WAEC - English Language (2001)
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The leader of the delegation was commended for the manner in which he handled the matter, while their hosts were.........
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Musa is very frugal whereas his friend Audu is ........
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Taiwo's flamboyance and Kehinde's.....often keep people wondering if they are really twins.
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People enjoy stories with ........settings rather than those with far-fetched backgrounds.
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We were asked to reach a compromise and not start another.............
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He was promoted for his efficiency while his colleague was demoted for..........
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Okon's business is flourishing while his father's is...........
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You should be ......so as not to be caught unawares.
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The school authorities expected the contributions to be ..............rather than compulsory.
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The manager who was sacked last month has been .............
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The ...........programme against childhood diseases has ended.
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The accused stated ..........that he was innocent of the crime.
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The doctor's .................was that the patient was suffering from cancer.
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I was advised to open a..........account with the bank if I wanted to pay in cheques.
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The pastor addressed his..............in a sonorous voice.
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Many African leaders try to cling.........to power.
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The civilian head of state was........in a military coup détat.
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After much debate on the controversial issue, the meeting was............till the next morning.
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The company distributed gifts to its staff as an ............. to hard work.
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Bukola has an infectious smile. This means that Bukola
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makes others smile when she smiles
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It is cold comfort to tell a hungry man that starvation improves health. This means that telling a hungry man this is
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Audu was certainly born with a silver spoon in his mouth. This means that
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he was born into a rich family
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Nonso's father gave him a free hand to run the family business.This means that his father
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allowed him to make his own decisions
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You must be speaking with your tongue in your cheek. This means that you
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don't mean what you are saying
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The manager hit the roof when he was presented with a huge estimate for the new project. This means that the manager
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Her reproaches cut him to the quick. This means that he
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The girl went scot-free even though she started the fight. This means that the girl was
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The secretary's vote of thanks did not ring true. This means that the vote of thanks was
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Mary Onyali won the race by a hair's breadth. This means that Mary won
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The criminal was incarcerated.
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The Manager soon found out that my sister was a competent typist.
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At the inception of his administration, the Governor was very popular.
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The businessman anticipated the collapse of the bank.
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The plaintiff was dissatisfied with the decision of the court.
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The judge was incorruptible.
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Mr. Preye is a stern father.
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My first son is an unusually audacious boy.
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Amina often makes derogatory remarks about her husband.
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For such a serious offence, Etim was lucky to .......with a fine.
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The members of the Association were just rounding......their discussion when the police arrived.
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I could not attend the meeting, so I asked my sister to stand.....for me.
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I tendered for that contract, but my application.......
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He is Mr. Bello's son.........?
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You will help me with my assignment,...............?
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I brought my ........today.
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very first green party dress
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Although he was not born in Yorubaland,........
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he can speak the language
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Adaku and Udoka were curious........who was coming to see their father.
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Moji says she is better at Maths..........
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I have never................humiliated in my life.
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He..........the scene before the accident occurred.
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The proposer's argument was.....convincing than that of his opponent.
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The cloth is .....bright for my liking.
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By the time they arrive, we ............the work.
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This engine is.........that one.
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Janet could not attend the party because she......with the flu over the weekend.
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The new student made a good impression.............. the rest of the class
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Could I borrow...........cash please?
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It is...........this background that we can understand the issues clearly.
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The teacher told the pupils to commit the poem.........memory.
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..........we waited, Ayo read the letter over again.
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I expect everybody to respect..........
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You are......for having that painful experience.
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.............is not good for children.
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The manager is leaving the company to ......a new appointment elsewhere.
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Since we were not given all the things we requested, we should.......with what we have.
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Nigerians will have ............ to blame for withdrawing from the competition at the last minute.
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Many people do not .......their religious professions.
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....................a new teacher, she does not know much about the behaviour of the students.
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The principal hoped that he..........to help the students.
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The lecturer arrived exactly...........time to give the talk.
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Olumide initially disliked Mathematics, but.........time he began to like it.
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The judge says that no one is ..........the law.
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The officer.............that he was not supposed to talk to the press on the matter.
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He is a dare-devil; I really....be surprised that he has escaped.
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This is Bisi's handwriting; there......be no argument about it.
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