2022 WAEC ENGLISH 1 OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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SECTION A
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
1. Obi’s family is known for their audacity, so one is surprised at his ……….
A. cowardice B. irritability C. moodiness D. insolence
2. Bayo is careless in his ways while Tayo is ……….
A. lovable B. meticulous C. difficult D. reserved
3. In this country, the law against armed robbery is stringent, whereas that against smoking in public places is ……….
A. accurate B. complex C. lax D. easy
4. The purpose of education is to facilitate progress, not to ………. it.
A. prevent B. impede C. stampede D. restrain
5. These days, many people concentrate on temporal things to the detriment of the ……….
A. tangible B. durable C. unchanging D. spiritual
6. While your parents are liberal in their views, mine are ……….
A. strict B. intimidating C. conservative D. discerning
7. The judge expected direct answers but the accused was ……….
A. illusive B. secretive C. delusive D. evasive
8. Kofi is generous, whereas his wife is ……….
A. sparing B. stingy C. unkind D. harsh
9. His manners are uncouth, while his wife’s are ……….
A. clever B. classic C. refined D. purified
10. The peak of Mount Everest is about six miles from its ……….
A. base B. depth C. source D. root
SECTION B
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
11. The recent floods in some countries have ………. many lives.
A. claimed B. drowned C. buried D. injured
12. He does not smoke, so the gift of an ashtray will not be quite ……….
A. admirable B. applicable C. appropriate D. attractive
13. The reviewers did an excellent job at the book ……….
A. launch B. premiere C. session D. briefing
14. The government filed ………. against the ruling of the tribunal.
A. injunction B. objection C. application D. appeal
15. At the terminus, all passengers on the train will have to ……….
A. alight B. disembark C. descend D. dismount
16. Reading the ………. of the famous king, one would see that he had many things to hide.
A. memoirs B. chronicles C. life D. monument
17. The smaller boys had always drawn back in fear when the bully raised a fist, but this time they did not ……….
A. advance B. agree C. retaliate D. recoil
18. The old man prayed for the ………. of his sins before he died.
A. omission B. commission C. permission D. remission
19. Inflation has caused the cost of goods to ……….
A. escalate B. ascend C. intensify D. progress
20. The economy of the country has remained ………. despite the crisis.
A. strong B. realistic C. tough D. firm
SECTION C
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
21. The principal raised eyebrows at the student’s explanation. This means that the principal ……….
A. was unhappy about the explanation
B. rejected the explanation
C. considered the explanation
D. was surprised by the explanation
22. Mary made a clean breast of everything. This means that Mary ……….
A. won everyone over
B. told the whole truth
C. did everything efficiently
D. changed the way things were done
23. Had it not rained, I would have visited you. This means that
A. I visited you even though it rained
B. It did not rain and so I visited you
C. It rained, so I did not visit you
D. Because it did not rain, I visited you
24. I hadn’t finished talking to Halimat when she snapped my head off. This means that she
A. gave me a sharp slap
B. rudely interrupted me
C. hissed at me
D. ordered me to stop talking
25. Franca’s behaviour towards Edward leaves much to be desired. This means that Franca’s behaviour was
A. unsatisfactory
B. appreciated
C. commendable
D. unexpected
26. “The teacher truly had his heart in the right place.” This means that he was: A. Kind and considerate
B. Sharp and thorough
C. Simple and modest
D. Focused and direct
27. “Only teachers could afford a car.” This means that: A. Teachers could afford a car and nothing else
B. Teachers and nobody else could afford a car
C. Teachers and others could afford a car
D. Few teachers could afford a car
28. “The night watchman was given the marching order because of his negligence.” This means that he was: A. Promoted
B. Dismissed
C. Counseled
D. Suspended
29. “My friend is as dull as ditchwater.” This means that my friend is: A. Dark in complexion
B. Extremely boring
C. Not intelligent
D. Not a troublemaker
30. “The director sees Tim as the joker in the pack.” This means that the:
A. Unpredictable
B. Humorous
C. Nonchalant
D. Unimportant
SECTION D
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.
