WAEC - English Language (2024)

  • 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. 

    Abdul's contribution at the meeting was seen by many as invaluable but the chairman said it was _________

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    useless
  • 2

    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. 

    The boy may be culpable but his brother is surely ______.

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    innocent
  • 3

    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

    Our class teacher used to be rigid in his opinions but he is now ______ of other people's views

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    tolerant
  • 4

    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.

    Some workers were quite affable at the meeting but their leader was rather ______

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    antagonistic
  • 5

    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.

    The driver believed he would be castigated but all the passengers but he was ______.

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    commended
  • 6

    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.

    The manager was eulogised for his speech while his assistant was ________

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    criticised
  • 7

    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.

    Some people are generous towards strangers, while others are _______ towards them. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    indifferent
  • 8

    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.

    The baby who had all along been calm suddenly became _________

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    restless
  • 9

    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.

    While Ade is ______, his wife is quite self-effacing.

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    conceited
  • 10

    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.

    Bakary is a prudent husband while Musa is  ______. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    extravagant
  • 11

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

    The incumbent chairman won the election by a ______ of twenty votes. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    margin
  • 12

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

    Since all items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was _______.

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    adjourned
  • 13

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

    The police explained that all the aggrieved persons should seek _______ in the court of law. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    redress
  • 14

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

    Our principal has a large _____ of cows. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    herd
  • 15

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

    The first storey building in Nigeria stands as a historic _______

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    monument
  • 16

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

    I returned from the vacation refreshed and _______.

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    rejuvenated
  • 17

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

    She was advised to see a _______ because she had an unusual skin disease. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    dermatologist
  • 18

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

    The doctor's _____ was that the patient was suffering from cancer. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    diagnosis
  • 19

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

    Tom's father gave him a valuable gift as an ______ to make him work harder in school. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    incentive
  • 20

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

    We have no yet heard the weather _______.

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    forecast
  • 21

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

    Ojo was cautioned not to jangle the old man's nerve. This means that Ojo was cautioned not to

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    annoy the old man
  • 22

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

    Amina was completely swept off her feet the first time she met Gabriel. This means that she

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    fell deeply in love
  • 23

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

    His response showed that he kept abreast of events in the country. This means that he was 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    well-informed about events
  • 24

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

    Our school is the last but one on that road. This means that the school is

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    the one before the last
  • 25

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

    The new shopping plaza is easy on the eye. This means that the shopping plaza is

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    attractive
  • 26

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

    That nonchalant attitude of Jonah irks me. This means that Jonah's attitude

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    irritates me
  • 27

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

    A good friend is supposed to be with you through thick and thin. This means that a good friend should 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    stand by you in good times and bad times
  • 28

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

    Willy has been under the weather for some days. This means that Willy has been

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    ill
  • 29

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

    Taya was beaten at his own game. This means that

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    Taya's methods were used to defeat him
  • 30

    After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence. 

    We never believed that Father would pull through that fever. This means that we did not believe that he would 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    recover from the sickness
  • 31

    From the words lettered A-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 sentences. 

    It is apparent that John damaged the desk. 

     

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    evident
  • 32

    From the words lettered A-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 sentences. 

    Some of the merchant's goods were impounded by the customs officers

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    confiscated
  • 33

    From the words lettered A-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 sentences. 

    My trust in Abah suddenly began to wane

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    decrease
  • 34

    From the words lettered A-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 sentences. 

    Some believe it is ominous for the owl to perch on the roof of a house. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    portentous
  • 35

    From the words lettered A-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 sentences. 

    The new shopping mall is on the fringe of the town. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    edge
  • 36

    From the words lettered A-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 sentences. 

    The supervisor spurned the offer of help from the cleaner. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    rebuffed
  • 37

    From the words lettered A-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 sentences. 

    I have eventually found the book. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    finally
  • 38

    From the words lettered A-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 sentences. 

    It is good for a child to be unduly inquisitive.

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    curious
  • 39

    From the words lettered A-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 sentences. 

    Kofi is rather audacious; he jumps off high fences. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    daring
  • 40

    From the words lettered A-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 sentences. 

    The criminal approached the crowd menacingly

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    threateningly
  • 41

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

    He said that they ______ painting the house by then. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    would have finished
  • 42

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

    I will wear my _______ dress to the dance.

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    new blue silk
  • 43

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

    If I _____ an eagle, I would fly to distant lands. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    were
  • 44

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

    The teacher needs ______ to write the note on the chalkboard. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    some chalk
  • 45

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

    The man said that he ________

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    had eaten there the previous day
  • 46

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

    To be healthy, we need to eat a _______ diet every day. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    balanced
  • 47

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

    I can rustle _____ an omelette - at least. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    up
  • 48

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

    Banku was ______ unhappy after the fight.

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    very
  • 49

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

    Everything would be _____ cheaper in the sales. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    considerably
  • 50

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

    The boot of my new car was ______ in the accident.

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    dented
  • 51

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

    Parents should create an environment _____ their children can grow.

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    in which
  • 52

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

    Parents should create an environment _____ their children can grow.

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    in which
  • 53

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

    In spite of their shortcomings, we cannot _____ admire them. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    but
  • 54

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

    Amadi's plan _____ at the last moment. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    fell through
  • 55

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

    You think I am hungry, ______?

