WAEC - English Language (2008)

  • 1
    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.
    Good teaching stimulates the interest of students, whereas bad teaching.............it
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    (A)
    dampens
  • 2
    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.
    Some youths of this generation are often hard-hearted compared to those of past generations who were.................
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    (D)
    compassionate
  • 3
    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 doctor does not think the patient will recover; the signs are ominous rather than............
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    (A)
    encouraging
  • 4
    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 purpose of education is to enhance progress and not to...........it
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    (C)
    impede
  • 5
    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 teacher gave him high marks and wrote complimentary remarks in the margin, which surprisingly gave him...........feelings.
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    (C)
    unpleasant
  • 6
    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.
    Many people find cod liver oil disgusting but soldiers find it...............
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    (C)
    pleasant
  • 7
    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 investigator relied solely on conjectures, which were not as reliable as...........
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    (A)
    facts
  • 8
    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 was obvious that Modou committed the crime,but his friends were still.............
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    (B)
    doubtful
  • 9
    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 government was blamed for implementing polices that favoured the elite at the expense of the................
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    (C)
    masses
  • 10

    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.

    His suggestion on how to deal with the thief was invaluable, but the police considered it................

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    (A)
    useless
  • 11
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    The woman's behaviour clearly shows that her love for her husband was merely,.............
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    (D)
    superficial
  • 12
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    The man was told in his own interest to.................the statement he had made.
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    (D)
    retract
  • 13
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    Mum made soothing remarks in order to............dad
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    (B)
    pacify
  • 14
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    Ebou maintained his stand in.............of the principal's orders.
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    (A)
    defiance
  • 15
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    The outgoing president warned his successor to beware of ................who praise every action of government, good or bad.
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    (B)
    sycophants
  • 16
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    Salimata came into............when she won the beauty contest.
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    (B)
    limelight
  • 17
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    The current economic crisis has led to the.............of many workers.
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    (B)
    retrenchment
  • 18
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    We all agree that the television is a more powerful.............of communication than the radio
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    (D)
    medium
  • 19
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    He won the election by a ..............of 500 votes.
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    (B)
    margin
  • 20
    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
    Daylight armed-robbery is a common.........in big cities.
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    (D)
    phenomenon
  • 21
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    When Joe was threatened with suspension he made a clean breast of his offence. This means that Joe
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    (C)
    told the whole truth
  • 22
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    When Eunice was discharged from hospital she was a shadow of her former self. This means that she
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    (D)
    was thin and weak
  • 23
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    Chinwe can be stubborn yet I have a soft spot for her. This means that I
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    (A)
    am fond of Chinwe even through she is stubborn
  • 24
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    The principal is high-handed with his staff. This means that the principal
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    (C)
    uses his authority over his staff sternly
  • 25
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    The loan was taken on a gentleman''s agreement. This mean that
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    (A)
    there was no documentation of the loan
  • 26
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    Constructing the road along the coast was difficult but the men had already broken the back of the work before the rains. This means that they had
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    (B)
    completed the most difficult part of it
  • 27
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    Whenever Nkoyo finds herself at a loose end, she goes visiting people. This means that Nkoyo goes visting people whenever she
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    (C)
    has nothing to occupy her
  • 28
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    Kola will get the job because his father will surely pull strings for him. This means that his father will
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    (C)
    influence the right people
  • 29
    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
    To give a bronze medal to the athlete who was deliberately intercepted on the track was cold comfort This means that the bronze medal was
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    (C)
    not adequate compensation
  • 30
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    The woman stifled a cry of astonishment as she discovered the identity of the robber.
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    (A)
    suppressed
  • 31
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    That rock is a potential danger to fishing boats.
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    (A)
    a possible
  • 32
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    Members of the party agreed that some serious thinking is required before a final decision can be taken.
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    (C)
    consideration
  • 33
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    Our chief is very intelligent but he could be parochial in his judgements.
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    (C)
    narrow-minded
  • 34
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    All that was left after the riot were the charred remains of the victims.
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    (A)
    burnt
  • 35
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    The incessant chatter of the pupils irritated the visitor.
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    (A)
    unceasing
  • 36
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    Musa won the debate because he articulated his arguments convincingly.
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    (B)
    presented
  • 37
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    I was surprised at the gallantry of the Senegalese peace-keeper.
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    (C)
    bravery
  • 38
    From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
    The clerk was dismissed for dereliction of duty.
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    (D)
    negligence
  • 39
    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:
    This is a bad case,.......hard you try to defend the accused.
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    (A)
    however
