WAEC: ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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Free WAEC English Language Past Questions & Answers1 Quiz
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OBJECTIVES – PAPER 1
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Antonyms – WAEC English Language Past Questions
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ORAL ENGLISH – PAPER 2WAEC Oral English Past Questions (Paper 2)7 Quizzes
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Vowels – WAEC English Language Test of Orals Past Questions
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PAST EXAMINATIONS2023 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions1 Topic|2 Quizzes
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2022 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions1 Topic|2 Quizzes
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2021 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions1 Topic|2 Quizzes
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2020 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions1 Topic|2 Quizzes
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2019 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions1 Topic|2 Quizzes
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2018 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions1 Topic|2 Quizzes
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2015 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions1 Topic|2 Quizzes
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2014 WAEC (WASSCE) English Language Past Questions1 Topic|2 Quizzes
Examination Guide:
Title: 2015 WASSCE English Language Objective Past Questions
The key to passing WAEC is PRACTICE! PRACTICE!! PRACTICE!!!
Duration: 1 hr
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SECTION 2: 11 – 20
SECTION 3: 21 – 30
SECTION 4: 31 – 40
SECTION 5: 41 – 70
SECTION 6: 71 – 80
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Question 1 of 80
1. Question
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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 officer was expecting to be ________ by his boss, but he was censured.
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Question 2 of 80
2. Question
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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 honour that was conferred on the general has been __________.
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Question 3 of 80
3. Question
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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 modest young man was rewarded while his ________ brother was punished.
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Question 4 of 80
4. Question
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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.
Young people are known for their _______ which contrasts with the composure of adults.
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Question 5 of 80
5. Question
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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.
It is a fact that pride is a less admirable quality than _________.
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Question 6 of 80
6. Question
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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.
It is obvious that many people prefer affluence to ________.
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Question 7 of 80
7. Question
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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 some workers felt that the terms were amicable; others thought that they were _________.
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Question 8 of 80
8. Question
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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.
Now that the people of this community are living in comfort, I don’t think they will want to go back to their days of _______.
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Question 9 of 80
9. Question
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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.
False witnesses castigate rather than _______ the accused.
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Question 10 of 80
10. Question
In the following sentence, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the options, 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 teachers dissuade students from studying Mathematics, but others ________ them.
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Question 11 of 80
11. Question
From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
After assuring the authorities that he would not escape, the prisoner was released on ______.
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Question 12 of 80
12. Question
From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
A judge is required to. _______ justice fairly.
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Question 13 of 80
13. Question
From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
The disease was _______ by the doctors as pneumonia.
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Question 14 of 80
14. Question
From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
The court granted an _______ against the eviction of the tenants.
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Question 15 of 80
15. Question
From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
He was given a certificate of ________ in English.
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Question 16 of 80
16. Question
From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
The _________ years of a child’s life mould his character.
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Question 17 of 80
17. Question
From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
He bore his troubles with ___________.
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Question 18 of 80
18. Question
From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
Public money should be used only for _______ purposes.
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Question 19 of 80
19. Question
From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
The truth of the evidence is _________.
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Question 20 of 80
20. Question
From the options, choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
As a millionaire, he lives in __________.
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Question 21 of 80
21. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
On hearing the news, he flew off the handle. This means that he
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Question 22 of 80
22. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
John’s money was barely enough to keep the wolf away from the door. This means that
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Question 23 of 80
23. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
He was given the boot by the chairman. This means that he was
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Question 24 of 80
24. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
Since he left home, he has been trying to find his feet. This means that he
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Question 25 of 80
25. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
He finds it difficult to put up with her behaviour. This means that he finds it difficult to
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Question 26 of 80
26. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The government troops extended the olive branch to the rebels. This means that the government troops
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Question 27 of 80
27. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
At the last minute, he had cold feet. This means that he
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Question 28 of 80
28. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
He was advised to pull himself together. This means that he was advised to
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Question 29 of 80
29. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
He was sad to learn that his friend had gone around the bend. This means that his friend had
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Question 30 of 80
30. Question
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.
The young man quickly paid his debt to save his face. This means that the young man
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Question 31 of 80
31. Question
From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Modou is endowed with great potential.
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Question 32 of 80
32. Question
From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Collaboration is essential to the success of the team.
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Question 33 of 80
33. Question
From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
I really wish to assure you that we now have a reliable leader.
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Question 34 of 80
34. Question
From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
This is a chance of a lifetime.
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Question 35 of 80
35. Question
From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Children often behave badly out of ignorance.
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Question 36 of 80
36. Question
From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
She lived a virtuous life.
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Question 37 of 80
37. Question
From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Olu insisted on his freedom to choose his career.