31. The president of the student union said it was strategic to boycott classes to press home their demands.
A. acceptable B. ethical C. practical D. tactical
32. The proscription of political parties was one of the steps taken by the military.
A. launching B. expulsion C. banning D. removal
33. Farmers sometimes go through the frustration experience of having to watch their produce rot.
A. disheartening B. dismaying C. annoying D. frightening
34. The acrobatic displays left the spectators stunned.
A. amused B. enticed C. astonished D. elated
35. Binetou looked quite resplendent in that red dress.
A. expensive B. stunning C. respectable D. conspicuous
36. It is foolish to depend entirely on mundane things.
A. imported B. material C. attractive D. expensive
37. Only a pragmatic approach will solve this problem.
A. constant B. careful C. practical D. drastic
38. The governor rebutted all the allegations against him.
A. rejected B. removed C. revoked D. refuted
39. He was jailed for failing to obey the court injunction.
A. law B. order C. fine D. proceedings
40. The World Bank made funds available to the government for poverty alleviation.
A. reduction B. removal C. termination D. elimination
SECTION 5
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of word that best completes each of the following sentences
41. The two players protested against the ……….
A. fitness twice-weekly practice
B. practice fitness twice-weekly
C. twice-weekly practice fitness
D. twice-weekly fitness practice
42. If I ………. what actually happened, I would have punished him.
A. had heard B. have had C. had had D. have heard
43. She was certainly going to the cinema, ……….?
A. isn’t she B. isn’t it C. wasn’t it D. wasn’t she
44. Their house is by the side of the road.
A. father-in-law’s
B. father’s-in-law
C. fathers-in-law
D. father-in-laws
45. He ………. his ideas very clearly at meetings.
A. puts out B. puts across C. puts away D. puts in
46. Remember to return it to Ruth; ………. is hers.
A. is B. it’s C. it D. its
47. I want to know your religious ……….
A. believe B. believing C. beliefs D. believes
48. The student did the assignment, but not ………. the way I had expected.
A. just B. quite C. hardly D. as
49. Bola invited Joe and ………. to the show.
A. I B. myself C. me D. himself
50. Highlights ………. the events will be televised today.
A. of B. for C. in D. on
51. When the fire alarm went off, we all ______ the door.
A. made at
B. made to
C. made after
D. made for
52. Jane has stopped smoking, ______?
A. hasn’t she
B. didn’t she
C. isn’t she
D. hadn’t she
53. Graduates find it difficult to secure ______ nowadays.
A. an employment
B. employment
C. employments
D. few employments
54. I’ll try to convince him as ______ I can.
A. best
B. best as
C. the best
D. well as
55. ______ were classmates in the university.
A. His sister and I
B. Me and his sister
C. I and his sister
D. His sister and me
56. Their shop stocks ______ overwhelming variety of goods.
A. any
B. every
C. an
D. each
57. It’s a miracle that the child didn’t die after the illness, ______?
A. did she
B. isn’t it
C. didn’t she
D. wasn’t it
58. It is always good to live ______ one’s means.
A. within
B. under
C. with
D. through
59. How I wish she ______ the books before Tunde arrived.
A. sees
B. had seen
C. has seen
D. saw
60. He is certainly the ______ man in this party.
A. most offended
B. more offended
C. very offended
D. much offended
61. To ______ did you speak?
A. whose
B. whom
C. who
D. which
62. In all probability, the strike will be called off today.
A. Through
B. In
C. By
D. At
63. Amao ______ his master in every way.
A. takes after
B. takes over
C. takes up
D. takes on
64. He ran ______ that the defenders couldn’t catch up with him.
A. very fast
B. much faster
C. so faster
D. so fast
65. I told them I would come back as soon as I ______.
A. should
B. can
C. could
D. will
66. Isn’t it high time we ______?
A. started eating
B. start eating
C. had started eating
D. start eating
67. The reason he gave, ______, was most unconvincing.
A. which he had no money
B. since he had no money
C. that he had no money
D. for he had no money
68. Sometimes minor incidents in our lives stand out because we cherish ______.
A. it
B. many
C. none
D. them
69. An act of cleanliness is to dispose ______ useless items.
A. away
B. of
C. with
D. off
70. Two of his ______ left for Europe.
A. friends
B. friend’s
C. friends’
D. friend
SECTION 6: Fill in the gaps in the passage with the most suitable word.
Within the last quarter of the twentieth century, medical experts have been laying emphasis on ______ 71 ______ rather than ______ 72 ______ measures. Through primary health care programmes, people have been taught about these. When an individual ______ 73 ______ a disease, he has to see a doctor for ______ 74 ______. At times, the doctor finds it difficult to ______ 75 ______ the disease during the initial examination of the patient because many diseases have similar ______ 76 ______. When this happens, the patient is either asked to go to the ______ 77 ______ for one test or the other, or he would have ______ 78 ______ taken to help the doctor find out what is happening internally. It is after all these, and sometimes more, that the doctor can ______ 79 ______ some drugs for the individual and perhaps give him some ______ 80 ______. To save yourself and everyone else from this headache, it is advisable to pay heed to public health programmes.
