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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Waec English Language Questions

Question 986:
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The minister's explanation begged the question. This means that the minister's explanation
  • A Avoided the real issue
  • B Adddressed the issue
  • C Was false
  • D Was convincing
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Question 987:
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The principal's quarters are out of bounds to students. This means that the quarters are
  • A Outside the school boundary
  • B Too far for students to go there
  • C Not open to students
  • D For binding students
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Question 988:
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
He eventually found the missing book.
  • A Soon
  • B Lately
  • C Subsequently
  • D Frequently
  • E Finally
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Question 989:
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The evidence of the witness corroborates that of the accused
  • A Negates
  • B Reinforces
  • C Opposes
  • D Disclaims
  • E Nullifies
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Question 990:
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The attacker advanced on his opponent in a menacing fashion
  • A Threatening
  • B Unforgettable
  • C Fascinating
  • D Crucial
  • E Wonderful
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