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Question 38 of 80
38. Question
From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Hindering justice may earn you a fine.
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Question 39 of 80
39. Question
From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The professor’s explanation of the point was very lucid.
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Question 40 of 80
40. Question
From the options below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The luminous hands of the clock attracted the baby.
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Question 41 of 80
41. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
That utterance is quite unlike you, please, come ______ it.
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Question 42 of 80
42. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
If I ______ enough money, I would buy a car.
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Question 43 of 80
43. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
He should take _______ the appointment next week.
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Question 44 of 80
44. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
In trying to escape, the thief ran _______ the police.
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Question 45 of 80
45. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
I have always counted ________ his friendship.
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Question 46 of 80
46. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
The caller was told to ______ the line.
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Question 47 of 80
47. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
The coach ________ him to have scored a goal.
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Question 48 of 80
48. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
After eating all the mangoes, he shouldn’t complain of stomach ache, _______?
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Question 49 of 80
49. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
Mary did her best _______ failed to reach the pass mark.
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Question 50 of 80
50. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
The authorities have shown no sign of giving _______ to their demands.
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Question 51 of 80
51. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
We must hurry now for there is not ______ time left.
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Question 52 of 80
52. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
Those properties are _____ sale.
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Question 53 of 80
53. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
I have always preferred unripe plantain ______ yam.
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Question 54 of 80
54. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
Give it to Aminata, it is _________.
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Question 55 of 80
55. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
Please, don’t speak evil _______ the dead.
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Question 56 of 80
56. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
My brother was about _______ his house when I arrived.
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Question 57 of 80
57. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
Neither Jack nor Jill _______ there yesterday.
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Question 58 of 80
58. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
I have ______ completed the task.
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Question 59 of 80
59. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
After two hours of continuous work, the group broke _______ lunch.
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Question 60 of 80
60. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
He finally hit ______ the idea of travelling abroad.
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Question 61 of 80
61. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
The standard of education has gone ________.
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Question 62 of 80
62. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
The council appointed a ______ committee to look into the matter.
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Question 63 of 80
63. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
After the quarrel, he made it ______ to his friend.
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Question 64 of 80
64. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
The task is _______ for us to undertake.
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Question 65 of 80
65. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
I will always stand ______ him.
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Question 66 of 80
66. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
We arrived just _____ time for the grand opening.
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Question 67 of 80
67. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
Bakary can lift this heavy log, ______?
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Question 68 of 80
68. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
The president’s speech ______ yesterday at 8.00 p.m.
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Question 69 of 80
69. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
It is such a bad place _____ I will never dream of going there again.
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Question 70 of 80
70. Question
From the options, choose the words or group of words that best completes the following sentence.
We will leave ______ you are ready.
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Question 71 of 80
71. Question
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
The life of a professional sportsman is hectic. Consider his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the morning, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his __71__ promptly, he goes out to __72__ for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with skipping the __73__ at home. Having completed whichever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day’s training __74__. This phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the __75__ to deal with the punching bag and later with a sparring partner, usually under the watchful __76__ of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice, __77__ his performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, netball, volleyball, or lawn tennis, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and __78__ not well mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often ends in discussions where certain technicalities are ironed out.
Now, when medals are __79__, most people who just watch actions on the television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the __80__ are considered and the high risks taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.
Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 71 in the passage.
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Question 72 of 80
72. Question
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
The life of a professional sportsman is hectic. Consider his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the morning, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his __71__ promptly, he goes out to __72__ for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with skipping the __73__ at home. Having completed whichever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day’s training __74__. This phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the __75__ to deal with the punching bag and later with a sparring partner, usually under the watchful __76__ of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice, __77__ his performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, netball, volleyball, or lawn tennis, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and __78__ not well mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often ends in discussions where certain technicalities are ironed out.
Now, when medals are __79__, most people who just watch actions on the television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the __80__ are considered and the high risks taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.
Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 72 in the passage.
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Question 73 of 80
73. Question
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
The life of a professional sportsman is hectic. Consider his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the morning, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his __71__ promptly, he goes out to __72__ for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with skipping the __73__ at home. Having completed whichever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day’s training __74__. This phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the __75__ to deal with the punching bag and later with a sparring partner, usually under the watchful __76__ of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice, __77__ his performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, netball, volleyball, or lawn tennis, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and __78__ not well mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often ends in discussions where certain technicalities are ironed out.
Now, when medals are __79__, most people who just watch actions on the television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the __80__ are considered and the high risks taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.
Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 73 in the passage.
