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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Waec English Language Questions

Question 1616:
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.
A gully, which is a natural phenomenon should not be mistaken for a tunnel, which is..........
  • A Supernatural
  • B False
  • C Artificial
  • D Modern
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Question 1617:
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.
The crops the farmer planted will be........in three months' time
  • A Sold
  • B Weeded
  • C Uprooted
  • D Harvested
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Question 1618:
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.
He intentionally hid the document but his secretary.............burnt them
  • A Carelessly
  • B Willingly
  • C Accidentally
  • D Foolishly
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Question 1619:
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.
It is curious how Bayo can be so carefree in his ways while his younger brother is so..........,,
  • A Meticulous
  • B Eccentric
  • C Indifferent
  • D Active
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Question 1620:
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.
Personally, I give in rather easily when it comes to arguments, but Emeka will always..........to his opinion
  • A Hold in
  • B Hold on
  • C Hold up
  • D Hold back
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