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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Waec English Language Questions

Question 551:
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
As a result of the terrible sufferings he had undergone, he became very despondent about the future
  • A Mischievous
  • B Agitated
  • C Desperate
  • D Aggressive
  • E Hopeless
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Question 552:
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The boss has an aversion for smoking
  • A An inclination
  • B A distaste
  • C A lust
  • D A desire
  • E A habit
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Question 553:
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The champion was admitted for his doggedness
  • A Success
  • B Humility
  • C Vigour
  • D Tenacity
  • E Mildness
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Question 554:
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
One of the complaints against the former chairman was that he was inaccessible
  • A Unapproachable
  • B Unfriendly
  • C Strict
  • D Stubborn
  • E Autocratic
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Question 555:
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The bride wore a very resplendent dress to the wedding
  • A Expensive
  • B Conspicuous
  • C Burdensome
  • D Superfluous
  • E Dazzling
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