  • 40
    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:
    ........pain has been taken to make the party a success
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    (B)
    Much
  • 41
    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:
    School children are advised to refrain.......smoking
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    (D)
    from
  • 42
    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:
    The principal, as well as the teachers,.....in school
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    (A)
    is
  • 43
    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:
    Fatima ............come to work today since she is sick.
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    (B)
    needn't have
  • 44
    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:
    ............who knows the times will not open his door to strangers at night.
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    (C)
    Anybody
  • 45
    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:
    All the final year students will attend...........party
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    (A)
    tomorrow's
  • 46
    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:
    My friend's son stole the.............briefcase.
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    (B)
    director-general's
  • 47
    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:
    This isn't your ring; it is your............
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    (B)
    daughter-in-law's
  • 48
    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:
    He brought us......................
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    (C)
    some good news
  • 49
    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:
    I was asked whether I.............to go on the outing.
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    (B)
    intended
  • 50
    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:
    Our teacher is leaving our school in July to ...............a new job
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    (D)
    take up
  • 51
    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:
    The old woman had no children and no real friends..........
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    (C)
    either
  • 52
    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:
    Certain tasks may be unpleasant at first, but gradually one may get.............them
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    (B)
    to like
  • 53
    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:
    .................In their youth is a source of pleasurable reminiscence for elderly persons
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    (D)
    to have travelled
  • 54
    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:
    The minister told his congregation that one day............would be rewarded
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    (B)
    the faithful
  • 55
    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:
    Maram liked the exhibits at the trade fair but she really enjoyed.............the most
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    (C)
    the amusement
  • 56
    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:
    The jury gave..............verdict of guilty in the murder case.
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    (D)
    its
  • 57
    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:
    The room in.........they lived was quite large and well-lit.
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    (C)
    which
  • 58
    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:
    The great gates of the ancient palace were.............
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    (C)
    beautiful pieces of iron work
  • 59
    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:
    The report said that although the country was rich.............formed a substantial part of the population.
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    (B)
    the old and neglected
  • 60
    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:
    I had a phone call from her yesterday, so she...............have found out my telephone unmber
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    (C)
    must
  • 61
    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:
    I cannot imagine that a man............his standing could stoop so low as to accept bribes.
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    (C)
    of
  • 62
    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:
    Lamin and Michael washed .............but mummy washed Yeanie
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    (B)
    themselves
  • 63
    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:
    The principal has gone to Freetown and will come back in ..............time.
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    (D)
    two weeks'
  • 64
    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:
    The students have not come back from their school farms,............?
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    (D)
    have they
  • 65
    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:
    We haven't confirmed.............signature this is
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    (B)
    whose
  • 66
    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:
    I said "John saw Mary.................?
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    (A)
    didn't I
  • 67
    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:
    The moon seemed to be sailing through the clouds........a ship thrusting its way through a stormy ocean
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    (D)
    like
  • 68
    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:
    The school high jump champion has been................
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    (B)
    very much off-from most of the time
  • 69
    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:
    The new bridge was a complete waste of money and..........built in the first place
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    (A)
    need not have been
  • 70
    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:
    Araba took up an appointment as a part-time instructor as a means.............his meager income.
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    (B)
    of supplementing
  • 71
    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:
    .................opportunity we now have to rid the nation of corruption!
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    (B)
    What an excellent
  • 72
    In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (B)
    infrastructural
  • 73
    In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (A)
    system
  • 74
    In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (C)
    inter-city
  • 75
    In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (C)
    cabins
  • 76
    In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (C)
    meals and refreahments
  • 77
    In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (C)
    refectories
  • 78
    In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (C)
    cloackrooms
  • 79
    In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (D)
    solar
  • 80
    In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (D)
    fuel
  • 81
    In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (D)
    courier
  • 82
    In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (C)
    stations
  • 83
    In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (C)
    compasses
  • 84
    In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (B)
    building
  • 85
    In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (B)
    bull-dozers
  • 86
    In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (A)
    felled
  • 87
    In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (A)
    levelled
  • 88
    In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (D)
    equipment
  • 89
    In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (C)
    ground
  • 90
    In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (B)
    foundation
  • 91
    In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (D)
    blocks
  • 92
    In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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    (C)
    mortar
  • 93
    In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (C)
    bungalow
  • 94
    In question numbered 98 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (B)
    decking
  • 95
    In question numbered 99 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
    إجابة
    (D)
    toiled