English Language Synonyms WASSCE Past Questions & Answers 1997-2000

1. In retrospect, school life was more interesting than we thought.

2. Man sometimes suffers from hereditary diseases.

3. Diplomats are expected to be circumspect in their dealings.

4. Joe was a very bright student

5. Karl is the most incorrigible member of the gang.

6. The peace talks broke down because of the wrangling over the issue of resettlement of the freedom fighters.

7. Because many of the speakers used several hackneyed phrases, they didn't receive much applause from the audience.

8. The Dutch priest is now a naturalized citizen of this country.

9. The Minister of Finance expounded his views on free trade in his broadcast to the nation.

10. The chief has been criticized for his ostentatious lifestyle.

11. The express train arrived late this morning, but the driver gave a plausible excuse.

12. After offering him appointment as history professor, they discovered that he was a sham.

13. The tension that mounted before the match has been diffused.

14. Several crucial decisions were taken at the meeting.

15. Many of the workers are pessimistic about the future of the company.

16. Our choir put up a splendid performance at the festival.

17. Water and kerosene are disparate liquids.

18. He was the most humane man I had ever come across.

19. To me, he is the most repellent persons in the world.

20. Azumah's opponents were always overawed by his strength.

21. Attempts by the city authorities to rid the city of errant school children were not successful.

22. A law on rape will soon be promulgated.

23. Karimu is very honest and scrupulous.

24. The constitution guarantees certain freedoms for the people.

25. Koomson tackled the jib with zeal.

26. The police have mounted a search for a man who was abducted by some armed men.

27. Kwaku was asked by the English teacher to abridge his essay.

28. The students were punished for using obscene language.

29. Ojo accused his brother of being prodigal.

30. Eloquent politicians usually attract great crowds to their rallies

31. Some of the big companies in Asia have been declared insolvent.

32. The exercise was exacting but stimulating.

33. I do not believe Becky's husband is indigent.

34. Betty got jittery when she was invited for the interview.

35. Her story was hilarious.

36. Workers in the country receive paltry salaries.

37. We all thought Mabel's arguments were flabby.

38. The children danced gaily at the party.

39. Henry gave us a down-to-earth solution to the problem.

40. I strongly believe that economic independence can help emancipate women.