On this page you will find few practice questions in English language (Synonyms) which will enhance your preparation for the forthcoming GCE Exam.
TOPIC: SYNONYMS
Watch the video tutorial below, for detailed explanation of synonyms, then answer the questions that follows, below the video.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: WAEC GCE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D. From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
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1. Mr Okoro has implicit confidence in his son’s ability
- A. absolute
- B. normal
- C. partial
- D. faithful
2. The evidence of the witness was corroborated by the accused.
- A. verified
- B. alleged
- C. confirmed
- D. signed
3. The detective was perplexed when the clues pointed to several suspects.
- A. excited
- B. worried
- C. confused
- D. discouraged
4. My father was sceptical about the story I told him.
- A. ignorant
- B. doubtful
- C. embarrassed
- D. lukewarm
5. My uncle was so engrossed in his work that he didn’t hear me come in.
- A. fascinated
- B. thrilled
- C. absorbed
- D. overwhelmed
6. The politician has an inordinate desire to become president.
- A. unproven
- B. excessive
- C. inceassant
- D. incredible
7. The chairman was given a tumultuous welcome
- A. strange
- B. pleasant
- C. noisy
- D. well-organized
8. Modou is endowed with a great potential.
- A. enlightened
- B. provided
- C. gifted
- D. inspired
9. Collaboration is essential to success of the team
- A. desired
- B. indespensable
- C. effective
- D. appropraite
10. I really wish to assure you that we now have a reliable leader.
- A. Dependable
- B. realistic
- C. sensible
- D. resolute
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1.Absolute (A)
2.confirmed (C)
3.confused (C)
4.doubtful (B)
5.absorbed (C)
6.excessive (B)
7.pleasant (B)
8.gifted (C)
9.indespensable (B)
10.Dependable (A)
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