2020 WASSCE English Language 1 Objective Test:

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

1. A guest should not make derogatory remarks about what he is offered by his host but ______ statements.
   A. candid
   B. appealing
   C. polite
   D. complimentary
2. The audience applauded the last speaker, but the first was ______.
   A. booed
   B. rejected
   C. abused
   D. scorned
3. The commander said that raw recruits could not dislodge the enemies, he needed ______ men.
   A. skilled
   B. practical
   C. earned
   D. seasoned
4. John gave a fictitious account of the accident but his son’s account was ______.
   A. probable
   B. competing
   C. factual
   D. necessary
5. While the refuse dump smelled fetid, the orchard exuded a ______ smell.
   A. fragrant
   B. spicy
   C. clean
   D. dry
6. Only some of the accused were acquitted; the rest were ______.
   A. remanded
   B. convicted
   C. detained
   D. interdicted
7. The principal chastised Ben for his use of coarse language and advised him to emulate his sister’s behaviour.
   A. pure
   B. neat
   C. refined
   D. organized
8. It would have been my pleasure to accept your invitation but I have to ______ it because of a previous engagement.
   A. jettison
   B. defer
   C. suspend
   D. decline
9. Older people are expected to be ______ where youths are green.
   A. experienced
   B. cautious
   C. equipped
   D. considerate
10. I accidentally stepped on my brother but he told Mummy I did it ______.
    A. thoughtfully
    B. intuitively
    C. deliberately
    D. annoyingly

SECTION 2

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

11. The runner was ______ at fifteen seconds at the end of the race.
    A. taped
    B. timed
    C. belled
    D. flagged
12. The appellate court has ______ the decision of the lower court.
    A. obstructed
    B. nullified
    C. neutralized
    D. balanced
13. The defeated boxer left the ring looking extremely ______.
    A. dislocated
    B. distorted
    C. deserted
    D. dejected
14. There is an election ______ against the senator.
    A. application
    B. appeal
    C. petition
    D. complaint
15. The manager was not in when Addo called, so he left his ______.
    A. supplementary
    B. complimentary
    C. complementary
    D. identification
16. Coming from the kitchen was the sweet ______ of Mummy’s soup.
    A. aroma
    B. odour
    C. fragrance
    D. scent
17. There is a need to raise teachers’ salary in order to boost their ______.
    A. spirit
    B. moral
    C. soul
    D. morale
18. The librarian has not entered the new books in the ______.
    A. catalogue
    B. roster
    C. list
    D. directory
19. The textbook is very costly; I cannot ______ it to my students.
    A. commit
    B. afford
    C. endorse
    D. recommend
20. The weather is too hot; I need some water to ______ my thirst.
    A. wet
    B. quench
    C. cool
    D. soak

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. My grandmother once told me that old habits die hard. This means that old habits are
    A. easily corrected
    B. difficult to change
    C. short-lived
    D. forever changing
22. If you ask him to sing, he will do it at the drop of a hat. This means that he will sing
    A. joyfully
    B. melodiously
    C. immediately
    D. sluggishly
23. The man has lost a lot and he only keeps up appearances by driving a big car. This means that the man
    A. intends to work harder
    B. pretends that all is well
    C. wants everybody to see him
    D. wants to please his people
24. The game was tough but our team lost by a whisker. This means that our team lost by
    A. default
    B. a wide margin
    C. not preparing well
    D. a narrow margin
25. When the result was announced, it was discovered that Bimbo and Pam were neck and neck. This means that Bimbo and Pam
    A. had almost the same result
    B. failed badly
    C. had equal result
    D. passed well
26. The old woman’s birthday was marked by her children with pomp. This means that the birthday was
    A. greatly celebrated
    B. remembered fondly
    C. widely advertised
    D. filmed and played back
27. When the man was accused of stealing the money, nobody raised an eyebrow. This means that nobody was
    A. sad
    B. pleased
    C. interested
    D. surprised
28. People do not often rely on men who allow their exalted position to go to their head. This means that people shun those who
    A. are highly placed
    B. are conceited because of their position
    C. are rude because of their position
    D. do not do their work
29. The manager hit the roof when he was presented with the estimate for the new project. This means that the manager
    A. practiced the workers
    B. became very angry
    C. became very suspicious
    D. cancelled the project

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.

30. The boy was reluctant to carry out the order of his senior.
    A. adamant
    B. slow
    C. sluggish
    D. unwilling
31. Dr. Azeez declined the offer to chair the meeting.
    A. rescind
    B. shunned
    C. refused
    D. avoided
32. The match came to an abrupt end when the rain started.
    A. sharp
    B. brisk
    C. quick
    D. sudden
33. The boy came through the window as stealthily as he could.
    A. quietly
    B. carefully
    C. quickly
    D. slowly
34. Bimbo was satisfied with the result she got.
    A. positive
    B. surprised
    C. contented
    D. appeased
35. It is absurd that people find it difficult to be honest.
    A. strange
    B. abnormal
    C. alarming
    D. interesting
36. Even a mediocre student can pass the test.
    A. dull
    B. fresh
    C. average
    D. lazy
37. We called the carpenter to repair the broken door.
    A. restore
    B. renovate
    C. replace
    D. mend
38. Mrs. Okpala gave the drunk a contemptuous look.
    A. happy
    B. sorrowful
    C. knowing
    D. scornful
39. The Vice-Chancellor’s speech at the occasion was misconstrued.
    A. misinterpreted
    B. misquoted
    C. misunderstood
    D. misreported

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.