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    don't you
  • 56

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

    Maria ______ tears when she was told that she failed the final examination. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    broke into
  • 57

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

    Jide _____ before I arrived. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    had eaten
  • 58

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

    He claimed to be an expert, but he knew next to ______ about it. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    nothing
  • 59

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

    _____ the textbooks, he advised his daughter to face her studies. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    Having bought
  • 60

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

    Deficiency ____ just one essential vitamin may cause illness. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    in
  • 61

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

    This is the ______ he has submitted his assignment since joining the class. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    earliest
  • 62

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

    It is wise to ______ with what one has rather than go borrowing. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    make do
  • 63

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

    The teacher was _______ hasty in meting out punishment 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    somewhat
  • 64

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

    Everybody should treat their parents with respect, _______?

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    shouldn't they
  • 65

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

    The experienced clerk found herself at ________.

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    a crossroads
  • 66

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

    We are playing ____ the problems of the company. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    down
  • 67

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

    You _______ have walked home alone so late at night.

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    ought not to
  • 68

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

    Did you notice that the _______ had been removed??

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    price tag
  • 69

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

    One has to be careful of ____ friends.

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    one's
  • 70

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

    It is mandatory that consumables should have _____ dates. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    sell-by
  • 71

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

    Don't judge the boy ______ his past. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    by
  • 72
    What option best completes the gap labelled 71?
    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    tenure
  • 73
    What option best completes the gap labelled 72?
    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    candidates
  • 74
    What option best completes the gap labelled 73?
    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    manifestoes
  • 75
    What option best completes the gap labelled 74?
    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    canvassing
  • 76
    What option best completes the gap labelled 75?
    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    suffrage
  • 77
    What option best completes the gap labelled 76?
    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    eligible
  • 78
    What option best completes the gap labelled 77?
    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    stations
  • 79
    What option best completes the gap labelled 78?
    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    accreditation
  • 80
    What option best completes the gap labelled 79?
    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    returning officer
  • 81
    What option best completes the gap labelled 80?
    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    announced
  • 82

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    women

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    rid
  • 83

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    pearl

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    curtain
  • 84

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    edit

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    many
  • 85

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    penal

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    receipt
  • 86

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    passage

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    package
  • 87

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    coarse

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    chore
  • 88

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    stipend

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    kite
  • 89

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    dumb

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    month
  • 90

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    dumb

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    month
  • 91

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    wolf

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    wood
  • 92

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    manure

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    again
  • 93

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    host

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    known
  • 94

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    steak

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    stake
  • 95

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    brute

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    lose
  • 96

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    south

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    drought
  • 97

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    ploy

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    noise
  • 98

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    escape

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    school
  • 99

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    chute

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    sugar
  • 100

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    scion

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    barks
  • 101

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    suture

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    chalk
  • 102

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    whole

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    house
  • 103

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    sold

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    fold
  • 104

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    lustre

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    stay
  • 105

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    helped

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    risked
  • 106

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    viscount

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    car
  • 107

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    punctual

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    ankle
  • 108

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    rest

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    carry
  • 109

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    what

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    one
  • 110

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) in brackets. 

    gi(gg)le

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    league
  • 111

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    peasant

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    loser
  • 112

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same consonant sound(s) as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined. 

    indict

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    till
  • 113

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. 

    muscle

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    tussle
  • 114

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. 

    trouser

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    browser
  • 115

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. 

    aisle

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    isle
  • 116

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. 

    potter

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    otter
  • 117

    From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that rhymes with the given word. 

    plaque

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    lark
  • 118

    In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress. 

    leguminous

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    le-GUM-in-ous
  • 119

    In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress

    manifesto

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    ma-NI-fes-to
  • 120

    In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress

    collocation

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    coll-o-CA-tion
  • 121

    In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress

    dependable

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    de-PEN-da-ble
  • 122

    In each of the following questions, the main/ primary stress is indicated by writing the syllables on which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress

    embodiment

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    em-BOD-i-ment
  • 123
    In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    couture
  • 124
    In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    hotel
  • 125
    In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    harmony
  • 126
    In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    gainsay
  • 127
    In the following options lettered A to D, all the words except one have the same stress pattern. Identify the one with the different stress pattern.
    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    elephant
  • 128

    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

    The United States will host the next FIFA football competition. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    Will the United States host the next CAF football competition?
  • 129

    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

    Bisi's mother ENJOYS cooking. 

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (B)
    Does Bisi's mother hate cooking?
  • 130

    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

    We left for MAKURDI yesterday.

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    Did we leave for Lagos yesterday?
  • 131

    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

    Ahmed greeted AKIN at the party.

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    Did Ahmed greet James at the party?
  • 132

    In each of the following sentences, the word that receives the emphatic stress is written in capital letters. From the questions lettered A-D, choose the one to which the given sentence is the appropriate answer.

    Bimpe was the FIRST to submit the assignment.

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    Was Bimpe the last to submit the assignment?
  • 133

    From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. 

    /ʌ/

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    comfort
  • 134

    From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. 

     /aʊ/

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    howl
  • 135

    From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. 

    /v/

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    of
  • 136

    From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. 

     /ə/

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    about
  • 137

    From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. 

     /ð/

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (A)
    these
  • 138

    From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. 

    /j/

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    few
  • 139

    From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. 

    /ɜː/

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (C)
    herb
  • 140

    From the words lettered A-D, choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol. 

     /aɪ/

    תְשׁוּבָה
    (D)
    piety