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Question 431
waec 2023

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

Alow
Bloud
Ctour
Dpotty
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Question 432
waec 2023

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

Amerge
Bberyl
Cheart
Deureka
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Question 433
waec 2023

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

Aweight
Bflat
Cshare
Dsaid
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Question 434
waec 2023

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

Atorn
Bpartake
Cdent
Dorchard
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Question 435
waec 2023

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

Afool
Bwool
Ccool
Dschool
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Question 436
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s).
tie

Ahail
Bhey
Cbile
Dfarce
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Question 437
waec 2023

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

Afavour
Bore
Chour
Dhow
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Question 438
waec 2023

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

Money

Aport
Bconey
Cson
Dbottle
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Question 439
waec 2023

-80-

Read the passage below

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is 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 lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by - 80-
 

Aunanimity
Bluck
Cdefault
Dknockout
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Question 440
waec 2023

-79-

Read the passage below

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is 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 lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by - 80-
 

Aturn
Bleg
Cround
Dlap
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Question 441
waec 2023

-78-

Read the passage below

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is 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 lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by - 80-
 

Adubbing
Bdodging
Cdefending
Dparrying
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Question 442
waec 2023

-77-

Read the passage below

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is 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 lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by - 80-
 

Afists
Bhands
Cpalms
Delbow
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Question 443
waec 2023

-76-

Read the passage below

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is 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 lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by - 80-
 

Akick
Bhook
Cknock
Dsmack
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Question 444
waec 2023

-75-

Read the passage below

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is 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 lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by - 80-
 

Acontestant
Bfighting partner
Copponent
Dsparring partner
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Question 445
waec 2023

-74-

Read the passage below

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is 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 lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by - 80-
 

Abraces
Bboxing gloves
Cparachute
Dkid's gloves
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Question 446
waec 2023

-73-

Read the passage below

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is 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 lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by - 80-
 

Aumpire
Bannouncer
Cstarter
Dreferee
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Question 447
waec 2023

-72-

Read the passage below

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is 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 lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by - 80-
 

Astage
Bring
Ccage
Dpodium
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Question 448
waec 2023

_71_

Read the passage below

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is 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 lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by - 80-
 

Asession
Bbout
Cattempt
Dentry
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Question 449
waec 2023

Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will correctly fill the gap in the sentence
If one thing irritates you, it might another

Aconcern
Bdelight
Cinvigorate
Dbother
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Question 450
waec 2023

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Because the couple cannot agree on many things, their relationship is now ____.

Auneasy
Btensed
Cstressed
Dstrained
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