40. The soldiers lay ______ the town to arrest the terrorists.
    A. siege on
    B. siege to
    C. siege with
    D. siege by
41. Power has not been restored ______ many parts of the town.
    A. to
    B. in
    C. for
    D. with
42. We got to the hall after the play ______.
    A. is
    B. have
    C. had
    D. was
43. The woman said the maid should ______ all the plates before going to bed.
    A. wash out
    B. wash up
    C. wash off
    D. wash away
44. John, would you mind lifting the box?
    A. Yes, I do
    B. No, I wouldn’t
    C. Yes, I wouldn’t
    D. No, I don’t
45. It was a long poem, but Rasheed learnt it ______.
    A. from memory
    B. to memory
    C. by heart
    D. to heart
46. Let’s begin all over again, ______?
    A. may we
    B. shall we
    C. can we
    D. must we
47. Something must be wrong with the school driver, he is ______ today.
    A. rather driving carelessly
    B. carelessly driving rather
    C. driving rather carelessly
    D. rather carelessly driving
48. What I admire about our football team is that they love ______.
    A. themselves
    B. one another
    C. the other
    D. ourselves
49. This is the teacher ______ told me the answer.
    A. whom I said
    B. who I said
    C. who I said he
    D. I said that he
50. Mary shouldn’t have disobeyed the teacher, ______?
    A. should she
    B. didn’t she
    C. did she
    D. could she
51. She wondered if the water was not hot for drinking.
    A. very
    B. so
    C. much
    D. too
52. I told him not to play ______ fire.
    A. on
    B. with
    C. beneath
    D. upon
53. We enjoyed ourselves ______ much at the party.
    A. too
    B. that
    C. as
    D. very
54. You will need to commit the formula ______ memory.
    A. to
    B. in
    C. for
    D. by
55. The ushers told the people to ______ their shoes before they entered the hall.
    A. put off
    B. put out
    C. take off
    D. take out
56. That book is neither ______ yours.
    A. his or
    B. his not
    C. his nor
    D. his own nor
57. The boy vomited a lot on the journey, the doctor told us he suffered from ______.
    A. travel sickness
    B. travelling sickness
    C. travel sicknesses
    D. traveler sickness
58. The man gave the girl a fountain pen ______.
    A. small new blue
    B. blue small new
    C. blue new small
    D. new small blue
59. I realized that I ______ you before.
    

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WASSCE 2020 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1 OBJECTIVE TEST ANSWERS

1. D: Complimentary
   The word nearly opposite in meaning to “derogatory” is “complimentary.” A derogatory remark expresses criticism or disapproval, while a complimentary remark expresses praise or admiration.
   Example:
   • The principal discourages derogatory remarks that could harm the school’s reputation and encourages complimentary remarks.
   • The ambassador’s comments on the president’s speech were complimentary, while the critics’ remarks were derogatory.
2. A: Booed
   The word nearly opposite in meaning to “applaud” is “boo.” To applaud someone is to show approval, while to boo someone expresses disapproval.
   Example:
   • The gospel singer was applauded, but the pop artist was booed.
   • Rehearse your role perfectly to avoid being booed by the audience.
3. D: Seasoned
   The word nearly opposite in meaning to “raw” (as used in the context of recruits) is “seasoned.” Raw recruits are inexperienced, while seasoned recruits are skilled due to experience.
   Example:
   • You cannot compare raw recruits with seasoned soldiers in the art of war.
   • The Nigerian army consists of more seasoned troops compared to the raw recruits in the Togolese army.
4. C: Factual
   The word nearly opposite in meaning to “fictitious” is “factual.” Fictitious means false or invented, while factual refers to something based on facts.
   Example:
   • Mr. Michael’s account of the accident is fictitious, but the boy’s story is factual.
   • There are many fictitious claims about terrorism, but the governor’s statement is factual and should be taken seriously.
5. A: Fragrant
   The word nearly opposite in meaning to “fetid” is “fragrant.” Fetid describes an unpleasant, offensive smell, while fragrant refers to a pleasant, sweet smell.
   Example:
   • The fragrant smell of perfume contrasts with the fetid smell of the gutter.
   • The smell of the rat-infested room is fetid.
6. B: Convicted
   The word nearly opposite in meaning to “acquitted” is “convicted.” While acquitted means being found not guilty of a crime, convicted means being found guilty.
   Example:
   • After a series of investigations, one suspect was acquitted, while the rest were convicted.
   • The man was convicted of a crime, but the young suspect was acquitted.
7. C: Refined
   The word nearly opposite in meaning to “coarse” is “refined.” Coarse refers to something rough, crude, or impolite, while refined means cultured, polite, or sophisticated.
   Example:
   • Mr. Bade’s description of the movie scene was coarse, but Mr. Badru’s was refined.
   • Jide’s coarse manner contrasts with Emeka’s refined manner.
8. D: Decline
   The word nearly opposite in meaning to “accept” is “decline.” To decline is to refuse an offer, while to accept is to agree or take what is offered.
   Example:
   • The manager declined your letter of permission, implying he didn’t accept your request.
   • You should not decline invitations from students; accepting them helps build trust.
9. A: Experienced
   The word nearly opposite in meaning to “green” (inexperienced) is “experienced.” A “green” person is someone new or naive, while an experienced person has acquired skills over time.
   Example:
   • The actor is green. An experienced actor would not have made that mistake.
   • The experienced accountants should handle the finances, not the green ones.
10. C: Deliberately
    The word nearly opposite in meaning to “accidentally” is “deliberately.” “Accidentally” means happening by chance, while “deliberately” means done on purpose.
    Example:

• The young girl was deliberately harmed, not accidentally as initially claimed.
• The striker deliberately fell in the penalty area, deserving a red card.

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