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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Waec English Language Questions

Question 556:
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 execution of the projects has been hampered by lack of funds
  • A Revoked
  • B Accelerated
  • C Accentuated
  • D Forbidden
  • E Hindered
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Question 557:
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.
We could not understand why Fatima declined the invitation to our wedding
  • A Refused
  • B Stopped
  • C Declaimed
  • D Objected to
  • E Delayed
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Question 558:
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 government has earmarked a large sum of money for the construction of feeder roads
  • A Expended
  • B Set aside
  • C Accumulated
  • D Retained
  • E Invested
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Question 559:
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.
Soon after the accident, the driver came out of the wreckage of the car unscathed
  • A Unconscious
  • B Seriously injured
  • C Slightly injured
  • D Bleeding
  • E Unhurt
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Question 560:
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 evidence of the witness corroborated that of the accused
  • A Contradicted
  • B Prosecuted
  • C Confirmed
  • D Sentenced
  • E Suspended
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