2021 Waec English Objective Questions And Answers

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SECTION 1

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 nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

1.     While Mr. Ade is ______, his son is a novice.
A. enlightened
B. competent
C. clever
D. experienced

2.     It is better to use persuasion rather than to get witnesses to court ______.
A. effort
B. coercion
C. influence
D. pressure

3.     The animosity between Fatou and Sheku is shocking, considering the ______ they once shared.
A. company
B. friendship
C. peace
D. understanding

4.     The reckless driver was admonished to be ______.
A. cautious
B. responsible
C. reliable
D. considerate

5.     The old man rebuked the thug and his children ______ him for doing so.
A. commended
B. embraced
C. thanked
D. supported

6.     All drivers were enjoined to obtain genuine and not ______ licences.
A. artificial
B. fraudulent
C. fake
D. substandard

7.     There was an agitation for the law on libel to be re-enacted.
A. enforced
B. repealed
C. rejected
D. cancelled

8.     The two political parties live today in ______ after four years of hostility.
A. happiness
B. amity
C. agreement
D. freedom

9.     The champions were elated after the tournament while their opponents looked ______.
A. baffled
B. dejected
C. pitiful
D. frightened

10.  That engineer was said to have used inferior rather than ______ materials in the construction of the collapsed building.
A. excellent
B. recommended
C. quality
D. exceptional

SECTION 2

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

11.  I could not read what he wrote because his handwriting was ______.
A. tiny
B. eligible
C. untidy
D. illegible

12.  When all the items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was ______.
A. dismissed
B. postponed
C. adjourned
D. dissolved

13.  Occasionally, universities award degrees to outstanding personalities.
A. ceremonial
B. honorary
C. temporary
D. respectable

14.  His thoughtlessness is simply beyond ______.
A. idea
B. assurance
C. belief
D. fate

15.  Many doctors have to ______ to western countries for better opportunities.
A. migrated
B. travelled
C. immigrated
D. fled

16.  The younger brother insisted that he should be ______ to the account.
A. partner
B. signatory
C. guarantor
D. participant

17.  The military was able to ______ the plan to overthrow the government.
A. fight
B. disrupt
C. thwart
D. disturb

18.  She gave her poem to her teacher to ______ for the school magazine.
A. read
B. edit
C. correct
D. label

19.  Freedom of movement is a right of every citizen.
A. negotiated
B. fundamental
C. privileged
D. foremost

20.  The governor granted the political prisoners ______.
A. asylum
B. acquittal
C. amnesty
D. bail

SECTION 3

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 recruits are under his tutelage. This means that he
A. assigns work to them.
B. trains them.
C. disciplines them at work.
D. protects them.

22.  He listened attentively to her cock-and-bull story. This means that she told
A. a terrifying story.
B. an interesting story.
C. an incredible story.
D. a lot of folktales.

23.  He has left the country for good this time. This means that he
A. will never come back.
B. left for better conditions.
C. became an adventurer.
D. will improve his credentials.

24.  The bus driver smelt a rat when an unregistered vehicle trailed him for several kilometers. This means that the bus driver
A. increased his speed.
B. became nervous.
C. became suspicious.
D. alerted the passengers.

25.  The newly employed workers were remunerated handsomely. This means that
A. both old and new workers were paid.
B. only newly employed workers were paid.
C. the salaries of the new workers were attractive.
D. the salaries of the new workers were paid promptly.

26.  The chairman has come under fire over this project. This means that the chairman has been
A. severely criticized.
B. highly praised.
C. given the go-ahead.
D. charged to court.

27.  The ugly incidents of Civil War are water under the bridge. This means that the incidents
A. continue to haunt us.
B. have been experienced again.
C. have been forgotten.
D. cannot be wished away.

28.  My heart was in my mouth as I tried to open the envelope. This means that as I opened the envelope, I was
A. very happy.
B. quite eager.
C. deeply disappointed.
D. extremely afraid.

29.  Throughout the long argument, the minister maintained his ground over the claim. This means that the minister
A. accepted his error.
B. refused to change his stand.
C. said different things.
D. did not consider every view.

30.  John may be sincere, but I suspect that he has an axe to grind. This means that John has a
A. selfish motive.
B. different opinion.
C. matter to attend to.
D. solution to the problem.

SECTION 4

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.  So much effluent has been poured into the stream that its water has become unsafe for drinking.
A. sewage
B. disinfectant
C. oil
D. concoction

32.  The students became restive after the authorities increased their tuition fees.
A. alarmed
B. hostile
C. noisy
D. agitated

33.  Ali plays the guitar with great dexterity.
A. wisdom
B. experience
C. pride
D. skill

34.  Obi’s behavior is questionable.
A. disputable
B. worrisome
C. dubious
D. refutable

35.  The electricity supply in this community is erratic.
A. unpredictable
B. disorderly
C. low
D. temporary

36.  He became disheartened when he heard the news.
A. defamed
B. disheveled
C. depressed
D. disturbed

37.  The office has taken stringent measures to protect the facilities.
A. suitable
B. right
C. strict
D. complete

38.  Adaobi was appalled by the shabby appearance of the man who brought her the message from home.
A. shocked
B. discouraged
C. annoyed
D. humiliated

39.  Henry likes to be involved in shady deals.
A. unknown
B. undisclosed
C. dishonest
D. doubtful

40.  A good student should be inquisitive.
A. hardworking
B. busy
C. curious
D. studious

SECTION 5

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.

