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Friday, 10 October 2014

English Language 2011

2011 SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION W.A.S.S.C.E ENGLISH LANGUAGE 2 1hour OBJECTIVE TEST SECTION 1 
In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. 
  1. There isn’t enough rice, so it’s important is permitted whereas the importation of cement is ………. A. suspected B. licensed C. unaccepted D. prohibited 
  1. The cast consisted of many famous actors and a few ………. Ones. A. humble B. infamous C. unknown D. unpopular 
  1. My grandfather, rather than being ………., was often quite prejudiced in his opinions. A. subjective B. discriminating C. impartial D. strict 
  1. Both sides are very hopeful about the outcome of the peace talks, but observers are still very ………. A. realistic B. emphatic C. explicit D. pessimistic 
  1. The clever lawyer exposed the fact that they were obscure in the case, making the judge see beyond the ………. A. open B. obvious C. illustrated D. reflected 
  1. It took me the whole day to summarize the lecturer’s copious notes having been used to ………. A. scanty B. illegible C. inaccurate D. coherent 
  1. The principal of that school was demoted for his incompetence while several others were commended for their ………. A. punctuality B. honesty C. efficiency D. sincerity 
  1. The official who disclosed the information he was supposed to ………. Was sacked A. cover B. protect C. conceal D. allow 
  1. The prosecutor argued his case vehemently but the defence lawyer responded ………. A. constantly B. feebly C. roughly D. hurriedly 
  1. While we expected it to be gradual, the process of transition to civilian rule came to an ………. End. A. abrupt B. anticipated C. unhappy D. unpleasant 


SECTION 2 
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences. 
  1. Alfred is afraid of his wife who has a very ………. Size. A. eminent B. momentous C. prominent D. intimidating 
  1. The government has imposed an ………. On the importation of used vehicles. A. order B. edict C. embargo D. act 
  1. The corps has been taken to the ………. A. dispensary B. mortuary C. theatre D. ward 
  1. In spite of vicissitudes of life, she never ………. From her plan. A. evaded B. detracted C. deviated D. detoured 
  1. When the solicitor told Awa to wait outside, she considered it ………. To her dignity. A. a drawback B. an affront C. a strain D. a withdrawal 
  1. The meeting cannot start because we have not formed a ………. A. quota B. crowd C. quorum D. chorus 
  1. The ………. Of the asylum sang a song for the president. A. inmate B. occupants C. residents D. tenants 
  1. His appointment was ………. Because of irregularities in his credentials. A. annulled B. terminated C. suspended D. dismissed 
  1. The seminar was held under the ………. Of the government A. jurisdiction B. termination C. agreement D. auspices 
  1. The new car is very attractive but I doubt its ………. A. style B. complexity C. durability D. longevity 

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretations that you consider most appropriate for each sentence. 
  1. Had it been possible to leave the country then, I would have done so. This means that A. I have not left the country and nothing will make me leave B. I wanted to leave the country and I did C. I will definitely leave the country one day D. I would have liked to leave the country but I wasn’t able to. 
  1. The proprietor and his accountant have had a running battle over the last financial report. This means that they have had A. an argument which developed into a fight B. a series of arguments on the report C. to work hard to complete the report D. difficulties understanding the report 
  1. Unless you don’t want to become a teacher, there’s no reason for not accepting the sponsorship. This means that you should A. not refuse sponsorship if you want to become a teacher B. refuse sponsorship if you want to become a teacher C. not refuse sponsorship if you don’t want to become a teacher D. refuse the sponsorship whether you want to be a teacher or not. 
  1. His chances of passing are very slim. This means that he A. will pass B. will not pass C. may not pass D. ought to pass 
  1. We would never have followed his advice if we had known his reputation. This means that we A. knew what people said about him so we refused to obey him B. trusted him but did not need any advice C. followed his advice because we didn’t know him D. trusted him but did not take his advice 
  1.  All the handsome men left her cold. This means that A. she needed to wear warm clothes B. the men took no notice of her C. she was not impressed by them D. she felt sad and lonely 
  1. Sulayman can’t help shouting at the members of his team. This means that he A. cannot help them without shouting at them B. can’t help them and can’t stop shouting C. can’t control his emotions and keeps shouting D. helps them by cheering them 
  1. Out of the blue came his letter inviting me to stay with him. This means that the letter came A. by air B. in a blue envelope C. came unexpectedly D. by sea 
  1. Femi spends precious time building castles in the air. This means that Femi A. wants to build castles B. thinks of impracticable things C. is a designer of castles D. has made a lot of money. 
  1. Considering his huge salary, the Director ought to have built a house by now. This means that the Director A. is not satisfied with his salary B. has not built a house yet C. earns a lot but his house is still not ready D. does not have enough money to build a house 

