ahaven't had
Bhadn't had
Chasn't had
Dwere not having
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Question 45
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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 ....... scientist has discovered a cure for cancer.

Ayoung Nigerian brilliant
Bbrilliant young Nigerian
Cyoung brilliant Nigerian
DNigerian brilliant young
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Question 46
waec 2025

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.

  • Tayo: I think I can now solve the problem.

  • Essien: ...........

ASo do I
BSo I can
CEither do I
DNeither can I
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Question 47
waec 2025

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

Avery
Bso
Ctoo
Dover
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Question 48
waec 2025

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.

Business is poor these days ………. workers are on strike.

Abecause
Bso that
Cwhereas
Dno matter
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Question 49
waec 2025

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.

A meeting was called ……….the instance of the chairman.

Aon
Bby
Cat
Dfor
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Question 50
waec 2025

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 teacher has ………. with the principal.

Afallen down
Bfallen of
Cfallen apart
Dfallen out
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