71.
A. effective
B. protective
C. defensive
D. preventive
72.
A. curative
B. healing
C. corrective
D. anaesthetic
73.
A. acquires
B. contracts
C. contacts
D. develops
74.
A. consultation
B. interaction
C. discussion
D. instruction
75.
A. explain
B. discover
C. diagnose
D. detect
76.
A. signs
B. indications
C. symptoms
D. dues
77.
A. pharmacy
B. infirmary
C. ward
D. laboratory
78.
A. an image
B. an x-ray
C. a film
D. a photograph
79.
A. prescribe
B. write
C. select
D. dictate
80.
A. concoction
B. syringes
C. additives
D. injections
ANSWERS
ANSWERS TO WASSCE 2022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1 OBJECTIVE TEST
SECTION A
1. A. cowardice
“Audacity” means boldness or daring, often with a lack of respect. Its opposite would be “cowardice,” which refers to a lack of courage.
Why others are wrong:
B. irritability: refers to being easily angered, not the opposite of audacity.
C. moodiness: refers to changing moods, not the opposite of audacity.
D. insolence: refers to disrespectful behavior, which is similar to audacity, not its opposite.
2. B. meticulous
“Careless” means not paying attention to detail, while “meticulous” means being very careful and precise.
Why others are wrong:
A. lovable: doesn’t contrast with careless behavior.
C. difficult: refers to a person’s attitude or behavior, not attention to detail.
D. reserved: refers to being shy or introverted, not related to being careful.
3. C. lax
“Stringent” means strict or severe, while “lax” means loose or lenient.
Why others are wrong:
A. accurate: relates to precision, not strictness.
B. complex: means complicated, not lenient.
D. easy: means simple, not lenient.
4. B. impede
“Facilitate” means to make something easier, while “impede” means to hinder or slow down.
Why others are wrong:
A. prevent: means to stop completely, which is too strong a contrast to facilitate.
C. stampede: refers to a sudden rush, which is unrelated.
D. restrain: means to hold back, but it doesn’t specifically mean hindering progress.
5. D. spiritual
“Temporal” refers to worldly or material things, and its opposite is “spiritual,” which relates to the soul or religious matters.
Why others are wrong:
A. tangible: refers to something that can be touched or perceived, not the opposite of temporal.
B. durable: refers to long-lasting, not the opposite of temporal.
C. unchanging: refers to something that does not change, not the opposite of temporal.
6. C. conservative
“Liberal” refers to being open-minded and progressive, while “conservative” refers to holding traditional or cautious views.
Why others are wrong:
A. strict: while similar in being rigid, it does not match the opposite of liberal.
B. intimidating: refers to making someone feel afraid, not the opposite of liberal.
D. discerning: means showing good judgment, not the opposite of liberal.
7. D. evasive
“Evasive” refers to avoiding direct answers, which fits the context of the accused avoiding the judge’s questions.
Why others are wrong:
A. illusive: means misleading or deceptive, but not directly avoiding answers.
B. secretive: means keeping things private, not necessarily avoiding answers.
C. delusive: means giving false impressions, not avoiding direct answers.
8. B. stingy
“Generous” means giving freely, and “stingy” means being unwilling to give or share.
Why others are wrong:
A. sparing: means being economical, but it doesn’t directly oppose generous.
C. unkind: refers to lacking kindness, which is not directly opposite to being generous.
D. harsh: refers to being severe or unpleasant, not the opposite of generous.
9. C. refined
“Uncouth” means rude or unsophisticated, while “refined” means cultured or polished.
Why others are wrong:
A. clever: refers to intelligence, not manners.
B. classic: refers to something traditional or timeless, not manners.
D. purified: means cleaned or made pure, not related to manners.
10. A. base
“Base” refers to the bottom or foundation of something, which is the opposite of the peak or top of a mountain.
Why others are wrong:
B. depth: refers to how deep something is, not its foundation.
C. source: refers to the origin of something, not the base.
D. root: refers to the origin or beginning, not the base of a mountain.
ANSWERS TO WASSCE 2022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1 OBJECTIVE TEST
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