SECTION 4 
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. 
  1. Nowadays, children are given much more latitude than before. A. advice B. freedom C. luxury D. variety 
  1. My neighbor lives a humdrum life. A. busy B. careless C. monotonous D. humble 
  1. The Manager described the new accountant as a man of impeccable character. A. serious B. dangerous C. faultless D. rigid 
  1. The teacher sent the boys out of the class for his impertinence A. timidity B. indifference C. rudeness D. cheating 
  1. This book is the abridged version of the original A. edited B. detailed C. shortened D. revised 
  1. After the riot, the streets were blocked with charred vehicles. A. destroyed B. vandalized C. broken D. burnt 
  1. The thief’s jail term are to run concurrently A. consecutively B. alternatively C. immediately D. simultaneously 
  1. The rapper’s popularity is beginning to wane. A. disappear B. change C. disperse D. decline 
  1. The doctor told his patient about all the things that could impair his health A. attack B. terminate C. damage D. reduce 
  1. The fat old woman looked comical in those trousers A. shabby B. ridiculous C. strange D. awkward 

SECTION 5 
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences. 
  1. When I arrived, I noticed he ………. The kitchen. A. had swept B. has swept C. is sweeping D. will sweep 
  1. He was dismissed because he ………. The cheque. A. must not issue B. ought not to issue C. should not have issued D. will have issue 
  1. Is there ……….  Chalk in the classrooms? A. a B. any C. many D. plenty 
  1. The last election resulted ………. A disaster for the socialist party. A. in B. to C. into D. through 
  1. The family ………. Dinner when we knocked at the door. A. is having B. was having C. had D. has had 
  1. All ………. The president said was reported in the dailies. A. what B. which C. that D. those 
  1. Which of the two questions is ……….? A. most difficult B. the much difficult C. the most difficult D. more difficult 
  1. If it rains, the exhibition will be cancelled, ……….? A. wouldn’t it B. isn’t it C. won’t it D. can’t it 
  1. The rent is too high; ………., the house is not in a suitable location. A. therefore B. besides C. nevertheless D. inasmuch as 
  1. It’s about time your brother ………. Some attention to his English. A. pays B. is paying C. paid D. had paid 
  1. The ………. Toys have all been stolen A. children B. childrens C. childrens’ D. children’s 
  1. Olu passed his examination ………. He was a determined student. A. although B. because C. unless D. when 
  1. Your friend and mentor, ………. His speech. A. has finished B. is to  finishing C. have finished D. was finished 
  1. ………. Of you does this money belong to? A. Whom B. Whose C. Who D. Which 
  1. One of the window panes ………. Yesterday A. were breaking B. was broken C. is to be broken D. have broken 
  1. No child ………. Have drawn that picture. A. can B. will C. could D. may 
  1. The referee contemplated ………. The players off the pitch. A. to send B. to sending C. sending D. to be sending 
  1. The old woman passed ………. When she heard of the robbery. A. out B. by C. off D. although 
  1. The first lady wore a ………. Ring to the reception. A. very expensive, gold glittering B. gold, very expensive glittering C. very expensive, glittering, gold D. gold, very glittering expensive  
  1. The new road was completed on schedule ………. The difficulties involved A. although B. despite C. besides D. however 
  1. ………. Of his evidence made no sense. A. Many B. Few C. Much D. More 
  1. The celebrations were rounded ………. With a firework display. A. up B. out C. off D. down 
  1. The members of the association were advised to cooperate with ………. A. one another B. each other C. themselves D. one to the other 
  1. The robe is ………. Long for the short minister. A. rather B. much C. very D. quite 
  1. The professors said that Ade was ………. A. a great student of potential B. a student of great potential C. a great potential student D. of potential a great student  
  1. His father saw ………. That Andrew got all the answer wrong. A. in a glance B. by a glance C. with a glance D. at a glance 
  1. My friends asked me if I would like to go to Las Palmas for a holiday and I said I ………. A. will B. could C. would D. like 
  1. Ali dropped the pot accidentally and it ………. A. was breaking B. broke C. breaks D. had broken 
  1. Every man, woman and child ………. Asked  to contribute. A. were B. are C. was D. have 
  1. That sack is ………. Heavy for us to lift A. very B. so C. too D. quite 
  1. If the school had been destroyed, we ………. Home. A. would go B. would have had to go C. would have to D. would be going 
  1. The plane took off ………. A. since five minutes B. five minutes ago C. in the past five minutes D. by five minutes  
  1. By Christmas, I ………. For one year. A. shall have been working B. was working C. shall work D. have worked 
  1. As they ………. The thieves broke into the house. A. had slept B. are sleeping C. have been sleeping D. were sleeping 
  1. All the children were inoculated ………. Polio. A. from B. by C. against D. for 
  1. This plan is an alternative ………. The last one. A. from B. to C. on D. against 
  1. ……….  Ali did not win the elections, he has continued to award scholarships to the less priviledged. A. Nevertheless B. However C. Although D. Despite 