41.  Life in the city is expensive for most people.
A. too much
B. much very
C. very much
D. much too

42.  My father made me ______ at home.
A. stay
B. stayed
C. to be staying
D. to stay

43.  The fireman managed to put the raging fire ______.
A. off
B. out
C. down
D. away

44.  The long-awaited match was called ______ at the last moment.
A. off
B. out
C. on
D. up

45.  Get to work! Don’t sit ______ doing nothing.
A. about
B. up
C. on
D. by

46.  We promised to tell the truth, ______?
A. isn’t it
B. didn’t we
C. shouldn’t
D. wasn’t it

47.  No sooner had we set off ______ it started to rain.
A. that
B. when
C. than
D. as

48.  I cannot put up ______ his saucy behavior.
A. on
B. with
C. from
D. by

49.  Several ______ attended the two-day economic summit.
A. head of state
B. heads of states
C. heads of state
D. head of states

50.  I won’t go to the cinema with you; ______ the movie.
A. seeing
B. have seen
C. seen
D. had seen

51.  The committee has submitted its report ______ the students’ riot.
A. on
B. for
C. about
D. at

52.  It’s been a rough life so far, ______?
A. hasn’t it
B. hadn’t it
C. isn’t it
D. wasn’t it

53.  If I had known, I ______ not have come.
A. should
B. ought
C. would
D. may

54.  She had to work from ______.
A. morning till the evening
B. the morning till evening
C. the morning till the evening
D. morning till evening

55.  He did it, ______ not the way I had expected.
A. as
B. quite
C. hardly
D. so

56.  After stalking its prey for a while, the lion ______ for the kill.
A. closed in
B. closed up
C. closed on
D. closed down

57.  Mary and Jane are always quarrelling with ______.
A. each other
B. themselves
C. another
D. either

58.  They have been informed of his departure, ______?
A. haven’t they
B. hadn’t they
C. wasn’t it
D. isn’t it

59.  Although some students may be innocent, ______ a re guilty of this offence.
A. much
B. great deal
C. most
D. a good deal

60.  She prefers singing ______ dancing.
A. besides
B. aside
C. than
D. to

61.  Is that the lady you planned to visit?
A. which
B. who
C. whose
D. whom

62.  The children ______ in the pool after school.
A. swam
B. swum
C. swimming
D. swim

63.  In spite of their shortcomings, we cannot ______ them.
A. only
B. but
C. also
D. still

64.  The choice to go to the university is entirely ______.
A. yours
B. you
C. yours’
D. your’s

65.  The African extended family system gives security to members.
A. his
B. her
C. its
D. their

66.  We all look forward to meeting the ______.
A. beautiful, young, Nigerian musician
B. young, Nigerian, beautiful musician
C. Nigerian, young, beautiful musician
D. Nigerian, beautiful, young musician

67.  One of my ______ is a lecturer in the university.
A. sister
B. sister’s
C. sisters
D. sisters’

68.  Regina pleaded with her son to ______ the habit of smoking.
A. come out
B. come over
C. come off
D. come from

69.  Their proposal looks ______ than ours.
A. more workable a little bit
B. a little bit more workable
C. more a little bit workable
D. workable a little bit more

70.  You will be ______ for it if you take the examinations in November.
A. the worst
B. worst
C. worse
D. the worse

SECTION 6

In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.

Money serves as a ______ of exchange in the modern world. This is perhaps the most important ______ of money. People who have money can use it to buy goods and ______. Without it, trade will be carried out on the basis of ______ where goods and services are exchanged, as was the practice in the years gone by. This mode of trading has a number of disadvantages, as people will have to match their ______ with those of other people. For example, if a hunter wants to trade his ______ for yam, he must find a ______ who needs what he is trading. Another difficulty is determining the ______ of each item needed in the exchange. Therefore, this mode of trading is no longer commonly practised. Nowadays, people pay money for goods and services rendered both locally and internationally. International trade boosts the ______ of a nation. The ______ frequently used in international trade is the US Dollar.

A B C D
71. Value medium type form
72. Aspect duty function feature
73. Handiwork service skill businesses
74. Barter dealing negotiation exchange
75. Needs intentions wishes desires
76. Kill animal livestock prey
77. Grower labourer farmer customer
78. Portion value quantity amount
79. Economy saving finances transaction
80. Cash money currency notes

ANSWER WASSCE 2021
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1
OBJECTIVE TEST

SECTION 1

1. D. experienced – The word “novice” refers to someone who is new or inexperienced, so “experienced” is the opposite.
2. B. coercion – “Coercion” refers to forcing someone to do something, which is the opposite of persuasion, which involves convincing someone gently.
3. B. friendship – “Animosity” means hostility or hatred, and “friendship” is the opposite of hostility.
4. A. cautious – “Reckless” describes someone who is careless, and “cautious” is the opposite, referring to someone who is careful.
5. C. thanked – “Rebuked” means to scold or reprimand, and the children “thanked” him, showing appreciation for his actions.
6. B. fraudulent – “Genuine” means real or authentic, and “fraudulent” refers to something that is fake or deceptive.
7. B. repealed – “Re-enacted” means to make something law again, and “repealed” means to cancel or revoke a law.
8. B. amity – “Hostility” refers to conflict, and “amity” refers to peaceful relations, the opposite of hostility.
9. B. dejected – “Elated” means very happy, while “dejected” refers to feeling sad or down.
10. A. excellent – “Inferior” refers to something of lower quality, while “excellent” refers to something of high quality.

SECTION 2

11. D. illegible – If handwriting is unclear and difficult to read, it is “illegible.”
12. C. adjourned – When a meeting is concluded or paused temporarily, it is “adjourned.”

B. honorary –

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