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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Waec English Language Questions

Question 1726:
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.
His father is an............driver but he is only a novice
  • A Enlightened
  • B Aged
  • C Excellent
  • D Experienced
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Question 1727:
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 arrival of the police at the scene...........rather than mitigated tension
  • A Provoked
  • B Heightened
  • C Created
  • D Prolonged
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Question 1728:
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.
Roses are common in May but.............in November
  • A Dead
  • B Strange
  • C Rare
  • D Extinct
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Question 1729:
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 bank clerk should be able to tell easily the difference between.........notes and counterfeit one
  • A Crisp
  • B Good
  • C Correct
  • D Genuine
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Question 1730:
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.
Last night, Uncle Joe was blind drunk but this morning he is as.......as a judge
  • A Alert
  • B Saintly
  • C Strong
  • D Sober
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