SECTION 6 
In the following passages, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below each passage, four choices are offered in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is the most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passages. 
PASSAGE A 
This year, the annual school -78- was to a workshop in a nearby village. Although it was well before midday, the blacksmith was already sweating from the -79- from the small -80-. He had an assistant who was energetically pumping the -81- that was fanning the charcoal into bright red -82-. There was no difference between the red hot coal and the metal. With large -83- the smith lifted the hot iron from the fire and placed it on the -84-. Quickly, picking up a -85-, he began to beat it into the shape he wanted. As he did this, -86- flew from the hot iron in all directions. After he had achieved the shape he wanted, he threw it into a wooden -87- filled with water, where other blackened objects lay. 
ABCD 
  1. Traveljourneyfestivalexcursion 
  1. Heatfirewarmthenergy 
  1. Generatorovenfurnaceincinerator 
  1. Valvesbellowsblowersbags 
  1. Ashesfaggotsemberslights 
  1. Pincerstongsscissorshooks 
  1. Boardtableanvilslate 
  1. Rodhammerclubstone 
  1. Fragmentschipsrayssparks 
  1. Bowltroughjugspot 

PASSAGE B 
Man’s destruction of his -88- began to show a very long time ago as vast areas of forests were cleared for use as farmland. Recently, however, serious attempts have been made to control the -89- to land and protect the -90- of plants and animals from dying out. National -91- and -92- reserves were established. 
Man’s effort to care for species that are endangered sometimes results in overpopulation because the -93- which would naturally keep animal population in -94- are absent. As a result of over-grazing, hundreds may die of -95-. Another r problem is -96-; their presence in large numbers can -97- the animal and disturb their very habitat that is being preserved. Children need to learn about these things. Perhaps cultivating -98- in schools or keeping -99- at home will kindle their desire to preserve life. It is irresponsible to live in a -100- where one cares only about oneself. 
ABCD 
  1. Areahabitatspacelocation 
  1. Damagemenacehazardrot 
  1. Typeskindsspeciesgroups 
  1. Pitchessitesfieldsparks 
  1. Recreationalgamecattlehunting 
  1. Preydestroyersvictimspredators 
  1. Linechecksizecontrol 
  1. Thirststarvationmalnutritiondisease 
  1. Viewersguesttouristsonlooker 
  1. Provokedestroyangerexcite 
  1. Plantsgardensgrainsforest 
  1. Petsbirdsparrotsswans 
  1. Situationworldstateplace 

2011 PAPER 2 SOLUTIONS 
  1. D2. C3. C4. D5. B6. A7. C8. C9. B10. A 
  1. D12.C13.B14. C15.B16. C17. A18. B19. D20. C 
  1. D22. B23. A24. C25. C26. D27. C28. C29. B30. C 
  1. B32. C33. C34. C35. C36. D37. D38. D39. C40. B 
  1. A42. C43. B44. A45. B46. C47. D48. C49. B50. C 
  1. C52. B53. A54. D55. B56. C57. C58. A59. C60. B 
  1. C62. C63. A64. A65. B66. D67. C68. B69. C70. C 
  1. B72. B73. A74. D75. C76. B77. C78. D79. A80. C 
  1. A82. C83. A84. C85. B86. D87. A88. B89. A90. C 
  1. D92. B93. D94. B95. C96. C97. B98. B99. A100. B 

2011 PAPER 1 ESSAY SECTION A 
  1. Your are about to leave secondary school and friend of yours who is attending school in another town has written to enquire about what to do after leaving school. Write a reply to him, explain your plans. 
  1. Write an article suitable for publication in your school magazine on the effect of drug abuse. 
  1. Write a letter to the Minister of Education in your country on the poor state of schools in your area and its effect on the performance of students. 
  1. Your house master has just been promoted to head another school. As the house prefect, write a speech you would deliver during the send-off party organized for him. 
  1. Write a story to illustrate the saying: A stitch in time saves nine. 

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