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Question 391
waec 2023

Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/θ/

Afeather
Bwither
Cbreathe
Dstealthy
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Question 392
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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ŋ/

Areign
Bsink
Chinge
Dthin
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Question 393
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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/dʒ/

Agear
Bsiege
Cseizure
Dsuggest
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Question 394
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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/æ/

Asnag
Baround
Csmall
Dalso
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Question 395
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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ʊ/

Ahook
Bjuice
Ccool
Dsouse
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Question 396
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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ʃ/

Acharade
Bfist
Ccharm
Dmeasure
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Question 397
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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol
/ɜː/

Ascourge
Bwater
Cheart
Dshears
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Question 398
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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol

/ɔɪ/

Astock
Broam
Ccoin
Dnote
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Question 399
waec 2023

In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
She slept on the BIG bed.

ADid she sleep under the big bed?
BDid she sleep on the small bed?
CDid she sleep on the big couch?
DDid he sleep on the big bed?
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Question 400
waec 2023

In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
She will send a BAG to him today.

AWill he send a bag to him today?
BWill she send a bag to her today?
CWill she send a shirt to him today?
DWill she send a bag to him tomorrow?
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Question 401
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In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The woman bought a CARTON of milk.

ADid the woman buy a tin of milk?
BDid the woman sell a carton of milk?
CDid the man buy a carton of milk?
DDid the woman buy a carton of fish?
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Question 402
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In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Captital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.
The president rewarded some of the OFFICERS.

ADid the president reward all the officers?
BDid the senator reward some of the officers?
CDid the president reward some of the students?
DDid the president censure some of the officers?
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Question 403
waec 2023

In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in Capital letters. Choose the option to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

Ojo won the prize for the best TEACHER.

ADid Ojo win the prize for the best dancer?
BDid Ojo win the award for the best teacher?
CDid Oke win the prize for the best teacher?
DDid Ojo lose the prize for the best teacher?
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Question 404
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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
The valedictorian was admired for her perseverance while at school.

Apatience
Btenacity
Centhusiasm
Dhumility
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Question 405
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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
It was she that commanded me to leave the room.

Aencouraged
Binduced
Cordered
Dpersuaded
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Question 406
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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
The Chairman is of the opinion that laying off workers is pernicious to the growth of the company.

Acrucial
Birrelevant
Cindispensible
Dharmful
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Question 407
waec 2023

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
The English teacher is always cheerful.

Acareful
Bgleeful
Csatisfied
Dzealous
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Question 408
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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
Police officers holding batons impounded the banker's car.

Acollected
Bbanned
Cbanished
Dseized
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Question 409
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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
Morgan Pharmacy is the sole distributor of the antiviral drug.

Aonly
Bmajor
Ccreditable
Dfirst
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Question 410
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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
The aggrieved faction held a clandestine meeting.

Asecret
Bquiet
Cquick
Dbrief
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