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Question 911
waec 2011

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

Alfred is afraid of his wife who has a very................size

Aeminent
Bmomentous
Cprominent
Dintimidating
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Question 912
waec 2011

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

While we expected it to be gradual, the process of transition to civilian rule came to an ........end.

Aabrupt
Banticipated
Cunhappy
Dunpleasant
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Question 913
waec 2011

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

The prosecutor argued his case vehemently but the defence lawyer responded................

Aconstantly
Bfeebly
Croughly
Dhurriedly
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Question 914
waec 2011

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

The official who disclosed the information he was supposed to ..............was sacked

Acover
Bprotect
Cconceal
Dallow
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Question 915
waec 2011

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

The principal of that school was demoted for his incompetence while several others were commended for their .............

Apunctuality
Bhonesty
Cefficiency
Dsincerity
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Question 916
waec 2011

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

It took me the whole day to summarize the lecturer's copious notes having been used to ............ones

Ascanty
Billegible
Cinaccurate
Dcoherent
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Question 917
waec 2011

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

The clever lawyer exposed the facts that were obscure in the case, making the judge see beyond the.............

Aopen
Bobvious
Cillustrated
Dreflected
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Question 918
waec 2011

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

Both sides are very hopeful about the outcome of the peace talks, but observers are still very..........

Arealistic
Bemphatic
Cexplicit
Dpessimistic
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Question 919
waec 2011

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

My grandfather, rather than being..........was often quite prejudiced in his opinions.

Asubjective
Bdiscriminating
Cimpartial
Dstrict
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Question 920
waec 2011

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

The cast consisted of many famous actors and few.............ones.

Ahumble
Binfamous
Cunknown
Dunpopular
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Question 921
waec 2011

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

There isn't enough rice, so its importation is permitted whereas the importation of cement is.............

Asuspended
Blicensed
Cunaccepted
Dprohibited
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Question 922
waec 2010

In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.

Read the passage below In the following passages the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the below each passage, four options are offered in columns lettered A to D. choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passages.
The prefect oral system is one of the most -76- ways of involving students directly in the -77- of the school. In the system, the students are -78- certain -79- connected with the day –t0-day life of the school: for instance, the organization and co-ordination of all sorts of -80- activities, such as games, societies, clubs or dealing with some minor cases of -81-, taking responsibility for students welfare’, -82- of learning after school hours, arranging advisory services for junior students and checking -83-. Properly -84-, the perfect oral system helps to -85- the work of the administrator and set a good -86- for the school. The operation of the system and the exact -87- performed by perfects differ from institution to institution; the important thing is to adapt the system in such a way as to make it a useful -88- of the day to-day administration of your -89-.
Mrs. Agu decided to -90- her friend, She picked up her -91- and -92- her friends -93-, there was no response. However, after a few trails she discovered from the -94- that she was not in -95- and so, the -96- could not go -97-, That was surprising because she had bought some -98- cards the previous day did not -99- any call. However, she could not remember -100- them into her phone.
Atone
Bphone
Csound
Dcall
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Question 923
waec 2010

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

No sooner had war started..............the soldiers deserted the village

Athat
Bwhen
Cas
Dthan
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Question 924
waec 2010

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

Until I heard him myself, I ................imagined that he said that

Adid not
Bcould not have
Cshould not have
Dwill not have
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Question 925
waec 2010

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

Mrs. Kofi is angry..............her daughter's lack of interest in her business

Aat
Bwith
Cfor
Dby
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Question 926
waec 2010

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

The student wondered why the sun constantly rises..........the east

Ain
Bby
Cfrom
Dwithin
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Question 927
waec 2010

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

Though Yusuf is a much younger lawyer, you cannot compare his eloquence.............his master's

Aby
Bwith
Cfrom
Dfor
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Question 928
waec 2010

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

All we need...............dedicated teachers

Aare
Bwas
Cis
Dwere
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Question 929
waec 2010

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

My mother remarked that it was high time we..........preparing supper.

Awere starting
Bhad started
Cshould start
Dstarted
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Question 930
waec 2010

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

The teacher, as well as his students...........working very hard.

Ais
Bhave been
Care
Dwere
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