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English Language Past Questions and Answers

Waec English Language Questions

Question 1886:
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.
My uncle is a prosperous businessman; my aunt, unfortunately, is quite.....
  • A Unskilful
  • B Dishonest
  • C Unsuccessful
  • D Unqualified
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Question 1887:
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 university has a large yearly intake: very few..............take place.
  • A Turnouts
  • B Rejections
  • C Expulsions
  • D Obstructions
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Question 1888:
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.
Rather than make derogatory remarks about the host, a guest should make................ones.
  • A Polite
  • B Complimentary
  • C Interesting
  • D Honest
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Question 1889:
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.
Our mechanized services contrast sharply with the ..............operations we had before
  • A Elections
  • B Obstructions
  • C Original
  • D Manual
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Question 1890:
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.
After Ade had listened to some advice, his rigid ideas became more..........
  • A Friendly
  • B Compromsing
  • C Flexible
  • D Democratic
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