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Question 881
waec 2019

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

court

Acensure
Bquickly
Ccertain
Dgratis
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Question 882
waec 2019

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

king

Adig
Bsin
Ctag
Dlung
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Question 883
waec 2019

Choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

lamb

Alobby
Bland
Cbaby
Ddam
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Question 884
waec 2019

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

waste

Awasn't
Bpoetry
Cgreat
Dfret
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Question 885
waec 2019

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

destroy

Apoor
Bboat
Cpoise
Didea
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Question 886
waec 2019

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

protein

Apotty
Bchicken
Cgobble
Dgo
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Question 887
waec 2019

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

kite

Apundit
Bbrighter
Cdizzy
Dlitter
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Question 888
waec 2019

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

flout

Afollow
Bplough
Clight
Donce
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Question 889
waec 2019

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

league

Adead
Bcritique
Cwilling
Dfit
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Question 890
waec 2019

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

canoe

Alouse
Bgoing
Cbrunt
Dbrew
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Question 891
waec 2019

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

back

Aflame
Bpat
Cbet
Dlark
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Question 892
waec 2019

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

familiar

Apeeve
Bstir
Ctheft
Dslipped
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Question 893
waec 2019

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

bawl

Aport
Bcook
Cpal
Dlout
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Question 894
waec 2019

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

country

Aaround
Block
Ctongue
Dtalk
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Question 895
waec 2019

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

wretch

Arickety
Bremiss
Cwean
Dwelter
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Question 896
waec 2019

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

hurdle

Ahurray
Bbird
Cshop
Dbundle
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Question 897
waec 2019

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

litmus

Apapa
Bdon
Crust
Dbash
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Question 898
waec 2019

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined.

marry

Abatter
Bbarter
Cperk
Dmartyr
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Question 899
waec 2019

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....80.....] above

Read the passage below

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

The day of the great tournament arrived and -71- trooped into the stadium in their thousands. Meanwhile, the home team had arrived and was in the -72-. The visiting team was late. With both teams now around, the referee - 73 - his whistle and the two teams emerged from the tunnel and walked onto the pitch. The referee, his assistants and the players stood still while the national anthems of both countries were being played. After this, the captains of both teams came forward for the -74-. The home team won, they then exchanged -75 - and shook hands.
         At exactly 4.30 pm, the referee signalled for the start of the match. The supporters were singing and dancing in the- 76-. Both teams played very well but -77-a lot of chances. After playing for forty-five minutes. the referee stopped the match for the hall time break. During this brief break. the -78 - of both teams came out to warm themselves up. When the match resumed, the home team now played better. A -79- from the half-back at the opponent's goal was - 80- into the net. There was a thunderous shout from the crowd. The match continued till the ninetieth minute. The result at the end of the match was 1-0. The home team had won. 

Apushed
Bheaded
Cmoved
Dswayed
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Question 900
waec 2019

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap labelled [....79.....] above

Read the passage below

Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

The day of the great tournament arrived and -71- trooped into the stadium in their thousands. Meanwhile, the home team had arrived and was in the -72-. The visiting team was late. With both teams now around, the referee - 73 - his whistle and the two teams emerged from the tunnel and walked onto the pitch. The referee, his assistants and the players stood still while the national anthems of both countries were being played. After this, the captains of both teams came forward for the -74-. The home team won, they then exchanged -75 - and shook hands.
         At exactly 4.30 pm, the referee signalled for the start of the match. The supporters were singing and dancing in the- 76-. Both teams played very well but -77-a lot of chances. After playing for forty-five minutes. the referee stopped the match for the hall time break. During this brief break. the -78 - of both teams came out to warm themselves up. When the match resumed, the home team now played better. A -79- from the half-back at the opponent's goal was - 80- into the net. There was a thunderous shout from the crowd. The match continued till the ninetieth minute. The result at the end of the match was 1-0. The home team had won. 

Ashot
Bkick
Cplay
Ddribble
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