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Question 74 of 80
74. Question
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
The life of a professional sportsman is hectic. Consider his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the morning, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his __71__ promptly, he goes out to __72__ for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with skipping the __73__ at home. Having completed whichever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day’s training __74__. This phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the __75__ to deal with the punching bag and later with a sparring partner, usually under the watchful __76__ of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice, __77__ his performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, netball, volleyball, or lawn tennis, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and __78__ not well mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often ends in discussions where certain technicalities are ironed out.
Now, when medals are __79__, most people who just watch actions on the television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the __80__ are considered and the high risks taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.
Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 74 in the passage.
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Question 75 of 80
75. Question
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
The life of a professional sportsman is hectic. Consider his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the morning, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his __71__ promptly, he goes out to __72__ for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with skipping the __73__ at home. Having completed whichever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day’s training __74__. This phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the __75__ to deal with the punching bag and later with a sparring partner, usually under the watchful __76__ of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice, __77__ his performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, netball, volleyball, or lawn tennis, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and __78__ not well mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often ends in discussions where certain technicalities are ironed out.
Now, when medals are __79__, most people who just watch actions on the television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the __80__ are considered and the high risks taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.
Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 75 in the passage.
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Question 76 of 80
76. Question
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
The life of a professional sportsman is hectic. Consider his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the morning, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his __71__ promptly, he goes out to __72__ for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with skipping the __73__ at home. Having completed whichever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day’s training __74__. This phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the __75__ to deal with the punching bag and later with a sparring partner, usually under the watchful __76__ of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice, __77__ his performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, netball, volleyball, or lawn tennis, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and __78__ not well mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often ends in discussions where certain technicalities are ironed out.
Now, when medals are __79__, most people who just watch actions on the television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the __80__ are considered and the high risks taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.
Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 76 in the passage.
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Question 77 of 80
77. Question
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
The life of a professional sportsman is hectic. Consider his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the morning, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his __71__ promptly, he goes out to __72__ for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with skipping the __73__ at home. Having completed whichever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day’s training __74__. This phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the __75__ to deal with the punching bag and later with a sparring partner, usually under the watchful __76__ of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice, __77__ his performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, netball, volleyball, or lawn tennis, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and __78__ not well mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often ends in discussions where certain technicalities are ironed out.
Now, when medals are __79__, most people who just watch actions on the television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the __80__ are considered and the high risks taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.
Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 77 in the passage.
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Question 78 of 80
78. Question
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
The life of a professional sportsman is hectic. Consider his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the morning, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his __71__ promptly, he goes out to __72__ for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with skipping the __73__ at home. Having completed whichever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day’s training __74__. This phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the __75__ to deal with the punching bag and later with a sparring partner, usually under the watchful __76__ of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice, __77__ his performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, netball, volleyball, or lawn tennis, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and __78__ not well mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often ends in discussions where certain technicalities are ironed out.
Now, when medals are __79__, most people who just watch actions on the television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the __80__ are considered and the high risks taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.
Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 78 in the passage.
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Question 79 of 80
79. Question
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
The life of a professional sportsman is hectic. Consider his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the morning, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his __71__ promptly, he goes out to __72__ for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with skipping the __73__ at home. Having completed whichever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day’s training __74__. This phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the __75__ to deal with the punching bag and later with a sparring partner, usually under the watchful __76__ of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice, __77__ his performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, netball, volleyball, or lawn tennis, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and __78__ not well mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often ends in discussions where certain technicalities are ironed out.
Now, when medals are __79__, most people who just watch actions on the television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the __80__ are considered and the high risks taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.
Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 79 in the passage.
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Question 80 of 80
80. Question
In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passage, four options are given. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gap in the passage.
The life of a professional sportsman is hectic. Consider his typical day. As soon as he wakes up in the morning, he jumps out of bed hurriedly and wears his __71__ promptly, he goes out to __72__ for an hour or so, covering a few miles. However, on some other days, he might choose to practice with skipping the __73__ at home. Having completed whichever one it is, he goes in for a shower and dresses for the day’s training __74__. This phase varies according to his specialty. If he is a boxer, he goes into the __75__ to deal with the punching bag and later with a sparring partner, usually under the watchful __76__ of his coach. If he is a sprinter, he engages in continuous practice, __77__ his performance with a stopwatch. If he is in football, netball, volleyball, or lawn tennis, he can best practice with others while the coach watches, calling attention to specific skills and __78__ not well mastered. In most cases, training lasts virtually the better part of a day, and often ends in discussions where certain technicalities are ironed out.
Now, when medals are __79__, most people who just watch actions on the television hardly realize what it takes to become a star. When all the __80__ are considered and the high risks taken into account, one would realize that a star is worth the millions he earns.
Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill 80 in the passage.
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