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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Waec English Language Questions

Question 1286:
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
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We were asked to reach a compromise and not start another.............
  • A Accusation
  • B Concession
  • C Controversy
  • D Issue
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Question 1287:
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
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He was promoted for his efficiency while his colleague was demoted for..........
  • A Ability
  • B Lateness
  • C Incompetence
  • D Capability
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Question 1288:
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
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Okon's business is flourishing while his father's is...........
  • A Declining
  • B Progressing
  • C Withering
  • D Vanishing
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Question 1289:
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
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You should be ......so as not to be caught unawares
  • A Serious
  • B Sober
  • C Ready
  • D Alert
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Question 1290:
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Answer all the question:
The school authorities expected the contributions to be ..............rather than compulsory
  • A Wilful
  • B Voluntary
  • C Deliberate
  • D Outright
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