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Question 641
waec 2016

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

I didn't tell my parents about the trip because they would be....themselves with worry.

Aat
Bupon
Cwithin
Dbeside
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Question 642
waec 2016

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 arrive just....time for the formal opening.

Ain
Bafter
Cbefore
Dat
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Question 643
waec 2016

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

The management applauded the staff for their hardwork

Aadored
Bcommended
Cencouraged
Drecommended
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Question 644
waec 2016

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

Where did this document emanate from.

Aoriginate
Bemerge
Cappear
Darise
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Question 645
waec 2016

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

It's always better to buy durable products

Aauthentic
Bexpensive
Cpermanent
Dlasting
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Question 646
waec 2016

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

Bravery is Victor's most dominant trait

Aadmirable
Boutstanding
Csuitable
Dinfluencial
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Question 647
waec 2016

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

He simply dislikes he's wife's inordinate demands for money.

Afrequent
Bexcessive
Crepeated
Dindecent
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Question 648
waec 2016

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as is opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

This is one decision you cannot defend.

Ajustify
Bexplain
Csupport
Dexpress
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Question 649
waec 2016

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

He did all he could to fortify the building against attack.

Adefend
Bsecure
Cshield
Dsupport
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Question 650
waec 2016

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

I personally think that the costume outlandish

Aoutdated
Bstrange
Cunique
Dforeign
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Question 651
waec 2016

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words as it is used in the sentence

I really hope beatrice would be kind enough to let us stay the night.

Agenerous
Bpolite
Cgracious
Dgentle
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Question 652
waec 2016

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

Most people abhor nagging.

Ascorn
Bdespise
Creject
Dslight
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Question 653
waec 2016

Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

The company has been under siege from the public. This means that the company is being

Aapplauded
Bpicketed
Ccriticized
Dshielded
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Question 654
waec 2016

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

This is their third defeat in a row. This means that they have

Abeen defeated three times
Bdefeated three teams consectively
Cbeen defeated by three teams
Dsuffered three consecutive defeats
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Question 655
waec 2016

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

After several attempts to claim the child, he threw in the towel. This means that he

Asucceeded finally
Baccepted defeat
Cgained confidence
Dbecame indifferent
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Question 656
waec 2016

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

People who tells lies makes me see red. This means that such people make me

Adizzy
Bangry
Csad
Danxious
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Question 657
waec 2016

interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

My mother wanted to know what was eating him. This means that she wanted to find out

Awhat has made him become lean
Bwhat he was spending his money
Cwhy he was upset
Dwhy he ignored him
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Question 658
waec 2016

Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

I knew that they were economical with the the truth. This means that they

Awere being honest
Bdid not know the truth
Cdid not know enough about the matter
Dknew more than they were prepared to say
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Question 659
waec 2016
interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

There were clear indications that Buba backed the wrong horse. This means that Buba
Asupported the wrong person
Bargued blindly
Cabandoned this position
Dbet on a loosing horse
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Question 660
waec 2016

Interpretations are given. choose the interpretation that is most appropriate

We saw Ada, of all people, dancing. This means

Awe saw Ada for the first time
Bwe saw Ada dancing with everyone
CAda didn't want us to see her dancing
Dwe were surprised to see Ada dancing
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